The Birth of Blake {Fort Lauderdale Newborn Photography}

My sister Cindy gave birth! I don't typically do birth photography (my specialty is newborns) - but I couldn't miss my sister giving birth!! We talked on the phone on Tuesday and she was telling me she was feeling some contractions and even said to me - "I think this baby is going to be born tonight!" and sure enough, she texted me within an hour and said, "My water just broke!" It was already passed dinnertime and we were putting my oldest to bed - I got my things together to meet her at the hospital and thought for sure I would be back before breakfast the next morning... little did I know this little guy had other plans!

A full 34 hours later - on Thursday, May 10th at 5:59am - little Blake Thomas Cooper was born. He is the sweetest little man and I'm just so happy he's part of our lives! He is already so loved! Here are a few shots from the birth... It was such an honor to not just witness her birth, but to be a part of it as well! She was so wonderfully supported by her husband Justin and her doula, Monica. Cindy continues to inspire and impress me - it was such an extremely long labor - yet she delivered naturally, without medication! This is one amazing mama!!! At more than one point in her labor, I got teary-eyed with her determination to do it on her own. My heart just bursts with pride and admiration for her!