I had the privilege of being present at the birth of Baby Eaton #3 and was thrilled they wanted me in the room to document this special occasion in their life.
Christy went to a scheduled doctors appointment and there they told her that today was the day she was in labor and baby was ready for a birthday! She and Ben arrived at the hospital in the early afternoon and got settled into the room, shortly after they broke her water and things started progressing. I got the call to come on over around 6pm and arrived about 7:15.
Christy was amazing. She was calm, cool and totally in control of her all natural labor. It was amazing to watch her breathe through each contraction.
Ben was her rock, constantly offering tender words of encouragement.
She labored most of the time standing as this was more comfortable for her, It made me tired just watching her but she was steady and strong.
Things around 10pm got exciting and it was time for this baby to make his appearance. Christy was calm and focused and with one task in mind.
Baby Michael made his way into the world at 10:37pm and came out big and pink and screaming! Just like we like em!
In love with their newest little blessing!
The next day Baby Michael got to meet his big brother and sister!
Happy Birthday precious one and thanks Ben and Christy for letting me be with you on such a special occasion, LOVE you guys!
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These are truly gorgeous! Birth is such a wonderful miracle. You captured it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteOh Darby!! These are priceless. Amazing story captured here. Beautiful. Wish I had this to remember mine.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are just beautiful! What gorgeous, emotional photos. They're so lucky to have such wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are amazing and capture the miracle and beauty of those moments so well. Christy is an incredible mother, friend, wife, and leader. I am so happy for her that she will forever have these wonderful pictures to document that sacred experience and be able to have a visual reminder of that day. Thanks for being there and providing these pictures for all of us "out of towners" to be able see some of the details of that day. Much thanks to you and love to Christy and her darling family!
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Oh Darby, You are Amazzzzzzing! I am soooooo grateful to be able to have such an amazing record of this experience. Ben and I have been pouring over them ever since you sent the link. We feel so blessed to have such a talented and generous friend. Thank you so much for sharing your time, talents and energy with us. We will cherish these pictures forever and ever and always recall the wonderful friend who made them possible. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! love, Christy, Ben and Family
ReplyDeleteThese are simply beautiful, I love the emotion you captured :)
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