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My youngest daughter was born in 1982.  As the expectant father, I attended the birth and everything went very well.  Shortly after the great event, I was handed my baby, escorted to a quiet separate room and informed that a nurse would drop by in a few minutes to administer eye drops.

I think they forgot about us because my daughter and I were left alone for about twenty minutes.  She lay in my arms contentedly making noises and exploring her new world with her eyes.  She calm and totally at peace the entire time.

It was a tremendous bonding experience and twenty minutes of true wonder for both of us.  I’ll never forget it.

Submitted By Gerry Franklin