I missed a birth! This story is the perfect example of how you just can never predict when baby is coming… Normally I head to the hospital when Mama is about 6-7cm unless we discuss otherwise in our pre-birth consult . I was so excited for this birth - Stephanie and I hit it off like we were old friends the first time we met and she had plans of doing an all natural birth which in terms of photography means… a whole lot of amazing situations to capture for them… aka… variety! Anyway, Orianna had very different plans. Her mama went from “Hey, we are heading the hospital and will update you when we get there” to an hour later, “Baby is coming now!” Stephanie tells the story best and from her beautiful perspective, but I’ll do my best to give you the Cliff Notes; 3cm to a baby in her arms in under an HOUR! Whoa! Stephanie was amazing and it was a beautiful experience for her! I decided to head up to the hospital anyway to capture all the new baby snuggles and to be there when her sweet big brothers came to meet her for the first time and I’m so glad I did! Enjoy this sweet new arrival <3