The Old Mill

Waiting. Waiting is hard. The unknown is hard. The uncertainty of if your deepest wish will ever be filled is excruciatingly hard. I remember like it was yesterday the first time I saw those two pink lines. It was after more than a year of trying and seeing a doctor to start on treatments for infertility. At first there was shock. Then a feeling of surrealness that slowly turned into a joy different than I had ever experienced. Immediately my thoughts turned to the future. My hopes and dreams for this new precious life inside me began to grow and blossom. The questions of if it was a boy or a girl and what we would name them started tumbling through my mind. That moment changed my life completely for the better and I now barely remember a time before having my precious littles.

I was gearing up for a session. I couldn’t wait to shoot for one of my old college friends and her husband. The fall weather was gorgeous and the leaves were just starting to change colors. While I was thinking about how I wanted to incorporate their beautiful but rambunctious pups into the posing, my phone rang. My excitement overflowed as my friend shared that her time of waiting had ended. She planned to surprise her husband that night during the photo shoot. And when she showed him those 4 little letters B.A.B.Y. the emotion was written all over his face. Such a special time to be a part of. 

Fast forward to the present, Kat is glowing and her baby girl is getting close to her big debut. We returned to the Old Mill where Kat had taken her bridal pictures prior to her wedding. As we moved from place to place taking pictures, I couldn’t help but think of the uniqueness of this time. So much anticipation and unknown. So much joy and uncertainty. So many dreams in the making. 

Kat and Greg, it has been such a blessing to be a part of this incredible journey with both of you. Through the ups and the downs you have kept your heads high. I cannot wait to see you guys as parents loving on your adorable baby girl. I pray that you treasure these last few weeks as a couple before you become a family of 3. I pray Kat, that you have the endurance and patience a third trimester body demands. And I will be praying for a smooth and safe delivery in the time ahead. Love you guys!