When people say "being pregnant is sooo much fun and entertaining" they are right!!! It is one of the most wonderful things any woman can experience. The changes your body goes through (didn't know my belly button could ever be an outtie), the baby moving and growing, the congratulations you get, and so much more. They don't tell you the lack of sleep you will experience before the baby arrives (which I am sure is God's way of preparing you), the heat you will endure if you are pregnant in the summer and the pity looks people give you when they see how big your belly is...oh the best is, "are you sure your not having twins" or "are you having that baby tomorrow". All this being said IT IS SO WORTH IT!! From the time you find out you are pregnant, to finding out the gender, to finding the perfect name, to the arrival, it is all a miracle of God. Davis' name is full of family history. Davis is my mother's maiden name. It is a huge part of my history, because family is everything to Josh and me and is where your roots start. My family loves Josh just as he was their own. Reed was my brother's name. My brother past away at 17 months and would have been 2 years older than my sister, Raegan. Even though Raegan nor I ever knew Reed we know that he would have been one of our best friends just as we are for each other. I can't wait to meet our sweet little boy and the joy that he will bring into this family.
I have been blessed to have a wonderful family support system and the most excited friends that a girl could ask for and a special thanks to my wonderful cousin Lori who has helped Josh and I capture each step of this pregnancy! For those of you who don't know Lori Lemmond Mercer, she is a children's photography who also does maternity pictures. Since you can't have one without the other it is great to capture the whole process. Check out her website...www.lorimercerphotography.blogspot.com. Here are the sillouettes she has taken throughout my entire pregnancy which has been amazing the see the changes :)
June 14th Josh and I met Lori in down town Prattville for our materity pictures. At this point I am 35 weeks pregnant, and it was about 100 degrees outside at 6:00pm. It was hot but it was so much fun!! Some people chose not to take maternity or belly pics but it is a great way to remember this time since your "belly" will not be there for ever (hopefully). It was also a wonderful way for Josh and I to celebrate this wonderful time and remember this special time in our life.
We have about 3 weeks until our little Davis joins the world, and we are anxiously awaiting his arrival. Being pregnant has been a wonderful experience, but I know it is only a sneak peak into the window of wonder that is about to join our family!! Thank you God for the blessings and love you have shown our family. :)
I think he's ready to blow! Come out Davis! We can't wait to meet you! :)
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