Welcome, Newborn Baby Maizie! | 8 Days Old

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ust eight days old, newborn baby girl Maizie fit perfectly in all of the props that I brought for our newborn portrait session. Her big sister, Maya watched curiously as I posed her little baby sister. Geraldine, mom to Maya and now, Maizie said, “Because this is our second child, it’s so memorable for us to go through the whole process again. My husband, Nate and I would look through scrapbooks of our first born and remember the times when she was so small. It literally brought tears to our eyes because when you look back, you realize how fast time really flies.”

I love photographing newborns. Newborn photoshoots are extra special because there is such a small window for them. My goal is to capture those precious first days of a newborn baby because they will never be that small again.

Newborn baby Maizie was awake and alert for most of our session.  Although she was awake, she wasn’t crying and was very calm and would watch me curiously. She did eventually fall asleep, and we were able to get some sleeping photos. 🙂

Below are some photos of our newborn portraits in Geraldine and Nate’s home in San Diego, California.

Maya, who is two years old, is such a sweetheart. She’s so friendly and welcomed me with a hug. I could tell how proud she was to be a big sister to newborn baby Maizie. I asked Geraldine how she shared the news to Maya about being a big sis:

“When my belly began to show more, we explained to her that mommy is carrying baby.  She’s only 2, so we gave her a “dolly” who she can hold, feed and change so she would understand “baby” a little more.  As my pregnancy progressed and I got bigger, we began taking out diapers, wipes, bottles and clothes so she can see those items and understand more of why we have them and what we will be using them for.  She got more and more excited because she was going to be a big sister and she was proud to do the big sister role. She would hug and kiss my belly all the time and even talk baby in my tummy.  It was the sweetest thing and at that point, we knew she understood!”

Geraldine shares some advice to expecting couples:
“The best piece of advice I can give to expecting parents would be to take things day by day. Things won’t go as planned, especially with 2 young children, but you have to be flexible and patient.  Believe me, I’m no expert because I’m still working on those 2 things everyday, but being able to adjust is key.  Our daily routines and schedules got disrupted, but we had to try different things to make it work. In the end, it will work what’s best for you and your family.”

Geraldine is a wonderful mom and is also a talented small business owner. She owns a paper goods business, called Dolldine Designs.

The photo below of baby girl Maizie reminds me of bedtime stories, and of storks delivering bundles of joy. Newborn baby Maizie fit so perfectly in the pouch that I crocheted. Her tiny little toes were peeking out from the pouch, which I thought was super cute. (Baby Maizie was kept safe and secure at all times). 

Geraldine also shared some words to live by, “Babies are a blessing so enjoy EVERY SINGLE MINUTE!  They grow so fast, it’s unbelievable.  Make memories and capture them, especially while they are small and in the moment. You’ll look back and always remember this unforgettable time!”

Thank you so much for trusting me to capture your newborn baby girl’s first portraits. It was such a joy to work with your beautiful family!

xoxo,