I became a proud dad!

December 12, 2009 at 23:34 our baby girl Sophie Elizabeth Planken was born. She weighed 5 lbs 15 oz and measured 19". She is definitely a cutie (every baby is)! Tanya and Sophie are both doing great and will come home in a few days. In the mean time, I can't wait to return to the hospital for another visit and hold her some more.

I felt privileged to be able to
hold Sophie for several hours.

It was so difficult to decide to return home and leave her out of my sight!

Sophie laying in Tanya's arms in the
recovery room. Sophie cries softly
every once and a while but it is
easy to comfort her.