Friday, May 17, 2013

Kicks and Jabs



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. 


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28 comments:

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

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

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

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. Beautiful photo! I love how natural you look. :)

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

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  15. 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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  16. This is so sweet and so beautiful.

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

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  18. Beautiful photo! So simple and real

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

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

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  21. holy moly, this is a beautiful picture!

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

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