These photos were taken by my dear friend, Rachel. Part of me is tempted to explain and write captions throughout the photos , but I think they stand strongest on their own.
When I was given the honor of photographing the birth of my friend Ashley’s daughter, Marion, I told numerous people that capturing those emotions was almost more incredible than giving birth myself. Well, I’ve found one thing that topped it: allowing myself to experience my labor and delivery experience again through these photos. The moments when I wanted to escape and not be present, I am able to see clearly and look back on now.
Rachel, thank you for being there and documenting these moments — for giving up a night of sleep to do it! I cannot wait for your precious bundle to be here!
Photos // Rachel Rowland Photography
Location // The Midwife Center
Necklace // Bip & Bop
xo
You make giving birth look like a piece of cake. You looked beautiful, Kac. I need to see you and meet the newest addition to your lovely family soon! Miss you! <3
so many tears. this is so beautiful Kacia! so so so happy for you!!!! xoxoxo
Tears. Rachel captured everything so beautifully. What a gift.
Congrats again and welcome to the world Jones! Thank you for sharing your photos, they are so precious. Where did you get your necklace? I absolutely love it!
Just the most insane amount of tears – SO beautiful!
beautiful beautiful beautiful. so glad you have these!
Hi,
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful son. I just wanted to point out that I think the title of your blog entry should probably read, “Jones’s Birth Story.” As is, it looks like his name is Jone.
Cheers!
Haha! Thank you!! I actually had to copy/paste everything because the original refused to save, and I obviously typed the title fast — THANK YOU!
These are so, so beautiful. I love that your husband was supporting you every step of the way! Congratulations on your adorable boy!!
Could anyone be anymore BEAUTIFUL while in labor? LOVE these photos!! also, where did you get your necklace and Jones’ “Hello my name is” plaque?
These are so beautiful! You can tell how much love there is between you and your husband and it looks like he was very supportive!
I have tears in my eyes; these are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Stunningly beautiful imagaes. Thank you so much for sharing. Crying tears of happy and remembering what it was like when I had both my babies. Beautiful way to start my day!
— and I’m crying. Those photos are simply stunning, happiest of congrats and blessings to you and your family.
Absolutely b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!!!
LOVEeeeeeeeee!
But I still want words. :P
I might have sniffed… a little …( I am drowning in my tears, OK ?) xxx
Ok I totally didn’t expect this to make my cry–but I totally did. Beautiful!
Oh my gosh. These are amazing and absolutely gorgeous!
Wow, wow, wow. I may have gotten a little misty eyed looking through those. How is it you have managed to make labor look so good? You are stunning. Congratulations on your little boy
at first i thought, “ugh! no words, just pictures…come ON, kacia!!” but good grief, youre right, this is such a beautiful story right here! It’s almost like I can feel the pushing contractions myself! such amazing moments, such gorgeous photos.
GORGEOUS!!! my friend and the photographer from our wedding and engagement, was able to be at the birth of both our sons. so so special to go back and experience those moments all over again!! xo