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Posted: June 18, 2012

Harnett man becomes dad on Father's Day

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Raleigh, N.C. — Father's Day was extra special for dozens of Triangle dads who got to hold their new babies for the first time.

Brian Walker, of Coats, became a dad for the first time. His daughter was due last Monday, but she held out to arrive in the world at 1:37 p.m. Sunday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

"The first I held her, and she looks into your eyes, you'll cry. I mean, she's beautiful," he gushed. Slideshow Happy Father's Day

Walker said his daughter, named Ashley Lynn, is a miracle baby because he and his wife tried to have children for a long time.

Fourteen babies were born at Rex Hospital and eight at WakeMed on Father's Day.

Photographer: Andrew Cumbee
Web Editor: Anne Johnson

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Great story!!

Wake1
June 18, 2012 12:59 p.m.

Congrats to the happy dad and mom :-)

adw2
June 18, 2012 11:23 a.m.

Totally Dude!!!!

grooveus
June 18, 2012 9:33 a.m.

Aww...that's so sweet! Congratulations! I love to see a feel-good story...so much easier to read than the usual "doom and gloom".