♡ January Snowdrops 2019 ♡

[RandaPanda]

Is anyone getting photos done?
We did a professional shoot for our announcement of baby #2 and newborn photos for both boys, and last night, I decided to just book us in for a package that includes a mini announcement shoot, maternity shoot and then newborn shoot with a great photographer. My husband balked at the price, but it was actually a very good promotion the photographer was having, so I jumped on it. I've never wanted professional maternity photos, but realized that this is 99.9% the last time I'll be pregnant, so maybe I should capture it. Hopefully she can make me look better than how I feel

 

[Kiwiberry]

No photos for me sadly, can't afford them atm . That might change in the future though.

I'm the opposite, girls names are the hardest for me. I've had a boys name picked out for years lol.

 

[Lexi's Mummy]

I won't be having any maternity photos done as they just arnt for me but I will get all Newborn and further photos as I'm fortunate that my best friend is a photographer so I get all mine for free! A few examples lol x

 

[countryblonde]

We have no names whatsoever. We literally cant agree on anything...its quite frustrating. We have very different opinions on names...always have...

As for pictures I am 100% having them done this time..I was going to last time but I went into labor the day that i was supposed to gave them. This will be my last pregnancy for sure so i really want them to remember my bump

 

[WantingababyF]

I will not have Maternity photos done as I absolutely hate being infront of a camera (Im pretty sure I ruined 90% of my wedding photos) I will be getting Newborn photos however so I can get some lovely memories of the little babe.

 

[Ersurgeongirl]

I don’t know if I posted about this already or not...We can’t decide on baby’s last name. My last name is x-y, my sons last name is x, and my husband’s last name is y.

I prefer to have both of my babies have the same last name, which is my maiden name. Idk what to do!

 

[RandaPanda]

I just finally changed my last name to my married name in July - we are about to celebrate our 7th anniversary. My kids have my husband's last name, and I wanted to have the same one as them, so made the switch

For first names, I'm itching to use one of the girl names I love. We have a few boys names that are on the list, but I find them way harder and like very few names.

Another good reason for me to get photos done - I can't take a selfie to save my life Here's a terrible early morning pic of my bump...

 

[MissMarpleFan]

ER, could you change your other child’s last name to X-Y? Your husband might feel really left out if nobody has his name.

My sister in law is Italian-American so she kept her name. The kids have my brother’s name but super Italian first names.

I will possibly get bump photos as my cousin’s wife is a photographer, I hadn’t really thought about it. When do people usually do that?

I am still thinking to use my late grandmothers’ names — Margot Carol. I feel the names of that generation are due for a comeback, and I like the idea of honoring family and the name meanings - Pearl and Joyous Song.

I also really like the name Carla though.

 

[cuddlebugluv]

I know how you ladies feel about bump size, this is my third time around and mine is on the small side, makes me worry probably more than it should lol. I've heard that bumps really vary and so long as there is gradual growth things should be ok.

With this pregnancy I am worried about every single thing, it's kinda hard to chill when I haven't felt anything yet. Especially since my bump seems bigger on some days, and not so much as a pudge on others, it's confusing to me a bit *shrug*

about photos: I wish I could afford to! I haven;t decided if this is my last pregnancy, but if I could I so would as this is a rainbow baby. I think more likely we will do newborn shoots to match the little sprouts Big sister and Big brother ( in heaven) so there is a sense of fairness between them. That and the hubby is already eyeballing me with the wallet lol!!

Lexi- we finally picked out ours and found some we could agree on :giggle: especially after having to give up on my #1 girl name I was set on since before I conceived this little one. Dh's cousin was pregnant to our surprise and totally took the name after we told them what we were thinking of if we ever had another girl, she totally ran with it, same spelling at all *shrug* But it gave us the chance to find names we BOTH liked lol.

If little sprout is a girl we are going with Alexandra Dominique and for a boy Caleb Alexander.

have you ladies gotten anything for your little sweeties yet?

 

[NovaStar]

I have a friend who offered to do maternity and newborn photos...but she lives in another state. She said she’d be happy to travel but I feel kinda weird about it. She would be coming in mid-January when it’s the worst snowy weather and flights don’t come into our little airport...so she’d have to drive. Sounds like way too much hassle for some photos. But I guess that’s her choice? Lol

Oh I love name hunting. We already have three names we love...the front runner is Raya Noelle (RAY-uh), my favorite is Juno Evangeline but my husband isn’t too keen on Juno. We also like Esmé and Cleo. Right now, it feels like her name is meant to be Raya...it means friend in Hebrew and my daughters name is Nova..so they both reference light in some way. I really like it but I’m so changeable when it comes to name, we’ll see how I feel next week.

With my daughter we went to the hospital with three name combos, we’ll probably do the same with this one. I just can’t commit without seeing my baby first.

After we found out it was a girl yesterday, we picked up a couple little things from the store. We have a lot of stuff already because of my daughter...but I still want some new things!

 

[cuddlebugluv]

Nova - It's really fortunate you have most of what you need of sprout is a girl it will be very much the same save for some bigger items. I couldn't help myself and got a neutral crib bedding set that has cute adorable Owls on them, I'm a nut for owls lol!

 

[mwel8819]

Sorry to interrupt...

IT'S A GIRL!!

omg I'm shocked and so excited! Can't wait to tell the family. My daughter is going to be so excited.

Woot! Yay!!!! Congrats hun!

 

[mwel8819]

We will definitely do pics again. I had a friend do them last time and I absolutely loved them! I'll post a couple of our old ones.

As for names, I am in love with ours. It was super easy to settle on a girl's name but the boy's name was so much harder. A girl will be Gracelynn Mae (Call her Gracie Mae). Our daughter's name is Gabriella Kae (We call her Gabby Kae). So it just made sense. A Boy will be named Gavin Tyler. Nothing thoughtful except I wanted another G name. lol!

 

[Emsabub]

Mwel those photos are lovely! I love that little flowery waistband!

 

[cuddlebugluv]

We will definitely do pics again. I had a friend do them last time and I absolutely loved them! I'll post a couple of our old ones.

As for names, I am in love with ours. It was super easy to settle on a girl's name but the boy's name was so much harder. A girl will be Gracelynn Mae (Call her Gracie Mae). Our daughter's name is Gabriella Kae (We call her Gabby Kae). So it just made sense. A Boy will be named Gavin Tyler. Nothing thoughtful except I wanted another G name. lol!

Super cute all around

 

[mwel8819]

Mwel those photos are lovely! I love that little flowery waistband!

Thank you! It is called a maternity sash and I always planned on doing newborn pics with it and laying it on Gabby...can't remember that we did though. lol!

 

[Wriggley]

If this baby is a boy we are calling him Parker but we literally have no girls names we like at the moment. I like Harper but our surname begins with H and I’m not sure if I like the HH sound as it’s a bit too flowy

 

[gigglebox]

Mwel love that sash! I've wanted to do something like that but have felt it wasn't appropriate for expecting boys.

My SIL took a fee pics for us last time. I do the family photos usually though, so I did a few for her and did my own newborn pics. I'll see what I can dig up on my phone but I just cleared it off :/

And yes, we have a lot for ds3! All of ds2's old stuff! we need pig ticket items though -- a second crib/toddler bed, double stroller, and *gulp* a van.

 

[mwel8819]

If this baby is a boy we are calling him Parker but we literally have no girls names we like at the moment. I like Harper but our surname begins with H and I’m not sure if I like the HH sound as it’s a bit too flowy

I love the name Parker. Very cute.

 

[mwel8819]

Mwel love that sash! I've wanted to do something like that but have felt it wasn't appropriate for expecting boys.

My SIL took a fee pics for us last time. I do the family photos usually though, so I did a few for her and did my own newborn pics. I'll see what I can dig up on my phone but I just cleared it off :/

And yes, we have a lot for ds3! All of ds2's old stuff! we need pig ticket items though -- a second crib/toddler bed, double stroller, and *gulp* a van.

I've seen mama's do it for boys too. It is still cute. It's your bump.

Yes, we need a van as well or at least an SUV. That won't happen until next year though.