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From: merrill@rex.DEC
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Birth Announcement
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Date: Tue, 27-Nov-84 07:58:20 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 27 07:58:20 1984
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Even after four previous children I am still excited to announce the
birth of our daughter Jayne Helen Merrill on Nov 23rd 1:17pm.  She
weighed in at 8lbs 8oz.  My wife was in labor for twelve hours and did
wonderfully throughout. Both are home now and doing well.

The nurses and doctors at Emerson Hospital are wonderful, helping us all
the way but letting us select our own pace.  

Over the years I have noticed a steady change in attitude towards fathers.
When our first (twins) were born 14 yrs ago the father was barely permitted
to be present, IF there was room.  10 yrs ago the father was encouraged to
participate.  5 yrs ago the father was Expected to be an active participant.
This time I felt I helped not only my wife but also helped to make decisions
with the nurses and doctors, run the monitors, assist with the actual delivery,
cut the umbilical cord, hold the baby immediately, et cetera.  

May every father have as full and good an experience.

Gratefully,
	   Rick