You’ve experienced that first positive pregnancy test, followed by all kinds of changes to your body as your little one grows within you.
You hear the heartbeat for the first time.
You have your first experience of what it feels like to feel your baby move and kick.
In a way that is unique to you, you begin to understand all you had heard about the anticipation coupled with the discomforts and everything in between. You begin to have a list of “nobody told me about this” because you are experiencing it first hand in your own way.
And then, your baby arrives and you are more in love than you ever thought you could be. You realize there is a piece of your heart on the outside of your body wrapped up in this special person that is all yours.
You learn first hand what you had only tried to imagine about so many things. Now you know what it truly means to be tired because of sleepless nights and constant feedings and the toll and demand on your body.
And yet, you begin to understand why you hear mommas say so often, “It’s all worth it.” Because, it truly is.
And then, another positive pregnancy test. This time, you experience some of the same emotions and feelings, but you have so much knowledge now. Things are different.
You wonder how you could possibly love another child the way you love your first baby. And you want to treasure each moment before the new baby arrives.
Every momma deserves to have the investment of a maternity session, whether you are carrying your first baby or your sixth! Every pregnancy is unique and special, and each one of your children need to see that you treasured them enough to invest in a beautiful capture of how special it was when you carried them. They need to see how beautiful you were as you anticipated their arrival.
Your older babies are such a special piece of the experience of your pregnancy!
Here are some ways you can expect your babies to be incorporated into your maternity session here in the Indianapolis area!
For a a really fun photo, Daddy will put big brother or big sister on his shoulders and look at Momma. Sometimes Mommy and Daddy even steal a kiss!
It’s so special to capture a moment of the love that you share, and it is especially fun to see the different reactions the little one on Daddy’s shoulders has. It’s always a favorite to be up on Daddy’s shoulders and to look down at Mommy.
It always brings a big smile and usually some laughter!
When you look back on this photo, your heart will instantly swell remembering the indescribable love you feel for your man and his role as a Daddy on display with your little one up on his shoulders (and maybe a 2nd or third child hugging around your legs!) and your baby growing within you! It’s your whole heart wrapped up in one photo!
Another fun photo is spreading out, holding hands and looking at one another. Taking a bit of a walk can be a fun way to bring out some laughter and capture the personality of your family.
Usually we will zoom in on Mommy and Daddy’s legs with big brother or sister in the middle to have a special capture of how much they are treasured as you anticipate the arrival of your new baby.
One of the sweetest moments to capture is Momma with her big boy/big girl.
Momma will kneel down and sit back on her legs and pull her baby into her lap. This photo not only captures the bond between Momma and her big boy/big girl, but it captures the love big brother or sister has for this new baby that will be a best friend for life!
Using a fun sign or blocks that spell your baby’s name adds a special, personal touch.
My personal favorite is a close up of Momma’s belly with big brother or sister hugging close. There are just no words to describe the emotions you feel as a Momma to see the excitement and love and anticipation of your new little one’s arrival reflected in your child’s eyes.
Don’t pass up your opportunity to treasure this very special stage in the lives of your family! It is an investment you will NOT regret! Book your maternity session here!