Maternity Photos

Wednesday y'all.

WEDNESDAY!

That's the day I get to meet my daughter. MY daughter. I have been waiting and praying for this little girl and it's almost here. 

WEDNESDAY! 

Back in April, I got with my girl Betsy for an incredible maternity shoot. I had been looking on Pinterest for some really cool maternity photos and wanted to step out of the box per say. So I found this really cool bath maternity shoot that involved milk and I sent her a picture asking her if she thought we could do it. Of course she was up for it. So I found a dress on Amazon that I had thought would be cool (tagged at the very bottom of this post in case you are interested), bought 4 gallons of milk and 3 different color roses and we made it happen. Also, my bedroom made for some great shots as well so it was nice not having to leave my house! 

I am going to warn you. These are a little showy. I only picked out a few of my favorites because if you aren't aware, in pregnancy, EVERYTHING grows on you so these might seem a little flashy to some people. I do apologize if they offend you. You can close the browser now and I'll never know!

Betsy- GIRL! You are incredible. I would like to take credit for how good these turned out but I can't. When you get behind that camera, you just come to life. You gave me such great direction and never made me feel uncomfortable. I had such fun with you during this shoot. 

I wish y'all could have just seen her taking these! It's a good thing she does CrossFit and is strong cause at one point she standing over me on an inch of tub, just shooting. 
Here is all the information you need to get in touch with Betsy if you want to use her for photo-shoots. 
Website
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Also, here is the dress from Amazon if you are interested in it yourself. 

Pregnancy is such a beautiful thing even though I feel like the size of a house and nothing fits, I am so glad I have these to look back on. To remember this time in my life. Because this is the last one, the last time I will be pregnant. And even though it has been a rough (almost) 39 weeks, it still is such a wonderful thing to be able to get pregnant and carry to term. 
I'm blessed!


Interested in how we did the milk bath, you simply just add the milk to warm water and add as much or as little for color. We ended up using all 4 gallons but I have a huge tub and needed more water than most tubs need. Also, milk is really good for the skin surprisingly. My skin was like silk for days! 

Billie is 4

Dear Diary,

Happy 4th birthday to this funny girl right here....Billie Marie! 

Where do I start with her? She is as crazy as they come but her heart is as big as they come. She is full of spirit and light and love and she is super funny. Her deep voice is my favorite and I love how blunt she is. She is my home-girl through and through. I love everything about her. We call her little Momma because that's what she is. She has a doll that she is already practicing on for when Brooklynn comes and I have a feeling at the hospital it's going to be like pulling teeth to get Brooklynn away from her. She is going to hog that little girl of mine as long as we let her. I just can't believe she is 4! 

Billie Marie- 

Girl....you are the best! I just adore you and I thank God everyday that I get to be your Aunt (even though you call me Uncle). I hope you stay as free-spirited as you are now and I love you so very much. I can't wait to see you hold your new cousin next week!

Love, Uncle Dani

Brooklynn Update

Dear Diary,

I had a doctors appointment today to check on things. We are currently 37 weeks and 2 days and after further talking to my doctor, she would like to take Brooklynn at 39 weeks now. So Brooklynn's new due date is May 16th! That's 13 days y'all! I don't think I have my mind wrapped around it just yet. I really have to get my butt in gear and order everything I am missing. Sorry for being so absent on the blog. It's been a hard pregnancy and I've been trying to nap in the afternoons. I will do a 38 week update next Tuesday (hopefully) and catch you all up then. 

I had my 2 year Swink Anniversary last week and snapped this photo of me. I can't believe it's been 2 years. They have been so wonderful this whole pregnancy. Helping me and adjusting work outs and taking it slow with me. My goal was to go 38 weeks with them and I'm almost there. Don't ever let anyone tell you can't work out pregnant. Always listen to your body of course but they have truly helped me in the growth of my body and adjusting my ligaments and stretching. And when I would tell them I couldn't do something or it would be taking me past my limits, they always found a way to help me adjust. I just love this place and these people (especially Betsy and Trevor who have had to deal with me the most) and I can't wait to get my body back!!! haha

Love, Me