Okay, okay..... that's not real..... I enhanced my belly with photoshop..... I just wanted the difference to be a little more drastic from my 14 week picture to my 20 week one.... Here's the real one:
I can't believe we are already 20 weeks along! We get more and more excited as things progress.
This little guy is a little acrobat. He does flips in my belly and moves all over the place-- especially the other night after I ate a homemade cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting...mmm..... Perhaps too much sugar for that little dude.... he was literally "bouncing off the walls" that night! It is so fun to be able to feel him moving around in there. Sometimes it kind of weirds me out... in a freaky Alien sort of way.... Okay, so it doesn't really freak me out, it is just so crazy/amazing! There is a little person inside me! And sometimes it catches me off guard when I feel something bash against my belly from the inside!
It is neat that Steve can feel him moving already. I am always making Steve put his hand on my belly in attempts to feel the movements. I want Steve to be as much a part of the experience as possible. Of course, Steve claims to have a calming effect on the baby. Most of the time all the flipping stops as soon as Steve's hand touches my belly. But, he actually felt him for the first time at about 17 or 18 weeks. I first started feeling movements against my hand at about 16 weeks. At the time I wasn't sure if that was really it, but now I'm pretty sure that's what it was. Because, over the weeks it has just gradually increased and become stronger and more noticeable. And now there is no mistaking it! I've even SEEN my belly move once when he did some crazy acrobatic move!
Of course the excitment is increasing..... unfortunately the worrying hasn't DECREASED as much as I'd hoped :)
Over the past week, I've noticed my belly becoming hard sometimes. I freaked out at first, afraid of what it could mean. Isn't it too early for Braxton Hicks? Sometimes it seems to stay hard most of the day, then another day it will hardly do it at all. I finally called my doctor and she said it could be contractions and I could just be starting to feel Braxton Hicks. She told me to try to time them and see if there is any regularity to them. I am having a hard time trying to time them.... Sometimes I don't even notice it start. I just put my hand on my belly and realize it's hard and I think, "How long has it been like that??" It doesn't hurt. Sometimes it gets a little uncomfortable just because it stays tight for so long. Anyway, any input from any of you experiences mothers out there would be greatly appreciated!
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You look so cute Jenni!!!!!!!!! Probably the cutest prego girl ever. Remember me telling you how cute you would look with your long torso? Love it!!
I would feel my stomach getting tight also, If I'm right it was about 20 weeks also. My dr. told me not to worry about it, unless they became painful. Although, you have reason to be more paranoid than most! It's good you are taking everything seriously. When are you coming next? I would LOVE to plan a baby shower for you!
Hey. I didn't show either. Not until the last two months. And I still felt like I just looked like I over ate.
You look sooo cute even with the tiny belly. I love how you put those little hearts on your shirt. My stomach got tight around the 20 week mark with Freddie too and it freaked me out. I thought something was wrong, but he's ok and he's a very happy baby. Thanks for the stretching tips in photoshop. Your so nice to always share your knowledge. I have to update my version of photoshop then I can do those tricks. I can't wait to see all the cute pictures you'll take of this lil guy.
Haha! You're silly! You ARE such a cute little prego girl! And we're all so happy for you guys! See? :D
Wow! That is such an amazing experience! With Ethan, I never had Braxton Hicks.. With Maren, ALL THE TIME. And throughout most of the pregnancy! (So probably week 20, though, I'm not sure.) Rarely were they more that uncomfortable. I am so excited for you guys!
Hehe! I like how you stretched out your stomach, when I saw the picture I was confused because I swear you weren't that big the other day. And I think your little prego belly is sOo CUTE!!!
If if makes you feel better, I have braxton hicks from about 20 weeks on until the end. And I remember thinking with Cohen, when am I finally going to show, so I don't blame you for "enhancing" your picture:) I'm glad everything is going so good and I am glad you are enjoying feeling the baby, make sure you get your fill of it because you'll miss it when it's gone, I already miss feeling Jace move!
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