Andréanne and Michael decided to take advantage of these glorious early days of autumn and get away for a “baby moon”! They stayed at the beautiful Green Cat Guest House in Poulsbo–we took advantage of the lovely grounds before heading into town. Enjoy the magical woods and, of course, all the love…

Rewatch the whole wonderful story unfold… Thank you for following along!

It is written that a longing fulfilled is a tree of Life…and so it is. First looks, first touches, first latches, first hold are bursts of life: longing transformed to bonding.  Welcome, little one. You are very welcome here.

There are never words enough for moments like this…

Sometimes you just have to work and wait and work some more. Mama pushed herself with every wave, rested when she needed it, got help when she needed it, and just kept going. It won’t be long now until she see’s her child’s face…a sweet reward for a labor of immense love…

Long, close contractions. Water relief. Working hard, starting transition, while staying monitored is no small feat…but mama rose to the challenge, bravely and beautifully, with the constant help of her husband and both of their mothers…

A quick call to her doctor, and it was time to head to the hospital. As she was admitted, a wave of realization washed over: her baby is really coming. Today is their birth day.

Her first birth, she wanted to labor as long as she could at home…as things intensified she was so thankful for a tub that is perfect for the task…

Early laboring at home.  Connection. Comfort. Trust. Rest. Love.

After three hours of contractions 3 min apart, it was time to let her employers know: this mama won’t be in today!  She’s got to get to Work today: her first full day of motherhood!