The Anti-Bump (13 weeks, 3 days)
1:45 pm CDT October 28, 2007
OK-- so here are some ground rules that I made up for myself for this little blog thing:
NO baby bump pictures until my belly looks more like there's a baby in it and less like there's a 12 pack of beer in it. (NOTE: I had a nice little flat stomach before baby, and now I have a thicker waist and a little pooch that looks like too much partying at Steve's fraternity house)
Please do not ask to see pictures of my stomach yet. It's not cute right now, trust me.
Please do not ask Steve to sneak pictures of my belly when I'm asleep (lord knows he has enough opportunities since I sleep more than...shoot, forgot what I was going to write. Anyway, I sleep a lot)
Please do not write in and tell me that growing a belly is beautiful and that I should be proud of my new glowing shape. I'm not glowing yet and I'm kind of shapeless right now. When I have a big belly, I'll think it's beautiful- I promise. And then I'll glow.
So there you have it. :)
In summary of my 13th week of pregnancy:
REALITY: I have no baby bump, my head hurts like baby brooks is using a plastic hammer to knock down some brain cells and make a bonus room,
and I can't stay focused on ANYTHING.
HAPPY REALITY: We heard the baby's heartbeat for the first time this week! SO exciting! It really made it sink in-- there's a little person growing inside of me. And I can't wait to hold it and tell it every day how much I love it, and kiss it and hug it. And I can't wait to smell Johnson's baby lotion in the house- I love that stuff!
Being pregnant has really given me a new perspective on a lot of things. I don't have time for people in my life right now who create and stir up drama...so I'm actually learning how to grow a backbone and stick up for myself and ignore the negative people who try to bring me and my self-esteem down. And, I am so grateful for the positive and supportive friends and family members that I have in my life. Steve and I are very lucky!
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