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}
