Hi, I'm Side of a Barn - formally known as Andrea. Do you see my belly in this picture? It is taking over the world. The United States Post Office is calling me, insisting that I register my "bump" with it's own zip code.
Oh, you think I'm joking?
The reason for this post is purely to satisfy my curiosity. I am interested to know how many of you who read this blog are pregnant. And I might need to know that there are others who feel like a large building with two legs instead of the woman they use to be. Empathy, sympathy, general commiseration - I'll take whatever I can get. Misery loves company. Or so they say.
So, tell me... when are you due? Do you know what you are having? Do you feel as big as I do?
I am so finished with this pregnancy. Last night I had the strongest urge to run into my bedroom and flop on the bed (yes, I'm still 5 years old). I actually started to move in that direction... I quickly realized that it would end very badly if I followed through on my urge. It goes to show you that somewhere deep inside I am still 125 pounds. That girl is just hiding right now. I'm going to find her... just give me a few months, or a year.
Oh, you think I'm joking?
The reason for this post is purely to satisfy my curiosity. I am interested to know how many of you who read this blog are pregnant. And I might need to know that there are others who feel like a large building with two legs instead of the woman they use to be. Empathy, sympathy, general commiseration - I'll take whatever I can get. Misery loves company. Or so they say.So, tell me... when are you due? Do you know what you are having? Do you feel as big as I do?
I am so finished with this pregnancy. Last night I had the strongest urge to run into my bedroom and flop on the bed (yes, I'm still 5 years old). I actually started to move in that direction... I quickly realized that it would end very badly if I followed through on my urge. It goes to show you that somewhere deep inside I am still 125 pounds. That girl is just hiding right now. I'm going to find her... just give me a few months, or a year.
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I am NOT currently pregnant but, I remember vividly when I was pregnant with K. I was HUGE!! At least that's how I felt. Now, my family admits I was but then, they didn't have the heart to tell me. I was just round all over. I remember looking in the mirror and I could've sworn I had a new nose. :) I carried much different with A. I was pretty much all belly. (thank goodness!) Don't worry, it will all be over and you won't even think about it once you are holding your new little one. BTW, I think you look very cute!!
Oh, I love your belly! I just want to reach out and touch it!
I'm not preggie at the moment. I was monstrous with Olyvia and still am. lol When I was about 4 months along, people thought that I was about 8 months along and about to pop! lol That's how huge I was.
I can't wait to see the pics of the new little Hub coming soon!
Hugs,
Eden
Oh, I love your little belly. I am 5 months pregnant and feel big already! I was just diagnosed with low lying placenta. Nothing too serious I hope. This is my third pregnancy. With my two first pregnancy I was extremely HUGE. I think I gained 50 pounds with my last one. Not very pretty! This one I'm gained 6 pounds so far, I'm being more careful.
Thank you for sharing your life with us! You are a lovely family!
I LOVE your belly and no I'm not pregnant but I remember with my second I got big really fast, it was just HUGE and by the 6th month or so I was just DONE.
Know what I missed the most??? Laying on my stomach in bed and once I had Nicholas the first thing I did in the hospital was turn around and lay on my stomach LMAO
The nurses just laughed at me.
Can't wait to find out if you're having a girl or boy :)
I am 4 mo. pregnant. Not very big yet - but the way that little turnip-sized thing can take over my body already is amazing. It affects everything! I'm due the beginning of May.
Looking back at pictures of last time, I didn't get that huge, but it felt like it at the time. I think the problem is that that it's not just sticking out on the outside, but taking over the space that your internal organs are supposed to be occupying! I think I could handle just carrying a beachball on the outside much easier :)
I love your sense of humor! Pregnant? Yes, about 4 months now. I am actually surprised how much quicker the tummy expansion occurs the second time around. It's not quite in the way yet, but it is certainly starting to resemble a nice round ball. I remember how I felt that last month with my son and I'm feeling for you right now. I had to have my husband shave my legs for me the last few weeks because it was totally impossible. Soon, my dear you will return to your thin and mobile self and you'll say...it was all worth it!
hey Andrea...It's Christy (Sumner). I'm due in 5 weeks, and feel like a blob. Its funny when I try to get down to play with my son. I'm ok until I have to try to get up. Then that's the funny part. i posted a pic last week on my blog (www.thenewmrsrue.blogspot.com) we're having a girl this time!! But you are definately not alone.
~Christy~
Definitely pregnant! Definitely making noises getting up and down. Definitely ran into a doorway with my tummy this morning (you know, where in your mind you're smaller, but your belly catches the door frame and knocks the wind out of you?) I'm smaller this time around than last - all I can say is Praise God on that front. I gained 57lbs. on my 110lb frame last time - just about had a heart attack when I came home only 14lbs. lighter after having her. WHAT? YOU MEAN I ATE THAT MUCH FOOD???? Yes, Wendy's Drive Thru kids just about knew my name! Did you know they take cards at the window? Oh dear. This time I started out a big bigger (I didn't look sickly and gaunt!) and am juuuuust managing to stay under the 30lb mark. Blah, I wish it was the 25, but never mind. I just want to bend over, sleep easily, stop peeing all the time, and wear a pair of pants that don't have elastic!
Oh, and my due date is Dec 30th, boy name Joshua, c-section around the 20th.
Oh, precious you and that precious bump of a bundle of joy! I am so happy for you and although I am not pregnant -- past that stage of life -- I did have four children, the last weighing in at 10 lbs 15 3/4 oz. Yep, an 11 pounder who was 24 inches long! A big boy and at barely 5'4" I was HUGE! I only gained 13 lbs as there was no room for food. So, the memories are still fresh or feeling like the Goodyear Blimp.
Give yourself time. Take a long bath, spoil yourself and have a very blessed Christmas!
I'm not pregnant....although I would love to have a third baby. But my babies are Madison age 10 and she weighed in at 9lb 1oz...20 1/2 inches long...I had her natural..Miller will be 2 tomorrow....weighed in at 8 pounds 9 oz 24 inches long. Miller was a week early induced...natural...Madison came on her due date....I gained 41 pounds exactly with both babies and lost all of the weight with both by my 6 week check up and even got under the pre pregnancy weight. I also breast fed both Madison for 1 year and Miller for 14 months....okay I'm done talking now...lol.
By the way you are adorable...and this is the most important part of pregnancy.....being so close to your un born child....try to enjoy and pamper yourself a little...go get a pedicure next week.....
Oh please- you look GREAT. Others would kill to look that great pregnant- ALL belly, girl!! Fun to check in and see how you and yours are doing...
I just had my post partum appoitment yesterday and it was amazing to climb the staircase up to the office and not have to take a break part way up to catch my breath! The last month is when I really started to pop out. Everyone said that I was so little, but they didn't see how I looked when I didn't camoflage my belly with all of my sister-in-law's cute maternity clothes! Don't worry, your little prize will be here soon and then you will only have the belly to remember that he or she was in there. Enjoy being big and beautifully pregnant and not just big and not pregnant!
Well I think you look great! You're so cute, although I know you don't feel that way.
I'm 7 months now, and not too big yet. Although I do find it quite a bit harder getting out of bed or off the couch and today I realized that I couldn't quite fit into spaces like I used to. I also have to climb two flights of stairs every day to get to class and that seems to be getting harder too lol. I also have to agree with the lady who said she's ready to wear a pair of pants that doesn't have elastic in them. Who invented maternity pants anyways? The only one's I can find seem to be one length, short, and are highwaters when I sit down lol. Anyways, at least the end product is totally worth all we go through and I thank God!
How funny - I'm the 3rd pregnant Michelle in your comments! I'm due Feb 24.
You don't look big at all, really you don't! although I know looking big and feeling big are two different things. I'm almost in my 7th month but I'm uncomfortable sleeping and rolling over and all that other stuff too, so I do understand what you're referring to!
You look great though!
I finished being pregnant 10 days ago and boy do I looooove laying on my belly! And breathing easily, and not having heartburn, and not peeing a million times a day...
Andrea:
If it makes you feel better, I'm on an email loop with a lady who posts pictures every week of her daughter who is about to have triplets! Now that's uncomfortable!
As you know, I've recently FINALLY given birth to Ashlyn and I don't even mind the sleepless nights because I am SO GLAD I'm not preggo anymore. That's how big a pain it became in the end. I felt huge and I was dialated for a couple of weeks, so getting around was tough. I still feel a little pregnant, having tried on every pair of fat pants I own and still not fitting into them....
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