Gwen Suzanne was born on June 22nd at 7:18am after less than only 5 hours of labor!! She was 6 pounds 14 ounces and 19 inches long. She was beautiful!
At 2:30am I had my first contraction, one I knew was the start of what would bring our beautiful baby girl into the world. Around 5am we were on our way to the hospital anxious for what was to come.
At my 30 week prenatal appointment we learned that our sweet baby girl was breech. Being our 4th and final baby (for real this time) I was so nervous that I would have to end my pregnancy journey with a c-section, something I have been so blessed to have been able to avoid. After talking with my doctor we decided that even if our baby girl stayed breech, as long as everything continued to go well, we would deliver her instead of just opting for a c-section. We tried everything to get the baby to turn but she wasn’t having it. We were so excited and nervous as the days drew closer. As we headed to the hospital the morning of June 22nd, both Patrick and I thought about all that could happen with delivering our baby breech, but at the same time as we drove a calm came over us as we accepted that the days events were not in our hands and that everything would be ok.
After checking into the hospital I walked around and labored in the room until it was time. At a little after 7am the doctor broke my water and in minutes, after only about 1 and a half pushes, our baby girl was born, butt first! Everything went perfectly and we had such an amazing experience watching our little one come into the world. We all did great and Miss Gwen’s big sisters and brother were there to meet her just hours later. We are so beyond blessed!!!!
It took a few tries but I was able to get some newborn pictures of our little girl. It is so different taking pictures of my own children, even as a 2 week old Gwen didn’t want to cooperate for me. With the help of big sister Avery, I was able to capture some great pictures. Isn’t she just perfect?!?
It has been a great summer as we adjusted to a family of 6. I missed taking pictures this summer but I really enjoyed being able to take time to spend with my family. Our little Gwen is now 2 months old and almost a completely different baby. It has been great seeing her with her siblings and I am so glad were have all been home to enjoy her.
Heather Lake Photography 