The adorable Ms I swept her way into my studio (and my heart) recently with her devoted French mama et papa, K and G. Only five days old (and two weeks early) she had been up all night partying with her parents, in particular her mama, and so she hit the heat of my studio and was putty in my hands. Mama conked out too for part of the session, and we tiptoed around hoping against hope that she could catch up on her sleep a little. Papa G is an engineer who has worked with MSF, and he was an incredible assistant…for some of these shots, I needed his skills! Put part A here, top with part B, and move part C over there.
Here is what mama had to say about her new little girl:
Congratulations to you both on becoming parents! You weren’t quite full term when you delivered. Tell us about your labor.
A. was two weeks in advance. The first contraction started at around 6 am on Monday. G was with me the all time and a Doula came at home around 8 am. She was really amazing, helped me a lot through this amazing experience and without her I don’t think I would have coped so well. By 10 am we were in the hospital and I asked for a waterbirth. Two hours later A. was born and at 8 pm we were back at home. I don’t think I could have hoped for a better labor.
What is the thing that amazed you the most about becoming a mom?
I feel it is very natural and it is like she has always been here.
Have you been getting much sleep?
We are a little tired but so far I think we are managing well. A. is a calm baby but very hungry so she need to be breastfeed very often.
How was G’s first Father’s Day? (Congrats, G!)
It’s very nice. I am not sure I have yet fully realized all the thing it implies but I can’t wait to get hand made, imaginative gifts!
How did your family in France react to news the baby had arrived?
There are all happy for us and very excited. They live far away and can’t wait to be able to take her in their arms. The webcam is nice but it is not the same especially for grand-mothers. Both are coming during summer, not too long to wait.
What is the best thing in your life with Ms A?
We love having her in our bed in the morning and watching her little face when she sleeps.
It is a little hard to imagine that Ms A will be walking in 12 short months, isn’t it? What are your hopes for your first year as a mom?
I want to enjoy my time off with her as much as possible, as I am sure it will go very fast. We are hoping to take two months of vacation to relax
together and also watch A. enjoying her first year.
Please, everyone, do take the time to leave a comment for the parents. They just love to receive them, and I donate $1 to Vancouver’s Food Bank for every one!
I call the first photo “Calling Gramma.”
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