Monday, May 28, 2012

Maternity Photo Shoot

Last night we went out to William Faulkner's homeplace, Rowan Oak, and took some photos to document this pregnancy.  It was humid and 95 degrees but we had been putting it off for a long while!  Here are some of the results.  Not too bad for amateurs with a tripod :)

The doc said I was 50% effaced, but not dilated at my appt last Thursday.  I'm hoping that by this Friday I've progressed a little more, but when he decides to come is outside of my control.  He's still as active as ever.  I did get the u/s tech to take some 4D shots of Baby W.   He's got full lips and chubby cheeks - I cannot wait to see him in person.  Hard to believe I have gained 30 lbs during this pregnancy.    First thing in the morning, my feet hurt when I get out of bed.  They are not used to supporting this much extra poundage.  I'm still going to prenatal yoga once a week and yesterday I got completely breathless doing modified sun salutations and triangle pose.  I am so curious to see how my body handles the birthing process.  I tried the perineal massage a couple of days ago and that hurt like the dickens.  I hope I can get through this without an epidural.  Hopefully I only have about 2 weeks until I find out!






14 comments:

  1. Wonderful photos :) I'm finding the last few weeks hard too - the extra baby weight is starting to feel like it's 100lbs!

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  2. You look absolutely beautiful! I know it's hard the last few weeks because you feel so big, but hang in there. There is light at the end of the tunnel!

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  3. Beautiful pictures!! Maybe this week you will be a bit dialated...I am starting to hope for that too. I doubt all the measurements in the world can really help predict what labor will bring....but having them does make me feel better nonetheless!

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  4. Wow you look absolutely gorgeous!!! I LOVE Rowan Oak...such a beautiful, tranquil place...
    Can't believe how close you're getting...so excited for you!

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  5. LOVE the belly and nursery pics. And good call on the ceiling fan. Air circulation is vital to their safety. I am over the moon excited for you. Keep up those massages. They will hurt less over time and pay off.

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  6. You look beautiful & I love the dress! The nursery turned out great too! I tried the special massage too....yeah, that hurt! I am not brave enough to even think of going without medications! I can't believe in 2 weeks we will meet our babies! So exciting!

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  7. You're beautiful! And you sound ready. Bring it on... Love your nursery too...

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  8. Stunning. Can't wait to meet Baby W!

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  9. Beautiful pictures! What a wonderful setting.

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  10. You look gorgeous! Those pictures are keepers...
    I can't believe you're almost there, am so excited to meet the baby boy!

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