Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Belly Bump


Well, the belly is growing. It's at an in between stage, where I sometimes have to unbutton my pants due to pressure, but am not big enough to be wearing maternity clothes (something I'm looking forward to). My sister gave me a bunch of shirts while I was home this week (Thanks Mant!), and for kicks I tired some on this morning. They are still way to big in the belly area. It's fun to think that sometime soon I will fill out the shirts.

I had a lot of newborn practice this past week, as I was home and got to spend time with new baby Chiara. She's such a good baby, and still I realized how much work they really are. I kept telling Austin we had NO idea what we are about to get into! It's exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time. I'm thankful to have my sister, sister in laws (including SARA!!) and many friends who have gone through it before me. I know we'll have tons of questions.

Right now I'm 14 weeks and counting. Overall, I'm feeling great. My energy, which was shot in the first trimester, is slowly coming back, which is wonderful. The baby is about the size of my fist this week, and continues to develop at a rapid rate. The baby's eyes and ears are moving into place. We can't wait to see pictures of the baby at the next ultrasound (I'm guessing around week 20). Enjoy the baby bump picture. I'll continue to post the belly from here on out, on a weekly basis. I'lll really feel like we're having a baby as the belly expands.

Thanks for dropping by! Love you all.

2 comments:

  1. Love the blog Melissa! Can't wait to see your belly fill out those maternity shirts of Mant's. Loved seeing you back in MA this past week...you sure got a lot of baby practice!

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  2. Sarah-Thanks for all the advice thus far! I know I'll be calling you and Mant all the time! Enjoy the rest of your summer and give Garath a kiss and hug for me. What a sweet little love he is.

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