New addition to the family-series of 5

lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
edited August 2, 2011 in Street and Documentary
My sister gave birth yesterday to this little turkey 8 lbs 14 ounces. All was well and I got to document the moment his big sister met him. Went home and was taking my son to little league when we got the call that my sister was hemorraghing and in the OR. All is well now, she lost a lot of blood and scared the hell out of all of us. On the drive there, all I could think about was "please don't let these be the last photos I get of my sister". It's all I could think about that I documented her last moments. Not sure why I'm sharing these thoughts.

Here are the photos of the happy moments.
The scene I was met w/ in the OR waiting room was horrible in comparison, not just my family but everyone there, not a dry eye in the place and the tension and apprehension was thick. I did not dare document any of that. Though it did cross my mind.

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Liz A.
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  • dbvetodbveto Registered Users Posts: 660 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2011
    That first one is great!! The expression on the girls face is priceless.
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  • ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2011
    Hey Liz, long time no talk! I am so glad to hear that your sister is well, how scary that must have been for all of you. Congrats on the new addition to your family, what a cutie, love your series!
    Karin


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  • NyarthlopicNyarthlopic Registered Users Posts: 274 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2011
    Love the series Liz. There is no way I could choose a favorite. I love them all for different reasons. From the big sister's expression in #1 to reaching out to touch the new addition in #2. The world meeting the little one in #3 is fantastic, especially with mom reaching to her. The blur effect in #4 shows a sense of urgency; that photo by itself would actually scare the heck out of me. And there's no scene like when mom first gets to hold the little one in her arms like in #5.

    Thank you so much for sharing this very uplifting series. You truly have a gift.

    I'm really glad to hear that you're sister is going to be okay. I can't even begin to think about imagining how that felt. While I haven't been blessed with a child of my own, I have 3 nephews and 2 nieces. To go from that emotional high to...well...you know. My well wishes and good thoughts go to you and yours.
  • moose135moose135 Registered Users Posts: 1,420 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2011
    Congratulations to the whole family, Liz! Glad to hear everyone is doing well. This is a great series - I really love #2!
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,961 moderator
    edited July 23, 2011
    Scary--glad to hear that your sister is OK. Excellent set. Big sister sure looks unhappy with the competition. The one thing that's missing for me is a shot with your sister in sharp focus, but you probably have one somewhere.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2011
    Thanks for the well wishes all.
    Everyone is doing good now and mom and baby are home.

    My favorite shot is #1 where big sister realizes the jig is up rolleyes1.gif.

    Richard--I did take a few photos of my sister w/ the baby where she is in focus, actually I can't believe I took so many shots!

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    and one more for laughs.

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    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2011
    Nyarthlopic wrote: »
    Love the series Liz. There is no way I could choose a favorite. I love them all for different reasons. From the big sister's expression in #1 to reaching out to touch the new addition in #2. The world meeting the little one in #3 is fantastic, especially with mom reaching to her. The blur effect in #4 shows a sense of urgency; that photo by itself would actually scare the heck out of me. And there's no scene like when mom first gets to hold the little one in her arms like in #5.

    Thank you so much for sharing this very uplifting series. You truly have a gift.

    I'm really glad to hear that you're sister is going to be okay. I can't even begin to think about imagining how that felt. While I haven't been blessed with a child of my own, I have 3 nephews and 2 nieces. To go from that emotional high to...well...you know. My well wishes and good thoughts go to you and yours.


    Nyarthlopic--the motion shot w/ the baby in midair being held by the nurse. You are right, it does look kind of scary. It's just a nurse being a nurse and quickly moving the baby from mom to the little crib. We handle the baby so tenderly and gingerly but the medical profession holds them like bowling balls rolleyes1.gif. The difference always cracks me up.
    Liz A.
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  • lilmommalilmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2011
    love this series Liz, congratulations! and I definitely Laughing.gif'd when you said they hold them like bowling balls...so true! we are so cautious and careful around babies and nurses just whip them around like it's no big deal!

    Anyway good to hear your sister is ok. that had to be pretty scary.
    I can't really pick a favorite but if I HAD to it would be #2.
  • bdcolenbdcolen Registered Users Posts: 3,804 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2011
    Glad to hear that your sister is doing well, Liz - and great job! These are wonderful.
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  • M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited July 30, 2011
    What a terrific series. wow.
  • rainbowrainbow Registered Users Posts: 2,765 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2011
    Love the series (with #3 as a favorite). I think you have captured the essence of the moments incredibly well! (BTW, I have been waiting for #1 & #5 to reappear as I have been only getting red Xs for a few days...)
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    bdcolen wrote: »
    Glad to hear that your sister is doing well, Liz - and great job! These are wonderful.

    Thank you B.D. :)
    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    M38A1 wrote: »
    What a terrific series. wow.

    Thank you much. These special moments don't come around everyday for me, so I was glad to be part of it. I actually tried to talk her into catching the actual birth (a view from her shoulders down, not from the feet, lol, but she drew a line and would not budge:)
    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    rainbow wrote: »
    Love the series (with #3 as a favorite). I think you have captured the essence of the moments incredibly well! (BTW, I have been waiting for #1 & #5 to reappear as I have been only getting red Xs for a few days...)


    I don't know what happened w/ the X's Rainbow--I don't remember changing anythingheadscratch.gif, but I just reposted them for ya.

    Thank you:D
    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    lilmomma wrote: »
    love this series Liz, congratulations! and I definitely Laughing.gif'd when you said they hold them like bowling balls...so true! we are so cautious and careful around babies and nurses just whip them around like it's no big deal!

    Anyway good to hear your sister is ok. that had to be pretty scary.
    I can't really pick a favorite but if I HAD to it would be #2.

    Sorry I missed your post lilmomma,
    Well you are a mom of two little ones, so you know how it is with the first meeting, it's pretty special.

    Thank you for commenting.
    Liz A.
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