'Love has no sexual preference': The tearful moment two dads meet their newborn son for the first time

By Daily Mail Reporter

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For two first-time fathers, the fact that their son, Milo, was born during World Pride was just the icing on the cake to an already overwhelming and emotional moment.

Canadian photographer Lindsay Foster photographed the poignant moment that BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson broke down in tears as they welcomed their first child into the world.

'They are two compassionate people who felt all the emotions that every new parent feels,’ Ms Foster expained on the Facebook page for Lindsay Foster Photography.

Proud papas: First-time fathers BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson were shirtless for the birth of son Milo because they believe skin-to-skin contact will be beneficial to the baby

Proud papas: First-time fathers BJ Barone and Frankie Nelson were shirtless for the birth of son Milo because they believe skin-to-skin contact will be beneficial to the baby

New arrival: Baby Milo was born via gestational carrier and photographed by Lindsay Foster

New arrival: Baby Milo was born via gestational carrier and photographed by Lindsay Foster

Milo was born via an unrelated gestational carrier on July 26, Buzzfeed reports.

'She did not use her own eggs and she was very happy to have given this gift,' Ms Foster explained. 


Ms Foster, who said she spent hours with the two fathers, said that they were well-prepared for the birth, but that did nothing to lessen their excitement and anxiety.

'They asked all appropriate questions of the birthing mom and the midwife and educated themselves as best as they could for their son’s arrival,' she said.

She also revealed that Mr Nelson and his partner were shirtless for the birth because skin-to-skin contact is reported to be beneficial to newborns.

Couple time: Mr Nelson (left) and Mr Barone (right) smile for a selfie before the birth of their son

Couple time: Mr Nelson (left) and Mr Barone (right) smile for a selfie before the birth of their son

So far, Mr Barone and Mr Nelson seem to be loving parenthood.

'We are so lucky that we have a beautiful, healthy baby boy!',' they wrote on Ms Foster's Facebook page - the photo, which has so far captured thousands of hearts, has garnered 6,111 likes so far.

The men said that they will respect all comments, positive and negative, writing: 'This is a moment of pure love and acceptance. Milo is surrounded by unconditional love and he will grow up knowing many different types of families and accept everyone, (intolerant people included).'

They added: 'Love has no color nor gender nor sexual preference. Love is unconditional.'

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