10lbs baby boy, still newborn size, but 6 months old!
Mom and Dad felt like they missed out on traditional newborn pictures because Baby Lucas joined them 3 months early! He had a long and and necessary NICU stay. When he was finally able to come home he still needed oxygen assistance.
When I get an email like Bridget's my heart gets excited. I love knowing the deeper meaning behind why a family wants photos. I usually draw it out of people chatting on the phone but I love that Bridget laid it all out there in her inquiry. They felt like they missed out on newborn pictures because of the NICU. Baby Lucas is now thriving, this needs documentation!
"My husband and I had our first child after years of trying this past September. Our little Lucas was 3 months early. He was 1 lb 2.5oz at birth and we spent 139 days in the NICU at MUSC. He finally came home at the end of January, but remained on oxygen support. We recently took him off the oxygen and he is doing great! Now that he doesn’t have anything hiding his face and he is more stable we want to take formal pictures.
I was not sure that Lucas would be ready until recently. We really hope to make this happen and catch up on recording some special memories.
I got your name from Emily McConnell. We are close friends of theirs and you came highly recommended."
I used every ounce of my creativity to take my newborn props and use them outdoors to celebrate this NICU graduate.
All the doctors and nurses that helped Lucas, made a thumb print hot air balloon for him. Mom had the idea to honor them with a matching hot air balloon picture.
I can't wait to watch you "glow up" Lucas!
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