Featured – A Birth Story & Fresh 48 (Southern California Birth Photographer)

The beginning of the year always feels like a fresh start and so I felt like sharing a post that I never got to make. It’s a fresh new baby and a fresh 48.

Sara started her induction on a Tuesday afternoon and she and her hubby Adam, tried to get comfy because they knew it was going to take 12 hours or more like most inductions do. They kept me posted on any progress throughout the rest of the day and then again in the morning.

Nothing major was happening until over 24 hours when her water broke! Yay progress!

I checked in with them around 10:15pm and asked if Sara felt like it was getting close. Adam responded and said she was resting, not yet… 30 minutes later I got a text saying that the nurse said it was almost time!

Needless to say, I was just outside the door (checking in with the 3rd person!) when their sweet little Malia made her grand entrance!

Sweet girl was born just before midnight.

She was so aware and wanting to see what was going on. She even was checking out me and my camera, but she especially wanted to stare at her mama who she had heard and already knew for so long already.

I said good night to Adam, Sara and Malia once they got into their recovery room and said, “see you in the morning!” for their Fresh 48 session where I got to document the family meeting baby girl.

The next morning (because morning can’t come until you’ve slept) I headed back to the hospital to document the grandparents and big sister meeting the newest little one in the family.

I mean, can you just feel the overflowing of joy in this photograph! It makes me smile every time I see it.

Sara’s parents were the first to arrive to meet their newest grand daughter.

But Adam’s parents with big sister Mariah, were right behind them.

After Maliah got some lovin’ from her grandparents the time had finally come for her to meet her big sister.

Oh my goodness! She almost couldn’t contain her excitement! I was so adorable!

Sara wanted to make sure Mariah didn’t feel like she was being replaced but instead was taking on a new roll of big sister.. helper, protector. So she had Mariah feed her baby sister and was teacher her how to touch and hold her.

Sara’s dad finally got his turn to hold and stare at his newest blessing and grand daughter.

Lucky girls to have both sets of grandparents so helpful and involved.

The Simon family… now a family of 4! Many blessings to you guys! Thank you for having me document this amazing event and milestone for you! I am truly honored.

Blessings,

Alaina

Alaina Nunez is the professional photographer who specializes in documenting unforgettable moments in an organic and documentary way. Home is in sunny Southern California with her husband and 6 children. They love road trips so if you’re not in the area and looking to have Alaina document your family or intimate wedding Contact her about her travel schedule.