I’m operating on about two hours of sleep. My best friend had her baby early this morning and I’ve been too wired since she texted me at 2am that she was on her way to the hospital to sleep. I ended up racing to the hospital at 4:30am, making it just in time to take pictures of baby Grant’s birth, something I’ll never forget. (pictures to come)
I came home realizing that my own child’s birth is around the corner. Around a very near corner (two weeks or less people). The last couple months I’ve refused pictures because I’m large and in charge and don’t feel quite like myself. But that all changed today. As soon as Isaac came home from school (pretty sweet that my six-year-old is my photographer), I begged him to take some pictures of me, chubby and all. I want to remember that my body was capable of nurturing this baby. That my stomach stretched to contain her. That my ribs are bruised because there’s not enough room for her in there. What a truly wonderful and amazing thing it is to be a mother, no matter how your children come to you.
yay for amy! you look amazing.
Oh Leah, you look amazing and simply…just the most gorgeous prego EVER! Can’t wait to see pix of your little darling. Hang in there. Three kids is crazy and wonderful and crazy and, well, awesome!
leah, you couldn’t possibly get big. your belly is teeny tiny.
can’t believe she’s almost here!
i can’t wait to meet her!
I’m excited to hear about Amy’s delivery and am SO glad it prompted you to take these pictures. Ike did an awesome job. I have to say I feel rather proud my shirt made the cut for the shoot- I’m honored. I can’t believe the little miss is going to be here so soon. I can’t wait to see her!
Oh boy, can’t wait to see baby Dover! How much does Isaac charge an hour? Not bad at all! You look scrumdileumtous!
Oh, and I love the duvet cover.
obviously im not the only one to say that you are still tiny and beautiful! I know i know…you don’t feel it, but tis true. I already don’t feel like myself and im only 5 months. im in trouble!! i can’t wait to hear about the birth of this little girl! We miss you! Tell Isaac happy birthday from Owen!
Oh my goodness. I can’t believe Isaac took these pictures! Wow! He definitely got his mom’s talent (and good looks) 🙂 You are still tiny – it’s like me on a normal day, not 9 months pregnant! So excited to see her! Hope you guys are doing well-
congratulations on your new blog and look! I have been spying on your blog for quite some time 🙂
I was hoping to email you with some questions… but can’t figure out how to do it through your “contact” link… it won’t let me.
maybe I’m just old fashioned. is there another way to contact you?
i LOVE these of you and baby, you are so tiny, its not fair!! and I love your new bedding! cant wait to see tiny baby girl!
Leah, I love this post for a number of reasons. Mostly because despite the “large and in charge” factor in pregnancy, it is so wonderful to have this big old belly, to rub it all day, to fill that little angle inside moving, growing, and becoming a prefect little person. I love that you love that. I also think you look just dreamy. So I hope you feel that way sometimes too. And lastly, I am so glad you packages finally arrived! Yeah. The duvet cover looks awesome – it will go with everything so well. Love your bot-tom.
You’re beautiful, and might I add so tiny to be giving birth so soon. Congratulations.