- Jude is getting the hiccups almost daily (which I’ve been told is a sign of ‘fetal well-being’). It feels like a twitch that you can’t get rid of.
- I still have my belly button as an innie. Yay! I wonder if it will last until Jude’s born.
- I’m finding there is nothing like posting a pregnant picture of yourself on facebook for a pick-me-up when we’re not feeling ‘cute and pregnant’ – which is pretty much, well, never (people must always be monitoring those feeds!).
- I’m starting to feel what 25 extra pounds around your belly does to your back (time for a chiropractor visit and some more yoga).
- My energy level has plummeted back to first trimester levels but that might be partly due to our schedule.
- I won’t be wearing pink again during this pregnancy. Feeling like a pink Easter egg for a day does some damage to your self image. Solids, darks and neutrals from here on out.
- I am having to STRONGLY resist the urge to buy more maternity clothes since things are beginning to fit even more poorly than before. I just have to live with the fact that I’m wearing the same outfits almost every week.
- Sitting on the floor is no longer a good option for me. Not because it’s uncomfortable, but because it is difficult to get up from there.
- I have the weird sensation of not knowing I have to pee until I stand up. Not so pleasant!
- Being cold is a much less frequent occurrence than it used to be. Apparently, being pregnant makes you hot all the time.
- Belly sitting on thighs and boobs sitting on belly are definitely not sensations I ever wanted to feel. And it feels as odd as it sounds.
- I’m pretty excited because I’m getting belly henna (also known as a ‘belly blessing’) on Friday! I’m sure Jason will take plenty of pictures.
- And a question for you recent mom’s out there – I am clueless on nursing bras – anyone have any thoughts/recommendations? Anything else that was necessary to have post baby that you didn’t think of? I’ve already heard Lily Padz for reusable nursing pads and a few balms to sooth sensitive areas. . .
(The picture is legitimately 7 months even if this post is about a week late! We have to have similar pictures to compare once this is all over – let me tell you, they look crazy all lined up next to each other. . . )
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Turns out, today my friend, Abby, who is pregnant with her second posted a list of things that she was really glad she had or though was a waste of money. You can check it out here http://nateandabbyclark.blogspot.com/2009/04/things-for-baby.html
Thanks Ellie!
I still can’t believe that you can feel him hiccup. Crazy!
Just so you know, even though your posts state the damage to your self image…I still think you’re the best looking pregnant woman I have ever seen! I guarantee when I reach that point in my life, I’ll have the gestational diabetes, acne, varicose veins…and the dreaded outtie belly button! You look wonderful and I miss seeing you guys…work has been crazy needless to say and I feel very low-energy these days. I have forgotten you though…promise! LOVE YOU!!
Ugh…I’m a terrible friend…I meant “I have NOT forgotten you.” Geez, makes me looks like a terrible friend……….:P
I don’t know if you remember me but I met you at the after eve conference…I saw you through Krista’s blog and I am 8 months pregnant…I just had to comment because I am experiencing so many of those things as well so it is nice to know that you are not alone….you look great pregnant by the way.
Thanks Michelle – it is always good to know that you’re not alone.
Oh my gosh! I’m so jealous over the belly henna! Can’t wait to see pictures.
And ditto on all of those experiences…
Hi Elizabeth,
I really liked the Bravado bras. You can see them at http://www.bravadodesigns.com/. You’ll need what they call a “sleeping bra” for the first many months and then after you stop breastfeeding or I think it might be 5-6 months they it’s safe to wear an underwire type nursing bra. The bras do tend to be expensive and at least here, they are non-refundable, so make sure you try them on – for size and comfort. Also, expect to grow at least 1 cup size or even 2 from what you are – so maybe just get one initially and then get a few more later. I would definietly get the type that has a clasp on the back, like a normal bra and not so many of the sportbra over your head type – as it’s actually very hard to remove put on ( at least that is what I found).
I nursed until about 6-7 months for both my babies and found that I needed at least 4 bras – but then I don’t do laundry as often. Since you wear them 24 hours, and they do get dirty from “stuff” – you need a few one hand.
Good luck with your search.
BTW – you look so glowing now…and you look great. Don’t worry, the weight drops off quickly if you take care of yourself..and nursing helps too.