I was sitting here hanging out with my own little bean when at 8pm I got a phone call from Kailey's mom "Her water broke we are on the way to the hospital!" I was so excited! I had been waiting for that phone call for a while! I got a text from hubby Rankin once they were at the hospital and she was only 3cm. I figured I had all night pretty much, I'd get some sleep and probably get called closer to time early in the morning! Boy was I wrong! I got a call 90 minutes later she had jumped 3 cm!! I quickly packed up my stuff and headed to the hospital. It was a short drive but by the time I got there she was at 7cm. Kailey was aiming for an entirely natural birth so when I got to her room she was sitting on the birthing ball in the shower. Her doula was massaging her back while she was contracting and Rankin was busy aiming the hot water on her back. Every now and then her doula, Mandy, would take a break and mom would step in. She also had her aunt Jody bringing water to everyone. It was quite the team. She also had Mimi and Grandpa, and Rankin also had his mom and sister Janice there. Kailey had such big group cheering her on and encouraging her. I was thrilled and honored to be a part of it. I was busy taking photos when suddenly Kailey felt different, some more pressure. The nurses came in and decided she needed to move back to her bed because it was almost time to push! Only a half hour after that she did begin to push and she only pushed for 20ish minutes! She had her completely natural birth and it was really something to witness. Her first baby and only 5 1/2 hours of labor beginning to end.  Baby Rankin is beautiful and I can't wait to see him again on Wednesday for his newborn shoot! There are tons and tons of photos so I hope you have time and some tissues:

Rankin was a great support for Kailey, these two make a great team.

Her tattoo says spoken for in a cross shape, describing her relationship with Jesus and her husband, Rankin.

Rankin goofing off a little

Big sister Kiera (who is due in three months with a girl) and Kailey's dad were on skype, they are flying in this week, but they didn't want to miss the birth just because they live far away.

Kailey's family encouraging her through a contraction….lots of love there.

Almost time to push, getting so close.

Working hard to meet her baby boy.

Rankin, Mom, and doula Mandy trying to give her comfort through a contraction.

Time to begin pushing!

And suddenly, baby Rankin made his first appearance!

Joy.

Rankin's first bath, he didn't care for it too much

Sweet boy.

Dad holding him for the first time

Dad going off to smoke his celebratory cigar

Momma so tired from all her hard work!

Rankin and Kailey, you guys did such a wonderful job and what a blessing baby Rankin is! I'm excited for you guys as you start this journey as a family. Granted I only have 11 weeks of experience but so far it's awesome! Your photos will be up soon!

I am booking up quickly now for weekdays this spring and I only have one Saturday left this spring so be sure to get in contact with me if you want your photos done!

~Bethany

wellspringphoto@gmail.com