I'm a relatively young man but I have experienced quite a few things during my life, I've done a fair bit of traveling, enjoyed a bit of extreme sport, but nothing is on par with watching the woman you love give birth to your baby.
Whilst my Fiancé was pregnant we went through a bit of hardship, what with hormones amplifying the smallest problems and turning them into big issues, but in that delivery room any disagreements were irradiated.
In typical male fashion, I completely forgot all the tips that I picked up in the ante natal classes, however, my respect and adoration for my woman and what she has been through to give birth to this baby helped me wing my way through and offer plenty of support including using my hand to crush as a vent of relief.
It sounds cliché but watching the actual birth was the most amazing thing I've ever seen.
I've often been told that I have difficulties letting my emotions go but seeing the birth of my son must have been an exception because tears of joy rained down my cheeks, immediately I found a new type of love.
Throughout the pregnancy I was adamant that I wouldn't cut the cord but as soon as I saw my little boy arrive I grabbed the scissors, snipped the cord and held my baby close to me, even before his mother could get to him.
As I mentioned before, I instantly connected with my son but at the same time, my love for my fiancé grew tenfold, I thought about the nine months of being overweight, morning sickness, feeling unattractive, sacrificing her social time, enduring excruciating pain and opting to dedicate her life to raising my son and I thought to myself, "this woman is amazing".
I feel it's very important for the father to be present at the birth, not only does it make a statement of your intent for father hood but it's an unrivalled experience that brings happiness and love to new heights.
