April 20, 2008Belly Shots Anyone?Not exactly like your college days, huh?* I'm guessing there will be many a perverted googler seriously disappointed by these shots, but I'm finally showing, so I just have to show you:  Can you see it?
I'm at 5 months on Tuesday - yay! - and even now I don't really show unless I'm wearing something fitted or maternity clothes. I'm having some serious belly envy, but I'm sure that I'll catch up soon. For now, the important thing is that the baby's growth is on target and the amniocentesis came back negative for the birth defects, which is a huge relief. I have a little FO to share as well, but my blogging has been so sporadic that I decided to save that for another post. I hope everyone out in blogland is doing well - I've really missed posting and reading you. Time flies when you are making life. **smile** *I don't know what you gals did in college, but I have never done belly shots before these. I spent my college days running and knitting and going to bed at 10:30 for fun. Pretty much the same life I have now! Posted by Julia at April 20, 2008 07:14 PMIn main | places we love | pregnancy
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i can only see it in the profile shot...lol...and only b/c you say you are. You look adorable and healthy. Bravo! Don't worry -- the belly will be big enough soon. I was about your size at five months, too. I never got a huge as any of the other people in my birthing class, but I was glad of that, and they all had 10- and 11-pound babies and mine was the perfect 7lb. 12 oz. Posted by: Norma at April 27, 2008 10:12 AMyah!! you're still petite in my books! a few months without exercising regularly and I have a belly like that too! Posted by: loriz at April 24, 2008 09:54 AMcongratulations!! Posted by: ayumi at April 24, 2008 07:17 AMNow that's a belly shot even a mom (grandmom) can be proud of. We love the delight in your face in the second shot especially - and wish you could have seen ours viewing yours . . . . happy miracle! Posted by: Mom at April 24, 2008 02:53 AMHee! Belly envy goes both ways, dear... look at that adorable little bump! Don't worry too much, someday soon your stomach muscles will give their last gasp and you'll be hitting the baby with the refrigerator door like the rest of us. ;-) SO glad to hear that the amnio came back negative. What a relief, eh? Posted by: Amy at April 23, 2008 09:59 AMYou look fabulous, darling!! (spoken in southern drawl) Rene' Posted by: Rene' at April 22, 2008 04:40 PMDon't envy the belly. I know it's hard, but after having my third two months ago I was asked today why I hadn't had my baby yet...argh! Enjoy being little. I'm so happy for you. It's so neat to see your babystrology widget. Can't wait to see your FO! Posted by: Cathy at April 22, 2008 04:28 PMOh I loved doing my own belly shots when I was pregnant! In fact I've got a huge file of them on my computer, all carefully labeled with the exact week and everything. But honey - I currently run outside & hit the gym 3-5x/week so that someday I (33 yrs old and NOT pregnant!) can **hopefully** look like you do now that you're 5 months pregnant. Too funny - I have belly envy, but just the opposite of you! ;> Posted by: Susan B at April 22, 2008 10:55 AMWowee! I'm just excited to pieces for you! Posted by: Sachi at April 22, 2008 10:24 AMHow exciting!! You look great. Posted by: Keatyn at April 21, 2008 04:32 PMOh yes, you are most definitely showing, how exciting!! Posted by: Heather at April 21, 2008 03:57 PMnice to see you here - tiny belly and all. congratulations on the all clear on the amnio. Posted by: michele at April 21, 2008 02:14 PMYou look fantastic! I'm so glad about the amnio - smooth sailing baby! I STILL have belly envy. I never had a super big belly and when I see one now I still want one. Maybe next time. ;-) Posted by: Cara at April 21, 2008 01:34 PMYour belly is adorable! I also love that it's a ninja belly, and can only be seen from one angle. Posted by: Marlena at April 21, 2008 11:12 AMYou're lucky you're so cute, because otherwise, I'd hate that I have a tummy like that after too many cupcakes... Posted by: Elspeth at April 21, 2008 10:58 AMYou look great! And yeah, I missed those belly shots in college as well ;-) Posted by: disentangled at April 21, 2008 10:54 AMI had serious belly envy, too, but it caught up with me. For the last two months, my coworkers didn't think I could get any bigger... and then I did. Enjoy it, it's so much fun!!! Posted by: Sarah at April 21, 2008 08:41 AMJulia, You look fabulous! So good to know you're doing well. I'm getting a kick over on Ravelry looking at your favorites. Darling baby items. Your little tyke will be covered in knitted love! Posted by: Leslie at April 21, 2008 08:19 AMJulia, You're gorgeous! And your 5 month belly looks just about right. Your trim, taut stomach muscles are keeping everything compact and tidy, but oh my will that change soon. LOL I'm so happy to read about your good tests, now you can relax and enjoy the next months. No more nausea? Looking forward to the FO! Posted by: Cat P. at April 21, 2008 07:57 AMBEAUTIFUL! Posted by: Jennie at April 21, 2008 07:36 AMYay, a belly shot! You look so cute! (And nope- no 'the other kind' of belly shots for me either.) Posted by: Nonnahs at April 21, 2008 07:27 AMI did a wee bit of partying (that is, i attended a couple of parties) in college, but never did any body shots of any sort. Your belly looks so cute. i couldn't see a thing in the first shot but you look like you got a bit of baby in the second :) Posted by: Marnie at April 21, 2008 06:46 AMYou look just beautiful--and happy! I was pretty small with my first, but I did make up for it at the end (esp.when he was 2 weeks overdue!) Posted by: linda at April 21, 2008 06:31 AMI wouldn't be in too big of a hurry for that big tummy. My got huge over night sometime during the 7 month making it extremely difficult to sleep and move normally. Enjoy the smallness while you can. and then count the days quickly til that wee little munchkin is out and in your arms. Posted by: britt at April 21, 2008 06:30 AMYou look great! My sister's having her first, and she doesn't have much of a belly yet either, but I'm sure that will change (for both of you) closer to the end. =) Posted by: Faith at April 21, 2008 06:18 AMI've never done a belly shot and I'm glad lol! I got my drink on a few times, but mostly I went to school and worked. I didn't know much about knitting back then! Posted by: pixie at April 21, 2008 05:44 AMI've never done a belly shot and I'm glad lol! I got my drink on a few times, but mostly I went to school and worked. I didn't know much about knitting back then! Posted by: pixie at April 21, 2008 05:44 AMcongrats! it's so exciting. i'm a bit behind on my blog reading, with chasing my toddler around but i'm really excited for you. Posted by: Cambria at April 21, 2008 05:24 AMI don't know whether I'm jealous that your still so tiny at 5 months or jealous that you're pregnant (I'm a little past my prime :))! I was a house! Congratulations and I can't wait to see the progression. Posted by: NancyB at April 21, 2008 04:07 AMHow sweet! I had belly envy too - but looking back I'm glad I had a small bump (no stretch marks - yay) and less work to get back into my normal clothes! Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well. Posted by: knitlass at April 21, 2008 01:25 AMJulia, you look great! So glad to hear that the test came back negative. :-) Posted by: terhi at April 21, 2008 12:59 AMSeriously, I kept staring at the first picture and thinking : "Where is that bump??? Did she not say Belly Shot in her post title?" And then, there it is. Ha ha. Glad to know everything is a-ok. You sure look happy :) Posted by: winnie at April 20, 2008 11:32 PMWhen I started reading this post and saw the first picture I thought that it was you in your college days....you look amazing!! The profile shot does reveal a nicely forming bump ....glad it's all going well. Posted by: Gudrun at April 20, 2008 10:42 PMYay! We can see! Congratulations, and good news on the test. I did not know you had to have amnio, and I'm so glad the results are good. Posted by: larissa at April 20, 2008 09:46 PM"Time flies when you are making life". I LOVE THIS!!!! Congratulations!!! Posted by: Allegra at April 20, 2008 09:26 PMWow! Amazing! From the front I can't see it, from the side, yes. Weird! You look great Posted by: Julia at April 20, 2008 08:45 PMCute lil' baby bump! Posted by: Wanda at April 20, 2008 08:08 PMCongratulations! You look just beautiful! Posted by: mick at April 20, 2008 07:48 PMWow, you are so tiny still! You'll get there, the last few months. I was huge with both of my monsters. ;) I wish I'd taken more belly progress shots, but honestly back then I really didn't want pictures of myself at that point. SO not in the mood for it. Posted by: Hattie at April 20, 2008 07:37 PMCongratulations! Congratulations!! Congratulations!!! Posted by: Francesca at April 20, 2008 07:33 PM |
