Libby and Family ~ San Francisco Bay Area Maternity Photographer

Posted on August 19, 2009

I met Libby a couple of years ago through an online community of local moms. At the time, she was anxiously awaiting the birth of her daughter. Though, she was not pregnant. Libby and her husband had made the decision to adopt. This decision came after years of trying to have a child, working with fertility specialist, losses and tears. Let me tell you, JLK (as she is knows) is the cutest little spunky kiddo! She and Libby are an amazing team. The minute I met both of them I fell in love with the way that they interacted.

Can you imagine all of our surprise when, earlier this year Libby cautiously announced that she was pregnant!? No longer actively trying, it was even a shock to her. In fact, it is extremely rare for couples who have had issues with infertility to get pregnant after adopting. Though we’ve all heard stories or know someone who knows someone, it happens to less than 8%.

When Libby revealed her pregnancy I had tears streaming down my face. I even get teary eyed thinking about it now! It was a powerful moment that I will not soon forget. Libby, through all of this has been amazing. Her out look on life, on the journey she has taken, is incredible. To be able to look at your losses in life and see the lessons in them, to see how they have shaped you and then to feel thankful for all of it. To be thankful for the journey. Takes an amazingly strong and spirited person. Libby is that person.

This is the story that had to be told, to understand why these pictures are so special.

Libby, I hope you enjoy your sneak peak!