My friend Raquel is an awesome photographer... so when she offered to come do "birth photography" pictures for Marlee's birth I was pretty excited. I was a little nervous how the timing and everything would work out, but it ended up being perfect. I am so glad she was there to help us capture the moment. She also made an amazing slide show for me, I love it so much and am so glad she was able to help us remember Marlee's birth in such a special way. Thanks Raquel!
Ryan and his friend Nate, or "Dr. Nye" who delivered baby Marlee.
Trying to breath through the contractions while my epidural wasn't working!
Ryan did such a wonderful job at helping me through the labor. I really felt his love and support for me the entire time and am so grateful for him.
Trying to relax as we are nearing push time!
Push!!! It may look like a lot of people in the room, but there are 4 more you can't even see in the picture! It was very different having a room full of people... in both my other deliveries it was Ryan and I, and the nurse and doctor! In addition to Ryan, Raquel, and I, we had 2 doctors, 1 nurses, 2 techs that take care of the baby, and 2 students (and 2 people supervising them) and a pediatrician because there was meconium in the water.... which was pretty gross when my water burst at 11:00 that morning!
First breath
This was Ryan's first time to actually watch the birth instead of standing by me, he even cut the umbilical cord.
Getting cleaned and weighed... I was pretty excited about her weighing 8 lbs 8 oz, 8 is my favorite number :)
It really 1s such an amazing experience to look into the eyes of your newborn baby. I am so grateful for her and her safe arrival.
She looks so chubby here, I love it!
Ryan and his friend Nate, or "Dr. Nye" who delivered baby Marlee.
Trying to breath through the contractions while my epidural wasn't working!
Ryan did such a wonderful job at helping me through the labor. I really felt his love and support for me the entire time and am so grateful for him.
Trying to relax as we are nearing push time!
Push!!! It may look like a lot of people in the room, but there are 4 more you can't even see in the picture! It was very different having a room full of people... in both my other deliveries it was Ryan and I, and the nurse and doctor! In addition to Ryan, Raquel, and I, we had 2 doctors, 1 nurses, 2 techs that take care of the baby, and 2 students (and 2 people supervising them) and a pediatrician because there was meconium in the water.... which was pretty gross when my water burst at 11:00 that morning!
First breath
This was Ryan's first time to actually watch the birth instead of standing by me, he even cut the umbilical cord.
Getting cleaned and weighed... I was pretty excited about her weighing 8 lbs 8 oz, 8 is my favorite number :)
It really 1s such an amazing experience to look into the eyes of your newborn baby. I am so grateful for her and her safe arrival.
She looks so chubby here, I love it!
So so cute! I love those pictures! And you look amazing! Seriously, you look gorgeous and you are giving birth! Congratulations to you guys!! :)
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are so beautiful Becca! Congrats on the such an adorable baby girl, I love all of her hair! And how do you look so perfect before/during/after labor?? :)
ReplyDeleteI love these! I just watched the video and cried!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, and you look so great, Becca! Marlee is SO cute, I can't wait to see her in person! Love you all! <3
ReplyDeleteLOVE the pictures!!! AND you look gorgeous... Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteShe is so sweet! I think she looks a lot like Brinley. I cant wait to meet her!
ReplyDeleteOhhh Becca, she is so beautiful. Congratulations! I love these pictures, amazing!
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