Thursday, September 2, 2010

For Posterity Only

It's really no coincidence that I don't have any pictures of me plastered on my blog in the last, well, 9 months. First I was green and by the time I felt good, I already had a belly (which at the time was huge and not cute but I now realize it was cute then), and NOW I'm swollen all over (mostly fat I'm sure), with acne, and the list goes on. This pregnancy thing can be a real joy. So you see, there hasn't really been a prime photo shoot opportunity. I'm glad I'm coming to the end and looking back realize that the hardest things I've done in my life are the most worth it. So, this little girl's going to be the best thing E-V-E-R!!

Anyway, with her in mind, I had Brian snap a shot. I decided I would have loved to see my mom 9 months pregnant with me. But, please oh please don't blow it up. It's large enough! Actually it's our little girl that's large! At my appt. last week, the doctor said I had been measuring larger than I should have my last couple visits and wanted me to have an ultrasound done to measure baby versus fluid and stuff. So, we took a picture hoping I could get an 'outside' shot of baby and an 'inside' shot as well. The technician wasn't really up for a photo op and just did her measuring. She said our baby looked about 8 1/2 lbs at birth (or so I THOUGHT.)

Come to find out at my appointment this week, our chubba-lubba was 8lbs 7oz as of the day of the ultrasound!! They say these estimates can go a pound either way, which means, normal size, or a 9 1/2 pound monster! They told me they don't usually recommend inducing a first time mom, but they also are not a fan of delivering a 12 pound baby. For the record, I'm not either and I'd like to at least use SOME of the newborn clothes I have. It all became very real to me as they said they'll schedule an induction date at my next appt. for later next week. NEXT WEEK!!?! As in, 7 days from now I could be a mother. whoa. Granted, I could go into labor tomorrow, so I guess I should stop panicking.

Anyway, here I am in all my glory--this is my, "Brian, hurry up and take the picture so I can get this over with" face.

3 comments:

Jessica said...

aaahhhh! I can hardly wait! Really, I've never anticipated the arrival of a niece quite the same... I think it's 'cause you're my sista! Ah... again, only that was a sweet sigh of an ah...the first one was a terrifying scream at the thought you might be delivering a 9 1/2 pounder!

Lennie-leigh said...

I will seriously miss your adorable belly and thinking about the new addition to our family. Your picture is AWESOME!!! So glad you were brave and documented it!

julie said...

I think you look very cute! I can't hardly wait to see pictures of your baby girl;)