11 Things Your Labor And Delivery Nurse Wants To Tell You

Emmy and Zoe

Ron Brounes
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Della and Sully
Nicolette DeLuccia Velez
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Jackson and Mickey
The love between this dog and this boy is as pure as pure love comes! Jackson and Mickey Dog. Best
friends forever!!!!!
Tracy Rannazzisi
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Julia and Dad
These two pictures are of our daughter Julia (9 months old) "talking" to her Daddy over Skype while
he was deployed to Afghanistan.
Trish Schnabel
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Gavin and Riana
It was taken two years ago by our friend. It was actually not planned and she just caught the shot as
I was stealing a kiss.
Riana Sherman
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Talya and Sam
Love at first sight! This was taken 2 days after she was born.
Jill Patir
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Melina and Avi

This photo is from September 2010. I had just shaved my head for St. Baldricks in honor of my son
Levi, pictured. He was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer (Medulloblastoma) in 2004 when he was
only four. Surgery to remove the tumor left him mute, paralyzed and incontinent. He relearned all
his life skills while undergoing multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and intense radiation. He is my
hero.
Melina Mayo
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This photo is at our wedding day, our daughter ran up to be with us at the alter.
Amanda Oberhaus
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Angie Ray
My 6 year old Lucie with her then 5-days new little brother Eliot. Her expression was not posed, I
had wanted her to look at the camera but he did a little sigh in his sleep and she said aww and
turned her head towards him and closed her eyes. I teared up as I clicked the shutter, so magical.
Angie Ray
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Baby brother's first haircut
Cali Bellini
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Julia and Chloe
Mark Strug
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Evan and Lexi
Lindsay W. Cohen
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Logan, Marci and Lily
Marci Gilbert
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This is my definition of love. Sister love.

Lisa Hewson
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Nathan and Danielle
Danielle Kruger
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Emerson, Savannah and Tanya
Here are my two "everythings"-kissing me!!!
Tanya Radoff
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My 9 yo and Kira. A rescue from the Austin Humane Society.
Laura Hammons
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Samantha, Lucy, Parker and Simon
Taken at the homebirth of my daughter, Lucy Nova, on 1/9/09 with her brothers Parker and Simon
present and eager.
Samantha Cook
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This is my son and his new born baby sister
Molly Buesgens
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Petra and Ivan
The attached photo is of my 3-year-old twins, Petra and Ivan. They're both on the autism spectrum,
but Ivan's powers of speech are far more advanced than Petra's, and on some level he seems to know
this. He makes sure she's not overlooked when we're doing family things, and occasionally takes her
hand to walk with her when we're out. If she pulls away he reaches out to grab her hand again, to
make sure she doesn't get left behind!
Kris Harrison

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Joanna and Luke
This is a picture I took of my son and daughter while hiking.
Bill Rosenbalm
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Brothers and sister through adoption.
Lisa Bushman
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Carly and Brooklyn
Carly helps little sister Brooklyn enjoy a lollipop. Brooklyn has a gross motor disability (Rett
Syndrome) so she can't use her hands purposefully.
Jeremy Springhart
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Riley and Benjamin
Jennifer Rosenfeld
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This picture was taken one Sunday afternoon when we were leaving Church. My daughter had been
getting upset during the Mass because she was missing her Auntie who had passed away earlier that
year from cancer. She told her brother how she was feeling as they were leaving. He put his arm
around her, hugged her and kissed her forehead telling her that everthing was going to be alright.
As they walked the remainder of the way to our car, they held hands. It was so precious. They did
this all on their own. This is the true definition of sibling love at it's finest! I just walked quietly
behind soaking it all in. (And of course taking a picture like any good mom would :)
Carolyn Coppola
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JJ, Mr. Teddy, Jeter and Minnie
JJ (boy)Mr. Teddy (the white butt)Jeter (the orange cat)Minnie (the kitten) We just had to put Jeter to
sleep yesterday after 15 years of warmth and sweetness :'(
Erin Moussa
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Holli and Chelsea

This is me and my daughter, Chelsea. If I ever doubt that I am loved, this picture reminds me
otherwise.
Holli Powell
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This is a picture of my then 16 year old son and his 12 year old sister about 6 weeks after she was
diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. It is the first day of school and I think it's easy to see the
tragic love he feels.Hope Alizah Kimlee Fuller6/26/97 born 7/29/09 diagnosed with DIPG 3/10/10
died
Deb Fuller
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My sons... love how affectionate they are with each other.
Toral Patel Jendi
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Aiden and Ryan
Aiden gets wrestling tips from his big brother, Ryan
Carol
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Emily and Elliot
This is a picture of my son, Elliot and I on his first birthday. Hehad just finished digging into his
birthday cake and I was giving hima drink of water. We have a really special connection. I'm a
singlemom and he is the best thing that ever happened to me. Love!!
Elliot and Emily
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Caught this picture of my husband and (at the time) 2mo old son catching a cat nap. Look at the
smile of pure satisfaction (love) on my son's face. Neither would have wanted to be any other place
in the entire world.
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Ben and Lucy
Allison Tate

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Elias and Jackson
Big brother (Elias - 2.5 yo) meeting baby brother (Jackson - 1 day old) for the first time.
Ashley Ruiz
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Love is the first of many a newborn will take...first steps...
Brenda Mendoza
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The moment I met my twins.
Doreen Murphy
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Angela and Dad
This image was taken moments after mom, who had been looking on, had *that moment* - that
moment when you realize your entire world has changed that moment as a new mother that takes
your breath away. Her eyes filled with tears of overwhelming joy and love and got both of us, the
dna photographers, and the daddy to well up the only one not crying was the 8 day old little angel in
daddys arms.
dna | photography
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Roman and Liliana
Jillian
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My four year old son with his Daddy doll while his Daddy was deployed.
Erin Henderschedt
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When we brought our son home from the hospital, I was not able to cradle him close to me. So every
morning my husband tucked our little one in his robe and held him 'skin to skin' because I couldn't.
Trisha Paradis

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David, Maisie, William and Johnny
Our baby was born with hemolytic disease and was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for two
weeks. This was when his brothers and sister woke up and discovered he was home with us. This
was their first time seeing him with no wires, tubes or monitors. He is seventeen months old now
and they still adore him as much as they did then. Bob and Jennifer Quinlan, along with David- age
12, Maisie- age 9, William- age 8 and Johnny- age one.
Jennifer Quinlan
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They are best friends!
Maggie Fay
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Sisters meeting each other for the first time. Tori age 2 and dani 18 hrs old
Helen
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My grandmother suffered from lung cancer months before my daughter was born, devastating news
to our family . In this picture my daughter was just three weeks old as she was entertained by
Grandma's charming Southern stories, old wives' tales, and superstitious expressions. Grandma
loved her the minute she knew she was coming and every day she has been gone, I know that
Grandma would love the little girl she has grown into. This picture is a constant reminder of the
important 'things' in my life.
Sara Gooley
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Kori and Dad
This photo was taken in September 2012. Our daughter Kori Jo was headed in for surgery on her
eyes.....I caught this moment between Kori and her Daddy. We were havin a grand old time after she
had been given the 'juice', and she fell right in to this beautiful moment with her biggest fan.
Amy Bement
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J.R. and Dad
Amy Gaffney

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Daddy, Garrett and Jacob
Jennifer Shirley
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This is a picture of my son meeting his Great grandmother for the first time ..I see love when I look
at this picture.
Karen Deroma
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How much do I love that my photography student captured the love of my life in this series? My
lives/loves all converge here: son, photography, teaching, learning. We traded photo shoots, so I'll
send one of her with her dad that I took, in a separate email.
Mao Mei Sonkin
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Amy and Noa
Amy Haneline
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Carson and Savanna
My 5yo son, Carson, and his 7yo sister, Savanna. Carson has Leukemia (T-Cell ALL) - and was 3
months into treatment when I took this picture. This pictures says 1,000 words about the sibling
bond they have for one another and the strength and laughter that goes along with it. I couldn't be
any luckier than to have these amazing kiddos in my life.
Kimberly Lenardson
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Betsy Sergeant Snow
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I happily submit this photo of me, my husband and our sweet baby boy who was born on Jan. 6,
2013. Our family was created through the miracle of open adoption, and we will be forever grateful
for our son's birthmother and birthfather!
Kyle Rose
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This is by far my absolute favorite photo of our fraternal twins when they were about four months
old. I love the look on both of their faces. A special bond that only twins share.
Tina Miller
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Asha and Jaisal
Asha, age 3 hugs little brother -- 1 year old Jaisal.
Mika Rao
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Unfortunately taking a photo in the dark resulted in it being a little blurry, but I can't think of a
picture that shows my 3 and 5 year olds' love for one another. They insist on sharing a little twin
sized bed on the top bunk.
Melissa Smith
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Keona and Micah
Little Keona Sky of Denver, Colorado has been hospitalized for weeks with rare infant botulism and
is slowly improving. This is a photo of her Keona with her big brother Micah as he finally gets to visit
her in the hospital.Keona's mommy, Kari Henkel, is the sister of a dear friend of mine.
Kristy Roloff
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Ray and Mati
Agata Rocka Stadiem
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Love = My son and his dog sharing love and comfort when my son arrived home after a week of
chemo.
Jo Reed
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Emma and Sophie
Michelle Morris
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It's blurry, but in this photo my 4 year old daughter Allie was introducing her 6 year old sister Ansley
to her classmates as her show and tell "item." The way she is gazing up at Ansley is so full of sisterly
love. (Teacher in background)I just wish I had my big camera to capture the moment, but I'm also so
grateful phones have cameras or I would've missed it completely.
Andi Prather
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Kacie and Avrie
This photo is of my two youngest children, Kacie and Avrie in June 2011. Kacie was 6, and Avrie was
about 6 weeks. Kacie just bent over and gently kissed Avrie's hand. This photo captured the love
between two sisters perfectly, as their eyes meet, little Avrie smiles up at her big sister. And that
admiration continues today.Kacie made the transition from being the little sister of Zachary, to
middle child, and big sister to Avrie flawlessly. There is no one she loves more, than her little sister.
Jennie Eckhaus-Katz
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This is an image I took of my 2 step-children and our new son.The things you do for love...
Kate Heller-Thomas
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I took this picture of my sister during labor. She went through a lot for the love of my nephew, and
my brother in law was by her side because of the love he had for his wife and unborn son.
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Davey and Bailey
This is Davey, age 1, and Bailey, age 13. Taken in July 2012. She's so protective, and he's so in love
with her. It's amazing to watch them together..
Kathy W.
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This is my favorite photo of my boys (so far)BFFs :)
Jenn Arvizu
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My son is almost 4 years old, but this is the photo that will always represent "Love" for me. He was
diagnosed with a condition called craniosynostosis when he was two months old. He underwent
surgery to treat this condition- which involved surgically removing a portion of his skull when he was
4 months old. This photo was taken the day after his surgery. He is smiling at me (love) and my

husband is holding his hand (love). This was the moment when I knew my baby was still my baby,
and everything was going to be okay. I couldn't believe he was awake and alert enough to smile the
very next day, and as banged up as he looked, he's never looked more beautiful in my eyes.
Nancy Koons
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Here, Mommy...eat a shell!
Lisa Giannakopulos
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This was taken at the Oregon Coast last fall. They are getting older and argue a bit more than usual
but the love and reliance on one another is priceless. Thank you for letting me share my finest work
Connie Hanson
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Joan and Danisa
Tammy Fasick
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This is my 9 week old son, Haaken meeting his 95 year old great-gramma for the first time. So much
love in that squeeze.
Jill Hadland
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My son is a mommy's boy, but on this one day, he chose to snuggle with Daddy after work.
Norma Reynolds
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Alexis and Liam
Let me introduce Alexis and Liam, siblings, ages 4 and 2 respectively. I'm a single mother and they
are my rock. They were meant to be together, we make a wonderful family of three.
Sarah Valois
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Will and Mom

My son Will and I reuniting after my first long weekend away from him.
Sara Lanthier
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This is the day my boys and my husband's girls became a family.
Elizabeth Denham
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Hailey and Dylan
This photo of my 3 year old daughter, Hailey, and her baby brother, Dylan defines love for me. The
expression on her face is pure, happy love for her brother and it makes this mama so happy every
time I look at it.
Erin Coulter
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Big bro and little sis. True sibling love!
Jean Heffernan
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Nathaniel and Nicolas
My 2 year old twin boys that touches my heart Everytime I see it. Nathaniel lending a foot to his
brother Nicolas while they enjoy some tv time
Tanya Perez
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Ezra and Aria
Alex Trufin
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Sophia and Kerri
One of my many, many definitions of love for my daughter Sophia: showing her how important it is to
seek out those little languid pockets in time that are made precisely for being silly and laughing at
ourselves.You are your own best friend, first and foremost. If you can't laugh at yourself, you're
missing out - big time!
Kerri Beauchesne

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Evan and Allison
Lisa Belkin
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Father & Son Love
Daddy Ross Goodspeed with then 1-month-old Chase. Once Chase started talking, he greeted
everyone, "Hi Dada!" no matter who it was. Our unexpected little joy has made our family complete.
Rachel Goodspeed
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Liam and Kevin
After 20 years of infertility and adopting 3 wonderful children who were now teenagers through
some weird glitch in my body I became pregnant with Liam. Being almost forty and not very healthy
it was a risky and complicated pregnancy. My oldest, my son Kevin was apprehensive and a bit
angry at first becasue he was so worried about losing me and frankly a bit jealous about what this
new birth child would mean to the family. Liam came early but healthy and the kids were allowed to
see him while I waited in the ICU for them to see me. When Kevin walked in he was crying and told
me Liam was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen and he was so glad I had him, a sentiment
shared by sisters Alissa and Ashley aas well. This is a picture of the boys hands on the first day Liam
was out of the incubator.
Patricia Young Murray
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my beautiful babies...
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David, Eric and Tank, the wonderdog
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Holding little sister
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my sunshine on a cloudy day
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Max and his Mom at the beach

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Ashton and Pekoe
Jlyn Roberts
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Mary Violet and Jonathon
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How do I open this?
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How do I open this?
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Olivia fell in love
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Big Sister Little Brother Love
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Little Brother - Big Sister
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Mommy, Mama and Ellie
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Emily and Allyson 2007
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Gemma guarding Aurelia
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Maggie & Sam - Forgiveness

sscheves:
My 5-year-old daughter, Maggie, and 20-month-old son, Sam, get along really well, but now that they

are playing more together, things can get rough sometimes. In this picture, Maggie has just calmly
stated to him in her big girl voice, "Hands are for loving, Sam." Whenever she says this, he goes over
and leans in for hugs and kisses. It instantly melts me and reminds me of the power of forgiveness.
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Alex, Sidney and Lacey
Alexander Crockett
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New Daddy
Kristin Shaw
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Amelia and Heidi

Samantha Griffiths
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My Twins
Michele Baransky
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Love At First Sight
Susan L. Macdonald
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James and Chris
Melannie Eldridge

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Charlie and Jameson

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Taylor, Damien & Brandon
Mandy and Brendon Hodge
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Kennedy and Madison
Tyjanna Lehman
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Sophia and her Dad
Sasha Tweel
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Brady and I
Colleen Finnell
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Ethan, Madisin and I
B. Rebales
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Ramsey and Daddy Having a Blast
Janaia Rhea
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Kisses for Sister
Roddie Sutherland
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Lila Kate
Elizabeth Batman

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Fred and Eli
Roy Sholto-Douglas
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My daughter (Nazlee) & Son (Parsa)
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Nanny's new great granddaughter
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Love at First Sight
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Brothers, Blankies and Binkies
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My boys cracking each other up
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Apollo and Sheridan
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True Brotherly Love
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My Rainbow Coalition
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Ruby And Her Brother
Blake Logan
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The love of sister and brother.
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Mama Shelly & Rowan Grace

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I'll make you all better
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Daddy, Logan and Celeste
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Easter Egg Hunt Brother Love
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my favorite redheads!
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Father and Daughter Meet
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Grandpa and Granddaughter
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Julia and Katie
Karen Griffiths
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Jack and I
Tracey Wiseheart
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Brothers Nolan and Waylon
Danielle Dura
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Jack and Miles
Tara Smith
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Christian holds up his big sister after spinal surgery.

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Big sister little sister
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Big sister little sister
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Mama pig and piglet
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