We had a Baby!

ByPeter

At half past midnight on Sunday 1st December, little Albert Lawson made his grand entrance into the world.  He was in no rush, being exactly a week late and having kept his mummy in labour for 57 hours.  We’re not good at getting out of bed either, Bertie.  He could not be more perfect and we’re completely in love with the little dude.

Bringing this little man into the world was a wonderful experience.  We got to spend most of the time at home, and we were really lucky that Laura got the lovely calm labour that she’d hoped for.

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A quick early trip to the hospital – not quite ready yet!

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36 hours in, coffee (for me) was definitely needed!

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Puddington was very supportive 🙂

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We shot our midwife’s wedding 5 years ago!  Joy, and everyone else at Wigan hospital, were fantastic.

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Poor abandoned slippers 🙁

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Happy grandparents!

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The next day:

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Look at those cheeks!

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His favourite Auntie and Uncle

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It’s amazing to be back home with the little fellow, even though we’ve been missing rather a lot of sleep lately!  We have to say a massive thank you for everyone’s well wishes.  It’s going to be the best Christmas ever!

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60 Comments

  3. You look so lovely Laura, even in labour! Congratulations to both of you and also to Albert for having such cool parents x

  5. What a lovely baby Albert is! This is great story told in beautiful images (although how Laura managed not to throttle you for snapping her all the time she was in labour, I don’t know!)

    Many congratulations to the four of you (Laura, Pete, Albert and of course Puddington) 🙂

  7. Massive congratulations Pete and Laura! Albert is gorgeous! Lots of love Rachael, Ian and Charlie Kennedy xxx

  8. Oh my goodness. That takes me back, right right back, nigh on eight years now. I didn’t know how deeply etched into my psyche the whole experience was. It would be, really, wouldn’t it? :~) I’ve seen each and every one of those facial expressions, had to watch them, helpless (just helping as best I could). This is so honest and so palpable and so significant and I think that each and every person that sees this can feel individually honoured to have been able to share in something of the event. And by heck, Laura Lawson, I’m never challenging you to any form of stamina based competition.

  10. wowze, wowze, what a fab and beautiful record you have here of the journey that Albert made coming into this world. Laura I’m so so proud of you. You look so serene… Excellent!! Congratulations again x

  11. What absolutely staggeringly beautiful photographs. Amazing. Laura you managed to look gorgeous throughout – how on earth did you manage that?! I was a sweaty pink blotchy mess!!! Albert is absolutely scrumptious, so so happy for you guys 🙂 xxx

  13. Just sat here quietly shedding a little tear of joy for the two of you. Albert is super handsome. What a sweet little thing!

    Laura, I can’t believe how serene you appear to have been through the whole thing, and you have a nice array of outfits. You get a few extra points for that.

    Pete, amazing job capturing the experience, you get minus points for taking photographs of yourself in the mirror when you should be doting on your labouring wife. But we’ll forgive you.

    Hugest of congrats from the two of us!

    We have a feeling you’ll be asked to branch out into birth photography after this post… 🙂

    Jo & Scott xx

  15. There’s a crazy brilliant calmness and serenity to these photos. So perfect. He’s absolutely beautiful and I’m incredibly pleased for you that he’s here!

  21. Very emotional guys, I’m very proud of Laura being so controlled and peaceful, that’s always how I wanted to give birth! A beautiful way to tell a beautiful story & I’m SO happy for you having little Albert here for Christmas! Much love xx

  23. Such a beautiful post. You can feel all the emotion just oozing out of these images. Huge congratulations to you both, you’re going to be amazing parents x

  24. These are simply amazing.
    That feeling you get during labour of being the only people in the world is there in bucket loads.
    Truely beautiful – congratulations!

  26. Wow Laura, your photos are truly amazing and tell such a beautiful story. Absolutely outstanding, well done to you on the the birth of Albert xx

  27. Beautiful atmospheric photographs, Captures the long wait of labour in the quiet hours really well. Congratulations on your handsome young chap too.

  28. Guys these are such a beautiful representation of an amazing time. You cant quite explain the emotion, the feelings, the power behind each contraction and the love you feel instantly. These photos are beautifully powerful. I had to catch my breathe looking at these. They brought rather a lot of memories!
    There is no doubt in anyones mind that Bertie has the perfect parents for him. You guys are an amazing Daddy and Mummy and flippin awesome photographers. Well done Laura for letting Pete snap away like this.
    Much love x x Charis, Owen and Florrie

  30. Guys, I’ve literally just viewed these pictures without taking in a breath! It’s documentary genius, you deserve recognition for this amazing stream of Story-telling pictures.

    Well done Laura and congratulations on your mini me, I particularly like those PJs Mrs Lawson! Xx

  31. Wow what a wonderful photographic record! The long labour must have been worth it to get all these shots. Albert looks beautiful. Congratulations to both of you. Josie x

  32. What an amazing record of such a special time, I wish I had the same thing when I was giving birth but self portraits mightn’t have been such a great job! Beautiful photos and beautiful baby, Congratulations!

  33. These pictures are absolutely beautiful guys and how gorgeous is little Albert! Huge congrats! Love Mr & Mrs Heneghan x

  34. Yes! More friends I can talk babies with!! 🙂
    Absolutely wonderfully documented, so much beauty in every frame. Bertie was well worth all that effort Laura, he’s a little cutie all right! I’m so happy for you both!

  37. I knew this blog would be epic but I’m still blown away. Don’t fancy nipping up to Glasgow to shoot my labour do you?

    Amazing memories captured.

  39. These are amazing photos. Laura you look so calm and focused and I love how Puddington was there watching over proceedings. He’s gorgeous, congratulations xxx

  41. Oh what a beautiful blog post, Laura you were very brave to be photographed through those contractions. I relived every step with you. Congratulations you make a beautiful little family. Shine on xxx

  42. Massive congratulations to all three of you! Thank you for sharing such beautiful images of the lead up to Albert’s appearance in the World. I have a feeling he’s going to be one well documented baby 🙂 So happy for you all xx

  45. Huge hugs and copious congratulations! That boy has the BEST chubby cheeks ever. He is beautiful and wonderful and I loved looking at the story of his arrival. Have the best Christmas ever, you fantastic family of 3. x

  46. Congrat’s you guy’s. And what an amazing record for you and Bertie. Although special to you now, in many years time he will be able to see how he came into the world. I’m welling up thinking about it. Big hugs and kisses. XXX

  48. Simply beautiful. I’ve tears of joy- Laura you manage to look gorgeous through labour. Congratulations- he’s a blessing x

  49. Oh wow – I’ve seen a few facebook updates but this is really incredible. Wonderful to see Albert’s arrival through Peter’s eyes / lens. A beautiful story in incredibly touching images. Congratulations to all three of you and wishing you the best Christmas anyone ever had. x

  51. Guys! That is an epic and delightful documentation guys! The early-ish contraction photo of Laura pushing on the table stopped me dead in my tracks. So human, so lovely and so real. Albert is a very lucky little boy. Love you guys. x

  53. Congratulations you guys! Enjoy your Christmas as a new family.
    You really captured the emotion and patience of the event.

  54. Congratulations to you both, he is adorable, love his chubby cheeks!! Pete you have captured this special moment in time beautifully and Laura I can’t believe how calm & serene you look, amazing!! Enjoy this magical time with your little boy, all the best 🙂 x

  55. Congratulations to you both, amazing news!! Albert is absolutely beautiful! The pictures are just amazing, Laura you look so calm! Enjoy Christmas as a new family 🙂 Lots of love xx

  56. Massive congratulations to you both. He’s gorgeous! What a fantastic Christmas present, couldn’t be happier for you guys xxx

  57. I’ve only just seen these! I am totally tears all over the bloody place! Beautiful photographs of a little miracle happening right there!

    So so so so happy for you both XXXXXXX

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