Around the fifth month of pregnancy, the “nesting” stage sets in. This uncontrollable urge to clean one’s house and prepare for a new baby includes tying up loose ends and kicking into über organization mode. It’s a burst of energy and can lead to some pretty irrational thinking, or so I’m told. I’m well past this stage and have been fighting it for weeks because I have nothing to nest…. yet (we move this weekend!!).
People, I’m kind of going crazy.
I’m beyond excited to move, but my mind is reeling!!
In fact, my dear sweet husband calmly pointed out recently that I’m not losing it, I’ve lost it.
He’s right.
While I have had the best pregnancy, my hormones are completely out of whack right now and everything is rubbing me the wrong way, my expectations are higher than ever, I’m on edge, have a To Do list a mile long, the holidays are fast approaching, which sends me into a tail spin every year, I haven’t had an uninterrupted night of sleep in days due to a cough I just can’t shake and I have officially entered the waddle stage of my pregnancy.
We had a family/maternity photo shoot two weekends ago and our photographer and friend, Tereza gently reminded me how far we’ve come to have this baby and hearing this was equal parts satisfying, humbling and exciting, not to mention tremendously bittersweet.
I believe she captured all that and more. Thank you, Tereza from the bottom of my heart.
All photos taken by Tereza Harper – November 10, 2013
When Todd and I decided to grow our family, we thought it would be easy, just like when we had Lucas – have sex and get pregnant. Little did we know the journey that we were in store for. Ultimately, it made us a stronger couple and family and we have learned to love more deeply and cherish our gifts. Somewhere in the back on my mind, I knew it would all be worth it in the end.
All photos taken by Tereza Harper – November 10, 2013
The longer you wait for something the more you appreciate it when you get it because anything worth having is always worth the wait – Unknown
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Day 20: Today I’m grateful for people with whom I vehemently disagree but can always have a good, respectful debate that never feels personal or resentful. It’s all about keeping an open mind and listening. #30daysofgratitude
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Congratulations Tonya! So happy for you. It’s so true – good things come to those who wait. I’m glad your wait is almost over.
It’s impossible not to look at these pictures without smiling and giggling. YOU DID IT!!!!!
I love that bottom picture with the shadow! All of them are gorgeous treasures. What a tremendous blessing for your family, to hae this little girl that you’ve waited so long for. I just hope the next few months go by quickly for you so you can get some of your sanity back!!
I love the photos – you are such a beautiful family, and your babu bump is gorgeous!!
So excited for you (I know, I keep saying that, because I AM)! xo
Oh, such beautiful photos, Tonya!
Best of luck on the move this weekend. I am sure you will enjoy nesting in your new home. 🙂
You are one of the most beautiful pregnant women..
Love every last sweet, grateful, and wise bit of this, sister! You’re stunning! xo
I just love the shot with the shadow! so perfect!
Tears in my eyes!
What a beautiful post and those pictures? Precious precious precious.
Wishing you and your growing family a smooth journey and lots of love.
Wish we could be there to help you this weekend. The pictures are wonderful. Remember, don’t sweat the small stuff and it really is mostly small stuff. Breathe slowly and deeply. Let it all go and sleeeeeeeeeeep. Love you.
Such wonderful photos! I hope you saved some for me to have! 🙂 Love you guys very much! I can’t wait to spend another holiday season with you and of course to meet the newest girl in our growing family! XOXOX
How I remember the nesting stage. A blessing and a crazed, head-spinning state.
It won’t be long now!