How does a father feel about the birth of his first child?

New Delhi, India
September 21, 2015 11:21pm CST
When I first saw my daughter outside the labour room rapped in a towel sleeping peacefully, I thought that that was the most wonderful gift I received on my birthday (Yes, the birthdays are same). But at the same time, it occurred to me that a tremendous responsibility had been bestowed on me! Please share your experience.
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• Preston, England
23 Sep 15
I should imagine it feels wonderful for the father as well as the Mother. Not an experience I have had and at 53, perhaps unlikely for me now. Congratulations. Amazing that you share your birthdays.
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• Preston, England
23 Sep 15
@bookbar Thank Jennifer. There is hope for me yet.
@bookbar (1609)
• Sudbury, England
23 Sep 15
HI Arthur, Don't be too sure..my Father-in-law, started a second family at 63, now my kids have uncles, half their age!!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Sep 15
Wow, that's nice because you got the same birthday . It is indeed like the most wonderful gift to you that day , so i can understand the feeling . My husband was so happy when our daughter was born too . He would come home early from work just to be able to cuddle and take care of the baby , when our daughter was just a baby and even while she was growing up . He loves her very much until now that she's a near 25 year old lady .
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• New Delhi, India
23 Sep 15
My daughter and myself share same birth date (30th October), same birth day(Monday) and same blood group (A+ve). She is now approaching 15.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Sep 15
@SHARINGPARTHA Wow , really ! She's your good luck charm because of that . And she's now a teener .
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
23 Sep 15
Being a parent is the most wonderful experience. Mine are in their 40s now and I still love them to bits.
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