You know those birth video's where babies are born en route to the hospital? This birth story was almost one of these. Mama got checked into L&D at 8:11am and sweet little man arrived in a hurry at 9:12... YEP you read that right!

So, Mama was 40.6 days pregnant, and had a scheduled induction for 4/17. Judging by how her pregnancy was, I had a sneaking suspicion that little guy might come before then. I joked with her, that he will probably decide to come the day before her induction. HE DID! I woke up to my phone ringing at 6:56am with Mama saying "My water broke!" She said the contractions weren't SUPER close together, but I jumped up and grabbed my bags and a cup of coffee and waited for word. A few moments later I got a text from her.. "They are getting pretty close together- and strong." I told her I was headed to the hospital! (Side note.. I had a SUPER SUPER fast labor with my little guy, and her pregnancy reminded me SO much for mine, I just felt like it was going to be quick!!) I got to the Salem Health Family Birth Center at the Hospital and headed up to L&D. When I got there, she was in triage getting checked in.

After that, things went..... QUICK.

Her midwife and L&D nurses were BEYOND incredible <3

Like I said, it went quick : )

I'll leave you with the slideshow from this incredible birth story. This might sound silly, but this video makes me cry every time I see it! I think the part that gets me the most, is knowing that Mama's Mother was supposed to be in the delivery room, but her birth literally went SO fast she missed it by just minutes. However, I was able to capture her family's expressions as they first met their sweet little addition. And, the first boy in their family for a while! It was just beautiful. Young Family, I was SO honored to help preserve this beautiful moment for you <3

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