Almost always my photos are in a customized black & white I set up in LightRoom, but I try to include for parents at least a couple photos of their new baby in color. Many moms are curious about what color their baby was, and it's so unique to see a FRESH new baby (often a bit purple or blue!) then just moments later they pink right up. (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider training explains in more detail that babies can take up to 10 minutes after birth to reach appropriate oxygen saturation levels, but if parents aren't warned that colorful new baby can make them nervous!) This baby was just a few minutes old and had just gone from the labor pool to bed for some cuddles with mom.
I loved both of these photos for different reasons, and baby's color was so beautiful that I wanted to share each. Which do you prefer? And aren't mom's orange nails fun?
As a midwife assistant we have clients sign a media release so we can post a family photo but we usually take it with our camera phone. I offered to take one instead with a real camera, but shot a few more. The big sister snuggled up in bed with her new baby sister and fell asleep in the pre-dawn hour - sweet moment!
Our family's pet experience has been limited to hamsters & a fish. We've not ventured into a more high needs animal because I was feeling busy and overwhelmed taking care of our human babies. Well, just last week we decided to welcome a new addition - Phil, the dog. Phil's a girl. 🙂 Her real name is Phyllis, and we've adopted her from a fellow doula friend. We were curious how she would respond to being in a home with six very active little ones but it's safe to say that she's flourishing! Our goal was to find a dog with a temperament suited to becoming a therapy dog, both for our own children's benefit and so we could volunteer in the community with our therapy dog. (Our children have enjoyed reading to therapy dogs at the local library this summer - which certainly influenced our decision!) This photo is Phil visiting with three of my doula babies, and she was so patiently laying near them while they loved on her. We've enjoyed welcoming our new family member!
