Lillian Ruth Photography

I just can’t get over this birth story: I got a call around 1:00 in the morning to say that this birthing mama’s contractions had begun. I started getting my camera and bag loaded up, assuming I had quite a bit of time. I asked them to call me when they were on their way to the birth center; I’d meet them there.

Fast-forward 32 minutes. I texted to check in. Dad called me. I heard newborn cries in the background. “He’s here. He was born. Yes, we’re okay. Everyone is fine.”

He went on to tell me that he had been the only one there when their son was born; after four contractions and on their living room floor. He caught their sweet, healthy son.

Within a few minutes, her mom arrived, followed by the paramedics and their midwife.

I came to their house later that morning and found a home brimming with love, exhaustion, elation, and an expected dose of shock after such a swift arrival!

Golden hour cuddles as these three caught their breath and fell in love. 💜❤️🧡