Saturday, February 23, 2008

Big Belly


Due to popular demand (Lynsey!) here is a photo of me at 26 weeks. This is one of several I took the other day and after looking at them, it may be the only one you see. By this time with Sam I was just barely showing, so I feel huge. And evidently there is still not enough room in there for our little boy. He doesn't kick a lot, but when he does, it feels like he is trying to break out.

I am surprised how different this pregnancy was from Sam's. With Sam, I didn't have any problems and felt great up until two weeks after my due date when I was induced. This little guy is already giving me the occasional back aches, I have a hard time sleeping and I can't put on my own socks anymore. Sad. Baby is doing great with a really strong heart rate and is measuring right on target.

We are excitingly anticipating his arrival. I am interested to see if he looks like, Sam or completely different. Sam is going to be a good big brother. He loves talking to the baby, giving my belly hugs and kisses, feeling him kick and then talk about all they are going to do together when the baby comes out: play soccer, sleep in his tent, go on bike rides in the trailer (because mom is too big and would break it), and watch Lightning McQueen and Mater on Cars.

13 comments:

Rachel Holloway said...

Are you kidding? You look so cute! Now my pregnancies are another story. I see 2 lines on the stick and all of a sudden can't button my pants anymore! :)

You look great--and I just know you will be a great moom to another beautiful little boy!

Smelly Moose said...

Baby bellies are the cutest! You look FABULOUS! Isn't it funny how one pregnancy is so different from another? Weird! Anyway, you definately have to post updates on your little belly!

lynsey said...

you look so beautiful! i love the belly shot, thanks for posting it. and you had BETTER show us when you're about to pop. then you can show us 2 weeks later, when you look fabulous again. :) glad the pregnancy is going well even if your back hurts. `i sympathize with you on that one...my back by the end was KILLING ME!

Charlotte said...

You look great, Em! Hopefully this little guy will make his debut a little sooner than Sam did!

Anonymous said...

aww you are soooo pretty and beautiful!!! and congrats!!! i found you via your husband's blog which was found while looking for pug illustrations.... you have the cutest kid and your family is really lucky to have such a wonderfully happy fammily and oodles of talent...

i bet sam will make an awesome big brother... this age gap is perfect [in my opinion] my son is the bestest to his baby sister... have a safe and happy rest of the pregnancy...

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The Thompsons said...

You are so, so, so, so, SO, cute!! I am glad Lyndsey requested this picture! Its really not fair that you ALWAYS look beautiful!

Marc Gilchrist said...

I also have to say you look great! And I agree with Lindsey-we need a shot of the belly right before you're due. :)

Rachel said...

I know you don't feel the same but you are so cute! I think that I was alot bigger with Kage. I'm just glad I didn't have to go through the last 8 weeks...I would have HUGE!!! :) I'm glad everything is going so well.

Derrick and Rachel said...

Well you look amazing as ever! Such a cute little belly; hope everything keeps going well. Have a great day.

www.thesinglelifeofastudentwife.blogspot.com said...

you are still so tiny! Are you even in maternity pants yet?!? You look great and I'm glad things are going well-despite the aches and pains. -why do they do that to us?!

Brandon and Emily said...

I didn't wear maternity pants with Sam either, just did the rubber band trick for 9 months. The little bit of white peeking out of my shirt is one of those bella band/ tummy sleeve things to help your pants stay up. I love it.

Andrea said...

Totally not fair that when you are pregnant you look like a model and when I am I look like a BARN. You look great and I too want to see a picture when you are about to pop. Sam is going to love having someone to play with. Ethan tells me daily that Tyler is his BEST friend!

JT42 said...

you look adorable! it's amazing how every pregnancy is different! you look great. I can't even do the rubber band thing (like since 12 weeks!) i may have to invest in one of those belly band thingy's :)
sam has a great mommy and i'm sure he will be an awesome big brother!