Do you remember the first noise that your son or daughter made? Or where you were when you found out that you were pregnant? That feeling of anticipation and pure bliss is what being a mother is all about.
Ever since I was little I wanted children. I babysat since I was 12 and just love kids! When I found the man of my dreams and he already had kids, I told him he better be ready to start all over, because it was my purpose in life to have children of my own. So it was devastating to me when I had doctor after doctor tell me that my endometriosis was Stage 3-4 and it would be very difficult to conceive children. Being the type of person I am, I didn’t take no for an answer and we found the best Dr. there was. And he said, we had options, little did I know they were painful in more ways than one. So for five years we went through every kind of procedure, drug, natural remedy, etc. In the process, we maxed out every credit card we had, lifetime benefit limit on both of our insurances and then some. We also put a strain on our marriage and my emotions. For all of you mommies that go through this struggle, and it is a struggle, I empathize with you. Your husbands just don’t get the emotional rollercoaster that each cycle puts you through and the Drs treat you like it is just science, so get over it. I had a really hard time with losing each round and babies of ISCI and IVF. Towards the end it was getting harder and harder.
Our fabulous Dr talked us into doing one more round of IVF after a Lap. And by the grace of God, our little miracle hung in there! And get this, we found out we were pregnant on Mother’s day! How meant to be! He survived the long haul and was a perfect pregnancy; gave mommy no trouble at all, other than moving a lot!
When you wait over 5 years for something, the anticipation is tremendous. We had Caden Miles on 1/10/09 and everything was so perfect. He came quickly, but a little too quickly, as they rushed him to the NICU for ½ a day I was devastated. After 5 years of waiting they were taking my baby, and I had to wait another ½ day to see my sweet boy. Picture a bridezilla, but a mom version!
So once I finally got my hands on him, I haven’t let go since. He is the picture of perfection. When this little person comes from you, a combination of the good from you and your husband, you can’t take your eyes off of them for days. Even when it pukes on you or cries for hours.
My husband took maternity portraits of me at 8months, which is where the idea of our studio began. I realized that I have a special connection with mothers and newborns, that no other photographer could match. Going through infertility has really heightened my senses to all things maternal. I am just so grateful to have the privilege of being a mom and to be around so many great moms. Enjoying every moment and really trying to slowdown to see how precious each second can be.
Our studio is here to follow you through the maternity, newborn and beyond. I feel like we are more of a family than a photography studio. I pride myself on doing an indepth consultation with every client before their session to find out why we are doing the session and what their expectations are. This gives me a better idea of what that perfect portrait will be for them specifically.
Whether you went through infertility or had no problems conceiving at all, I would love to be a part of your family. Getting to know my mommies and their story is something so special. That mother/child bond is something that can never be broken and it is something that I pride myself of encouraging in my studio, as well as trying to show in my photographs. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you soon
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