A new father was overjoyed when his newborn daughter broke into a radiant smile moments after her birth. This precious moment quickly went viral, thanks to a breathtaking photo capturing the instant she heard his voice.
A Daddy’s Girl from the Start
Meet Antonella, who is already proving to be a daddy’s girl. The adorable newborn has captured hearts worldwide due to a photo of her smiling as she reacts to hearing her father’s voice for the first time.
Daily Conversations Before Birth
Flávio Dantas from Brazil made it a daily ritual to talk to his unborn child. He shared how his daughter Antonella gave him “the sweetest smile ever” after he spoke to her every day for months while she was still in her mother Tarsila’s womb.
Expressions of Love
“He always told her that he loved her so much,” said her mother, Tarsila Batista. She added, “I’m captivated.”
Flávio greeted Antonella every morning and every evening when he returned from work. He would gently stroke Tarsila’s back and tell their unborn daughter how much he loved her and that he would always be there for her. So, on the day Antonella finally entered the world, she had a beautiful reaction to her father’s voice.
A Smile That Melted Hearts
After the delivery, the doctors handed a sleepy Antonella to her parents. As Flávio repeated the words he had been saying throughout the pregnancy, his newborn daughter immediately began to smile. Witnessing their baby’s joyful expression was truly a blessing for the new parents.
Overflowing Joy and Gratitude
“A love that doesn’t fit inside the chest!” is how Flávio described his feelings for his firstborn daughter. Overjoyed by her arrival, he shared many photographs on social media accompanied by heartfelt remarks. “God gave me my biggest reason to raise my head, let go of sadness, and pursue the world to be able to give you everything,” he wrote under one of the pictures.
Naturally, he isn’t the only one enchanted by the little beauty.
A Mother’s Adoration
Antonella’s mother, Tarsila, also shared a sweet picture with her daughter on social media. She described her as “a gift sent by my Lord.” Captioning another image, she wrote: “If wealth were measured in words, I would sum it up in just one: you.”
“My rare jewel cut by the hands of God,” she added lovingly.
Touching Reactions from Around the World
Reacting to the image online, one father wrote: “I read books to my son, and he knew me right away by my voice. He was crying, and I started talking to him, and he stopped crying… it was a great day.”
Another commenter added: “Aww, that’s so cute. She is already daddy’s little girl.”
“Thankfully, there were cameras there that caught the incredible moment. Since then, the beautiful photo has gone viral!”
