The birth of a child is a cause for celebration—especially when the parents defy obstacles to bring a new life into the world.

Anthony and Dom met in 2005 and were married in 2012. One goal they both shared was to be parents and, on November 9, Dom and Anthony became dads to a newborn son.

In the video below watch their journey come to fruition.

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