Touching moment ‘macho’ first-time father, 22, meets his ‘perfect’ son for the first time and tearfully vows to ‘love him for the rest of his life’ on BBC1’s Life and Birth
- Sam, 25, had to have caesarean after baby’s heart rate dropped in Life and Birth
- Partner Jordan, 22, initially didn’t want to go into theatre as was scared of blood
- Conquered his fears to support Sam and squealed in delight when son was born
Heartwarming footage captured the moment an emotional first-time father met his ‘perfect’ son for the first time in Life and Birth – and vowed to ‘love him for the rest of his life.’
In last night’s episode of the BBC One show, Sam, 25, told how partner Jordan couldn’t wait to become a dad, but at only 22, he still had some growing up to do himself.
However, when the baby’s heart rate started to dip and doctors decided to perform a caesarean section, Jordan managed to conquer his own fear of surgery to step up for Sam and their son – much to the delight of viewers.
‘My way Jordan reacted to the birth of his child, is how I want my partner to react Tired face,’ wrote one, while a second penned: ‘What a beautiful ending!’
Jordan, 22, conquered his own fear of surgery and stepped up to the mark so he could support partner Sam and their son, Hunter. Pictured, holding the ‘perfect’ newborn baby boy
Sam (pictured) explained that Jordan gives off an impression of being macho, but added he is the complete opposite
Taking to Twitter, one viewer wrote: ‘The way Jordan reacted to the birth of his child is how I want the partner of my child to react’ (pictured)
During the episode, Sam explained how the couple had been together for three years after meeting in a nightclub.
‘Jordan is very ready to become a dad, but I don’t think he understands how hard it is to be a parent – because I’m sure I do,’ she said.
‘How Jordan portrays himself is that he’s big and macho – but he’s the complete opposite. He’ll pick me up and carry me over puddles, he’ll help me go to the toilet if I need to if I’m not very well, and he’ll held my hand if I feel sorry for myself and my mum’s not there.’
And when the midwife asked whether he’ll be alright in theatre or whether he’s the queasy type, Jordan replied: ‘No, I’m not going in theatre. No chance!’
Once in theatre, Jordan (pictured) took Sam’s hand and repeatedly told her she is the strongest person he knows
Taking to Twitter, viewers were full of praise for Jordan after stepping up to the mark. ‘Well done Jordan,’ wrote one, while a second penned: ‘Aww bless Jordan’ (pictured)
It’s all the blood and stuff….If he comes out and doesn’t move, or doesn’t cry and that.’
However, after being convinced to go in so that he can support his partner, Jordan quickly stepped up to the mark.
‘I’m so so proud of you,’ he said to Sam, as she prepared for the birth. ‘I love you so much. You’re going to be fine. This is our baby boy this is. You’re the most strongest woman I know.’
And after the midwives announces the news of their healthy baby boy, Jordan squealed ‘Oh my god,’ before planting several kisses on Sam’s forehead.
He enthused: ‘I want to see him. Yes baby! Hello baby boy. He’s perfect. Hello bubba. Oh my god! Sam, he’s perfect. Hunter, Daddy’s going to love you for the rest of his life.’
Several viewers were touched by the moving scenes, with one writing: ‘Omg Jordan’s squeals were something else.’
A second commented: ‘Aww bless Jordan,’ while a third praised: ‘Well done Jordan.’
Jordan (pictured) branded his baby boy ‘perfect’ and said: ‘Hunter, Daddy’s going to love you for the rest of his life’