Delivery Room {Round Two}

April 17. I was one week post-op from my tonsils. I had a dr appointment in the morning and I was feeling miserable. After I got some antibiotics in me I started to feel a little better.

I got a text from Tone (my other mama) saying that Nadia was in the hospital. Baby wasn't due for another two and a half weeks so I didn't quite know what to think. Would they keep her or send her home? I got a text from Nadia a little later saying that baby was coming today! I had told her months ago that I would do whatever she needed or wanted me to do for her delivery. I offered to film or take pictures since I think that is something so wonderful to have since labor and delivery are a complete blur as a new parent.

I talked to Tone a few hours later and told her I'd stop and pick up a few things Nadia had forgotten and then head up to the hospital. She told me there was no need to hurry. I gave Hiccup a bath, gave him a hug and kiss, and put him to bed.

I stopped at Target and got some snacks, Nadia's forgottens, and some jammies for the babe. I wandered around a bit making sure I didn't forget anything and headed to the hospital. I got teary eyed as I drove. There are so many emotions surrounding the birth of a baby. I was excited for Nadia to start this new adventure. I was proud of her. She has always been like a sister to me. I felt so connected to her little babe already.

I parked and headed to the elevator. I text Tone to see what room they were in. She text back telling me to run! (She had gone from a 4 to a 10 within the hour!) Elevators always move in super slow motion when you're in a hurry. Geez.

I looked like a crazy person as I got off the elevator with my camera ready in my hand. I opened the door to her room to see Nadia mid-push. Both she and Tone let out sighs of relief that I had made it.

I had never witnessed a birth before; I kept my head down when they showed it (twice) in high school. But my mama instinct took over and nothing seemed more natural than to be there for my friend as her life changed.

One more round of pushes and Liam was born. He was a little purple and a little cone-headed, but he was here and he was so sweet and so loved. I feel so blessed and privileged to have witnessed his arrival into this world and to be there as he met his mama. The light in their eyes was so bright in their meeting. I saw a change in my friend that I always knew was possible, but that she had sometimes doubted.

I am a true believer that everything happens for a reason and I know that Liam came to Nadia at a pivotal point in her life. They will be each other's strength and foundation. There is a special bond between a mama and her boy. I already recognize that with Hiccup, and I know that Nadia and Liam will share the same, great love.

some pics from instagram.. filters were our friend with the awesome hospital lighting