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Well, well. Fatherhood, eh? Little Anorah Leigh Davidson was born at about 2:29am on the 9th of July. A little small (just under 7lbs), but healthy. My fiancee and Anorah were released from the hospital on the following Friday night, and now we begin the interesting part - trying to manage through the early stages.

As I'm sure I've mentioned before, I never planned to have kids. Never liked them much until my brothers first appeared on the scene a little over a year ago. And whenever the topic came up, those with children of their own would always assure me "When you have your own, you'll change your mind." I figured, never happen.

When I started dating a pregnant woman, obviously I had changed my tune somewhat. I was looking forward to having a child. Still didn't believe it would change my outlook so drastically. Figured I'd be happy about it, then go on about my life, just with a few changes.

But I was wrong. I never expected to feel so overwhelmingly connected to this tiny little person. I love her so much. So, I must admit defeat on this point. And for anyone who is still sceptical, I can say to them that this sentiment, expressed by so many older parental types, is not bullshit, it is not looking back through rose-coloured glasses, but is the simple truth; It will change your life for the better, and you will feel more in love with your child than you can imagine. I can say that, with complete honesty, a week and a half of sleepless nights and dirty nappies in, that this is the best decision I have ever made.

Also, having a daughter is going to completely ruin the tough-guy image I have managed to cobble together over the past few years. In addition, it is now apparently impossible for me to discuss almost anything that doesn't have to do with the baby. I used to hate people who were like that.