Birth Session // Cleveland, Texas // April 2, 2022
At 10pm on Friday, April 1st, for reasons totally unrelated to the pregnancy or birth, I spontaneously decided to head out to the Potts’ house to spend the night. Half way out there, I received a couple of text messages; “hey, did you happen to bring your camera?”, “we’re not sure, but Stephanie’s water may have just broke”… What are the chances? I nodded to the universe, whatever was happening- there was an unseen order to it.
The rest of the night followed suit. Stephanie, my client and dear friend, labored with grace and power. The timing and synchronicities continued to enforce the message: it was all in alignment and exactly as it was meant to be.
I could say so much about this birth; the intention, tenderness, strength and incredible presence these parents had for themselves and each other, the admiration I have for the midwives and doula present, the gratitude and honor I was filled with and still feel as I look through these images… but words will not do. You can see the love in the images, as this family welcomes their second son. The morning sun slowly filled the room with soft light and Baby Potts joined us earthside at 8:39am. We all shed a few sweet tears, and then took a nap.
Birth Center: Wellspring Midwifery
