39 week belly pic

My oh my!  I'm glad Bunny isn't growing much these last few days, I don't think it's possible for me to get any bigger.  I looked back at some of my previous belly pics and couldn't believe how tiny I was, yet I "thought" I was showing so much!  LOL!

OMGeezers guys, I'm so ready!  I'm going to ask to be checked tomorrow at my midwife appointment, and see if she's willing to strip my membranes.  Hopefully I've made some progress since I've still been having regular BH contractions.  I think I may go crazy if I haven't dilated a little further.

I really don't want to be induced, so I'm hoping not to have to go that route.  There are so many women who are induced and labor for hours and hours, don't progress, and end up with c-sections.  That's not my goal at all.  Also, I don't want to have to be in bed during my labor, I want the freedom to get in the hot tub and walk the halls.  I can handle pain SO much better that way.  But that's just my goal, I'll do whatever it takes to get Bunny out safely.  Hopefully my body kicks itself into gear soon!

38 week belly pics (sigh....)

I'm not feeling all that photogenic these days, but I figured that since I've been documenting this pregnancy, I might as well post some 38 week pictures. 

(And, today is my last day in double digits!!  Only 10 days left until my due date!!!)

I learned a few things when looking at these photos:

1. Sweatshirts, while comfy, make me look like a cow.
2. My neck is fat.
3. My face is fat.
4. I just feel fat....

Never in my life have I felt this unattractive.  My husband keeps telling me that I look beautiful, that I didn't gain that much weight, that he doesn't care if I get stretchmarks, etc.  But I just feel like BLAH!  I've turned into an emotional creature.  My husband is so handsome, and I feel like garbage when we go out together, like people are wondering why he would marry a cow like me.  Ugh, hormones....  I've debated whether or not to write this post, but I think it's important that I'm able to look back on this pregnancy and see how I really felt.

So, with all that being said, here I am in all my 38 (nearly 39) week glory!!!

34 week belly pictures (kind of graphic)

(Just a note of caution, one of the pictures in this post may be a bit graphic for some.)

Week 34 has been pretty eventful so far, and with it being over soon I thought I'd add a few pictures.

I think I mentioned in a recent post that Bunny has really been stretching out in my belly.  At times it downright freaks me out!  I was able to capture it in a picture this morning.  I'm laying on my left side, the blue is my body pillow, the gray is sweatpants I have on, and the blue and white stripe is the comforter that I was under.

Regular belly while laying down.

Belly with Bunny stretching out.  Kinda creepy, huh?

I'm really surprised that I moved fast enough to take a picture.  I woke up to her feeling like she was going to burst right out of my belly button.  I immediately grabbed my cell phone and the next thing I knew, she was poking out again. 

The dark line running down my belly is called the Linea Negra.  It's due to hormones and (hopefully) goes away after birth.  The same hormones that caused the Linea Negra also made my belly button dark.  I wish I knew what body part she is poking out.  She tends to usually do it when I'm laying down.

And now on to the regular 34 week belly photos:

I feel HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!

The 'waddle' is in full effect, and the Braxton Hicks continue.  Not as frequently as before, so hopefully that's a good sign.  I'll be 35 weeks on Tuesday, and then only two more weeks until full term.  Not having to worry about going to work has really helped.  I feel more relaxed.  Totally worth it!

I hope I didn't freak anyone out too badly.  Let me know if the picture of her sticking out offends you, and I'll remove it.

And the countdown begins....

Do you take a look at my ticker?  Only 50 days left until my due date!!  And, only 29 days until full term!!

It seems as though the weeks and days are flying past.  Before I know it, December will be here and I'll be meeting my little girl.  She was so active last night that I was actually concerned.  I kept having to push her little body parts back in, it seemed as though she was trying to escape!  I'm not sure what part she kept sticking out, but it was sharp and it hurt! LOL!  I tried switching positions to see if that made her more comfortable, but I guess she was just determined to test the boundaries of the womb.  Or maybe she was really excited about the Benihana's that I had about an hour before I got in bed.  It was mighty delicious!

Here's a picture of us at 32 weeks 4 days, poor Hubby, I woke him up to take the picture:

31 week belly



Me and Bunny at 31 weeks.  Sorry the picture came out so grainy, I'm not sure what happened there.  Oh, and week 31 marks the discovery of my double chin, hence the headless photo.  LOL!

Super excited, hospital tour tonight!!!!!!!!!  This feels like another milestone for us because I rsvp'd for it in May, right after I found out that I was pregnant.  And it's today!  Wow!



29 weeks!! (Only two months until full term!!!)

How far along? 29 weeks, wow, where did the time go?!?!?  Oh, and only 1 week away from my goal of 30 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: Didn't weigh myself this week.  Kind of having a hard time with the weight gain...

Sleep: Okay.  I still love to feel Bunny move around at night.  But I toss and turn because the side that I lay on starts to hurt.  It could be worse though, I'm glad that I'm still able to move around fairly easily.

Food cravings: Fruit, candy, and ice cream.  Junk food!!

Best moment this week: My sister feeling Bunny move for the first time.  Her reaction was hilarious, she actually jumped and screamed!!  And picking out her bedding.  Lots of pink and purple.  She's going to be a girly girl!

Movement: I didn't think it was possible for her to move this much.  She's always on the go.  I'm definitely going to have a busy one on my hands.

Labor Signs: NO! I don't even want to think about this until 37 weeks... (this answer is going to remain the same until 37 weeks, lol!)

Gender: A daddy's girl! 

Stretchies: Nope, I've been massaging oil on so much you'd think I was a masseuse.

Belly Button in or out? More out than in..  Any day now I'm sure it'll pop on out.  She loves to roll something (knee, foot, I can't tell) right under my belly button.  I think that's making it pop out more.

What I miss: Not a thing.

What I am looking forward to: Our hospital tour and my baby shower!!!!  So excited!!!

Symptoms: Frequent urination, increased appetite, indigestion, and fatigue.

Milestones: Getting so close to my next goal of 30 weeks.  It seems like I just hit my 24 week goal, it's hard to believe that it was 5 weeks ago!  Wow!

Weekly wisdom: Even though your husband might not fully understand how you feel, tell him anyways.  He'd rather know how you feel.

Emotions: Better, just waiting for her to make it to term so I can really relax. LOL!

21 weeks

25 weeks

25 weeks

28 weeks.  Please excuse my puffy face, I took this pic at 5AM after being up all night due to sinuses.

28 weeks (whoa belly!)

Poor, poor buttons and pregnancy cravings...

I guess I got a little too comfortable with the fact that I can still fit into my regular clothes, and wore a sweater BUTTONED to work last week.  At lunch, I looked down and noticed that it looked like the sweater was screaming as it tried to cover my belly.  Here's a pic:

Poor buttons.....  Needless to say, I unbuttoned the sweater and wore it open for the rest of the day.  LOL!

Also, DH and I were at the store and I caught a whiff of something delicious as I walked past the bakery.  That one whiff resulted in the deliciousness that is pictured below:

It's called a Bouquet Cupcake.  And it looks SOOO yummy!  I was all set to chomp on it, but then I felt guilty about eating so many sweets before the glucose test.  It'll probably sit in the fridge until the middle of the night when I wake up wanting a snack.  Yummy!  I can't wait to taste it.   The cupcake is HUGE, the picture doesn't show it's real size.  Pregnancy cravings at their finest!

Thanks for all the suggestions/comments about the glucose testing/skinny jeans.  I found some on Old Navy's website, and I have a 40% off coupon, so they might be my next purchase.  Hooray for pregnancy fashion!

25 weeks 3 days belly pics

Please excuse the shiny belly, I had just oiled up with my Bio Oil. Still no stretch marks on my belly (thank goodness!), I don't have any related to pregnancy, only the ones that showed up when I was a teenager.

22 weeks 4 days

Just a quick post of some pictures that I took today. Bunny and I had a great day. We read, watched TV, ate a whole pack of cinnamon graham crackers, and went shopping! I started to crochet a blanket for her, hopefully it'll be done in time. We went to JoAnn's so I could pick up some more yarn. Oh, we also went to the movies. My husband and I love going to matinee showings, it was so much cheaper and we even upgraded to premium seating and still saved money. Woo-hoo for budgets! LOL!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

My, how you've grown!

Today at work I realized that I'm wearing the same dress that I wore earlier in my pregnancy. I decided to take photos to see if I could notice a difference....

Here's a look at me and Bunny at 15 weeks 1 day pregnant:

And this is me today, at 21 weeks 2 days. What a difference 6 weeks makes!!!
And again...



WOW! I really look pregnant! LOL! It looks like "my girls" are getting bigger too! I've been feeling pretty good, it's still so hard for me to believe that I'm over halfway through this pregnancy. I'm curious to see what I will look like 6 weeks from now....

Well HELLLOOOO hunger!

I think 20 weeks brought on my insatiable appetite. It seems like I'm always starving. I even woke up in the middle of the night to snack, which NEVER happened before! LOL! And, I'm starting to feel "pregnant". Bunny kicks are harder than ever, to the point that my stomach was actually sore from her thrashing about. And my back is starting to hurt more, sleep is harder, clothes fit differently, etc. But guess what.... I LOVE IT!!

My husband and I were out of town this weekend, we went to Toledo, Ohio. While we were there, I decided to take some belly pics. Enjoy!



My husband actually took a pic with me this week! How awesome is that? He's laughing because I was telling him how hungry I was, even though we had just ate. Needless to say, we went back out for more food. LOL!

Please excuse the goofy grin on my face, my husband was dancing around in the background.

I definitely have a baby bump!!

I still can't fathom that my belly is going to get even bigger! At times it feels so huge, I can't wait to see what I look like at 9 months!

I'll be 21 weeks tomorrow! Only 3 more weeks until VIABILITY!!! WOO-HOO! I can't wait for that day. I hope everyone is doing well!

Have a great Monday! :-)

20 week belly pic

I feel like I'm really starting to pop out a bit. I took a few other pictures, but they came out horrible. I'm going to have my husband finally take some real belly pics over the weekend. More and more people are starting to realize that I'm pregnant, which is so cool to me!

Bunny gave me a swift kick to the bladder today. It startled me, and made me run for the ladies room. LOL! I really can't complain, this pregnancy has been a breeze so far, I find that I enjoy it more and more each day.

I have noticed that at the end of the day I feel more tired and achy. I guess all the running around that I do at work finally catches up to me. But overall I feel great!

Have a great day!

18 Weeks!! (With a bare belly pic) **EDITED**

I added another pic, this time with my belly covered by my shirt. I think my bump looks bigger with clothes (but I also have a Bella Band on, which could make it look bigger...), oh and please excuse the background, I was in the bathroom at my job. Sorry for rambling!

How far along? 18 Weeks! I can't believe I'm already four and a half months pregnant!

Total weight gain/loss: Not sure what this weeks weight gain/loss was. I can almost guarantee I'm still down a few lbs.

Sleep: I've developed a new pregnancy symptom. Leg cramps. I had them two or three nights in a row and they HURT! I started flexing and stretching my legs before I get into the bed and it seems to help. Other than that, sleep has been good.

Food cravings: Still haven't had any major cravings, I ate a lot of pizza over the past week. But I didn't CRAVE it...

Best moment this week: It is going to be finding out the gender! We find out tomorrow!! Woo-hoo!!!

Movement: Every day. We are going to have one active child on our hands. Now I start to worry if 20 minutes goes by and I haven't felt anything. I usually feel movement pretty much all day.

Labor Signs: NO! I don't even want to think about this until 37 weeks...

Gender: I'm going with boy. We find out for sure TOMORROW! I'm SO excited!!

Belly Button in or out? Still in. It looks so funny to me! LOL!

What I miss: As much as I LOVE being pregnant, I would have really liked a glass of wine on my wedding anniversary (which was July 22nd). My sister had a dinner party for us and she had made some sangria, it looked SOO yummy. But I was a good girl, and I only drank water. I did smell a beer though, I used to LOVE beer and just had to smell it!

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender!!! Tomorrow is the big day!! I can't believe it!

Milestones: To me, everything is a milestone. I try to celebrate every day. I was reading one of the blogs that I follow this morning, the author of the blog is 36 weeks pregnant and her whole pregnancy has been a worry. I can completely see how it can be that way. There are so many things that go on during pregnancy that you can't control. I'm determined to enjoy my pregnancy regardless of uncontrollable circumstances.

Weekly wisdom: Time really does fly. I used to roll my eyes when people would say, "This pregnancy is going by so quickly!" Now I see exactly what they meant. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was 12 weeks, now I'm 18. Wow!!



Here's my 18 week belly pic that was taken this morning. What do you think? Has my belly gotten bigger? I noticed that my stomach is starting to pouch out right under where my bra sits. I still think I'm pretty tiny for 18 weeks, but when I read WTE (What to Expect When You're Expecting), and notice that my uterus hasn't reached my belly button yet, I feel better.

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Another bump pic and why I'm scared of Buy Buy Baby...

Since no one lost their eyesight from the last pictures I posted, I decided to upload what I woke up to this morning. My belly seemed to pop slightly. This is before I ate breakfast also. My husband even noticed it, and for the longest time he would say that I still looked the same to him. I'm wearing the maternity jean capri pants that I got from JC Penny. They're kind of saggy on me, but oh so comfortable!!

Just an FYI.... There are a couple bare belly shots included in this post.....




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My coworkers even commented on my growing belly when I came in this morning. Everyone agrees that I'll probably really start showing at 20 weeks.

On to my story about the store Buy Buy Baby....

Hubby and I were bored yesterday when we got home from work, so we decided to go take a look at baby items. Neither of us had ever been to Buy Buy Baby before so we were both thinking it was like a "normal" store. Ummm... NO!! We were SO wrong. I wish someone could have taken a picture of our faces when we walked in. I'm sure my jaw was on the floor. It's like a Sam's Club or Costco for baby's. There were items stacked from floor to ceiling. TV's showing commercials, tons of displays, and too many colors. I actually felt intimidated. We didn't know where to start, especially since we weren't looking for anything in particular. So we started to walk around. I had no idea that they were 750,000 types of swaddle blankets. (Well, maybe that's a slight over exaggeration...) But seriously, there was so much in there!

Finally we went straight to the items that we knew for a fact that we would need. Pack & Plays and strollers. I'm glad we took a look because the stroller that I was for SURE that I'd want, was actually horrible. It was so heavy when it collapsed that I couldn't even pick it up. My husband even struggled with it.

Now I'm afraid that my kid is only going to have items from Target and Walmart because I'm too darn scared to go back to that place, LOL!! I guess I could always register online!

But it was a lesson learned, know what you want and what you need before you blindly go into a store.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Just a few pics...

I know what you're thinking.... SHE FINALLY POSTED A BELLY PIC! Sorry for the delay. I'm too lazy to do it in the morning, and I'm too tired in the afternoon. I also apologize for the quality (or lack of). I took this picture this morning on my camera phone. I went to work late because I had a dentist appointment. One of my fillings came out and caused me to have a brain/ear/jaw splitting toothache. I'll have to post about that later....

Without further delay, here is my 15 week 1 day belly pic:



Before you start throwing things at the computer and calling me a liar because you see a "bump", please believe me when I say this picture makes me look pregnant, or at least more pregnant. It's also very close up. So I took another one so you get a more realistic view of how tiny my actual bump is. Also, I pulled my dress back, because when it's flowing you can't see a darn thing.... (WARNING!! I do not have any make up on, my hair is thrown back in a bun, and my smile is super fake because my jaw felt like it was going to fall off!! ) Scroll down at your own risk!! LOL!

So, whaddya think? Tiny or not?