There’s a funny thing that happens when you have more than one kid.
Your first baby gets ALL the things:
the matching outfits,
the monthly photo chalkboards,
the Pinterest-perfect scrapbook full of milestones…
and then your second (or third… or fourth…) baby rolls around like:
“Hi. I exist. I have no documentation.”
It’s not that you don’t love them just as much.
If anything, you love them more efficiently.
You’re just busy, you’re tired, and honestly?
You’re wiser now.
But Here’s the Twist No One Warns You About
Somewhere between Baby #2 and Baby #4, moms start catching a new kind of feeling:
“I missed things with my first… I’m not missing it this time.”
Or…
“We finally can afford to do the special things now.”
Or the most emotional gut-punch of all:
“This is my last baby.”
And suddenly newborn photos don’t feel optional anymore.
They feel like history books.
Why Multi-Kid Moms Book Faster (and Spend Smarter)
This is something I’ve noticed in my Big Spring studio over and over — especially with moms driving in from Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, and San Angelo:
First-time moms research.
Multi-kid moms decide.
They already know:
how fast the newborn stage disappears
how hard it is to remember those tiny details
how much they regret not printing photos
and how babies grow overnight
They don’t need convincing — they just need a date.
Also… Multi-Kid Moms Are Surprisingly Funny
At least once a month I hear:
“Listen, we love her to pieces, but if we don’t document this child, she’s going to show up in therapy one day with QUESTIONS.”
Or:
“Our first child has a fancy full leather-bound baby book. Our second child has… a folder in my phone somewhere.”
Relatable?
Absolutely.
Judgment-free zone?
Always.
The “Last Baby” Is the Most Emotional Baby
Here’s where things get real for a second.
The last baby carries a different kind of weight:
- the last newborn smell
- the last fuzzy hair
- the last tiny toes
- the last swaddle
- the last time you’ll rock someone at 3am
And that realization hits moms HARD — especially if they skipped photos the first time around. There’s also a special kind of emotion that you just can’t understand unless it happens to you when you didn’t know this had to be your last baby and the choice was made for you… it’s a heart break that I just can’t describe to you and unfortunately, I relate all too well with some of my mommies on that subject. When you are building your family, sometimes, you just never know when its your last baby… or in some cases your only baby. It hits differently and you wear yourself out trying to do all the things for that one baby. You just don’t want to miss a thing.
And Here’s Where Photos Matter Even More
Because when they’re 18, leaving for college, and you’re ugly crying in the stairwell?
You won’t grab the phone photos.
You’ll grab the printed ones:
the album (this is so often discussed during the consultation… because if you don’t buy the parent album, you are left without one! That child will want their baby album)
the box of matted portraits
the framed art on the wall
That’s the stuff that sticks.
(Ask any mom who’s done it both ways.)
Worth the Drive (and Worth the Doo-Doo Diaries)
A funny sidenote:
multi-kid moms never worry about siblings acting wild, poop breaks, feeding breaks, or chaos.
They walk into the studio calm like:
“We brought snacks and an extra outfit. We’re professionals now.”
Which makes newborn sessions in Big Spring — whether you’re from Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, or right down the road — actually easier with Baby #2+ than with Baby #1.
Who knew?
If You’re Pregnant With Your Second (or Third… or Fourth… or Final) Baby…
Here’s the gentle nudge:
Don’t skip the last one.
You will want these.
And if you skipped the first one, guess what?
You’ll feel even sweeter about doing it this time.
You don’t need a perfect house.
You don’t need matching outfits.
You don’t need to have it all together.
You just need to book before they grow too fast. I provide so much anyways! Never buy anything before you talk to me! I probably have it! So many times moms have surprised me at the session and have pulled out a prop or outfit and were like, I wanted this so bad, so I splurged and bought this! I’ll never use it again but I wanted it! ….ummm, I have 2 of those, you should have asked me!!
Ready to Chat or Book?
If you’re due in Big Spring, Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, San Angelo, Abilene, or anywhere in West Texas, reach out and I’ll walk you through how newborn sessions work — chaos and all. Call me 432-270-2255, or fill out your info and I’ll get back to you ASAP! Just don’t forget to send! http://www.abstractphotographystudio.com
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