It's a boy!

Well the day arrived!

We have a beautiful baby boy, Harlan Jamie, born on March 13 at 4.20pm.

I simply cannot put into words how I feel, but I'll try as I think of them:

Face aching smile
Laughter
Joy
Relief
Beauty
Angel
Overwhelmed
Focussed
Proud
Warm
Close
Closer
Panicked
Tired!
Paternal
Mortal
Loved
Smelly
Attached
Needed
Wanted
Safe
Scared
Fiercely protective
Happy
Lucky
Chosen
Redeemed
Humbled


But most of all, love. Love for my beautiful partner Shannon-Lee who showed me how much inner strength she has and how breathtakingly stunning she is inside and out.

Love for our baby boy Harlan who is my second chance and a daily reminder of why we do it and why it's all worthwhile.

Love too you both.

Love too for all of our friends and family who have showered us with gifts, visits and love.

All mushy this post I know, but it's been a hell of a ride and we've just changed gear.

Hang on to your hats.

Later

Me.