Joey's birth (professional photos)

A friend of mine took some pictures of me a day or two before Joey was born so I could have some maternity pictures and then showed up for the birth so I could have some great photos then as well.  Honestly, it was nice.  I got to focus on Joey, Brian and myself.  I didn't have to worry about whether I would get any good shots, and for that I will be forever grateful.  Since I already went over his delivery I won't bore you with the details again, instead I will just post the pictures :) 

 I've obviously done this before and knew to be be prepared for the waiting.

 I had an epidural, but the contractions were coming hard, fast.

 They had given me another dose of the epidural by now (notice me smiling), and the nurse was joking with be about how I wasn't kidding when I said I would have the baby fast.

 11:19 am Joseph "Joey" William Stephenson was born

(2 hours & 19 minutes after they broke my water)

Joey is such a sweet baby, and I'm so happy he's a part of our family.  I will be updating more, so you'll be able to see his progression over the past few months.

All of these photographs were taken by Heather Whitten