Adelaide Hills Baby Photographer || Nathaniel
September 17, 2018
Nathaniel
When I found out Nathaniel was coming into the studio and he was a whopping 4960g (close enough to 11 pound!) I was thrilled! Nathaniel is one of the biggest bubs I have ever photographed. He was also not overly tall and was only 54cm long so I knew I was going to be in chubby baby heaven!
How did you find out you were pregnant? Do you have a story to tell?
Nathaniel is a planned third child, he is our first boy after two girls.
How did you announce your pregnancy?
We announced our pregnancy with a photo of mummy wearing a Mama Bird t-shirt holding up a Baby Bird onesie.
Did you have any weird cravings or experiences during your pregnancy?
No unusual cravings or experiences but we did have fun documenting the pregnancy through photos with mummy and the girls.
How did you find out the baby’s gender, before the birth or was it a surprise?
No we didn’t know the gender before he was born, it was a lovely surprise.
How did you pick out your baby’s name? Is there a special meaning behind the name?
Nathaniel is a name we have loved since we were pregnant with our first child.
What hospital/birthing centre did you use? What was was your experience like?
Gawler Hospital. We went through the one to one midwife program and had a water birth. My midwife Roxy was amazing!
Do you have a story from the birth you would like to share?
They broke my waters at 11am and Nate was born at 11:45. It was a crazy intense fast labour.
What is the one thing you will never forget about the birth of your baby?
The afterbirth pains!
Do you have any favourite baby shops or baby products?
Hahaha well of course! I am a small business owner myself and stock so many gorgeous things for babies and children! My favourite brands are Jamie Kay and My Brother John/Lacey Lane.
Do you have any hints or tips for new mums and dads?
Enjoy every minute, it goes so quickly. Try to relax and not to sweat the small stuff.
Do you have any keepsakes or heirlooms for the baby?
Yes I have a box of keepsakes including some sweet crochet and knitted pieces.
What was the most memorable part of your newborn session?
The beautiful photos with my girls.
What are some of your favourite photos from the session?
Our whole family photo is my very favourite and thanks to Megan for making sure it was perfect for me! I also adore the pics of Nate in the nude where you can see his delicious rolls!
Why did you decide to have newborn photos taken?
As a memory of our (maybe cough cough) last baby.
Why did you choose Megan Macdonald Photography to capture your memories?
I found her on Instagram and loved the tones and styles.
Did you enjoy your experience and would you recommend Megan Macdonald Photography in the future?
Yes Megan was great, patient and accommodating!
