Maggie Rose : Birth Day

The day Maggie was born, I texted her momma…

Me: “I’m on my way to the hospital. When you get settled in, let me know what room you’re in.”

Mel: “Roger”

Me: “10-4”

Mel: “LOL!”

Funny, yes, because we think we’re truckers.

But also because the date was October 4th …Maggie’s Birth Day.

Melissa is my photog friend. She is one of the most genuine people that I know. You don’t have to wonder where she is coming from. She says what she means …but she’s never mean. She’s artistic, talented, sweet, and beautiful. I mean, the girl looks just JUST like Melissa Joan Hart. I’ve never said that to her in person because I know she must hear it a ton. But you do, Melissa, and it’s a compliment. 🙂

Scott is a hat guy. But usually not this kind of hat. 🙂 He and Melissa got a kick out of his “delivery room outfit”.

These next few photos are some of my favorite birth images ever. They tell the story of those quiet, expectant moments just before your life is changed by a new little person that you’ve never met but love with all of your heart. 

Melissa being escorted to the O.R. 

While Scott practices with the camera. He was nervous, I’m sure. He’s not the photographer in the family, Melissa is. But it’s important to capture your baby girl’s arrival and you’ve got to be ready.

I wasn’t allowed in the delivery room for this C-Section birth because of hospital policy. I was super bummed at first because I didn’t want the opportunity for photos to be passed by. But later, I got to see some of the pictures that Scott captured and he did a great job! …maybe someday you can see them too if you follow Melissa on her blog.

Maggie Rose made no small entrance into this world. As soon as she was introduced to her visitors, she gave them a loud and long hello cry.

oh man. The best part of these next two photos was when Mel unwrapped Maggie and her aunt gasped from the sight of her long little body and all that hair on her head.

I loved getting to know the fam. They were so great.

(P.S. The white blankets were given to us in the waiting room because it was FREEEZING — while this hospital had one of THE warmest staff I’ve ever encountered, the waiting room was not.)

Big Brother Jack came bearing presents for Maggie.

I’ve mentioned this before, I am obsessed with little baby heads. I love their hair…their tiny little cowlicks… everything about a baby’s head gives me baby fever.

Funny or what? 🙂 Typical photog.

The nurse had this great idea to let Jack put lotion on Maggie. He loved it! It was a great way for them to start the bonding process. I had never see that before and we didn’t think to do that when our 2nd baby was born but I will be sure to pass on this tidbit to moms who are looking for ways for their kids to connect with the new baby.

 

Melissa, Scott, Jack and Maggie,

Thank you for having me. I loved getting to know your family in a new and different way.  Lots of love!

Congratulations!