It was our second delivery and third daughter. To be honest, I was a little "been there, done that" about it. I know now that was just plain ignorance. Once the labor started, I was enlightened. I can't even explain the joy and wonder of watching my child come into the world. I was bawling like an infant myself.

All went well. My wife is an astonishing baby maker. She was tired and sore, but decided to leave the L&D ward the next day. This after only half her body felt the effects of the epidural. We figured that, even with two toddlers and all the family running around, it would be more restful than the hospital. It would at least be home.

Mom and baby continue to do great. Dad is still in a state of euphoria. It's mind blowing to simply watch our 19 inch newborn and her 3 foot siblings (who can't get enough of "baby sister") interact. All the hard parts of child raising seem to have escaped me; at least for the moment. The world is beautiful and life is miraculous. I'm sure things will change as time moves on and the diapers & laundry pile up, but one thing, I know, will not - the practically ineffable happiness that my girls bestow upon me.

Welcome to the family Sadie Jane.