Yes… I am writing about this. I am a private person and don’t like a whole lot of attention… weird…
So here I go… no more hiding.
I am pregnant…
yep…
Having a wee one
baby
bundle
muffin
(my least favorite) Eggo
I must say, the first thought I had: “What about these weddings!”
Long story short. It will be OK… and so far it has.
First 3 months were a breeze (everyone is different)… call me lucky. With a fantastic-nutritional-mentor-friend-lady (I really don’t know what her title is… so I made one up) and a super-awesome-strong-midwife, I was able to conquer the dreaded first trimester. The trick is to stay active and eat healthy… doesn’t get easier than that.
I did the exact opposite of what the doctor said… I planted a too-big-for-my-yard garden, increased my walking time, Painted two rooms, rode a bike, and did a major photo session every week since I found out.
I did nap from time to time… usually on accident. I would get motivated to do something then my husband would find me face down on the love seat…. 5’8 women don’t normally fit on those. =)
Just had a few real pregnancy “symptoms”: Strawberry cravings, weeping before the title of “The Lion King” even appeared (although I did that anyways), and finally the “she’s gaining some weight” stares.
I thought I would share from time to time, for other photographers mostly, what it is like to do what seems to be the impossible. Shoot a 9-14 hour wedding. An emotional, dehydrating, foodless, napless, sometimes stressful, high energy fun zone.
Wedding 1 through 6 were a breeze (In fact I shot with another pregnant photographer with twins and five other pregnant girls in the same wedding). I learned to pack the following for the future weddings…
Water (lots)
cliff bars
Nuts and dried fruit
Some kind of bread or cracker
extra clothes (I do this anyways… I sweat a lot)
comfy shoes
a second shooter (for the potty breaks)
also and important thing to carry in my back pocket: A professional available primary photographer, ready to take over when I call. I don’t think It will happen… all my weddings are within good time… but it’s good to feel safe.
So far I am enjoying the experience and I am actually pretty OK with the many belly pats that I get from wedding attendants/guests and the silly questions (sometimes sympathy) from the groomsmen.
Here goes. Pretty excited.
Thank you Josh Mccoy for the first photo.
Another pregnant photographer story here
This is wonderful Jen and the pictures are amazing! π Your going to be such a wonderful mother, I just know it! I hope that whenever I have a baby I have as much energy as you do. Keep up the great work! π
love this! you look sooo cute pregnant!! when are you due??
Pregnancy suits you! you look great! im glad the weddings are going good! excited to see the little one when he or she is born π
LOVE the bump. Yay for coming out!!! I hope things continue to go smoothly for your shoots. Can’t wait to see you in three weeks. Aubrey is no longer a cute baby…but a beautiful girl π
LOVE the pregnancy blog and pics. Love you!!