Sunday, July 24, 2011

Remington's Birth Story In PICTURES!

Since today is Sunday, I wanted to share with you something of a spiritual nature. It is the birth of my newest son, Remington. I can't believe he is almost one month old already!!! He's such a good baby. He sleeps so well and rarely cries. I can't cuddle and kiss him enough!!!! I'm smittenly in love with him! We feel so blessed. There is NOTHING like a newborn baby!



For those of you that have been blessed to have given birth, do you remember the first few minutes, few hours, few days with that new baby straight from heaven? When you hold a newborn, can't you feel the love of God and that baby's strong spirit? Birth is such a spiritual event. Overwhelming light, love and joy stream into my soul. The connection I feel with God is so real and tangible. There is no denying a God who helps my body make a perfect baby and then sends a perfect spirit to occupy that body. Everytime I look into my son's eyes or smell his new skin or feel his small, yet strong grasp, my faith in God is renewed and strengthened. The spiritual feelings at my home have flooded in abundantly the past month and I am so grateful for this new baby and the hand of God in my family's life.



I also have a new blessing to count with this birth that I didn't have with my oldest two children. To make a long story short, I was in the right place at the right time (Thank you Lowe's workshops) and was offered something I couldn't refuse. A very kind stranger photographed Remington being born so I could have pictures of this amazing, spiritual experience forever. These are just a few of the 400 photos Ashley took. More touching than the photos is the slide show she put together to the perfect song. I've watched it at least 50 times and I still cry tears of joy and happiness. Everytime I view it, I am brought back to that special, miraculous event and feel that strong spiritual connection.


I hope you enjoy seeing these few photos of one of the most spiritual and reverent moments of my life and sharing this incredible experience with my family and me. May you also feel God's love for each one of us as you look at these amazing photos.




















Even my sweet kids felt that special reverence for new life when they first got to meet the baby. They were still and quiet and so in touch with heaven when they held him and looked at him. That labor and delivery room was as spiritual a place as any when the kids were meeting their new sibling!






Please experience the joy and happiness our family has felt for the past 3 1/2 weeks by viewing Remington's birth story in pictures. Don't worry, it is classy and doesn't show anything that would embarrass me (and I'm a private person so that is saying something).


Visit
Jada Love Photography HERE and take a look. I love all the details Ashley captured of the day - the clock, the room, the baby and all his delicate features, my family and more. Besides the medical staff, I only allow my husband in the delivery room. But with these pictures, I feel like I can let everyone experience that powerful event with me. My husband's family, who live in Louisiana and Texas, feel like they were here with us to experience the birth. It literally shares his birth story!




My husband and I were not worried about trying to catch every moment of the birth and "firsts" on our cheap camera. We got to enjoy the moment knowing that these precious moments were being taken care of by someone else.



To show my appreciation for this beautiful gift, I'd love it if you left a comment at the Jada Love Photography blog HERE letting Ashley know how this touched you, what a tasteful job she did or whatever you want to say.

I will forever be grateful for Ashley's gift of her time and talents. I highly recommend Ashley's talents of capturing precious moments. She was professional and warm. I hardly noticed she was in the room and didn't see or take any pictures that I would be embarrassed of. If you need a photographer for any occasion, (especially to capture the miracle of birth) please consider her at Jada Love Photography. She is willing to travel. If you live in Utah or surrounding areas, she could capture these sweet experience for you!




Also, I recommend you watch the "featured birth story" in her portfolio on her website. There is something about putting music to this and making it into a slideshow that is especially touching. I wish I had Remington's slideshow ready for you to watch. It might make you cry!





***FYI - This is NOT a paid post. Ashley did not ask me to write this or to endorse her business. I just feel very grateful for this gift and wish all my friends and family could have this same experience. I want to share it with the world.***

28 comments:

  1. What a beautiful family you have! These are spectacular pictures that capture the emotion very well! I'm so happy for all of you!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Such wonderful pictures- what a great why to remember every second! Congratulations on the arrival of your son!

    ReplyDelete
  3. I absolutely agree with your feelings of welcoming a new baby into the world. The days I met my babies for the first time are absolutely the BEST days of my life! There is nothing like it, ever. Thanks for sharing your testimony here. Your new son is beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  4. wow...tears of joy for you! I am expecting blessing number three in a few months and I was so moved by this post. The pictures are beautiful, the look on your face, momma, says it all! Congrats to you and your family!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Michelle, thank you for sharing your heart and soul. I so agree, in the newborn moment, the veil is so thin and the Love of God is so tangible. Your words are potent, and your Spirit is so incredibly beautiful. Love you, and love your family. And Remington is absolutely priceless.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Chills and tears!! Oh so beautiful.
    I start applying to study Midwifery at University in October so if its God's will, I know it will all happen (finally ... after 10 years of longing)! Stories and photos like yours make me more determined.
    Psalm 139 has been my ultimate favourite since forever - God's work is truly amazing.
    Bless you all xx
    Charley (UK) from: www.mummy2midwife.blogspot.com/ www.charleysews.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  7. Wow, these are beautiful! I love the pictures of your husband, I can really see the anticipation and concern in his face.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Oh goodness, I leaked tears through the whole photo display. Gorgeous! The emotions of the day really shine through.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Congrats! Every child is such a miracle and a kiss from God! He is so beautiful as are your other sweet children. So happy for you!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Congratulations! What beautiful pictures. I just love the ones of your older children meeting their new baby brother. Thanks for sharing.
    Angela
    bingecrafter.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. thank you for share, blessings for you and your beautiful family...

    ReplyDelete
  12. Oh my word...congratulations! LOVED looking at the pictures...absolutely beautiful! All 3 of your children are STUNNING...you are such a beautiful family!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Thanks for sharing your joyous time with us here in Blogland. Beautiful family! Congrats!

    ReplyDelete
  14. I just looked at your son's Birth Story, and I have tears running down my face! My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant and with no luck. Your pictures are such an inspiration!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Congratulations to you and your family!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Beautiful. You have such a wonderful way with words and paired with the pictures it was very touching. You seriously have a gorgeous family :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Oh MICHELLE! I just love (tasteful) birth pictures!! Such a beautiful moment! What a beautiful baby/mommy!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Michelle, what beautiful pictures! I went to the site and saw all of them, they are amazing. I kinda want to have another baby now just so I can get the pictures taken! lol
    Your take on the delivery is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this personal moment with all of us.

    xoxo

    Allison @ House of Hepworths

    ReplyDelete
  19. Remington is PRECIOUS!!! seriously he is soooo sweet. my baby is biracial too and it touches my heart when i see more biracial babies enter the world. all of your children are absolutely stunning!!! congratulations!!!

    ~caitlin

    ReplyDelete
  20. Congratulations! You have a beautiful family!

    ReplyDelete
  21. I am so happy for you Michelle! What a tremendous gift! It looks like she captured everything perfect about the day!

    Love that little man. He is too precious for words.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Oh Michelle, that was simply amazing! I'm so glad that Ashley did this for you. You totally deserve it. What a priceless treasure! *Big hugs*

    ReplyDelete
  23. This is precious! Congratulations! It takes me back two years to the birth of my first (and only so far). I am glad to hear you are enjoying your new bundle of joy. :)

    ReplyDelete
  24. What a priceless treasure! I love it!
    I'm so happy for you and your family! Congratulations and BIG HUGS! Enjoy it all!
    (I'm having problems posting comments today??)
    Thank you for your sweet comment with the passing of my Dad.


    Brenda
    deckthehalls-christmas.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. WOW! What an amazing and priceless way to document such a beautiful occasion. Congrats and thank you for sharing with us!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Congratulations! He is such a precious little one and so adorable! What a great way to document his birth story, too!

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for leaving a comment. I always like to know what you think of the projects I highlight!

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...