Week 30

Greetings from Idaho! Logan and I arrived yesterday morning. So far we have had a fabulous vacation with my family in Utah. More details will be posted on our regular blog, but I figured since it is week 31 I should probably post the pictures taken for week 30. I am still enjoying my pregnancy, but I am definately feeling pregnant! Our baby girl is now three and a half pounds and 14.5 inches long. She can open and close her eye and she has a noticeable sleep and awake schedule. She is beginning to gain weight rapidly and filling out her little frame. She loves listening to dad play the guitar. As soon as she hears him, she immediately starts 'dancing.' She also really enjoyed Courtney's orchestra Christmas concert.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful and relaxing vacation.

December 13, 2007- Week 30

Week 28

Wow! I am now seven months pregnant. My round bump is definately starting to show and I now feel pregnant. I am glad that I decided to take pictures to document my pregnancy, but I am starting to get sick of the same boring pose. I decided to take one this week from a different angle to see if I could spice things up a bit :).

Our baby girl is doing great. She weighs about two and a half pounds and is 14 or 15 inches long, her eyes are finally open again and she can tell the difference between light and dark, and she is now starting to gain weight and fill out her frame.

Either our baby girl is really shy, or she is just fascinated by little things. A few months ago, when I first started feeling her kick she would immediately stop when someone placed a hand on my belly. Now, we can finally see the movements on my stomach, but when I lift up my shirt to watch she immediately stops again! This is very frustrating because Logan and I enjoy watching her. We think this happens because she can see the change in light when I move my shirt. Either she is instantly fascinated by the change, or she is too shy to show off!

Here are the weekly pictures.

November 29, 2007 - Seven Months (Week 28)

Seven Months pregnant

Week 26

Hello everyone. I'm sorry I am late in posting these pictures, but I did remember to take them on the right day :). I decided to take a picture in the morning (same as always) and one at night to see if there was a noticeable difference. I did this mainly for myself, but since I am blogging the pictures I figured I may as well show them both. This was a lot easier when I had a smaller stomach! I am beginning to feel self conscious about posting them, but I am sure all of you understand that change is bound to happen :). This is the week I felt like I truly 'popped,' and I can now add a few more maternity clothes to the selection that fit me.

I am shocked at the difference between these two pictures. It doesn't help that the second one was taken after a pizza party celebration for the end of final's week for Logan.

11-11-07 Morning 11-11-07 Evening

Week 24

Six months! I love being pregnant! I like my little pregnant belly bump. I have noticed in this week's picture that my belly may not be growing outward very much, but I can tell a difference in the height of the bump. I am in between on my sizes now, and to Logan's dismay I take much longer to find an outfit in the morning. I am enjoying my pregnancy right now because the only way I am reminded is when our baby girl kicks or rolls around. It is my time to enjoy the benefits of being pregnant. This picture has a great example of my 'good morning I am not quite awake yet' smile.

November 1, 2007- 24 Weeks

Week 22

It's that time again! I have a new picture to show without much change. I think I "show" more at night, but I have been taking the pictures in the morning. I have noticed one change with these pictures. My hair has grown a lot since the first one! This week was the first week I had someone that I did not know ask me if I was pregnant. I was interpreting and decided to wear one of my maternity shirts, and she inquired as to whether or not I was pregnant. One person has noticed! I am sure this number will grow. I love feeling our baby kick. She is not as shy anymore and will continue to kick even with a hand on my stomach. Two nights ago, Logan and for the first time we were able to watch my stomach moving and jumping! We watched her play for about five minutes. She was doing summersaults, cartwheels and kicking and punching all over. Mom and baby are both healthy and very happy.

October 18, 2007- Week 22

Week 20

Half way there! I feel like I have grown the most over these last two weeks, but the evidence in the picture would suggest otherwise. Two days ago I went through all of my maternity clothes because I wanted to show off my small bump! No such luck...I just looked like a clown in a tent. I decided to wear the tightest shirt I could find (this was difficult because I don't like tight clothing), but the only effect was to make me look like I should do a more active abs workout. I think the day will come soon when I can show off my baby belly.

October 4, 2007- Week 20

Week 18

This week we went to the doctor and found out that the baby and I are both healthy and happy. Wiggle Bean is now four and a half months old and he/she is between 6 1/2 and 8 inches long already and weighs in at nearly a half pound! Fingerprints are starting to form, and a fat layer is forming beneath the skin. WB's bones are also starting to harden. I am slowly growing and waiting to POP any day now.

September 20, 2007- Week 18

Week 16

I am now officially four months along. I don't feel like my stomach is getting bigger, but it feels like everything else is! This picture actually surprised me because I could tell a noticable difference from a few weeks ago. I don't know where the baby is hiding! Wiggle bean is about six inches long not including legs or arms, and I don't know where he/she could possibly fit. I am still wearing all of my pre-maternity clothes (except one shirt) even my jeans and a belt. I will enjoy this for as long as possible!

September 9, 2007- Week 16

Week 14

My stomach is beginning to take shape! I have not had the misfortune of growing out of too many of my clothes yet. This morning was my first experience of not being able to wear one of my pre-pregnancy shirts. It was a little bit traumatic, but I am over it now. I don't normally see myself from this angle, and I can't help but think how much bigger my stomach is looking from my perspective! I am enjoying my new baby belly.

August 23, 2007- Week 14

Week 12

Hello and welcome to those of you who enjoy baby belly pictures! I will be posting pictures on here every two weeks to document the changes that are taking place. I do not have a before picture, but I am sure you can use your imagination (take away the belly and the expansion that comes with it :) Three days prior to this picture was the first time I was able to notice a tiny discernable belly instead of just a little bit of "thickening" around my middle.

August 9, 2007- 12 Weeks