Two sons were already running around the house when the moment came to find out who was on the way.
Dad awaited the result with that mixture of nerves and curiosity that only first-time parents understand, even though this was already his third time.
When the smoke or balloon revealed the color pink, something in his face changed completely: surprise turned into a joy he couldn’t hide from the camera.
The clip, recorded by his family, was quickly shared on social media because it showed something many parents recognize immediately: that raw emotion that isn’t acted, but lived.
After two energetic boys, the idea of having a daughter seemed to complete something this dad had been keeping to himself.