A Nashville Lifestyle Newborn Session at Home | Welcoming Baby Deacon

The Hartline Family just welcomed Baby Number Four, and it was an absolute joy to capture this sweet season of their lives with an in-home lifestyle newborn session in Nashville. Now a beautiful family of six, they opened their doors to share not only their love but also their thoughtfully decorated nursery for Baby Deacon.

Keep scrolling to see highlights from their cozy session and get inspired by their colorful, modern nursery setup!

Baby Deacon’s Birth Story

Was Baby Deacon born on schedule?

-He was actually induced just a couple of days overdue at 40 weeks and 3 days.

Here’s how his mama shares their birth story:

“My last two inductions were super quick, so I expected the same this time—but my body had other plans! After my water was broken, nothing happened. We walked literal miles in the hallways to get things going. Eventually, we started Pitocin… and still nothing for a while! But finally, by 8:30 pm contractions kicked in, and two hours later, Deacon was born at 10:39 pm. After arriving at the hospital at 7 am, we were so ready to meet him by the end of the day. I’ve never been so happy to be in pain, ha!”

 

That First Moment of Meeting Him

“I was so relieved. After the longest day and the hardest labor of my four deliveries, I was beyond ready to meet him. I had a strong feeling it was a boy—but also kept thinking it had to be a girl because who gets what they want?! Seeing that it was a boy made me feel overwhelmingly thankful and just completely in awe.”

How They Chose the Name “Deacon”

“All of our other children have names starting with A, B, and C—so we knew this baby would need a ‘D’ name! My husband suggested Deacon early on. At first, I worried it was too popular, but it turns out it’s not very common at all.

The name Deacon holds special meaning for us. It traditionally refers to a servant within the church, which really resonated because both of our fathers served as deacons in the churches we grew up in. We wanted to honor them, and this name felt like the perfect way.

His middle name, Atlas, symbolizes strength—tying into his big brother’s middle name, Archer. Our prayer is that Deacon grows into a godly servant of great strength in a world that deeply needs both.”

Who Does Baby Deacon Look Like?

“He definitely favors his daddy—just like his big sister and brother did! But now that he’s home, I see a little more of my side of the family in his features, maybe his eyes or forehead?”

Life as a Family of Six

“The transition from three to four kids has been surprisingly smooth. Not having our normal school/work schedule helped a ton, and even though there’s a bit more screen time for the big kids and a little less sleep for me, life feels peaceful. There’s so much sweetness in this season.”

Their Hopes & Prayers for Baby Deacon

“Since the beginning, I’ve prayed for peace over this baby. I found out I was pregnant just before Covid shut everything down, and it was such an overwhelming time. But Deacon brought me so much joy during that season. I pray he continues to be filled with peace and joy, that he’s strong, servant-hearted, kind, and confident in who God made him to be.”

Fun Fact: Who’s the Better Diaper Changer?

“Logan, hands down! I somehow end up using like 700 wipes with the boys. 😂”

A Peek Inside Baby Deacon’s Nursery

Their nursery is a cheerful and stylish mix of modern design with bright pops of color—truly a joyful space! From hand-picked details to cozy textures, this room is a beautiful reflection of the Hartline family’s creativity and love. If you’re planning your own nursery, you’ll find plenty of inspiration below in the photos!

Favorite Part of the Session?

“Everything! Getting my hair and makeup done was such a treat—and such a relief not to worry about that with a newborn. I loved that we got full-family photos, close-ups of just Deacon, some sweet mama-and-baby shots, and photos of the nursery too.

Honestly, I felt like a mess during the session—still swollen, tired, the baby wasn’t always cooperating—but Dolly made us look so effortless and at peace. I was blown away when I saw the photos. Thank you for helping us remember this season with such beauty.”

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