I think this experience has to have been one of the single most amazing experiences I have ever had. I can not concentrate on anything else until I share these images. One of my very best friends just gave birth to a healthy baby boy yesterday. I was there for support and to document the whole process. Linette and Kyle planned a home birth. It was a glorious setting to have a baby in. I was born at home as well and have known all my life how much my mother preferred the home birth experience over being in the hospital. Linette had a dula and three midwives in attendance. She was very well looked after.

I am so proud of Kyle. He was such a support to Linette through the whole thing.

A little relaxation and contemplation between contractions.

Kyle's watchful eye.

This is Linette insisting she could smile through a contraction.



I can hardly get through these without tearing up.

Such a support Linette had.

These midwives were prepared for anything.


Its amazing the point of transition when Linette got into the tub. The contractions were getting stronger and the warm bath provided some relief.

There's that support again!

Pushing through the worst of the contractions.


I can't even express the admiration I have for how Linette went through this whole birth.
She is such a strong woman.

The birth! Wow this happened so fast. Look at all those helping hands.
I cry every time I see this image. Yep tears right now.
Ronin Rosario 1:51 p.m.

Baby Ronin, belting out some cords here. UGH, hearing those first cry's was amazing.

Perfection

Some skin on skin with Poppi.


Getting checked out, all fingers and toes accounted for.

He's got a Kielinski head. :)

He was so calm, when not being prodded, look at those open eyes.

9 lbs 14 oz, soo close to 10lbs!


I actually got a lot of holding time between clean up and mom getting fixed up.

I am so thrilled to have been a part of this. Words can really not express how I feel for this family. Linette and Kyle did such an amazing job. I am happy that they are relaxing comfortably in their own home.
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