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Will I regret not having maternity photos?

I'm on the fence about having a few maternity photos done. We may be "one and done" (we'll see!) and I'm just not sure if I want to document my largesse or not Stick out tongue Am I going to regret it if I don't?

Also, I haven't gotten Christmas cards out. Sheer unmotivation. I was thinking maybe if I get a few shots done with DH and our dog, we could send out cards saying "hope you had a happy holiday season, and have a great new year!" or something like that.

Thoughts? Thanks for any input!

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Re: Will I regret not having maternity photos?

  • What is keeping you from getting maternity photos done? How does YH feel?
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  • I know many people who didn't get/want maternity photos, I think it's just a personal decision.  However, if you decide not to get "professional" photos I think it's important to have photos of yourself when you were pregnant.  My sister in law avoided the camera but now kind of regrets that she only has a couple photos of herself pregnant.
  • Take this advice from someone who has never been pg with a grain of salt.  I would say that if you think that there is any chance you might regret not getting them then you should.  It is less likely that you will regret doing them.

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  • I don't really see the need for pro maternity pics personally, but I have made sure to take pics here and there so I have some pictures of me pregnant.
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  • imageMilsey32:
    What is keeping you from getting maternity photos done? How does YH feel?

     Laziness and not wanting to spend money on overly frivolous items. :-) DH probably thinks they are silly, but I'm not sure.

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  • imagespence2007:
    However, if you decide not to get "professional" photos I think it's important to have photos of yourself when you were pregnant.

    (Coming from another non-mother) I agree with this.  I still have never seen a photo of my sister when she was pregnant, and to be honest, it's like it never happened (other than the fact that she now has a son, of course).  

    Do you have any friends who own a nice camera and take decent photos?  Maybe just schedule a day where you can do a mini "photo session" to capture some images of you.

  • Thinking about it more and reading more responses -- I agree that you don't need pro photos but at least some photos to keep and remember. Even if you have a friend or family member capture a few.
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  • I never had photos taken, pro ones, but I did make a point to take a picture of my growing belly throughout the pregnancy. I have other pics too, of me out and about and at the shower and stuff. I'm glad I have pics but I don't regret not having pro ones.

    IMO it's not necessary.

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  • imageBooger+Bear:

    I never had photos taken, pro ones, but I did make a point to take a picture of my growing belly throughout the pregnancy. I have other pics too, of me out and about and at the shower and stuff. I'm glad I have pics but I don't regret not having pro ones.

    IMO it's not necessary.

    Same here.  I took pictures throughout with both pregnancies, and I'm glad I did.  I wouldn't say I have any that are too "glamorous" or anything, but I'm alright with that.  I like looking at other people's maternity pictures and think they usually turn out really cute, but it wasn't something we wanted to spend the money on.

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  • I never had professional pics done, I wanted that for the kids pictures & use the money for that.  No regrets here.  I just had regular pics from my camera.
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