Father’s Day may be wrapped in the trappings of cards, socks and breakfast in bed, but for those fortunate enough to be bestowed the role, it’s not the presents that count (even though they’re sweet). It’s the chance to appreciate and celebrate each child’s presence and the everyday moments.

Although some may dismiss the day as a marketing ploy, for many dads it’s imbued with significance. A man’s first Father’s Day, especially after a struggle with fertility, may represent more than just a chance to be spoilt by his family; it can be a milestone he might have once thought impossible. Similarly, the first Father’s Day after the previous loss of a baby is both a chance to celebrate and reflect on what was, or could have been.

Here, three fathers with very different paths to this Father’s

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