On September 27th, following nearly an hour of labor, my strong and beautiful partner Rainbow "Angelbabe" gave birth to an equally beautiful foal with a crimson mane, deep purple coat, and bright pink eyes. Her name is Rain, and she's the other love of my life.

In lieu of a photograph, I drew a picture of mother and child; though it doesn't begin to do either justice.
I don't know how to begin to explain the sensation; that moment when I saw her for the first time. I do recall that I was overwhelmed with emotion; that there were certainly tears in my eyes. As it is with her mother, I am connected to our child. They both feel like a part of me; the very best part. And she's so small; such a little, perfect thing with shiny gemstone-like eyes.

Angel was ready to take her newborn home the same night; she seemed determined to do so. She and Rain-baby subsequently got a lot of well-deserved rest; the latter is still doing just that. ^ ^ I fell in love with our daughter the moment I saw her, and I fall in love with Angel every time I see them together. I don't think I could be happier.

Thank you, in advance, for your well-wishes and congratulations. I don't know how active I'll be at Central in the coming days or weeks.

(10-02-2016, 07:08 PM)Ziggy and Angelbaby Wrote: On September 27th, following nearly an hour of labor, my strong and beautiful partner Rainbow "Angelbabe" gave birth to an equally beautiful foal with a crimson mane, deep purple coat, and bright pink eyes. Her name is Rain, and she's the other love of my life.

In lieu of a photograph, I drew a picture of mother and child; though it doesn't begin to do either justice.

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I don't know how to begin to explain the sensation; that moment when I saw her for the first time. I do recall that I was overwhelmed with emotion; that there were certainly tears in my eyes. As it is with her mother, I am connected to our child. They both feel like a part of me; the very best part. And she's so small; such a little, perfect thing with shiny gemstone-like eyes.

Angel was ready to take her newborn home the same night; she seemed determined to do so. She and Rain-baby subsequently got a lot of well-deserved rest; the latter is still doing just that. ^ ^ I fell in love with our daughter the moment I saw her, and I fall in love with Angel every time I see them together. I don't think I could be happier.

Thank you, in advance, for your well-wishes and congratulations. I don't know how active I'll be at Central in the coming days or weeks.

Congratulations Ziggy. I saw your pic on DA but since you disabled comments I thought I would be unable to say anything. How's it feel to be a papa? Best wishes to you and your family.

Congratulations, Ziggy! This is truly a special time, and I'm very happy for you.

(10-02-2016, 07:37 PM)Gentian Wrote: How's it feel to be a papa? Best wishes to you and your family.

Thank you, Gentian. It's wonderful. She's beautiful and perfect, and I was a part of bringing her into the world (a relatively small part, as obviously my baby momma did most of the work). Before Rain was even born, Angel said that we belong to her, and that's true. I belong to and with them, and I get to watch this new little life grow up from the start.

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(10-02-2016, 08:45 PM)Lurker Wrote: Congratulations, Ziggy! This is truly a special time, and I'm very happy for you.

Thanks, Lurker. You're right; it is. I was so worked up about things prior to the birth. "Will I be a good father? Is the baby healthy? How are things going to change?" And now I get to lean down and kiss my daughter's forehead as she sleeps in her crib, and everything just makes sense.

That's amazing! Congrats on the beautiful baby filly!

Spits: She looks lovely! I'm happy that you two have a new member of the family now! Keep us updated as she grows older!

Congratulations, both Nightmare and I are happy for you all.

Congrats, you two. Your foal is quite cute, and I'm sure you'll make wonderful parents.

Congrats dude, raise her well!

(10-03-2016, 02:42 AM)EquestrianPenguin Wrote: That's amazing! Congrats on the beautiful baby filly!

Spits: She looks lovely! I'm happy that you two have a new member of the family now! Keep us updated as she grows older!

Thanks, you two. I actually plan to document her early life by drawing her as she grows.

(10-03-2016, 03:24 AM)Kaltes-Herzeleid Wrote: Congratulations, both Nightmare and I are happy for you all.

Thank you both very much. ^ ^

(10-03-2016, 06:59 AM)Pacifist Wrote: Congrats, you two. Your foal is quite cute, and I'm sure you'll make wonderful parents.

Thanks; I think she's pretty cute, too. x ) Angel already is a wonderful parent, but I'll always try to do my best for our daughter.

(10-03-2016, 07:33 AM)CPsSecretLover Wrote: Congrats dude, raise her well!

We will; though I hope she doesn't grow up too fast. She's so small and hold-able right now; perfect for napping on either her momma or me.

Ah, looks like I missed this thread while I was away.

Regardless, a belated congratulations! I wish you all nothing but the best for the future to come. Take care, Ziggy.