- October 9, 2008
- 15 Comments
- Artsy Fartsy, Delusions of Grandeur, General, Life of Jenny, Parenting/Family, The Love
I am so tired after watching my friend have a baby yesterday.
I mean, really. My friend Emily got to lay in bed all day. All. Day! How hard is that? Sheesh. I had to, like, steer clear of nurses, keep tabs on ice chips and be the “Kodak moment” watchdog. Yeah. I was the photographer and you don’t even know how hard that job is! The most hurtful thing of it all was, nobody gave ME any ice chips! The nerve. The role of “photographer” is definitely the hardest job of anyone in the birthing room. Definitely. (BTW, Krysta at 5×5 project… I have several absolutely AWESOME “new” picture options… decisions, decisions!!!)…
Anyway. Like I said, I. Was. So. Tired…
Being “all supportive” with 3 other women who were being “all supportive”. THAT is exhausting WORK, ya know??? We were like regular court jesters… making Emily laugh and fetching things. I am just thankful Emily had an epidural, ‘cuz if she didn’t – I might have had to DO something besides hog the couch and perform the occasional high-kick, like… rub her back or help her breathe or tell her she was doing a good job. Lame. Like, THAT’S any fun. Oh. Wait. The other friends DID that stuff. Well, “yay!” them. Hello!? Photographer here! *waves hands fitfully* I took pictures of all that… *ahem* whenIwasn’thoggingthecouch.
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I think Emily thought the day was about her. She is such a selfish silly friend.
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So, we waited.
Tick, tock, tick, tock…. yadda, yadda, yadda…
And after 11 hours and 36 minutes of waiting, wondering, and a lil’ bit o’ pushing… Baby Boy emerged! All 9 pounds of his yummy chubbiness entered this hard, cold world to cheers, tears and a lot of flash photography. He was such a trooper. His Mommy was too…
I love ya, Em… You did a GREAT job, and golly – I just can’t thank you enough for trusting me to capture those still moments… allowing me to play such an intimate role in your life, and in Olipop’s birth 
This is one of my very favorite shots… Olipop is holding his Big Sister’s hand. Holy cow… I can’t look at this without crying for all the love and preciousness and best-thing-in-the-world-ness. *Gush*
!!!Warning!!! Shameless self-promotion ahead: Need a photographer for your baby’s birth? I got mad photography skillz a good camera, a strong stomach (Mostly. *note* I charge extra for placenta pictures), and have a way with the ladies nurses… ensuring lots of those treasured “Kodak” moments. If you get the nurses on your side… it’s pure gold… pure gold, My Public.
But, like I said… all that birthing… capturing the most precious moments humans will ever experience… napping… wore me the heck stinkin’ out… That whole “worn out” gig isn’t my best look, neither are the horizontal stripes, but I love the colors, so I’m keepin’ the shirt. Just sayin’.
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Aww – how fun!!!
**Your two PR friends are the first to post!** Just thought it interesting… hahaha
CONGRATS TO EMILY!!!! And of course your mad photography skillz!!!!
I’m the official photog amongst my friends and family so I can totally relate to the exhausting job that it is to attend to everyone’s Kodak Moment needs. We have it tough!!!
Jenny, you need more considerate friends. No wonder you are worn out. Your life is trulyone of service.
You still look fabulous!
And congrats to the new mom
I am so proud of you, Jenny!! You did GREAT! Now get some rest, sweetie. You’ve had a tough day.
Love it! Okay, that big sis-lil bro brought a tear to my eye. That is a keeper!!!! Great job!
I’m so glad you were there for her with your mad photog skillz. It is the most important job, next to pushing out new life anyway. I’m done birthing, but I’ll call you in if I have to pass a kidney stone.
oooooooooooooHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just want to hold that little guy!!! he looks sooooo cuddely!
I am proud of you Jenny! You got a GREAT shot….of you on the couch! How on earth did you do that one? and In the chair? you are gonna have disclose your secrets!
You are an awesome friend!
Love ya!
Auntie Robin
That was such a great post, Jenny!! =) And I agree, that is the sweetest picture (with the hands) that I have ever seen!
Love this post! And the photo of the finger holding? Made me tear up.
I was blessed with being in the delivery room for the birth of her second daughter – I must say it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. I must have slept for hours after that event – The emotions were so high and then when it was all over – I was down like the titanic… Maybe the bottle of wine after to celebrate had a little something to do with it….
I would totally have another baby, if you would come and photograph it. No cooter shots though, m’kay?
They should definitely create a day celebrating “supportive birth photographers”:) Forget Mother’s Day,this would be bigger! I think you have started something!
Have you recovered from such a long and exhausting day? When I was giving birth, I felt so sorry for my loved ones lying around. I thought, “I would sure hate to be them lying on those couches and eating their cheeseburgers and fries.” They had it rough. No really, what a wonderful experience. Tell your friend her baby boy is as handsome as ever.
Aw, that pic with big sister makes me all squishy in places! Too sweet.
I don’t know you did it, honest to goodness. I hope you got your well deserved rest today.