Who is Baby Kiwi? Kiwi is the nickname my daughter, Tilly, and son-in-law, Jared, gave to their unborn baby. My daughter is a dual citizen of Canda and the US who married a Kiwi and lives in New Zealand; hence … Continued
Why Hire a Doula? Is it Really Worth the Expense? Guest post by doula, Molly Seimears of Doulas of Bellingham. Birth is a big deal. Whether we experience it once or even a dozen times, each of them … Continued
I have arrived safe and sound in Whangarei, New Zealand. I few here a few days ago, from Bellingham, WA, to be here for my daughter’s birth. Tilly’s baby will be my second grandchild. She is due June 8th, and … Continued
I arrived at the Bellingham Birth Center for Devon’s birth on a sunny afternoon to find her laboring and in good spirits while her husband worked on a cross-stitch project for their baby. While I have seen plenty of grandmas … Continued
I met Devon at a La Leche League meeting in 1999. I was the mother of three, and Devon was not quite two years old…a rambuncious toddler climbing all over her mom. Knowing this bit of information makes it hard … Continued
Tirzah’s birth is the third birth I have photographed for Jessica and Jon. Their first son, Matthew, was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 during a routine ultrasound. They knew that Matthew might have a very short life. Jessica carried him to … Continued
I had so much fun at Erin’s six month milestone session. I have had the fun of taking Erin’s photos since before she was born. Her mama had a beautiful maternity session at Glen Echo Garden this summer. You can … Continued
Fresh 48 sessions take place at the place of birth within the first 48 hours. This is ideal for parents who want to capture the baby’s first hours, but do not want the birth itself photographed. While watching baby’s enter … Continued
I am a huge fan of Stephen King and one of my favorite books is It. I couldn’t resist setting up an It themed photo shoot with my son, Apollo, dressed as Georgie. SaveSave
I have had so much fun working with John and Leslie over the past months. We had lovey maternity session at Glenn Echo Garden on a perfect summer afternoon. After this maternity session, the wait for their baby girl’s birth … Continued