"Kerry J. Renaissance-McAdams"
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The baby cried almost immediately upon birth into the world, a couple
of times -- I think there may have been a brief 2-3 second pause
before she did so, while they cleared her passages, but 'twas almost
immediate. I was able to see her fresh and brand-new, prior to
clean-up, still bloody and wrinkly. 'Twas wonderful. The mother
wiped away at least one tear that I saw; the father's hands were
shaking as he got to hold his new daughter for the first time. I was
able to see her up close for a minute or two, before the new parents
and baby went off to the nursery for further clean-up and the doctors
cleaned and closed me up.

Kerry, this is one of the most beautiful birth stories I've ever read
here (and I've read a lot of them over 5 years!) You are an
extraordinarily generous and compassionate person. Congratulations to
all of you.
--
Cheryl S.
Mom to Julie, 3, and Jaden, 7 months