So I’m actually 26 weeks starting yesterday but you’ll be getting a 25 week pregnancy baby bump pic because that’s the picture I got. š Ā I was meaning to put a blog post yesterday but after driving 2 hours to a newborn session, being there for 2 hours, then driving back 2 hours to pick up the kids, then having another session 30 minutes after picking up the kids….this mama had to put her feet up and relax when I had the chance!
So what do I have to update you guys on? Ā Well, can you tell from the picture that baby (or I should say me) has grown quite a bit! Ā I never really took pregnancy baby bump pics with Dylan or Hendrix. Ā Then of course, once Pinterest came along it’s like the cool thing to do to take progression pics like this! Ā So if you don’t do progression pics, you’re totally not cool (JK JK!!! Ā Totally just kidding!) Ā It’s been a pleasure to document it this time around.
I’ve been noticing that I’ve been hungry ALL THE TIME so of course I eat all the time. Ā The day I had my 24 week doctor’s appointment, I felt pretty darn ‘sexy’ leaving the house (as LMFAO would say…”I’m sexy and I know it!”). Ā I had my hair wavy. Ā I was wearing my non maternity jeans (jeggings from Target…LOVE THEM! So I guess technically I’m cheating since the waste is super stretchy). Ā Plus I had makeup on! Ā Typically, Ā I’m in sweats with my hair up and no makeup on. Ā I know…scary right? Ā My husband is always impressed if I am out of my pajamas when he gets home from work. Ā He typically knows if I have a photoshoot that day if I actually have jeans and makeup on. Ā Now do you get why I’ve asked for lounge pants for both my birthday and Mother’s Day? Ā It’s my attire when working on the computer and hanging out with the kids. Ā So anyways, I was feeling mighty sexy (sexy probably isn’t the word I really appeared but I feel like using it) that morning like I mentioned. Ā When I was at my appointment, I got on the scale, and I swear the nurse’s eyes popped out of her face! Ā I had gained 9 lbs from my last appointment. Ā You’re supposed to gain 1 lb a week, I guess. Ā She actually asked me if I felt swollen (hmmm…ok?)…I responded with “No, I just feel bigger.” š Ā I left the appointment feeling not so sexy. Ā I got home and my husband made delicious chocolate chip cookies the night before. Ā They were totally staring at me asking me to eat it. Ā š Then thought….you know what screw it, I’m feeling ‘sexy’ today so I’m having a cookie! Ā That I did and I didn’t just have 1, I had 3. Ā I’m such a rebel!
My emotions have been a bit crazy lately. Ā We photographed a wedding last Saturday in Peoria. Ā During the mother/son dance, I literally couldn’t help getting a lil choked up watching them. Ā The song didn’t help either. Ā The song they danced to was “A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men.
Having 2 boys and another on the way, I’ll get to have that moment with each of them on the dance floor. Ā I can totally just picture myself having tears rolling down my face and squeezing them tight the whole dance. Ā Yes, I’ll be happy for them but my goodness, it’s going to be tough ‘letting go.’ Ā Dylan and Hendrix are such mama’s lil boys, and I’m sure this baby will be too. Ā I remember, when Dylan was little he would say “I want to marry someone just like you, Mama.” Ā Awww! š Ā Of all the things in life, the most important thing to me is being a great mother and female figure for my boys.
Then there was one night when everyone was in bed except me. Ā I was looking at my framed images on my wall:
Mary Parker
I really enjoyed this blog, Cecilia–also love the photos! –Nick’s aunt Mary Parker