Growing our whanau with another boy!

In the quiet hours of the early morning, the call came - a gentle whisper through the darkness signalling the beginning of a journey. It was around 2 am when Dad's voice, filled with a mix of excitement and anticipation, echoed the news that the new little pepi was on his way. With the support of Dad and nanny, Mama navigated the journey to the hospital, where a beautifully orchestrated birth story was about to unfold.

Upon arrival, the room echoed with the rhythm of Mama's contractions, a dance between strength and serenity. A fellow mama had just finished her birthing journey in the water, and the birth pool, a vessel of calm and comfort, was being meticulously prepared for Natalie's birth.

As the room transformed, and the water embraced the essence of the birthing process, the atmosphere was charged with an aura of expectation. Mama, resolute in her choice of a water birth, entered the pool, finding solace in its depths. It was a scene of profound connection, with Dad and Grandma standing as pillars of unwavering support by her side.

In the sacred cocoon of the birth pool, time seemed to dance to the rhythm of Mama's strength. Within moments, the intensity heightened, and the miracle of birth unfolded swiftly. The water, once a tranquil haven, now bore witness to the beautiful chaos of life emerging.

In a symphony of determination and love, Mama worked tirelessly for about 20 minutes, each contraction bringing them closer to the moment they had been waiting for. And then, the room held its breath as the little babe made his grand entrance into the world. With Dad standing as the anchor, he caught the little babe and tenderly placed him in the waiting arms of Mama.

The room, once filled with the soft echoes of labor, now resonated with the first cries of new life. Singing of family love, and the extraordinary power of bringing life into the world. In the embrace of the water, surrounded by the warmth of familial love, Izzy’s journey began - a tale of strength, unity, and the unwavering support of those who awaited him with open hearts.

It was my absolute pleasure to have this beautiful family back in my studio one week later for their newborn photography session.