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Friday, January 29, 2016

Olivia's Birth Story


When I got word that Kellen and Chris were having a c-section birth (their plan B), I was bummed. I was certain I wouldn't be allowed in the OR and I would miss some crucial photo opportunities. Thanks to Kellen's inquiries with some friends at the hospital (shoutout to some awesome nurses, Kellen included!), I was given the green light to be present during the c-section. It was incredible. Just to be there to feel the anticipation, emotion and love was phenomenal. To document it was something else entirely. This experience will always stay with me. 



{waiting and waiting and waiting}


 {kellen & chris visiting with family}


{a thorough belly button cleaning is essential for surgery prep}


{while waiting in the hallway,  I asked Chris how he was feeling. He said it was a strange feeling, but one he had felt before. "It was like on our wedding day. I was an anxious wreck and didn't think I could get through the day... Until I saw her. The moment I laid eyes on her, every bit of anxiety went away. I know this strange feeling will go away, I just need to get to her, but this damn door is blocking my way!"}


{we listened to the monitors beep and sang along to Prince's "Little Red Corvette" playing on the radio} 


{and then, after what felt like an eternity, sweet little Oliva came into the world}



{first time touching her Mama}




{footprints}


{she was such a sweet little thing that would immediately stop fussing when her daddy put his hands on her head}



{motherhood looks beautiful on Kellen}


{so. much. hair!}



{typical girl... loved every minute of having her hair shampooed}


{skin to skin with daddy}


2 comments:

  1. Awesome. Incredible and very touching. They are going to be awesome parents. Congratulations. Love, Aunt Dee

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  2. What a beautiful montage! Congratulations and may God continue blessing your precious family!

    Much Love,
    Sheila & Dave Shedd

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