I had the wonderful experience to photograph the birth of one of our best friends’ new baby girl this morning. I am amazed at each and every birth that I photograph and today was definitely no different. This family means the world to us and their older daughter is one of Hannah’s best friends.
The birth was also QUICK!! I was doing a little bit of work this morning before heading to the hospital thinking that, as with most births, it can go a little slow. She had just gone in a couple of hours earlier for an induction. Yes, I should know by now that that is not always the case… and it was definitely not the case today that’s for sure! I got a text from J at 10 a.m. saying “I’m at 8cm and water broke!” I immediately threw on some clothes, grabbed my camera bag and ran out the door. Luckily Shelby Baptist is only a half mile from my house so I was there promptly at 10:15. After snapping just a few shots J was checked by the nurse who said it was time to start pushing! Yes, it was 10:24 at this point- 9 minutes after I arrived! Ten minutes after that the doctor was called in and then at 10:47 Gracie Lyn was here! What a fast, easy birth it was and I am SO glad I got there in time!
Here’s a few peeks into their morning with the arrival of Miss Gracie Lyn- 7 lbs 13 oz.
Here is big sister coming around the corner to meet her baby sister for the first time!
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