
In winter, all I want to do is sit at home and cuddle under a huge blanket. Something about the cold and darkness makes me so tired and sluggish. It's as if I need to go into hibernation until spring like the bears. As a pregnant woman, I felt this feeling 10 times more than normal. My baby was conceived in October, and the entire winter of 2016 is literally a blur for me. In retrospect, though, I wish I'd celebrated the experience more. There are very few pictures of me pregnant in my collection, which sucks because my daughter is one of the greatest things that's happened to me. How nice it would have been to have taken a photo shoot or two of my baby bump as it grew.
Many expecting couples also like to use photo shoots to announce their pregnancy in creative ways. It's such a special experience, why not go all out? Instead of sending a text message saying "Guess what?" to all our friends, how much cooler is it to use a photo shoot (or cards featuring select pictures) sharing the news with loved ones? Even though winter is a lazy time of year, it also offers great fodder for special pregnancy photo shoots and announcements. Take advantage of the season's frosty, ethereal, yet festive personality.
Spouses, parents, and friends can also inspire the mom-to-be in their life to come up with a special pregnancy announcement by showing them some inspiration. Maybe looking at how other couples and moms braved the elements and seeing how worthwhile it was might make her change her mind. I've done all the work, by pulling together a bunch of fun, winter-inspired pregnancy announcements and maternity shoots. Grab a coat, and let's dive in!