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4/23/2018 3 Comments

In Waiting | Suffolk Maternity Photographer

Somewhere in Suffolk, Virginia there is a family in waiting. Waiting for an event that is sure to come, for an once in a lifetime event that has been occurring since the beginning of time. A family of 6 is waiting to become a family of 7.
The birthing space is prepared, the supplies are gathered. The midwife is ready with skilled hands and generations of knowledge. A basket of snacks and juice sets beside the bed waiting to replenish mama after labor. A hand painted rug with the tree of life is placed in the middle of the birthing room, the leaves painted to represent the 4 seasons.
A bassinet that has held 4 sleeping babies before, now awaits the 5th baby it will hold. A special blanket made just for their arrival waits to provide comfort and warmth.
Change is coming so, so soon. And yet, the only thing left to do is wait patiently and pray. To be still.
wooden bassinet with white crocheted baby blanket draped over the side
Motherhood is an incredible journey. One where every single passing day builds a phenomenal amount of anticipation for this one moment- that moment when baby decides to join us outside of the womb. We know our baby. We feel them move, we talk to them, we sing to them, we dream of caressing their velvety soft skin and smelling their intoxicating scent. And yet, we wonder... who are you little one?
What are your dreams? What is your little personality like? Are you serious and logical or are you funny and spontaneous? Will you have a dimple or curly hair?
But the answers to our questions will have to wait. We have to be patient, be still. Baby knows when their birthday will be, our job is to wait, love, and pray.
pregnant mama sitting in wooden rocking chair smiling in bedroom
Whether you are a mother welcoming your 5th baby into the world or your first, sometimes it can be easy to overlook these little moments. But, let me let you in on a little something. This statement rocked me to my core. It has fueled my passion for documenting family's stories- recording their history, if you will. Marie Masse, one of my favorite photographers, said this (or something to the effect of this):

You don't realize the significant moments in our lives until they've passed by us.

Do you ever find it funny the things you remember and the things you've forgotten? Lots of times, it's these little moments that happen in between the big things. And then in 10 years, we realize that thing, whatever it was, was actually a really important moment in our lives! One day in the future, we will all wish we had one more day of something...
And to me, that's what this waiting period is. It's important. It's significant. These last few days before this sweet baby makes their appearance. The last few days of this mama nursing this one baby. Soon, she'll be nursing two. These memories are worth preserving. Your story deserves to be told.

dad playing with toddler daughter
boy hugging pregnant mom
kids playing upside down in bedroom
jumping toddler
hand painted tree of life rug
toddler nursing pregnant mom
Do you want to have your family's moments preserved? Are you ready to capture the beauty of ordinary days? Contact me to book, let's talk about what's important to you and how we can document those things for you and your family. I promise, this will be one of those things you'll never regret.
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3 Comments
Brooke
4/23/2018 08:31:26 am

Just beautiful

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Jess
4/23/2018 08:35:53 am

Your family is PERFECT! Wishing you all the best and I can't wait for an update.

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Aunt Cindy
4/23/2018 09:13:17 am

The moments that mark time!
Joy, anticipation, emotion, patience, tears of love, pain but joyful, support, longevity of time, all marks the miracle of the human body and birth of this miricle of life. From afar I watch your family grow and watch all your support for one another continue to expand. The meaning of family is what I see and experience when seeing your posts, pictures and growth.

Love and hugs coming your way Rhode family❤️💋

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