An Australian dad sees his newborn baby for the first time due to quarantine lockdowns.
The supposed 3-week separation of the Coleman family went on for four months after the coronavirus pandemic struck the world.
In an exclusive report by 9News, Coleman shared how the separation became a test to their family.
READ ALSO: Dad and His Daughters Rescue Backyard Snakes for Free
The quarantine lockdown
The plan of the family was to only be separated for three weeks. The mom, Kelly Coleman, was set to give birth in Vietnam, and the Australian dad, Peter was deemed to follow his family to Vietnam. However, due to quarantine lockdown, he was not able to leave.
Four months ago, Kelly gave birth to baby Reuben.
The Australian dad shared with 9News, "It's extremely challenging and heartbreaking overall."
After giving birth, Kelly could not return to Australia. The family was only able to come home last Tuesday.
READ ALSO: Newborn Baby Left in a Box Outside a Missouri Home
Coming home to Australia
On Tuesday, the Australian dad was able to see his wife, their toddler, and their newborn baby a few feet apart. Even from afar, Peter is happy seeing his newborn baby for the first time.
He still cannot hug or kiss his family because Kelly and the kids still need to undergo quarantine for fourteen days.
READ ALSO: Dad and Two Sons Successfully Rescued from California Wildfires
Quarantine in Australia
With a newborn baby and a toddler, Kelly was set to weigh taking care of the two while in quarantine. Before meeting with the Australian dad, the three still need to stay in quarantine.
All of the people who land in Australia are asked to take a 14-day quarantine in the areas which have been assigned by health officials. This step is one of the measures of the Australian government to protect its community from the coronavirus.
Peter, on the other hand, has been trying to contact officials to allow him to quarantine with his family. He strongly believes that his wife and kids need him there. He said, "My wife needs that help and she will struggle on her own."
READ ALSO: Creative Dad Builds Desks to Help Kids Who Are Attending Virtual Learning Sessions
The family reunion
After seeing his newborn baby for the first time, Peter's want to reunite with his family became stronger. He shared with 9News that he has been calling SA Health to allow him to quarantine with his family. However, he never got a reply.
9News took the lead to follow up on the Australian dad's pleas. SA Health said that they already sent an email, but Peter claims there was none.
In the news of 9News, it was confirmed that he is now set to reunite with his family if the COVID-19 results turn negative.
Kelly is happy about the news. She said, "I said to the kids, 'Daddy's gonna stay here.'"
READ ALSO: Social Media Influencer, Texas Dad, Shared a Hack to Easily Put Babies to Sleep
