I’m Kicking Myself for Not Doing Maternity Photos

Hey everyone! So, here’s a fun fact about me: I have a regret bigger than that time I tried cutting my own bangs. Yep, I totally skipped out on doing my own maternity photos during my pregnancy, and now I’m feeling the mom guilt hitting harder than a toddler’s temper tantrum.

1. Missed Opportunity to Show Off: Let’s face it, I was growing a tiny human inside me! That’s like winning the Olympics of womanhood. Yet, instead of flaunting that glorious bump in front of a camera, I was binge-watching Netflix and eating pickles straight from the jar. Rookie mistake.
2. No Proof I Was Ever This Glowy: Remember those days when I actually glowed with that elusive pregnancy radiance? Yeah, me neither, because I didn’t immortalize it in a photoshoot. Now I’m left wondering if I was glowing or just sweating from pregnancy-induced hot flashes. Sigh.
3. Future Family History Fail: Picture this: years from now, my kid asks, “Mom, what did you look like when you were pregnant with me?” And what do I have to show? Nada. No adorable photos to whip out and embarrass them with on their 18th birthday. Thanks, past self, you really nailed that one.
4. Zero #Throwback Content: Oh, the missed opportunities for epic throwback posts! I could’ve flooded everyone’s feed with #BumpGoals and #PregnancyGlow envy. Instead, my social media is a barren wasteland of food pics and memes. Way to go, me.
5. Mom Guilt 101: Let’s talk about mom guilt, shall we? It’s that little voice whispering, “You should’ve done more,” and now it’s on repeat in my head. Maybe if I’d taken those photos, I’d feel a bit more connected to that magical time when it was just me and my baby bump against the world.
6. Setting the Bar Low for Future Selfies: By skipping maternity photos, I’ve essentially set a precedent for my future selfies. It’s like saying, “Hey, future me, don’t bother capturing life’s milestones, just settle for blurry snapshots.” Brilliant move, really.

So there you have it—six reasons why I’m currently wallowing in regret for not seizing the moment and striking a pose. Lesson learned: next time, I’m hiring a photographer before I even pee on the stick. Until then, I’ll be over here scrolling through other people’s maternity photos and silently cursing my past self. Stay sassy and don’t make the same mistake I did, folks!