I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Amelia a few weeks ago along with her mum Bec and her Nanny, Gail. Poppy (Rick) wasn’t able to join us for the photos, but Gail and Rick have been a wonderful support to Bec, because, you see, Amelia has a special story.  Amelia has a big brother, Noah. Noah was born sleeping at 32 weeks.

This is Bec and Amelia’s story as told by Bec.

“I’ve always wanted to be a mum and in 2011 I decided that it was the right time. I was determined to not let the fact that I was single get in the way!!! So with the help of Tas IVF I fell pregnant first try with Noah and was so excited. I was even more excited when I found out he was going to be a little boy.

At 32 weeks I found out I would be going to hosptial to give birth to my little man sleeping. It shattered my world and my heart. A week later I did what no parent should have to, and that was to bury my son. Losing a baby is something that happens to someone else, I never thought that it would happen to me.

6 months after Noah was born I fell pregnant again, again with thanks to Tas IVF. I had very mixed emotions and was terrified I would lose this baby too. When I found out that I was expecting a girl I was quietly relieved.

When Amelia was born it felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. I finally had my rainbow and she was alive and healthy. I could start to be happy again.

My heart will always have a piece missing, but Amelia has helped me to learn to live again. She has an amazing guardian angel looking over her. I talk about my son all of the time and when people ask if Amelia is my first, I say no. I am a very proud mummy of two babies.

I also volunteer for Pregnancy Loss Australia in honour of Noah and donate bears in his memory every Christmas and birthday.”

This is Bec, her daughter Amelia and her wonderful mum Gail (Nanny).

Katinka Smith is a portrait photographer based in Hobart, Tasmania. Katinka specialises in creating emotive and meaningful imagery that is close to your heart with her aim to ensure sessions are ‘fun, emotive, you’. Katinka photographs babies and children of all ages, families, maternity, couples and weddings. Katinka can travel interstate for weddings or special commissions by negotiation. You can contact Katinka Smith via the contact form here and can stay up to date by ‘liking’ her Facebook page.

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