“ Self portrait ”
This is how I spend most of my time, in the neonatal intensive care unit with my 4 month old son. I hold him as much as I can, because he always breathes better when I’m holding him. I’ve wanted to be a mother for so long, and I’ve finally been given this gift. My identity now includes being ...
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Photo Location: Vanderbilt NICU
  • Sharon Martinez Edited 4 years ago

    This is a beautiful, meaningful moment! Jacob is very precious. He will be quite the Star Wars fan.

    This is a beautiful, meaningful moment! Jacob is very precious. He will be quite the Star Wars fan.

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  • Sonja D Edited 4 years ago

    Congratulations on your precious baby boy! Your photo is beautiful. Even with such a tight shot it really tells a story.

    Congratulations on your precious baby boy! Your photo is beautiful. Even with such a tight shot it really tells a story.

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  • Lynda Leng Edited 4 years ago

    Ashley, this is such a poignant image - so heartwarming in these difficult days. Your wee boy is so soft and dependent on his mum and it comes through in your pic. … more

    Ashley, this is such a poignant image - so heartwarming in these difficult days. Your wee boy is so soft and dependent on his mum and it comes through in your pic. Nothing should be changed, it is you and your baby as you see it, congratulations.

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  • Courtney McGhee Edited 4 years ago

    Congratulations mama! It's a great addition to your identity. Sending you and your little guy strength and love. Great photo!

    Congratulations mama! It's a great addition to your identity. Sending you and your little guy strength and love. Great photo!

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Regular Critique
Shred away! I feel no pain.
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Tags

#selfportrait #nicu #newmom

Genre/Technique

Black & White

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