This mom progressed so quickly, especially for being a first time mom. I got the call around 5:15 saying that she was 4 cm. An hour later I was walking into the labor and delivery room to see her getting checked by the nurse, only to find out that she was already complete! Poor thing had to wait very patiently for the doctor since no one expected her to get to 10 cm so fast, and no one expected her to have to fight against the urge to push. (He was coming on his own with the contractions alone).
Her doctor made it just in time and Harper was welcomed into the world. He was one of the most alert babies just after birth that I have ever seen. I was there about 2-3 hours afterwards and not once did he fall asleep.
I am so glad that I got to be a part of your day… his birthday. Happy birthday, Harper. You already have amazing parents!
Date: November 9, 2011
Time: 7:03 am
Weight: 6 lbs 2 oz
Length: 18.75 inches
Place: Memorial Hermann Memorial City
Doctor: Erica Roberts, M.D.
Music: Steal Me by Jupiter Sunrise
I adore this family. Getting to snap away at sweet little Merian while her big sister sits in my lap repeatedly… singing the itsy bitsy spider and finding new ways to sing it – taught by a two year old… getting to hear at the end of the session from mom “I feel like we should be hanging out all of the time, you have been a part of so much.” Um, hello?! Awesome!
