The Petersen Herd

The Petersen Herd

Monday, July 28, 2008

Sweet Anticipation!















Well - Little Brother had another picture taken this morning and surprised me by poking his tongue out! I've never seen a sonogram picture like this one and it made me laugh. He was moving around so much it took a long time to measure everything. He weighed in at 4 1/2 lbs which is pretty big considering I'm only 30 weeks along.
















We also had a fun photoshoot with a few friends that are working into photography. I've never had a maternity session before and am anti-naked, but wanted to document the roughly 1,120 days of my life that I will have spent pregnant. I haven't seen all the pictures yet and will share more when I get them, but I found this one on Amber's Blog and really loved it! This pregnancy really isn't about me, but it's like the whole family is carrying this baby. It's fun to see the older kids' anticipation! Kabe asks all the time when the baby will come out to sleep in his room and Ksenya tells everyone we see that it's a brother. Even though every pregnancy is very different, I look pretty much the same and am so thankful to be able to have this experience. EVERY baby is a miracle no matter what the circumstances.

18 comments:

Mrs. Walker said...

How adorable! It's so fun seeing the 3d ultrasounds. I've never done a maternity shoot either, but I think it's a fun concept!

Nat said...

That is a cute picture! I'm anti-naked, too, but this is a fun picture. Maybe I'll have another baby just so I can have a picture like that! Joking! How did your lesson turn out?

Heath 'n Jeri said...

Love the pictures. The ultrasound is great! It appears that he will fit into your family just fine. :) Oh how I miss those little hands. It is a beautiful picture. Love You!

Cook Family said...

You are so right, every baby is a miracle. They are so sweet and precious. I LOVE babies!

Anonymous said...

I love the 3D ultrasounds! Even though they do look a little alien, they are close to how they end up! I am almost in tears over the picture with the little hands...oh my goodness! It is so sweet and a picture that 'little brother' will LOVE to see.

Sara said...

Those 2 pics are priceless! The tongue did make me laugh! And the little hands....just melts my heart!

Russ and Megan said...

Both of these pictures are so sweet! I love the ultrasound picture! I just think its amazing they can get such good pictures--close enough to see cute little tongues.

Sarah Ball said...

so sweet! I love the little hands picture! I'm sure they are all so excited to welcome little brother into the family! I know we are!

April said...

Well said, Toni! I loved the ultrasound photo. It's funny but I've never had a 3-D picture before. They definitely add character to the little one onboard. Hope you're doing well!

SISSY said...

Wow! That photo is amazing. I have never seen one like that either :) I can't wait to meet that cute nephew of mine. Please do post your cute maternity photos soon.
We love you guys! :)

SISSY said...

Wow! That photo is amazing. I have never seen one like that either :) I can't wait to meet that cute nephew of mine. Please do post your cute maternity photos soon.
We love you guys! :)

Oveson's said...

The toung love it!! It reminds me so much of marisas photos. Little toung kids are the best.. :D

I love the photo of you guys too. You are one brave women!!! good job

Oveson's said...

I remember the photo with risa sticking out her toung out they must be kindred spirits.

Seth

Unknown said...

i see a little Petersen in that photo! Cute cute picture with the hands. Love those chubby little hands. So many memories.
Love you
Mom P

Jill said...

What a darling picture of all the kids touching your belly! So cute. Your family is darling!

Niki said...

You are like the world's cutest mom. I linked over to your blog from Jami Joy's I hope you don't mind. I am going to visit often and steal all your cute ideas for our little one (coming in December!) You guys seem to be having so much fun! Congratulations on the little one!

Toni Dee! said...

OK - no fair, can't leave a post and no contact information! So . . . if anyone has niki's e-mail address please send it to me, or niki if you read this then e-mail me at tynton17@gmail.com so that I can e-mail you back . . . I've hunted and you don't have a blog, which I think is just wrong, but would love to help you get inspired to start one! he he

Erickson Fam said...

LOVE IT, LOVE IT! The sono picture is amazing! Too cool.