MINUTES AFTER HER ARRIVAL
DADDY AND BABY KATE
Arriving later than expected, we welcomed baby Kathryn Jean Hamor on March 15, 2007 at 6:58 weighing 8 lbs 10 oz. While she was a big baby, labour and delivery were quite a bit easier than the horrific experience I had come to expect. The real challenges came minutes after her delivery, as we waited intently to hear her first screams. After a few long minutes baby 'Kate' was given to her Daddy for the first time. She had her big blue eyes open and took everything in around her. Her head was full of light brown curly hair, just like her mother.
Grandpa Ian, Nana Helen, Papa Jerry, Aunt Karen and Uncle Devin all waited intently in the waiting room, while 'Gran' Pat wandered the halls trying to sneak a peak in the delivery room. Minutes after the delivery Dad went to share the good news, but was too excited to get many out, only saying "It's over" -- instead of "It's a girl"!
The first night in the hospital was a breeze compared to the first night home from the hospital. Dad changed his first diaper and learned how to swaddle baby Kate, while Mom slept through the night!
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