Raquel's maternity portraits capture the pure bliss of a long-awaited moment for this expecting mama. Pregnancy can be a nerve-racking experience for many moms-to-be, but Raquel demonstrates how faith can truly shape and define the experience. She and her husband formed a beautiful bond during her first pregnancy as a result of their shared faith and moments of prayer.
God brought us together for very good reasons
"I felt absolute joy and immense gratitude when I first found out I was having a baby. Michael and I have wanted kids since we were kids ourselves. It’s truly incredible to find a partner that has wanted to become a parent since they were little. God brought us together for very good reasons.
Being pregnant feels like nothing I have ever experienced, and I have waited a long time to get here so it is extra sweet. It took a long time to finally have the good news. From the moment I found out I was pregnant I felt immense protection and love for this little guy. I’ve always wanted to be a boy mom and it’s an absolute blessing that he is almost here.
The most unexpected circumstance during my pregnancy is only that it looks like this is going to be a big boy and the most difficult challenge is sleep disruption. I know I have a lot more of that ahead of me, but I would not trade it for the world. I currently have no less than 30 pillows on my bed.
It’s hard not to hold your breath until after the first trimester passes. I felt like I could relax more after that. Being pregnant, I have learned that there are things that are just truly out of my control and I have to surrender my anxiety and worries. It’s a daily prayer of surrender for me. I also learned that my body is incredible at helping me to create this beautiful little life and watching him move from inside my womb is the most amazing feeling ever!
Michael and I really had to lean on each other for support and assurance that everything would be ok. We pray a lot together which is the most important thing to us. Every time I would start to feel nervous, I would tell him, and he would pray over me with his hand on my belly. I would just feel peace from heaven wash over me.
I think for us these portraits are just a reminder of the journey we have been on and how far we have come. We are so grateful to be here. Seeing a portrait of the two of us smiling at my belly is something I will treasure forever."
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