As a birth photographer, each chance I get to document a home birth is special, but this family holds a special place in my heart. I’ve had the honor of capturing the births of two of Brooke’s three children. In each case, she had a very special family member there to help her through the

"Should I stay home?" my husband asked. He was planning to go for a run at the park with our 2 1/2 year old. "Psssh. My contractions are still far apart. Don't worry," I responded. Famous. Last. Words.I was 37 weeks pregnant with my second child, and had been having mild cramping that morning. In