So last weekend I did a thing. At exactly 37 weeks pregnant I put on a pretty dress, got all dolled up, and had a maternity photo shoot with Morgan Hayes Photography!
I had maternity photos taken with my first pregnancy, but not the second, and I was on the fence this time around. For no good reason, really. I know this precious rainbow baby will complete our family and I wanted to make this last pregnancy memorable. However, I kept putting the idea off until one day it hit me. I need to do this!! I knew I would want these photos in honor of this special time in our lives and I’m so glad I went for it.
Being this far along and trying to survive the heat wasn’t “ideal”, but the day was pretty perfect and I hope you love the photos as much as I do!
Today I am 37 weeks and 6 days, eagerly anticipating this little ones arrival. Due to my previous (unplanned) c-sections, I am scheduled for a cesarean on my due date, July 22. Will this baby make us wait 40 weeks? Who knows!! I am trying to be patient amid my growing discomfort, because I know he or she will arrive in God’s perfect timing. But I can’t wait to hold my newborn!

What do you think? Will I make it to my due date? Do you think we’ll have a boy or girl? I’d love for you to share your thoughts in the comments below!
Your maternity shoot is so pretty. You look gorgeous. I love the color purple and your sweet rainbow baby is going to be precious! Your family is beautiful.
Angela
Thank you very much Angela!!! I appreciate your kind words and we are so excited!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Love the whole outfit – you look gorgeous! I’m sure the heat was unbearable, but you can’t tell at all from the photos!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
Thank you Jennifer! And miraculously there was actually some cloud cover the morning of the shoot so it wasn’t so bad!!
Blessings,
Patricia
I think you will have a boy and it is looking like you may have it before July 22. However, like you said all in God’s timing. You are blessed to have such a beautiful family!
Thank you so much Sis. Pam!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Somply gorgeous!! I hope it is a boy ❤
Thank you Anita!! We’re almost there!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
THannks or the update. You look gorgeous… Wishing you LOADS of luck …
Thank you so much!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Love these photos, you look gorgeous!
Thank you so much Amanda!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Getting close! You are absolutely gorgeous – as are your little ones already – God bless you on this new adventure!
Thank you Shan! I appreciate your kind words so much!
Blessings,
Patricia
I wish I would have taken maternity pictures with my four kids. I have like only one or 2 pictures from all my pregnancies. You look absolutely beautiful. I love that color on you. It just so happens to be one of my favorite colors!
Thank you very much!!! I am glad I took them too!
Blessings,
Patricia
Congratulations!! I love that people are waiting to learn the sex of their child.
It’s so exciting! We waited the first time and found out the second so it’s fun to wait again!!
Blessings,
Patricia
You’re glowing, Patricia! Such a beauty! Absolutely love these photos and your choice of colours for the dress & the flower crown. You look stunning in lilac! So excited for you and the upcoming arrival of your bubba. Do you know who you’re having or will it be a surprise for you?:)
xox Nadia
{Miel and Mint blog}
Thank you very much Nadia!! We are waiting to be surprised!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
aww you look so beautiful, i bet the anticapation is very real now and just counting down the days. Praying for a safe and healthy delievery of your new addition
Thank you for your prayers. We are eager to meet this precious gift!!
Blessings,
Patricia
glowing for pregnancy for sure. great to do a pregnancy photos.
Thank you so much?
Blessings,
Patricia
Loving the purple on you…so beautiful! I can’t tell what it may be, but you’ll see very soon!!
Thank you Kim!! We’re so excited to find out!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
These photos are beautiful! You look so happy and radiant. I know you must be really excited to hold your baby in your arms. Wishing you a safe delivery and let me take a guess… you’re having a baby girl. 🙂
We can’t wait!! Thank you VERY much!!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
You look like a goddess, Patty!
Thank you so much Jess!!!!
I love these pictures and your dress is gorgeous!
Thank you Nicole!!!
Blessings,
Patricia
Ahhh absolutely stunning!!!!
Thank you very much Courtney!!
Blessings!!
Patricia
You are seriously so stunning! I love this dress on you!
Thanks Eryka!!!
You look stunning! The color of that dress is beautiful.
Thank you so much!!!
Mama, these photos are absolutely GORG!
Thank you Rachel!!!!