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At precisely 7:07pm, Monday July 6th I received the call, Mama W was in labor and I should hurry over as her previous baby had come quick! My husband wasn't home so I packed up my own two littles and raced to Elk River! Luckily my husband wasn't too far and was able to meet me so I could photograph this amazing birth! I was the first there and greeted by Daddy. He was on Mama's phone, waiting...waiting for the midwife to arrive and helping her through the contractions. Mama was doing amazing and breathing through painful contractions on her living room floor.

A midwife arrived to lend a hand although it was not Mama's midwife. Luckily she was not far! Daddy continued to be an amazing support, rubbing her back and staying calm by her side.

Mama's midwife arrived and Mama quickly decided she wanted to move to the tub to labor. 

I have never witnessed such amazing strength from another person. Not long after the Midwifes arrival, at 8pm, Baby GIRL W was born.

Beautiful, perfect and chunky, this little love graced her way earthside! <3 

Mama and Dad, so happy, so proud!

Mama started nursing her and she was such a champ, latching instantly! (I may have been a little jealous here :P )

Because baby girl could not be in the water we all moved to the bedroom to relax and allow Mama some time to recover and admire her amazing little gift. Both parents relaxed after a quick and emotionally exhausting day!

The placenta....amazing? Um heck yes! 

More Daddy skin to skin and measurements...he did not stop staring at her, it was beautiful

It was getting late and with the older children already asleep at a neighbors I agreed to come back in the morning to photograph their first meeting! 

And then there were five, happily ever after! <3