Our Marriage at It's Finest

The time has truly flown and baby Levi is coming any day now. When I look back at the last nine months I am shocked that I am already at this nerve wracking and exciting point. Everything is in readiness at home now. I have a little basinet waiting to be filled by the bed. Little hints of the coming change are strewn about the house. It is all quite exciting.

We had a our maternity shoot a few weeks ago. But I wanted to get a few more fun and sentimental pictures. So last weekend I had my sister shoot a few. They feel a little more like "us" and I was quite happy with them.

The Countdown Begins

The days are flying by. I keep thinking it is still months away, and yet the days are really numbered now. I keep thinking I will wake up one day and be ready and prepared for this. But are you ever really ready? I don't know. I don't think I will have that moment of readiness before I am actually in the throws. And then I will have this perfect little baby that Cory and I brought into the world. What an amazing thought.

And so my belly is growing bigger every day... I updated my original post to see the belly growth (mostly) week by week.

 

4 Time Mommy

I may be very dilatory but I did not want to miss out on exhibiting Danielle's lovely baby belly before this little guy makes his appearance. We only went out for a bit but I am glad that I got to capture a few beautiful pictures of her fourth pregnancy.

It Grew Over Night!

My previous belly shots seemed to be a little redundant... my belly wasn't growing at a very rapid rate. Until the last few weeks! So I have added the updated belly size to my original post.

Only The Beginning

I told myself that when I began the great journey of motherhood I would be very diligent in recording everything. I would write about my first feelings when I found out I was pregnant. I would record the story of Cory's face when I told him. I would write about the incredible moment when we first heard the little heartbeat and mine and Cory's glossy eyes met in awe. I would write about what it was like when I first began to feel my little baby inside of me. I would strive to take a picture with words of Cory's face the first time he saw the movement of my tummy and felt our little baby pushing against his hand. I would expound upon all of the various emotions I was experiencing as each week passed. I would find relief in penning all of my concerns upon the page regarding the impending responsibility of a little life.

But alas, 28 weeks has come and gone quickly. I have neglected to do any of these things. It has been enough for me to take care of myself, my husband, my house, my business, and keep my emotional state under control. But what excuses are those in the grand scheme of things?

I will say that every time I happen to see the movement of my tummy from the outside, I unconsciously smile at how amazing it is to see a tiny glimpse of the little life we created.

I am under no false delusion that I will be better in the coming weeks and months. Life will go from busy to busier at that point. But a picture and a note every now and then will aid in reminding me of what this journey has been like.