Time is really flying these days, I am actually closer to 29 weeks at this point but these photos were taken closer to 28. I can hardly believe we will be holding you in our arms in less that eight weeks because of Mommy's funny womb. Not to worry we are watching you like a little hawk making sure you'll be just perfect before you come out into this great big world!
I still don't know for sure what your gender will be but I have my feelings about it all and just know that God has purposefully chosen you for our family so whether you are a girl or a boy you will fit more perfectly into our family than we ever could have imagined!
Mommy is more and more uncomfortable these days, lots of heartburn and leg cramping and practice contractions. But it will all be worth it and the amount of kicks and punches you give me during the day to let me know your in my tummy is so funny and crazy...you are a busy little bee aren't you!
I have my nerves about being a Mommy to four little ones and am pretty exhausted caring for your brothers and sister these days while searching for energy to do most anything but I know this season will end so soon and I will look back one day and feel so nostalgic and blessed by the years of child bearing that God allowed me to experience. What an incredible experience it has been.
I love you little one and can't wait to kiss your sweet cheeks so soon!
Love,
Mommy
These are a few images taken by my dear friend Stacy Bostrom in Southern California a few weeks ago. I am wearing a vintage 1970's Nordstrom dress that belong to my Mother before I was born. You can see more from the collection HERE and if you have yet to feast your eyes on the talent that she possess please take a look at her gorgeous and inspiring photography HERE!
This is so sweet! You are stunning :) I love that you're wearing your mom's dress.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful
ReplyDeleteThese photos are sweet & the vintage dress is so pretty!
ReplyDeletecoveting that dress! it's perfect over your sweet little belly. lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is so cute! You are a radiant pregnant woman!
ReplyDeleteyou are one beautiful momma :)
ReplyDeletehope you are feeling well today and enjoying out bit of sunshine here in R-town!
Wow it's getting so close!! 6 weeks for me! Soooooo exciting!!
ReplyDeleteI have serious baby bump envy.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely beautiful! Love the vintage dress, and the most lovely photos! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteyou are seriously gorgeous!
ReplyDeletelove that dress, and that BUMP!
so sweet! :)
Lovely photos. You do pregnancy well. It certainly appears to agree with you.
ReplyDeletelove this whole thing. gorgeousness.
ReplyDeleteThe picture of love: a mamas belly :) great pics!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are beautiful...and what a treasure to have your mothers dress to be photographed in.
ReplyDeleteOh that dress! You are absolutely beautiful in it. Such a sweet note - pray the Lord will continue to strengthen your brave heart.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing & I'm happy to hear that you are more comfortable...you're almost there! The dress is amazing! I'm saving special pieces for my daughter for that very reason. She's only 2 & I have a bunch of items already so my husband is worried. Too bad!
ReplyDeleteYou look so beautiful in these pictures (and in person!). What a lovely note to little one. :)
ReplyDeleteSO Happy I found your blog! Loving it. Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteHope your little man feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteYou look great for only 8 weeks to go.
Rebekah, you look so stunningly beautiful in these pictures. Your thoughts take me back about a year or so when my little number 4 was about a month and a half away from making his appearance. He was a very unexpected surprise, and I can totally relate to the feelings you are experiencing.
ReplyDeleteAlso, seeing the intense, aching, yes sometimes very smothering love that our older kids have for our little guy has been one of the biggest blessings in my life, and I can't believe I ever questioned God's decision to give him to us at the time He chose. I do feel plenty overwhelmed at times, but now that the baby is standing up, I can see how very fleeting this time is and I try to enjoy it as best I can. I can't wait to see who your little one is!
Can I make a little suggestion, mama to mama? Right before our little dude was born, I bought one of these http://www.mobywrap.com/ on craigslist for about $20, and if you don't already own one, you might consider checking them out. It was SO much more comfortable (and affordable) than some of the alternatives, and though the first couple of times took some practice, I can totally say that it is the best investment in baby gear I have ever made! My oldest is in 1st grade, and the baby is #4, so having the baby comfortably strapped to me really helped me be free to do the chasing after the others that I still needed to do (our 3 yr old is nicknamed "The Destructicon"...enough said). I can't believe how much easier it makes my life! However, everybody is different, so it may not be for you, but I highly recommend considering it.