My maternity "session"

I have been putting off taking my own maternity portraits because self portraits are a lot of work and not a whole lot of fun to do! I have been thinking that I would do them every night this week, and then my jammies would call my name and the idea would be pushed off until the next day. Well, last night I got home, got the boys in bed, put my jammies on and remembered that this baby is going to come out one day soon and I almost have no pictures to proof he grew in my belly. So, I set up my lights, grabbed a couple backdrops and a few random things to wear and off I went. They are by no means perfect, but they will do. I had fun editing them. I did some pretty funky things and did find a favorite or two. I still plan on getting a couple with all of my boys, but at least I have SOME of my belly all big and bulging!





I really debated on whether or not to post this one, it shows quite a bit of me, but I do think a pregnant body is something to be captured as a whole. It really is tastefully done and is something I wish more mom's were okay with. It was pretty difficult to get the photo I wanted with only 10 seconds to get from the camera to where I needed to be, but I think I did an alright job.


I had my 35 week appointment yesterday and found out that all of the contractions I've been having are at least doing something. It may be slow, but at least my body is doing what it needs to do. I am 50% effaced and he is at a -1 station. I was told to just let the contractions come when they want and not to worry about stopping them anymore!