I have known Tiffany and Keith since we first met many years ago discussing their upcoming wedding. As my website declares, “The sight of a Tacoma extended cab, packed to the gills with mountain bikes and kayaks, lights a fire to my imagination. Their truck in my driveway, Tiffany and Keith brought me the promise of adventure, fresh scenery, and an attitude I love.”
And have they delivered!
We’ve been friends ever since and I have gotten the pleasure of documenting their family as it grows. I often offer my services for births, mostly as a fly on the wall guest, complimentary for my previous wedding clients…the trick is, I have to be available since the timing of these amazing life events are not planned. If I can make it, I am there for you! For Finn’s birth, their first child, I arrived about 7 minutes after his birth. Even so, these are still magnificent moments; yummy, warm and connected that are as fresh as the day you recite your vows, in the presence of your friends and family, to your forever love.
Tiffany went into labor on a Saturday morning. I was going to make it this time and was determined. However, I had a gathering I wanted to attend that evening for some friends who were just back to town after an international adventure. Keith and Tiff kept me posted all day long via text about how things were progressing. Their doula, Cyndi Whitwell who would be helping Tiffany through what I think was her 871 st birth, was also my doula at Jaz’s birth(I think I was in the 500’s somewhere). Cyndi’s calming influence and vast experience helped me, from afar, stay connected to the timing predictions so I could jump in my car and head over at about the right time and hopefully not miss it this time. So grateful for her experience and willingness to share her knowledge.
When I walked into the room, maybe around 9pm or so, I was relieved that I had MADE IT! About an hour or so later, Baby Freya was born and we were back to yummy, warm and connected, again. I am so lucky that I get to experience these moments and, at the same time, support moms who invite me into their delivery room.
Love you all!
Look at those beautiful hands!
Keith grabbing some snuggle time…
Freya peaks up at her mom and dad. One of the luckiest girls in the world!
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I love these pictures! What a great way to bring back such wonderful memories of the fun, relaxed, and amazing birth of baby Freya. Thank you Lisa.