Yup- that's my belly at 28 wks. Tomorrow I will be 30 wks so I am sure it has grown even since then. I have 10 wks left and I am kind of scared about how big I will get, and how difficult it will be to get around and upstairs.
Can you believe my doctor telling me I have:
1.) A 'beautiful belly'
2.) Great MUSCLE TONE!?
By the way, Norman is really grossed out by my stretchmarks (he was embarassed to go to the water park with me this summer because of my growing stretchmarks on my hips). I thought maybe since these ones weren't from my being fat, maybe they would be less digusting, but no- he still covers his eyes. My belly button has a ring stretching around it, and my linea negra gets longer and darker-splitting me in half!
BUT I did have a nice experience today; I have been trying to use this Bebe Sounds Prenatal Heart Listener since I was about 23 weeks, but only was able to hear him move and the placenta working away.
For the last few weeks when I would use it, I could tell Lucas responded to the little mic thing being pushed into my belly and he would kick it directly and do somersaults. But today I was lying on the couch and after a few minutes of yelling at the dogs for barking (which was amplified in my ears...) I was able to hear a distinct and fast heartbeat in my lower right belly! I got up and tried to put the headphones to the comp mic, but couldn't pick up anything..:( But I definitely did hear him which was a great relief as I haven't felt a lot of movement today or yesterday.
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It is so cool isn't it. I love my monitor! Like you though I have not been able to record the heartbeat!
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Room in your belly is getting tight. You'll find that Lucas won't be able to move as much, which might be why you haven't felt as much movement. (you probably already know this stuff, so just ignore.)Later when he does move you might feel an elbow or foot poking out of your belly. Crazy feeling. When I didn't feel movement I would always worry. I'd push my belly to wake them up so I knew they were still okay. That's nice you can listen for his heartbeat.
thanks- yeah i have been feeling some minor movements when i push my belly. I just want to make sure he's alright in there- i can't imagine losing him this far along! I bought more stuff for the crib today and now its really ready for baby! speaking of which, i just got out of the bath and he's kicking now lol. i will be putting my ipod on my belly tonight since i made a nice playlist for him.*
Awww, you made him a playlist? I am melting.
yeah i realized letting it play on random doesn't work out...it's not nice to go from soft bossa nova to queens of the stone age! I put lots of melodic stuff and soothing music on the list. I sometimes play my old recordings i made--thinking maybe he already recognizes my voice??
that's a good idea, I'm sure he knows your voice.
The books say that he can reconize your voice. I love the idea of making him a playlist. I might have to steal that idea!!!
Look at that belly!! He'll be here so soon! I bet you're about ready for him to come out. I know by week 30 I was ready with both of my boys!!
thanks jenny!
Yup roni- I am ready to hold him! John is so excited also. It will be so rewarding to give birth to my own beautiful baby, but it will also be so fulfilling to see John become a father... i know how much it will mean to him!
I've got to tell you, as someone who just had a baby, ENJOY your belly. It'll be gone soon and you'll be in a completely different world. Amazing as it is to have her out, sometimes I miss having Georgie in my belly. I know it feels huge, and your back is probably killing and you'd like to see what's going on with your feet lately, but love your belly! ;) By the way, I think your belly is beautiful too! And don't worry about the stretch marks, mine are already fading quite a bit and Georgie is only 5 months.
I agree about enjoying your belly like the comment above. Once he's out, you will find yourself sometimes missing how EASY it was to have him inside your womb(hands-free baby carrier), being fed on auto-pilot with your placenta, always comfy in there, not having to argue about who's turn it is to change the poop diaper, not arguing about who's turn it is to get up at 3am to feed him, etc. Your life is right now how it will never be again. Your womb is doing all the work--it's so convenient! And yes, your belly is particularly beautiful. Not all moms have one like yours.
Oh Samantha! Your baby belly pic, just made me get so smiley. I understand your pain about the stretch marks, but little Lucas is in there. He is so happy and warm!
Norman will understand when he is much older :D
You do have a beautiful belly.
I am glad you heard his heart. I bet you will never forget the sound. Who needs that recording? ;)
are your friends too scared to say anything about your political blogs? haha I love it! keep limiting yourselves, ladies.
Are you too scared to show your identity, "anonymous"? My sis already knows how I feel. I am here to read about my family across the country, not politics, jackass.
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