Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Maternity Pictures

I wanted to post these pictures along with my last post, but forgot.  I wrote that post at like 10PM, so my brain wasn't all there when I finished.

These are some fun pictures Cindy took of me around 38 weeks. She did terrific... I think they turned out so cute!
Lately, I've been conscious of the way I look.  I feel big and ugly and awkward.  I think I'm most uncomfortable with my face (because I feel it looks filled out and rounder than normal) and my stretch marks (which nobody in a million years will be taking pictures of!).  BUT , I am not going to let that stop me from capturing the beauty of carrying a child.  It is truly a gift from God and a miracle to be pregnant!  I believe that all the uncomfortable-ness is just part of it, and that includes my appearance.  I want to remember what I looked like.  I want my little Boy to know what I looked like.  So without further ado:











Thanks Cindy!!!

10 comments:

the ginabean said...

Quit blogging and go have yourself a baby already! ;)

Happiest of birthdays, love!

the ginabean said...

Quit blogging and go have yourself a baby already! ;)

Happiest of birthdays, love!

cindy baldwin said...

I think you look so gorgeous in these pics! :)

Gurr Family said...

I love these pictures. I wish that I would have done them with my first two and I think I need to with this one.
You are beautiful!

Meag said...

Melissa, you look wonderful!

I had a hard time some days while I was pregnant as well. Don't worry, you'll get your body back someday, I promise! And you'll have your blessing to make it all worth it so soon! Best of luck with your delivery!!!

Vic and Kathy Baldwin said...

Unlike your mother, you have tons of pictures. Great job!!! I love your attitude!

Ashley said...

You're adorable. Don't worry, you won't be feeling that big for much longer. Enjoy the delivery and don't be afraid to speak up.

Best of wishes and you're all in our prayers.

Can't wait to hear all about him!!

Brandon and Julie said...

they look great, I totally understand about being worried about the way you look, I don't have very many pictures of myself with my babies, because I get big, really big and I hate it, so good for you for taking pictures anyway, you look amazing. Can you go and have that baby now!

Kyle and Kat said...

Guess you posted these just in time right!! Now post baby pics already!! I want to see more of him!

The Phillips said...

You look so cute pregnant! You'll really love to look at the difference when you have your next one!Good luck with the new baby!
--Sharifa