It started out as a dark & gloomy rainy morning as I headed towards the hospital at 6 a.m. But on my way home later that afternoon the clouds had parted and the sun was shining….a new baby girl had been born!
Just a couple weeks before Emily’s birth, I received word from Alicia that Emily was still breach and they were going to set a date for a c section, and I could tell Alicia was a bit heart broken. No momma wants to hear they will have a c section! Having three cesarians myself, I assured Alicia that everything would be okay, and that a c section was in God’s plan. I am so thankful that I had the knowledge to make her feel a lot better about the situation. Alicia went through surgery like a champ and I was waiting patiently in the nursery for sweet Emily to arrive brand new with her daddy! The best thing about a c section baby…they have gorgeous shaped heads! And Miss Emily had a gorgeous head full of beautiful hair!
Here are a few words from Alicia about her pregnancy and the day of Emily’s birth.
“When We found out We were pregnant We were more than excited! We just knew that this was our time to be blessed with the little girl that We always dreamed of. My pregnancy was full of surprises! Good and difficult surprises. But we knew every moment was worth the day that we would kiss our baby’s face. At about 35 weeks Miss Emily was still breech, with no signs of turning, so we were informed that I was possibly looking at a c section. The word “c section” scared the life out of me. I never thought I would be preparing myself physically and emotionally for anything other than a vaginal delivery. But at 37 weeks with a baby girl that was still breech I knew my biggest fear was real. Two weeks later I was being prepped for surgery. But I found myself thinking of Emily. Not my fears. I kept saying to myself and those around me, I just want to hold her and kiss her face. As they took me back the only thing I could do was smile. I knew I had to be brave to see my baby girl. Moments later I heard her very first cry and saw her beautiful face above that once dreaded curtain. All I could do was cry and thank God for blessing me and giving me the peace that I needed to make it through. Every moment of pregnancy and every moment of surgery was worth the princess God blessed us with. We wouldn’t change a thing! And last but definitely not least, I must say that I had the biggest supporter and the best partner in the world by my side along the way, Thanh. Without him there by my side things wouldn’t haven’t been what they were. He believed in me when I wasn’t sure I believed in myself. His presence was calming and comforting. There was no one else in the world that could have given me what I needed that day more than my best friend and partner in life.”
Such sweet words Alicia! I know first hand how scary a c section can be, and I didn’t even have time to prepare for my first one. Hopefully together, our words of wisdom can encourage other scared momma’s out there who may be facing a c section of their own.
I am honored to be chosen to capture amazing moments in families lives as these. I was able to capture all of these moments that us as momma’s during and after birth don’t get to see….her first breaths of air, her first cries, dad being captivated by his new daughter, her very first visitors, big brother Carson seeing sissy for the first time, the first bath. I am so excited to share these moments with Thanh and Alicia. Alicia, enjoy seeing so many of these moments of your daughters birth day for the very first time! Thank you for choosing me to be a part of them! XO
March 31st
9:54 a.m.
6 pounds 8 ounces
19 inches
Here comes big brother meeting baby sister for the very first time! 
He brought flowers ♡
Sweetness!!!!
What a proud big brother Carson is! 
FaceTime with Grandma
The first meal 
Check back soon for more of Miss Emily and her newborn session! 🙂
