Looking Back on the Day We Announced Baby Henry Carson
It’s hard to believe how much time has passed since we shared the news about our sweet Henry Carson. Sometimes it feels like just yesterday — the nervous excitement, the whirlwind of emotion, and the blur of those first precious moments when it all began.
I actually found out I was pregnant the day before I had to leave for a work trip to Pennsylvania. It was surreal, holding that little test in my hand, knowing everything was about to change, and yet also having to pack my bags like it was just another day. There was no way I could keep it to myself for long. The moment Andrew got off work, I told him — and to say he was shocked would be an understatement. He was completely stunned… but in the most beautiful way. I could see the wheels turning, the joy already starting to rise. From that moment on, we were in this together.
Some time later, once we had time to let the news settle and our hearts catch up to the excitement, we decided to do a small announcement photo shoot. My dear friend Sierra graciously captured those moments for us. It was just the three (well, four!) of us — Andrew, me, our ever-loyal pup Koda, and little Henry tucked safely inside, already loved beyond words.
We intentionally waited to do announcement photos until I had my first ultrasound — I wanted to have those precious images in hand, a little visual proof of the tiny life we were already so in love with. But in true “life comes at you fast” fashion, I was in such a rush that day… I forgot the ultrasound photos in my bedroom. Classic. Despite that, the shoot was everything we hoped it would be — simple, joyful, filled with love and anticipation.
Looking back, that time feels like a dreamy blur — the beginning of a journey that’s brought more wonder, growth, and love than we could have imagined. Henry Carson, you were celebrated before you even arrived — and every day since.
The Amos-Hallford Life 