Mae | Birth

“9 months” is always the amount of time people say when referring to pregnancy. Technically, it’s 40 weeks which is more like 10 months. But not for Caroling. Her baby was still quite comfortable in their warm, cozy home at 42 weeks and had to coaxed out with an induction. This surprise gender baby had a waiting room full of excited family members waiting to hear the news! It was so fun being able to see their reactions and watch everyone meet this precious baby GIRL. Welcome to the world Mae!

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Carmen | Birth

I had 3 births in a matter of 5 days. I was pretty sure the hospital had become my new home. And, I wasn’t upset about that. Minus the mediocre food and lack of sleep. ;) These births were all perfectly spaced throughout the month of June. But what can you do? Babies are on their own schedule! :)

Jenna started having contractions the day before. And since she was about 2 weeks early I was thinking it could possibly be braxton hicks and that she might end up being sent home. Nope! Carmen was ready to meet her mama and daddy! Jenna labored like and absolutely champ and pushed for maybe 10 mins before miss Carmen made her debut. Carmen is perfect. And she is SO lucky to have the awesome family she was welcomed in to.

Here are a few of my favorite images.

And Carmen’s birth video.<3

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Waylon | Birth

There was something about this birth that really struck a chord for me. It may have been the way I watched Joe dote upon Morgan as she labored for hours upon hours. Or the fact that they had waited 4 years for this moment. Then listening to Morgan’s mom choking up as she prayed over the labor and the three of them, I almost lost it. It felt like a little glimpse into the future. The moments I hope to share with my own daughters some day. Here are a few of my favorite images from this beautiful experience.

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Sawyer | Birth

Sawyers birth environment was exactly the way a baby should enter the world. His mama gracefully endured a long, hard labour of love. His daddy was by her side through it all, helping in any way he physically and emotionally could. They truly labored together, and words can not describe how beautiful it was. With a room full of people ready to meet him, even more waiting by their phones for updates, and his amazing parents just wanting to see his sweet face, Sawyer made his grand entrance already surrounded by love. 

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CNY Birth Photography | Lincoln

I had the absolute honor of standing beside my best friend as she welcomed this beautiful boy into the world. Her contractions started around 2:30 and Lincoln took his first breath almost exactly 4 hours later. She labored beautifully, quickly and quietly. My heart is full, my ovaries are slightly aching, and I am SO excited to have a new baby to snuggle. (and shamelessly smell lol )

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CNY Birth Photographer | Levi

I texted Katie around 3:30 on Tuesday to check in with her, as she was due in only a few days. Her response was just that there was nothing new, she was feeling the same. Well.. only a couple of hours later.. Katie - "Ok so turns out I'm pretty sure my water just broke." (yay! baby time!) So that night I slept with my phone inches from my face with the most obnoxious ringtone set. Katie was kind enough to let me get a full night of sleep and even have coffee in the morning before heading to the hospital ;) 

When I arrived at about 10AM. I walked in to an amazing atmosphere. Katie was accompanied by her husband, mother and sister. They were so attentive. They watched for contractions to start coming down, told her how great she was doing, rubbed her back, massaged pressure points. I'm telling you - she had an incredible birth team. The focus in that room was fully on Katie and the sweet, beautiful boy she was about to bring into the world. Welcome baby Levi<3

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CNY Birth Photography | Charley

Ashley labored SO beautifully. She chose a natural birth and delivered at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Birth Center. The room was filled with such positive energy. From Ashley, her husband and her nurse. She breathed through her contractions whispering words of serenity. Peace.. Relax.. She used hypnobirthing - which from what I understand was a playlist of positive affirmation she played on her phone. Her husband was so supportive. He held her hand in-between 'pressure waves' (the positive spin on contractions), massaged her through the back labor. And in the moments she was unsure if she could get through this, he reminded her of how incredibly strong she was. When it came time to push, she did so with graceful, quiet power. Only 20 mins after beginning she gave birth to their beautiful baby girl, Charley Ann. She is perfect, and already so loved. What a wonderful addition to a wonderful family. 

The birth of Charley Ann captured by Light of Mine Photography song- remember this by beth mason

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