Today, I am officially 25 weeks. But we all know these pictures are from 24 weeks, because who really has time to take bump pictures and upload, edit, and post them all in the same week? Not me, my friends.
24 weeks felt monumental in a sense. I had a doctor’s appointment that morning {and my glucose test… I passed – hoorah! But I have low iron – boo!}, and my OB greeted me with “Happy Viability Day.” This was just days after reading a premature birth story, which had me crying in a hipster coffee shop, and so week 24 felt especially sacred. Not that I want a preemie baby, but I am extremely thankful that modern American medicine and neonatal specialists can keep babies alive out of the womb at 24 weeks. One of my best friends lives in Ethiopia and she reminded me that this is an American privilege and God’s grace. Babies don’t survive at 24 weeks around the world. Just a humbling reminder…
Anyway, I love the way these pictures turned out. I got adventurous and took photos somewhere other than my own back yard. I should probably do that more often.
Less than four months until we meet this little babe…
Dress: Old Navy Maternity // Sandals: Jessica Simpson // Necklace: Boutique in Byron Bay, Australia
Linking up with: Because Shanna Said So, The Pleated Poppy, Dear Abby Leigh, My Thrifty Chic, & Style Elixir!
Jennifer, you have got to be the most beautiful mother-to-be I have ever seen. You absolutely glow. You look so healthy and happy. I am so glad you have had an easy time of it! Love you, kid.
You look great, Jen!
It's my goal to get photos NOT in my backyard. I've been debating about suggesting a maternity shoot to my husband, can't figure out if he'd be up for it. I have had him take a photo every week and hope to get a week by week post together of the bump shots.
You look great! I love that dress, too! I'm just days away from 24 weeks and it is such an overwhelming thought to think of the amazing technology that we have that would allow our babies to survive outside of our body at only 24 weeks. Amazing.
Oh you're beautiful friend! Can't wait to meet this baby!!
Yay!! And don't fret. Low iron is very common. I think most pregnant women have it. Just need to eat more spinach 😉 But really, it's good to know so that you can get levels up before labor because your body is going to need that iron so you don't tire out!!
You are looking great! Cute, cute dress.
FINALLLLLLYYYY.
I love them.
Eeeek! Hi, baby!
I've never had the opportunity to wear maternity clothes in the summer, and it looks so fun and easy – love all the summer maternity dresses out there! You look adorable. Praise God for a continued healthy pregnancy for you and Micah!