Celebrating Fatherhood
This Father’s Day, we salute the dads who recently welcomed newborns into the world at NewYork-Presbyterian.
For Father’s Day, we asked new dads whose babies were recently born at NewYork-Presbyterian what fatherhood means to them. We wish these dads and all the father figures in our communities a Happy Father’s Day.
“He’s my little hero and the greatest gift of all.” — Alex Letheby with Rowan, born at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital.
“Watching our little boy grow has been the most rewarding experience of my life.” — Chris Valdez with Clemente, born April 8 at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital.
“It’s a long process, but it’s worth it in the end!” — Michael Cassidy with Declan, born May 22 at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
“My advice to other NICU dads is to be patient because it’s going to be all right.” — Alex Mendez with Levi, born June 11 at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
“Being a father is such a trip. It’s important to just be present and set a good example.” — Jake Fox with Juliette, born at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
“It’s so nice to finally see her and meet her. I was really looking forward to holding her.” — Victor Romero with Isabella, born June 3 at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
“Being a dad is great. I’ve never been happier.” — George Kai with Alex, born April 22 at NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns.
“I’m excited and proud to be a girl dad.” — Steven Fung, father to twins Sylvie and Sophia, who were born May 28 at NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns.
“I am very excited. I changed my first diaper, and now I want to change all the diapers.” — Alexander Bonilla with Giselle, born June 9 at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
“It’s wonderful. I don’t need anything else now that I have my new baby. I am complete.” — Erick Chamorro with Ahilany, born June 7 at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.
“I’m overwhelmed in the amount of potential in such a tiny thing.” — Tyler Chodkowski with Arek, born June 8 at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.
“The excitement and thrill to be on this journey is just amazing.” — Moises Villela with Mateo, born June 7 at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.
“I’m very proud of our strong girl.” — Jonathan Rothman with Reese, born June 6 at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital.