My Bella Band, a lovely little contraption to help me wear my pants and jeans without buttoning them (and sometimes without zipping them up all the way too!), has been a lifesaver. Even still, it looks like it may be time to go up a size or get myself into some maternity styles fairly soon. It's not a matter of not being able to get my regular ones on, because they will go on. But by the end of the day, I start to feel like a rolled up sardine that just wants to be let out of that constricting tin can. Wearing tighter jeans isn't necessarily new on the scene, but now that there is a baby inside of me, I have started to wonder on those occasions---if it's not so comfortable for me, how can it be comfortable for him or her? So, the time...it is a-comin'...
Not only is it nearing impossible to join the left and right sides of my pants together in perfect harmony, my belly button has started to pop! What's up with that? I didn't know this happened yet, but for the last couple of weeks, there has been no mistaking it. The weirdest part is that it hasn't happened all the way, so my usual innie has turned into a half innie and a half outie! It's kind of funny and a tad strange to me, so I couldn't resist posting some photos. Plus, it's much easier to post my bloated belly photos when no one (in good conscience) can (or should) scrutinize me too much since there's a fabulous reason for it!
We also had our 16 week doctor appointment yesterday (Friday, September 19th) and we were able hear our baby's heartbeat. It was so cool! Since our doctor snuck us in for an ultrasound during our last appointment at 11 weeks, we never got to actually hear the heartbeat that time. The fact that life grows inside of me is completely amazing, but my awe is compounded when witnessing the sounds and sights of it. If I wasn't faced with the knowledge that so many have gone through this before me, I would say it was simply unbelievable. Even knowing that, it still is.
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And, you'll continue thinking that for the rest of your life when watching your child grow. It is simple amazing to think that we grow people inside of us and bring them into a world where anything is possible. Enjoy every moment of this process!!
I always knew that she'd be adorable with a little pot belly!
I used the wonderful bella band too, works great! My belly button did the exact thing, its like it got bigger. Just wait 'till you see what happens to your nipples! AHHHAHAHA! You have so much to look forward to!
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