Julia's having a baby!

I thought I wasn't going to make it to Julia's birth, because I was booked the same evening for a birthday party.  But I was able to stop by for a bit before and after the party.  And here's what I saw...

still able to smile.  what a sweetie!

but soon, it was back to work!

labor was intensifying, so it was time to fill the tub.

Unfortunately, this was where I had to leave to get to my next photo job.  While I was gone, this miracle happened....

one happy mama!

VBAC...Success!! . Sarasota Birth Photographer

Welcome to :

the Birth Story of Erin & Joe 

 They were a wonderful, hard working, and loving team as the labored their way into a family of 4!  And they were blessed with another baby girl!  And what an awesome example as Erin was a healthy VBAC candidate and showed how it can be done!

Lower back pressure is usually a huge relief during labor.  Thank God for strong husband's hands!

The lovely midwife, Harmony Miller of Rosemary Birthing Center

Erin had wonderful support in labor with her husband, midwife and doula present.

Look at all that Vernix!  She was just covered in "baby cream".

Mama, showing big sister the placenta.

the little midwife.  =)

how did she fit in there??

Johnson family's growing! . Sarasota Family Photographer

A baby is born! . Sarasota Birth Photographer

Baby Blake was born in the water to proud mama and papa!  I love the animalistic nature that comes out in the throws of labor.  This mama did so awesome!