Atlantis astronaut finally a new dad, baby daughter Abigail born to wife back home

Astronaut finally new dad, daughter born back home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — An astronaut in space is finally a new dad.

Atlantis crewman Randolph Bresnik announced the birth of his daughter Abigail on Sunday morning, after being notified privately of the good news.

His wife, Rebecca, gave birth to their second child back home in Houston late Saturday, Central Time. They have a 3-year-old son, adopted from Ukraine.

Bresnik says both mama and baby are doing very well.

The 42-year-old Marine installed antennas and other equipment outside the International Space Station Saturday. This is his first spaceflight.

He and the rest of the shuttle crew were awakened Sunday by the song, “Butterfly Kisses.” Mrs. Bresnik chose it for her husband. The lyrics go, “There’s two things I know fur sure/she was sent here from heaven and she’s daddy’s little girl.”