Friday, May 17, 2013

Kicks and Jabs

Blog Every Day in May
Day 17/31 - A favorite photo of yourself and why. 


Just five short days before Declan made his appearance, we got our wherewithal together, picked up the camera, and snapped some maternity shots. While we tend to procrastinate, the end was coming and I realized that it was more important to capture the moment than to have perfect hair and makeup. 

Thankfully.

This photo holds a soon-to-be mama full of hope and trepidation and excitement. Unsure about what's ahead, sad about what's behind, and trying to soak in every glorious moment with the little within. I loved that feeling. The knowing that I was important, needed, the carrier of life. The kicks and jabs as he moved around, making his all-important presence known. The tightness of my belly as it accommodated over and over again for more love. I still miss it, and this is just a beautiful reminder that it happened. Even when he is wholly his, he is still mine. And I loved him from the start. 


**Make sure to check out the others shots here.**

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Posted by Christina @ The Murrayed Life at 9:33 AM
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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I love that photo! I didn't really like being pregnant. But now that I'm NOT, i really kinda miss it. Baby in belly. Where only you can bond with him/her. It's so special. <3

    Jen

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  2. RebeccaMay 17, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I think this is my favourite photo that I have seen so far today. It's so simple but yet says so much, beautiful.

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  3. BREIMay 17, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Gorgeous photo honey!

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  4. katrynkaMay 17, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Love this photo! So hard for me to see, but I love it!

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  5. RowenaMay 17, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    What a beautiful photo, so natural and warming. You don't need make up on! Have a fab weekend :)

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  6. JillMay 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful photo.

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  7. JennaMay 17, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Simple, classy, beauty.

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  8. Kaitlyn AionoMay 17, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Love love love this. You certainly captured a precious moment and time of your life. And Declan's too. He's a lucky boy!

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  9. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Caught in the moment. You were a gorgeous pregnant woman!

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  10. ShanaEmilyMay 17, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    So beautiful. One of these days I hope to be blessed with a baby bumo ;O) Thanks for sharing!
    Shana
    ColorBlind Blog

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  11. Amanda May 17, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    love love love. I get so excited every time you post. Beautiful pic, can't wait to have something like it of my own preggo bump one day!

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  12. Whitney LeighMay 17, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    even when he is wholly his, he is still mine.

    I don't think you could explain motherhood better than this.

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  13. Sarah AlwayMay 17, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Oh my gosh, you look absolutely gorgeous! You look so calm, comfortable, and filled with love! Beautiful!

    Sarah @ Life As Always

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  14. rachel r.May 17, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    so beautiful!! i don't have children just yet, but seriously doubt that i'll look as good as you do when i am pregnant! haha.

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  15. Shaylynn... a girl, a story, a blogMay 17, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    I just melted.

    I love it all. Such a sweet tribute to such a tiny boy.


    Anyways. I'll see you soon... just throwing that in there

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  16. HeidiMay 17, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Beautiful photo! I love how natural you look. :)

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  17. twiggy@thedirtlifeMay 17, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    My gosh, you are a beautiful FULL TERM pregnant woman. Really. Wow.

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  18. NotablyNeuroticMay 17, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Oh, wow! This is an amazing photo and a beautiful post! I find pregnancy to be so wonderful and I think you were the epitome of the glowing momma-to-be. This was just a few days before the birth? You surely can't tell. Most women look miserable by 9 months. You just look amazing. And I see the little picture in the side bar of your baby boy and my goodness, he is darling! I would cherish this photo, too!

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  19. DolceMusingMay 17, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    BEAUTIFUL ! <3

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  20. AnonymousMay 17, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    This is so sweet and so beautiful.

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  21. ClaireMay 17, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Oh, what a lovely photo!

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  22. RachelMay 18, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    What a beautiful picture, so natural. I loved being pregnant too :)

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  23. Sue // As It SeemsMay 18, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    I love everything about this! xo

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  24. MeganMay 18, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Beautiful photo! So simple and real

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  25. TisseMay 18, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    so beautiful! The picture, your words... It's just perfect, I love it!

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  26. Melissa @ Running Arounnd for No ReasonMay 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    This is absolutely stunning. I can see why it is a favorite. <3

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  27. EricaMay 20, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    holy moly, this is a beautiful picture!

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  28. Dawn @ Inspired LivingMay 28, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    ...beautiful...
    looking at this pictures makes me miss that anticipation....
    ...what i can remember of it, at least.

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