The heartbreaking reason this mum says we should take more pics with our babies

Mums are renowned for falling into a default position as family photographer, taking pics of the kids, taking pics of Dad with the kids, but never getting in the frame themselves.

Plus-sized blogger and influencer Shaina Harrison says it’s imperative that mums take photos of themselves with their children, and explains why in a heartfelt Instagram post.

“One thing I’ve learned after my mother died was the importance of taking pictures. I wish I had more of my mom and I,” she shares.

“My mom suffered from a drug addiction which caused her to look different at certain stages of her life. I wish I had more pictures before the trauma. Picture of how I remembered her as a child.

“Listen take pictures. Without warning. Take pictures. Without posing. Take pictures. Book photoshoots. Hell I don't care. Just take pictures, one day pictures maybe all they have left.

“As an adult I find myself looking through the few pictures I do have of my mom. Zooming in on her hands comparing them to mine. Her eyes, her smile. I wish he had the chance to meet her. For now all we have are pictures.”

Her followers were quick to agree and empathise, with one writing: “Omg this is adorable!! And such a true statement ❤ I have literally 3 pictures of my Dad and I and now he is gone :(“

“You have me in tears!!!!!! I have two pics of my mom and after she died I can’t say how much I try to document every single thing!!! Never stop girl!!!” wrote another.

“This is so true. After my mom passed away, all I did was try to find pictures of us. Sadly it wasn’t too many,” added another.

Do you have many pics of you with your little ones?