On pregnancy

Hello,

I have to admit that I love being pregnant, I think that pregnancy is one of the most beautiful times in a woman's life.  It happens to be one of my favorite things to photograph (the belly pics. not the birthing process). This is my third and last time and although I want to see my little girl and give her, her name (Nevaeh) I don't want it to end, not just yet. The reality of it is the word "last" is so final, you know. To be quite honest I'm just grateful for the opportunity to experience it.

Of course you don't always feel so lovely, like when I go swimming with my little ones (cause even pregnant ladies gotta get their swim on) and there is that one (or many younger girls) with the 34 D bust and the size 2 waist and there you are (although you're not huge) feeling like your waistline is, well, the equator. Then of course it's the thin girls that are "evil" for a whole new reason (like it's there fault that your knocked up, ha ha!). Oh well, it's all worth it in the end, and yes I even say that 2 months after the baby is born and I haven't slept in weeks.

Coming from me, to say that I love being pregnant is huge (no pun intended), all being considered that as a younger girl that I was determined not to have kids, partially but mostly due to my 8th grade teacher who was pregnant and kind enough to share the "Miracle of Life" video with our science class because of her un-contained (and at the time, misunderstood) excitement. No offense to the maker of the video as it is educational and something that can be appreciated, just not to a 13 year old girl. For those of you who have not seen the movie, it starts from conception showing you what the baby looks like at all stages and then proceeds to show the Full Monty of the birthing process. It scared the crap out of all the girls, and the boys were probably rather traumatized for a while (not exactly what they want to fantasize about if you know what I mean). None the less i outgrew that fear obviously as i am on my third child. Actually I got to be with one of my best friends recently when she had her first, it was cool being able to be there for her on her first time.

I do have a question though, what's up with men who have kids who get squeamish at the sight of a pregnant woman. Could it be that their pregnant wife beat them mercilessly, or is it just a scary thing for them even though they "survived" it at least once before?

till next time,

Lauri :)   

For more photos of all types you can view our photo album at bits and peices

Comments

[Nadine - Healthifica.com]

Yes, swimming is a wonderful way for pregnant women to exercise.

I've written about it in "Pregnant Momma, Let’s Go Swimming!".

I also linked you up there. Hope you like it.

Cheers,
Nadine
Healthifica.com

[Mom]

Hi, Gram saw the pictures, put some more on so she can see more of the kids!