I was so excited to be able to capture the pictures of this birth for Dave and Shelley. This was baby #4 for Dave and Shelley, they have 1 girl and 2 boys and this baby was a surprise. Shelley had told me when we first talked that this could be a very emotional time as Shelley and Dave’s oldest daughter had passed away at the young age of 3 years old. Giving birth could bring back so many emotions and they just weren’t sure what kind of emotions this would bring. I am so thankful I was able to capture this precious time in their lives.
Shelley got induced August 1st. It was supposed to be early that morning but there were so many babies being born their induction time got pushed back till later that afternoon. I got the call and headed over to the hospital. I thought I was going to miss it!! Shelley had told me that she labors very quickly. And of course the day it arrived it seemed like forever before I finally got there. Thankfully I did make it on time.
Dave and Shelley were very laid back. We all watched the Olympics together. After a few short hours Shelley was complete and ready to start pushing.
The doctor was so cute. When the baby was coming out the cord was wrapped around the neck and the doctor said “I think its a girl she has jewelry on”. Sure enough she was right it was a girl!!
Tessa Grace Pollak
August 1, 2012
6lbs 14oz 19″ long