true boy tales: The Bump

Thursday, August 20, 2009

The Bump

Well, I'm almost 37 weeks along. I figure I should post a pic for my friends and family who haven't seen my baby belly in all it's glory. This has been an unbelievably easy pregnancy...until now. Now I'm big and feeling like it. Although the midwives have said they're pretty sure this baby will only be 7 - 7 1/2 lbs. Thank goodness, I hope they're right! I didn't have a day of morning sickness, I didn't have killer gallbladder attacks like I did with Bennett and have easily dealt with heartburn by keeping Tums with me at all times (which led to Bennett finding them and eating them on at least 3 occasions!) Now I'm starting to get achy ribs and back and a weird ligament pain so It'll be nice to not be pregnant anymore but I'm soaking in the last of our summer weather with my sweet, adorable, hilarious 2 yr old while he's still the only "baby" in the house. (And if I could just find time to paint the nursery and re-do that dresser for Bennett's room and get those last random boxes in the baby's room unpacked... Yes, people, I am and always will be the ultimate procrastinator.)

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Jon ColyerAugust 20, 2009 at 1:17 PM
haha...that bellu looks fake
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AnonymousAugust 20, 2009 at 7:10 PM
I can paint...or whatever else you need done!!
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JudieAugust 20, 2009 at 7:11 PM
whoops..that was me..
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mandaAugust 20, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Super cute!! I bet we were at the library while you were at lunch with your mom...such a bummer we missed you!!!
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NikkiAugust 21, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Look at you! You are just about the cutest thing ever! I got the achy ribs and ligaments too...no fun. My legs were always giving out on me...I pretty much walked like a baby colt. You look fabulous, hope you continue to feel great!
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Jennifer HandsakerAugust 24, 2009 at 7:18 PM
You are beautiful!!
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AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
YOU LOOK ADORABLE!!! All belly, of course!! Can't wait for little man to get here!! Bennett's going to be such a good big brother!! We're excited for you guys!! Keep us posted!!
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stacie stanleyAugust 26, 2009 at 10:29 AM
You are adorable Haverlee!!!
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