Dec 17 2009

32 Weeks and Counting

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Let me just get this out of the way:  at 32 weeks pregnant, I’m currently huge.  Huge as in ginormous (is that even a word?).  It’s funny, because I always wanted to be one of those cute little pregnant ladies that you see on TV or in the magazines.  The cute little ladies who gain just a little weight right in their stomach and nowhere else.  (This is me at 30 weeks.)

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But I think I realized pretty early on that that wasn’t going to happen.  Still, knowing what was going to happen and seeing it unfold before my very eyes is a very different matter.

32 weeks 2

The worst part is not the lumbering around and feeling like a foreigner in my own body, it’s not even how I hardly recognize myself when I look in the mirror. (These were taken this weekend at 32 weeks)

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No, the worst part is when people say, “When are you due?  In eight weeks, really?  I thought you were farther along than that.”

32 weeks 3

I know they mean well and I try not to let what they say hurt my feelings.  Instead I make a joke about how I’ve just got a big guy in here and that it’s my husband’s fault , what with his size 15 feet and all.

32 weeks 5

And in all fairness, at my ultrasounds we were told that our son is measuring big for our due date and to expect him at least a week early, if not more.

32 weeks 6

All that said, it’s still hard to see myself in my new body.  Well, it’s me carrying another body really.

32 weeks 7

Hmmm…  when I look at it like that, maybe it’s not so bad after all.

32 weeks 8

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Melody C - December 17, 2009 - 5:33 am

Good perspective – you understanding you’re carrying another, not the different camera angles!!! Glad you’re in the countdown mode.
Have a wonderful Christmas!

Jessica @ How Sweet It Is - December 17, 2009 - 5:59 am

I still think you look great! :) Coming down to the wire…
.-= Jessica @ How Sweet It Is´s last blog ..Holiday Appetizers 101: Chili Dip. =-.

Joanna - December 17, 2009 - 6:06 am

You look fabulous!! I remember feeling each week like I couldn’t POSSIBLY get any bigger. I mean, seriously, how much is skin supposed to stretch anyway?!? But I did. And remembering that it was my baby getting better prepared for life on the outside made it better … a very little bit better :) I still did more than my fair share of whining and moaning about how uncomfortably ginormous I was!

the domestic fringe - December 17, 2009 - 6:25 am

You look beautiful!!! Don’t ever let somebody’s silly comment get you down. People still make fun of my when I was pregnant and I haven’t been pregnant for eight years! The baby comes and then you have plenty of time to work on getting your body back. Now when my daughter comments on my stretch marks, I tell her they were her fault. ;-)

-FringeGirl
.-= the domestic fringe´s last blog ..Calling All Slobs =-.

Amber - December 17, 2009 - 6:43 am

Keep your chin up. People think they have free reign to say ANYthing to a pregnant girl, no matter how rude! This bothered me more than anything else when I was pregnant. They just don’t think!
You look great! Getting close now…
.-= Amber´s last blog ..Know what these are? =-.

Jill - December 17, 2009 - 6:44 am

Well IMHO you look wonderful! I cannot believe people say to you that they think you’re “farther along.” I might have punched them out by now and blamed the hormones, hehe :)
.-= Jill´s last blog ..Ten on Tuesday (v.4) =-.

Kate - December 17, 2009 - 6:49 am

What an adorable baby bump! SO CUTE. I can’t wait. (Oh, and just for the record, I can almost guarantee I will NOT be one of those enviable women either.)

You’re almost there!
.-= Kate´s last blog ..She Says… 7 Weeks =-.

Sue - December 17, 2009 - 7:11 am

You look great! But I know what you mean…I’m 27 weeks, and find it really weird to look at myself in the mirror sometimes. My husband doesn’t get it, he just says “You’re pregnant, you’re supposed to get bigger,” but it’s just so strange to have no control whatsoever over your body. Don’t get me wrong, it’s completely awesome…but still strange!

admin - December 17, 2009 - 7:36 am

Amber – you’re so right! I’m amazed at the things people feel they can tell you when you’re pregnant. At least I haven’t had anyone come up and touch my stomach yet. :)

Nicole - December 17, 2009 - 7:44 am

You look wonderful!!!!! I loved having that big baby belly! ENJOY every minute….even with the comments from others. My bishop kept telling me with my 1st pregnancy he thought I was going to deliver that week…..starting 10 WEEKS BEFORE MY DUE DATE! I would tell him that I had 10 weeks left, he’d look me over and say NO, you’re having that boy this week! With my 2nd pregnancy, my step-mom came to visit (her one pregnancy was triplets) and she was convinced that I was carrying at least two babies! She said she thought my tummy looked bigger than hers did when she was carrying the triplets….and I was only 6 months along! It was annoying then, but it’s a story to tell now! Enjoy the last weeks of your pregnancy.
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..HAPPY THANKSGIVING =-.

joy - December 17, 2009 - 7:46 am

You look wonderful! My husband loved when I was pregnant, and I wasn’t half as cute as you are now! It is such a wonderful feeling to carry another human being in your body. Yeah there are the aches and pains and embarrassing moments, but it’s such a feeling of accomplishment when you see your little guy (or gal). I cried both times when I gave birth and saw my sons for the first time. It is such an overwhelming experience.

Mindee@ourfrontdoor - December 17, 2009 - 8:21 am

Your belly button isn’t even sticking out – you look great. At least no one is suggesting that perhaps you’re having twins! ;)
.-= Mindee@ourfrontdoor´s last blog ..So It’s Wednesday =-.

Laura - December 17, 2009 - 8:24 am

First of all, you look fantastic, even if you don’t feel like it! Your pregnant tummy is cute.

Secondly, my sister was one of those unbelievably cute and tiny pregnant women who turned out to be all tummy. My nephew was also born 4 weeks early because her body couldn’t carry to term. He’s fine now, but had to spend some time in NICU to help his lungs. You’re providing a good home for your son and that’s most important!

Dustin | Engaged Marriage - December 17, 2009 - 8:27 am

I think you are looking fantastic…you have that pregnant “glow”! My wife had the requisite freaks that liked to touch her belly even though they were complete strangers. Just wait until you take the newborn out into public…all the crazies come out then!
.-= Dustin | Engaged Marriage´s last blog ..An Educated, Artsy-Fartsy Protestant’s Thoughts on Natural Family Planning =-.

admin - December 17, 2009 - 8:37 am

Mindee – ha! Good point, I keep wondering if that’s going to happen! and Laura – another good point. I definitely have the “birthing hips” which is a good thing in that case. Glad your sister’s baby was okay! Dustin – yeah, I’m already worried about that. I’m practicing my “please don’t touch” so that I’ll be ready. :)

Vee - December 17, 2009 - 8:51 am

Aww, I think you look GREAT, girl!!

Kristina P. - December 17, 2009 - 9:24 am

You are a cute pregnant lady!
.-= Kristina P.´s last blog ..Home For the Holidays =-.

Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com - December 17, 2009 - 9:44 am

You look great!! Ignore what people say; you’re a very cute pregnant lady =)

I cannot WAIT to meet the little guy!!

The Wife of Odie - December 17, 2009 - 9:57 am

i agree with everyone else that you look fabulous. fabulous i say! thanks for sharing the photos. love you!
.-= The Wife of Odie´s last blog ..23 weeks =-.

admin - December 17, 2009 - 10:03 am

Aww… you guys are so sweet! I’m feeling better already. :)

April - December 17, 2009 - 10:10 am

Wait a couple more weeks, then you’ll be more annoyed by the people who look at you and insist that you will not possibly deliver this baby until at least 3 weeks past your due date. I lost count of how many people swore this was true of me…right at the time when I was more than ready to get the show on the road! (Luckily, they were all wrong and my guy was a few days early, LOL!)

I remember that feeling though–seeing a picture of yourself and trying to wrap your brain around the fact that it’s really you. That said, I agree with everyone else–you look great!

Heidi - December 17, 2009 - 12:48 pm

Ooo Tabitha! You look beautiful. I’m so glad you posted your belly shots. I’m in awe, actually, of your body. I’m also in awe of your hair. It’s so long and wavy and unlike mine. I wish I had your hair.

Wait. Is that a weird thing to say? You’re posting pictures of your wonderful belly at 32 weeks and all I can comment on is your hair? :)

As for people who feel the need to comment on a woman’s body when she’s pregnant, I think they feel it’s appropriate, that they’re given special license to blurt their thoughts in public because after all, you’re pregnant and isn’t that we do to pregnant ladies? We lose our well-mannered ability to keep our thoughts to ourselves.

Genevieve - December 17, 2009 - 1:27 pm

You’re darling and always will be!

Terra - December 17, 2009 - 2:01 pm

You really do look wonderful. And knowing that you are HEALTHY and that your baby is healthy is what really matters. You are one of those gorgeous pregnant woman because you look HAPPY.
.-= Terra´s last blog ..Our new family =-.

Sarah L - December 17, 2009 - 4:23 pm

I think you look great! I am 32 weeks today and have only gained 8 pounds…I am allllll belly. I actually gained 12 but somehow in the last 2 weeks lost 4 pounds. I can’t imagine how that happened with all the chocolate ice cream I’ve been eating LOL. I am getting to the point where I’m pretty much uncomfortable no matter whether I’m sitting, standing, or laying down but I am trying to cherish each and every moment because I know I will miss being pregnant. This has been a wonderful experience for me and I want to make sure I remember everything. :)
And lucky you, I don’t see ANY stretch marks! Mine are taking over. Seriously.

kriss - December 17, 2009 - 5:35 pm

I think you look great!!!!! Such a sweet baby belly!-kriss
.-= kriss´s last blog ..Our Adoption Story =-.

Heather - December 17, 2009 - 11:16 pm

You look absolutely healthy & happy, & exactly as far along as you say you are.

Now that you really seem to be experiencing th 3rd trimester, which do you think is worse- it or the 1st trimester?

Kristy - December 18, 2009 - 6:40 am

I hope you’re feeling well and enjoying the final stretch here. It has it’s ups and downs for sure. I was always told the pay off for the rude comments were the people who give you their seat, hold the door for you, or let you cut in line. That doesn’t happen much around here, but hopefully you’ll find that where you are!

Remember, as long as your doctor says you’re fine, then there’s no need to worry about your weight or shape. I’ve taken it all off twice and I’m working on it again, so you can do it too!
.-= Kristy´s last blog ..Girl-isms =-.

Meghan - December 18, 2009 - 7:13 am

You look great! Try to ignore what people say to you.
.-= Meghan´s last blog ..The Golden Globes Part 1 =-.

Jenna @ Newlyweds - December 18, 2009 - 9:22 am

You look great girl, its always funny how “big” we seem to ourselves, but to others not. You should see my 32 week picture, you would freak, but luckily (for me) I only went 3 more weeks.
.-= Jenna @ Newlyweds´s last blog ..Holiday Treats week – Apple Strudel =-.

Cari - December 18, 2009 - 11:51 am

YOu look amazing! Your hair looks so long.. thanks for inspiring me to not cut it all off yet (well I will have baby # 2 in may.. we will see how long that lasts.. 2 little ones takes more time.. hair will be in a constant pony tail..) You will be happy to know you lose a lot in birth (placenta, water, etc and baby..) and that little drop in the scale makes you feel good. It does come off, do not fret about that. I lost all of my 30 extra pounds and then some within 6- 7 months (and that was not hard core working out..) so enjoy this.

I’m 18 weeks and 4 days and feel like i rounded the huge corner now too. It’s my second so i feel i show more this time. I also was shocked to see recent photos with my face.. it looks so WIDE! Oh my. But yep, not too worried. Thank god our husbands love us no matter what and appreciate the miracle of life! Very sweet pictures thanks for sharing these!

Making my Mark - December 18, 2009 - 6:17 pm

You look great! My delivered us (twins) early, so kust be glad he’s still in there and not the NICU.
.-= Making my Mark´s last blog ..Stories =-.

Ali @ Kent Chronicles - December 18, 2009 - 8:23 pm

OOOOhhh, the memories this gives me!
Only 8 weeks left! You must be so very excited!!
I gained 45lbs with my last one, and I only weighed 100 to begin with… I so remember the WEIGHT. Poor gal!

A BOY!! I haven’t been online to blogs in awhile :) . Congrats!! And good luck! Boys are so darling. Especially in little man-suit flannely jammmies…

Happy Holidays!
.-= Ali @ Kent Chronicles´s last blog ..Adieu =-.

Sara - December 18, 2009 - 10:02 pm

You do not look huge, or ginormous :) It’s a perfectly adorable baby belly. And, correct me if I’m wrong but, I don’t see a single stretch mark in those photos ;)

Carolina Baker - December 20, 2009 - 9:01 am

I think you look great. Our bodies were meant to give birth and yours is preparing to do that quite nicely. At least, your little guy is taking his sweet time to come out. Better for him to stay in there than to have him come out early. :)

Tabitha Blue - December 21, 2009 - 6:33 am

I think you look wonderful!! You are carrying that baby well, and still look great… and you don’t look like you’ve gained all over either! And look at that nice smooth skin… yay for avoiding stretch marks! :)
.-= Tabitha Blue´s last blog .. =-.

Angela - December 21, 2009 - 7:06 am

You look INCREDIBLE for being 32 weeks!! Don’t worry too much about what other people are saying! :)

My sister recently said that she “doesn’t think there is 3 months of stretch left in this body!” and we’re thinking she might have a baby who is a little bit bigger than her first! Exciting times.

Have a Merry Christmas! ;)

Army Mom - December 21, 2009 - 8:23 am

You ARE one of those cute pregnant ladies that just gains in the stomach. Silly girl! I am so happy for you and the CPA! I am counting down with you for a Valentine’s baby!

Enjoy these last couple of months!

Merry Christmas too!

Mom of 5 - December 21, 2009 - 3:27 pm

You look wonderful – the little guy is growing!!! We can’t wait until he arrives too. Tabitha, you really are beautiful pregnant.

Christina - December 22, 2009 - 12:31 am

You do look great! What is amazing is to look at your belly and think,”There’s a person in there!” I used to fuss about how different my body looked, once I had had the babies. My husband told me one day,”You have the honor of bearing the marks of childbirth.” It was one of the sweetest things he has said. I like to think of that still.
Of course, now my trouble lies in bearing the marks of eating too many brownies and drinking too many sodas… :)

Helena - December 22, 2009 - 11:56 am

And I totally agree with everyone else, you look GREAT! And that to me looks like a perfectly normal 32 week belly!

I’m at 24 weeks myself and have so far (fortunately) only had friends and relatives (no strangers) patting my belly and I found that I’m actually quite enjoying that. :-) Thought it would be annoying, but no it’s not, and I’m very proud of my bump even though I guess it will start becoming more uncomfortable moving about soon…

Lori Von C - January 1, 2010 - 11:02 am

You look great!! People don’t know when to shut-up sometimes. My sister had people ask her if she was having twins. When she said no, someone actually said, “are you sure?” Enjoy this time! Lots of good times ahead! Miss you!

Sam - January 4, 2010 - 1:47 am

You look fabulous, Woman! I’m just stopping in to say hello and I’m glad you are doing well. I also wanted to let you know that our little Ella Carmen was born on 12/15/09 at 2:11 p.m. via c-section. Nothing went like I wanted it to, but in the end, I have a beautiful, healthy baby girl! AND…I can bend in half and find my ankles again. It’s sleepless and stressful, but it’s so wonderful. Hang in there. I know it’s hard to enjoy the increasing discomforts, but I have to say that I missed saying goodbye to my big ol’ belly.

Courtney, Jer.33:3 - January 9, 2010 - 7:22 am

Lord willing, I’ll be 32 weeks tomorrow. With 8 more weeks left, I too wonder how much bigger will I get?? LOL!
.-= Courtney, Jer.33:3´s last blog ..Snow in GA!! =-.

Haus - January 17, 2010 - 10:35 pm

People are often clueless about what to say to a pregnant woman — anyone with a pregnant belly is “huge.” So few people seem to think about what they’re saying, too, and how it could be construed by a sensitive and uncomfortable mama-to-be.

As a corollary to this, most of the general public also seems to be terrible about gender clues. No matter what you do (dress baby in hot pink, etc.), they will ask about her/him and get the gender wrong. Again, don’t take this personally — their lack of observation is no reflection on your child’s beauty, just as their senseless comments about your size mean nothing in relation to your health.

Have a wonderful third trimester and enjoy that growing baby belly!

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Selena - December 9, 2011 - 12:50 am

Most pregnant women is particular on days and weeks. Maybe they can carried away on their situation. But try on not looking on your calendar and just think on everyday on what you gonna do that makes you remember after you giving birth. Forget about the days and month. Be surprised how far can you give yourself.
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