This photo is more than just a picture to me, it captures a very special moment. It was the second I knew my husband Matt, was going to be an amazing dad. Notice that I didn’t say father. I said dad, but we’ll get back to that in a second.
I took this picture from my hospital bed, not really thinking much of it. It was shortly after I held my daughter for the first time. Her temperature was running low so the nurses put her under the warmer. Matt couldn’t hold her right away so he casually went over and that’s when he peered down at her.
[quote]During my pregnancy I felt so connected with my daughter, but I wondered if my husband would feel the same deep connection we shared from the start.[/quote]
I found myself thinking a lot about what their relationship would be like and how easy or difficult it would be for them to get to the same place. I read several articles online that explored the topic but a lot of them weren’t very reassuring. They were pretty depressing actually.
Later that evening as I sat up in bed, I casually scrolled back through my phone and I knew I took more than a picture. In my hands, I held such a beautiful moment, one that only dad and daughter could experience. When Matt looked down he saw her, he really saw her for the first time and felt what I felt for nine months in an instant. It was clear that she’d have him wrapped around her finger and he probably wouldn’t let her date until she was thirty.
Fighting back tears in the tiny hospital room I looked to my left. My exhausted husband was snoring and my precious baby girl was sound asleep to my right, and, it hit me. Within those seconds we became a family. I don’t know how else to describe it, but all the worries that I had about their relationship faded and I knew that we would be okay.
Everyone has their doubts as a new parent, and let’s face it, any guy can father a child but it takes someone special to be a dad. Dads are there to spend quality time, love unconditionally, support and most importantly have fun with. So this year on Father’s Day, or Dad’s Day as I now call it, tell your husband and dad how much they mean to you!
Did you also worry about baby & daddy bonding? We’d love for you to share your experiences for those mothers-to-be! Comment below…
I knew you would be awesome parents & that your babes would be too beautiful for words! I loved the picture the day you posted and so many memories came flooding back! the first time Ed held Josh – he kept saying over and over: “Hi, son. I’m your dad…” I look forward to the day when at long last, I get to meet Ms. Madi! I have 3 babies in Avon. Indiana, & my M & M s in Ohio! all my friends & family know who I’m talking about 😉 Love & blessings to my m & m s!
Thanks Dianne!!! We can’t wait 🙂
I agree completely with your definition of father and dad. Happy Dad’s Day to your family!
Thanks Sarah 🙂
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