This was one of the most special birth stories I have ever had the opportunity to capture. One that is near to my heart. It’s a story of longing, love, hope and a very strong birth mom and adoptive parents that dreamed of having babies of their own one day.

Not only was this my first c section I was allowed to photograph (which was quite amazing) but it was also my first time to document an adoption story and a TWIN birth. So much emotion was rolled into this session and it was quite the miracle to witness. Their birth mom loved them so much that she wanted her sweet baby boys to have more than she could offer. She found the most perfect parents to adopt these little boys who had longed to be parents. I love that the birth mom will still be a huge part of their lives. Watching the love that the birth mom and adoptive parents had for these babies was overwhelming. These are two lucky boys to have so much love in their life.

Jack and Miles were born by c section on March 13, 2014. Miles arrived at 7:28pm weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. and 17 3/4 in. long. Jack was born soon after at 7:30pm weighing 6 lbs. 7 oz. and 19 in. long. It was such a smooth delivery and the boys were just adorable.

Congrats to this new big family and thank you so much for choosing Portraits By Lucinda to capture the birth of your twin baby boys!

Next up will be their newborn session. Get ready for some cuteness.

If you would learn more about having your birth photographed click here.

Have I mentioned how blessed I feel to be allowed into such special moments to photograph? Every time I photograph a birth it’s like I am experiencing the miracle it is for the first time. It is so special to watch the mom work so hard to bring her little one into this world and to watch the amazing support of the father. The two together are a force. The look on the dad’s face when he can see the baby coming, the look on the mom’s face when her baby is placed on her chest for the first time, the amazing support from the nurses and doctor – it’s such a team effort and an amazing one at that.

I am so excited about the births I have booked for this year. Witnessing the miracle of life brings me to tears and awe every time. If you would like to learn more about Portraits By Lucinda and birth photography click here.

As I showed up at Shawnee Mission Medical’s birth center to capture Benjamin’s birth his dad was in a chair reading away at a baby names book. How funny is it that they were still trying to find that perfect name! His mom was so strong and worked so hard to bring this little guy into this world. He was a big boy weighing in at 9 lbs. 3 oz.! Thanks so much to Benjamin’s parents for choosing me to capture this special day!

For all of my birth stories I put together a fusion birth video. This includes both stills and video, the combination of the two really tells the story. The video capturing your babies first cry, first bath, the sound of your babies heart not the monitor. All such special memories to have. If you would like to watch the fusion video click here.

Every time I get to photograph a birth I think “How did I get so lucky?”. I am so blessed that so many wonderful families have me join them and document this special time in their lives. Watching the miracle of life right before your eyes is the most amazing thing to witness. I have to admit I tear up every time.

Olivia’s birthday came a few weeks early. Her mom, Kelsi was supposed to go to her newborn care class that mooring and missed it due to going into labor. A few times while she was laboring she said to the nurses “I am so sorry I didn’t make it to my class”! It was too funny! Kelsi is such an amazing mom and she handled labor like a pro. She was so strong and brought her little girl into the world pretty fast. She was born with a head full of hair and the CUTEST dimples I have ever seen. I don’t think I have every seen dimples like that on a newborn. I am so excited to photograph her first year and watch her grow. Seriously one of the most adorable babies I have seen.

Up next I will be blogging her newborn session so keep your eyes peeled :)

Thanks Greg and Kelsi for choosing Portraits By Lucinda to capture your sweet babies birth!

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