TODAY is Fathers’ Day – the day we say thank you to all the dads and father figures for everything they do.
It’s also a chance to look back at the moment you became a dad for the first day – the first time you held your baby.
We asked you to share photographs of the day your baby was born and tell us about that special moment you shared as you welcomed them into the world.
Here are some of your memories and photographs.
If you want to share yours, use the form below to submit a photo together with how you felt on the day you became a father.
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Community answers
When did you become a dad?
"Send us the first photo you or your partner took when your first child was born."
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
Share your favourite photo of the day your baby was born
Tyler Cleary, who was born on February 4, 2018 
Charlie and Louis Cleary, who were born on June 8, 2000 When was the photo taken?February 2018 and June 2020
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?Amazing. My kids mean the world to me. They have made me the man I am today.
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Cole Fisher, who was born in October last year. This is my first Father’s Day. When was the photo taken?Leighton Hospital in October 2021
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?Surreal - like an out of body experience
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Became a dad in 2018 to my daughter Daisy-Lou x 
I became a dad again in 2019 to my daughter Ivy-Rose When was the photo taken?Last year and 2018
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?Loved every moment with both kids. My greatest achievement and blessing.
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Me and my beautiful princess Harper Mae When was the photo taken?December 1, 2020
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?Best feeling in the world!
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My baby adjusting to life in the outside world When was the photo taken?March 20, 2020
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?My life felt complete ❤️
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First picture with baby Eric, just minutes old. When was the photo taken?August 5, 2020
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?Emotional! The pure love and relief that he arrived safely (and maybe a bit tired after 37 hours but we don’t mention this seeming as I wasn’t the one having him). My wife was incredible, coping with a pandemic while pregnant, planning a home birth and ending up in Leighton Hospital in a heat wave.
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Lewis with daughter Neala When was the photo taken?27th April 2017
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?He was smitten.
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With son Freddy When was the photo taken?Not long after my son was born
How did it feel to hold your baby for the first time?Precious , amazing and heart warming
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