Baby Bumps

Being a photographer, and having the incessant need to document every moment of my life since age 14, you'd think I'd be better about documenting the progress of my baby growth. But I guess I love being behind the camera, not in front. So basically these are the only baby bump pictures I have. A lot of progress from 16 to 19 weeks huh? I swear I double in size every day! I am now 22 weeks and no longer just look fat, I'm starting to actually look pregnant! It's pretty exciting. I have exactly 3 Sunday dresses that fit me, none of my skirts fit. I still haven't broken down and purchased and maternity clothes though. I'm belly-band'ing it up and still wearing my own jeans. I'm hoping that will last a long time. I dread buying maternity jeans. Forever21 used to have a few pairs for like $13 but they have vanished from their website. I can't bring myself to spend a bunch of money on clothes that I will only wear for the next 3 months. So instead I've been buying long plain colored shirts to go under cardigans I already own. The longer the better because there's room to grow! And that way I can continue to wear them all after March. I have had to retire a few of my favorite button up shirts because they can't quite stay buttoned in the tummy region. 

I love this little boy so so much. Miles felt him kick for the first time. He wasn't really sure if he felt the baby or not, he said it felt like a gas bubble moving. I told him that was our little boy! He was so excited to finally be able to feel the baby. I've even started to see his kicks from the outside of my tummy. Not feel, actually see them. It's so crazy. Something funny I've noticed is that when Nixon sits on my lap and his elbow or face is on my tummy, baby boy moves to wear Nixon is sitting.. they're going to be good pals! Baby boy already loves Nixon. I just hope Nixon feels the same way! He's such a spoiled little puppy, it's going to take some adjusting! I can't believe I'm already 6 months pregnant. Our baby is almost 8 inches long, about the size of a papaya, and weights about 12.5 ounces! Only 125 more days! I can hardly wait to see him (did you hear that baby boy, hardly wait.. meaning keep on slow roasting in there so you'll be healthy!) They say that baby boy has settled in to a sleep pattern by now, which I'm crossing my fingers is true because he's active all day and let's me sleep all night! I hope that continues post delivery! Wouldn't that be nice? Still no names picked out for baby boy, we're taking suggestions!