Pregnancy update
I love being pregnant. In spite of the nausea, the aches, the creaking joints, the crazy blood sugar crashes, and all the accompanying discomforts, there is an undeniable wonder in carrying a child. I am amazed at every kick, and I can hardly believe that we have a new child - one that we haven’t met or named yet, but nonetheless a complete little person, body and soul, riding about with me.
I am about 22 weeks into this pregnancy, with 18 left to go. Just 2 weeks ago, I was looking thick around the middle but not distinctly pregnant. At least, I think I was. Many people said things like, “Are you just one of those people that doesn’t really show?” and “Wow! You look great!”
At any rate, I suddenly look FAR MORE pregnant. I am distinctly, obviously, undeniably pregnant now. I look like I swallowed a basketball, or at least a really big, squishy volleyball. Now clerks offer to help carry my groceries out to the car. Now I get that sweet smile from strangers that says, “Oh, look. How cute!” Last week I walked into church and heard lots of “Wow!” comments again, but this time they were followed by “You’re really starting to show!”
I like this look. I hear I’m very cute. I may feel differently about it in 4 months, but for now I actually enjoy being “cute.” I’m cherishing each new stage of this pregnancy.
I feel the baby move now frequently, daily. Big kicks, small kicks, rhythmic kicks that feel like hiccups (do babies get hiccups this early?) The baby is getting strong enough that movement can be seen by others now if I hold very still.
And I am still absolutely tickled that my due date lies right around The Boy’s birthday, which also happens to be my nephew’s birthday (born exactly 1 year before The Boy) and my mom’s birthday. Would it be too much to hope to have a second son on the very same day?
Question: We have the book A Child Is Born. I love the photos of baby’s development through every stage of pregnancy, but we don’t like all the maternal nudity. Does anyone know of a more suitable book about fetal development with lots of ultrasound photos?
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While not a book, I stumbled upon this website that MAY be helpful for you, The Endowment of Human Development, although not Christian site in essence (that I have seen anyhow) and although they intend it for ages 12 and up (- they have some great 4D ultrasound and in the womb baby videos- however there are some things that you MAY not want some of your children viewing), but regardless this is a pretty good in depth website you and your husband may want to preview and consider. http://www.ehd.org/index.php
Gods blessings and peace to you!
Kelly
Oh I ADORE “A Child is Born” but had the same problem letting my 5 year old son just page through the book at his own will. I put it up high and said it was a special book that only Mommy could look at with him. We’d look up pictures of our baby (who arrived 10 days ago) each week.
I know that Borders at one time had them on clearance for about $4.99. I wonder if you got a hold of a copy, if it might be worth it to cut out some of the “showy” parts and to make it a little more kid friendly??
I got In The Womb and I’m fairly pleased. Apparently there’s a movie (made first) - There are ultrasound pics, but mostly amazing photos of models - amazingly realistic models - giving an idea of what it’s “really like” in there. My kids are early-readers at best, so they’re more focused on the photos, but there is very little maternal nudity. Making Home has some reviewer-type info on the book and movie here.
Hi Kim,
This website is really awesome and they have a book too. I’m glad your pregnancy is going so well! I always look forward to your baby updates! I guess since I was around when you live blogged The Boy, it makes it kinda like being family….bloggy family that is!
http://www.themiraclewithin.com/milestones.html#trimester1
Blessings!
I remembered reading your blog on this the other day and I was on the answers in genesis website and found this poster. I thought it might be what you are looking for.
http://www.answersingenesis.org/PublicStore/product/Fetal-Development-Wall-Chart-Answers-Vol-2-No-1,5169,264.aspx
I have the original “A Child is Born” too. LOTS of nudity…but I also have a children’s version that keeps the great pictures and leaves out the questionable ones! I looked on Amazon and E-Bay and didn’t see it. I’ll pull my copy tomorrow and see about the ISBN for you!
Blessings!