Miles | Fresh 48

Fresh 48 sessions have turned into one of my favorite kind of sessions. I absolutely loved watching Autumn meet her baby brother. These moments are so new, so fresh, so raw.

Let me help you recall the details long after they may be forgotten. <3

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Sammy | Fresh 48

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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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Baby L | Birth

It is always an honor to be welcomed into a birth space. I do not take that invitation lightly. And to be asked back in again, it honestly brings on all the feels. I photographed the birth of this couple’s first daughter almost 2 years ago. I posted a birth calendar update and not long after I received a panicked text saying she was almost in tears. My response “Tell me you’re pregnant?! :)” She then proceeded to tell me that she saw I was booked for the month of her due date. Turns out, she was due THE DAY before my sister’s wedding (which I was MOH for) We made a deal that she wouldn't have her baby that day and thank goodness baby girl listened!

The next morning, October 12th, we kept chatting back and fourth. Things weren’t progressing as quickly as she was hoping so she said to hold off on heading to the hospital. 4 mins after that text, “Definitely come! 7 cm 100% effaced” Precisely 1 min after that I was in my car and “On my way!” I’ve reached the half way point of my drive and ding oh who am I kidding.. my birth client’s text tone is more like EHH! EHH! EHH!!

“Speed!!!!!”

Yup. Five exclamation marks.

I remained calm and continued to drive the speed limit.. * wink wink * I call Crouse and explain the situation, asking to use their valet parking. To which they graciously obliged. At the stop light I whip out my camera and put on my lense. Once I got there they even had an elevator held for me. I race up to the 7th floor and am honestly just hoping I don’t hear a baby crying once I get to her room. I walk in and thankfully, mama is still pregnant!

About a half hour later, “It’s a girl!” <3

I am so thankful that I was able to be there for this birth. And while Dad says 2 is the magic number, I’ll be over here hopping for baby #3. ;)

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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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Cora | Birth

Mary and Keelan went 42 weeks before meeting this miracle baby. But that doesn’t even compare to how long they waited to know one was on the way. They called this unknown gender baby “baby bacon”. As previous vegetarians they we're encouraged by their fertility doctor to try the Keto diet before starting treatment. After a month, they were pregnant! This story just blows my mind. And while they may be on strike from ever eating bacon again, I’m sure they can agree it was worth the try!

The room was full of tears as dad caught his own baby and announced that they had a little girl. This was seriously the best way I can think of to have ended 2018. Thank you Mary and Keelan for choosing me to document this life changing moment for you guys. Cora is perfect.

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If you are looking for a family centered birth experience I highly recommend you checking out Syracuse midwives and St. Joseph’s hospital.

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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