Maternity. Something that I never pictured myself being a part of, but something that I knew was unmistakably powerful, meaningful, and just flat out cool. I’ll never forget the day that we found out we were going to be parents. It was something that we had both wanted for a long time, and when it became a reality, I couldn’t stop from sobbing. The fact that it was real, so real, and that it was going to happen to Brade and I, was just so crazy to me. Then I think of the breakdowns I’ve had from time to time, the ones about “I want a boy so bad, but I feel like it’s a girl”…when who really cares what it is? I bet Brade felt like he was in a total mess from time to time. But alas, we are getting closer and closer to our little boy arriving, and I think I’ve managed to keep it together for the most partJ
I’m honored to be a part of bringing this sweet little boy into the world. I have a sneaking suspicion that our lives are about to change in a big way, but that we are going to discover more love and joy, and take more pictures than I ever thought was possible. We are officially on the countdown! 50 days to go.
50 days until my ribs won’t ache.
50 days until my garbage will be filled with tiny diapers.
50 days until Braydon will finally get to have his son to snuggle up on his chest.
50 days until I get to sleep on my right side again.
50 days until my heart will burst with love for my husband and newborn son.
Life certainly has a way of sneaking up on us. I’m excited, anxious, nervous, yet ready, but mostly grateful. Grateful that life doesn’t always go as planned, but that we can pleasantly be surprised along the way and find true joy in the small and simple things on our journey.
These pictures are nothing too special, but we thought I should take at least a few. I’m not one for maternity shots, especially of myself. It was really, really hard for me to be in front of the camera! So go easy when you see these… but thanks to Brade for taking them. I think he did a great job!
P.S. Boy names are way harder than girl names to pick out!
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