While I am aware that some people think maternity photos are cheesy, lame, or painfully over the top, I am all about choices! What works well for you or makes sense for you might not work for next person and that is OK.
You get to decide whether you settle for what is or invest in yourself and what you know could be. You must determine what is holding you back and make the choices you need to make to feel better. You must know, deep down, that you deserve better than this.
Remember, as with all of my tips and tricks, nothing is a one-size-fits-all. Anxiety looks and feels different for everyone who experiences it; some of these suggestions might work well for you, some may not