My Pregnancy Week 27 - by Betsy Cherry Twin Cities Maternity Photographer

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SELF-PORTRAIT HOW-TO: This week's photo was much easier than last week's photo! I didn't use any physical lights, only the door in front of me. I bounced light off of a reflector sitting to the right side of the photo. This photo was taken earlier in the morning so my ISO was set at 400, with the f-stop at 4.0 and shutter speed at 1/80. I zoomed all the way out to make sure I got my head and stomach. Before taking the photo I stood in front of a mirror to make sure the blanket was positioned just how I wanted, then I pressed the shutter and ran to my pose. In Photoshop, I really didn't do much. I smoothed my skin a little, and increased the contrast and sharpness slightly. Done.

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WEEK 27 MONTH 6 | MARCH 14TH - MARCH 20TH
B A B Y   C A U L I F L O W E R

Landon has reached a valuable and very adorable milestone in this pregnancy journey. He has been looking for Baby Kiley by lifting my shirt off my stomach, and hugging her while cooing. It is very heartwarming to watch him embrace her in such a gentle and loving manner. My husband and I are thrilled that he is starting to grasp what is happening inside me and understanding just what being a big brother is all about.

Sunday, March 16th - Mike and I met with a Doula this morning. She was very nice and knew her stuff. She had three children, one of which was born with the help of the hypnobabies home study course. She had great things to say about the hospital and midwives and said she'd attend births at that location only if she could. That was quite reassuring. She helped Mike understand the importance of a Doula and how he could really benefit. She also talked to him about hypnobabies and placenta encapsulation, both of which he raised an eyebrow to before today. I think he understands better my birth plan and why i've chosen it. We both really like her. We have two other Doulas to interview before a choice will be made.

Monday, March 17th - its always nice to have a work potluck while being pregnant! I get to pig out without anyone thinking twice. Not that i don't eat a lot when I'm not pregnant. People are pretty used to it. I had plenty of food to last this baby a month! She was kicking all through the day. The issue came when i ate so much that there wasn't enough room for her AND my stomach. But by the end of the day, when i was relaxing in bed, I had worked off all the food and she started dancing again. I'm going to miss feeling that after she's born.

Tuesday, March 18th - My ankles have been sore today. I've been making sure i sit when i feel tingling, and switch up pressure when i'm standing. I can feel my body changing as the baby grows. My hips have definitely widened. I tried putting on a skirt thats usually very easy to put on, but couldn't even get it past my butt! I consider it good that my body is moving apart to accommodate the birth of this baby. Who knows how big she will be, but no matter her size, I want my body to be ready. My plan is to purchase the homestudy hypnobabies course very soon to start training my body for the amazing waterbirth i am so desperately hoping for.

Wednesday, March 19th - Another snow storm hit last night. Its getting more and more ugly with each snowfall. I was excited to experience pregnancy in the opposite side of the seasons compared to my pregnancy with Landon, so I really hope winter goes away soon!

Thursday, March 20th - This morning i ordered my hypnobabies homestudy course! i'm very excited to receive it and to begin my lessons. My plan is to probably dive in as soon as it arrives, but no later than the start of my 30th week. I will probably wait until Landon lays down for bed at night so that i can put all my focus into practicing the techniques. Plus, it'll give me some relaxing alone time, something i don't get a lot of, and will have even less of once this little Baby Cauliflower is born. I received a fortune in a cookie today that read: THERE ARE MANY UNEXPECTED AND THRILLING SURPRISES IN STORE FOR YOU. I liked it so I kept it. And wouldn'tcha know it, i won a gift card! I never win anything! Made me smile. I was thinking maybe the fortune would lead to me finding out this baby was a twin! Although there's a very slim chance of that, i thought it was a better chance than winning a little gift card. I'm definitely hanging on to that fortune.

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