Waiting for Halley

I have been working so much that I haven't had time to post all my recent shoots! Last week I had 5 shoots alone! Things will begin to slow down as the summer rush dies down. Which is good AND bad I suppose.

Anyhow, I am really excited to begin posting these last shoots. This first set are from a maternity session with Amber and Mike. We chose the waterfront because it has such a nice mix of urban and nature. It whispers Portland summer with the river running across the cityscape.
Amber and Mike didn't realize that this would be their last evening without their new little girl, Halley (pronounced Hal- ee). Halley actually arrived the VERY next day if you can believe it!

Amber and Mike were the perfect picture of happy, expectant parents.

Belly Time

Second shot by Q. I like this one more because it's so simple ( : I was only 36 weeks in this photo, but this Saturday I will be 40 weeks!!! That means I'll be full term, can you believe it??
The doctor says my body is ready to have her any time, but who knows when that will be exactly? That was 3 days ago and I still don't "feel" any different... haven't had any positive intuitions.
I always heard that the end was the worst part and only now do I realize that it's not due to pain or discomfort, but the anxiety of WAITING! I know I'm supposed to stay relaxed, so my relaxation slash distraction strategy begins tomorrow! (Think: shopping, nesting, cleaning- and not necessarily in that order!)