1 hour ~ flashback friday

Seven months and one day ago this photo was taken. It was exactly one hour after Nathan was born, but I wasn't there. I was in surgery getting my womb sorted out.  

I am sad that I missed this time with my son, but I am grateful that my husband was with him during these first precious moments. Nathan wasn't alone.  

I am also happy that my husband took a ton of photos while I was in surgery - including this one. Just look at Nathan's little outstretched toes and his squished face! My birth might not have been perfect, but he was. 

{This post is linking up to Flashback Friday over at Mummy Mishaps and The Real Housewife of Suffolk County}