A Love Letter to Year One There is something about the first year that changes a mother forever. One minute you are cradling a brand-new baby, memorizing every little feature. The next, you’re cheering as they lift their head during tummy time. Then comes rolling… crawling… sitting up unassisted… those longer stretches of sleep you once prayed for. And somehow, in what feels like a blink, you’re planning their first birthday. As an Aurora Illinois cake smash photographer serving Chicago and...

You just found out you are pregnant and amongst all the excitement you also start to create check lists (already thinking like a mom) and tasks to complete before baby's arrival! Choosing the best gynycologist. Reading all the parenting books and researching the latest gadgets that will make your life easier. While not crucial you may also get into a frenzy about coming up with the theme for the nursery along with purchasing all the special touches to include in it. Creating a list of items...

This is the million dollar question-the short answer is towards the end of your 2nd trimester/beginning of 3rd trimester. During your 2nd...