I know, this goes without saying, but really. I still can't believe I'm a father. You might have spent your whole young adult life telling everyone, including yourself, that you wanted to be a parent. But when it really happens, you have to admit yourself that you had no idea what was coming. Every time you hear the heartbeat or see an ultrasound picture. The moment the baby actually arrives. Every time you look down at your baby's face and see elements of yourself. Every time they accomplish a first. Every time you find yourself acting completely differently (perhaps more responsibly) and realize it's because of your baby.
Benjamin Whitfield Starks was born on May 17th, 2016. The journey to that day wasn't easy for any of us, and caring for him won't be easy, either. But I wanted to share some of the things I've learned and will continue to learn along the way, partially as a means of keeping myself grounded in gratitude. I have the most beautiful wife and baby any man could ever ask for.
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