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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Apparently I Really AM Pregnant

For the last 5 years or so, I've been really into taking maternity shots of my friends. Even in the HEIGHT of the infertility crap, even when I CRIED driving home later - I still liked doing them. Cuz they were shots I KNEW they wanted. Cuz it was nice to be able to GIVE them that gift.

The hard part during the HEIGHT of the infertility crap was thinking I'd probably never get those shots myself. That even though the husband and I are pretty decent with our little photo hobby, the two people who really REALLY wanted to take those photos, would probably be the two people who never GOT to take those photos.

Yet SOMEHOW, here I sit. Unemployed (kinda). And 35 weeks pregnant. With PROOF that this is all ACTUALLY happening. Cuz yes, while I know I see this body EVERY day, and yes, I know I feel Tiny B fighting my ribs for space EVERY day, there's still parts of me that doesn't BELIEVE any of this is ACTUALLY happening. Yet these photos are kinda tough to argue with...

I couldn't be luckier.



38 comments:

nancy said...

holy mother fucking shit. Okay, just shocked over an actual photo, not to mention multiple photos. And not just of a leg or an arm. I mean, that's YOU.

You are so beautiful! And yes, very pregnant. I remember being 35 weeks with Ella and running on the treadmill at the gym wondering if people thought I was insane or not.

Wow. I was so happy to see YOU. And baby. That's all I keep saying. Wow.

MrsSpock said...

You look fabulous AND pregnant!

PJ said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!

Sheri said...

Chicklet -- You look FABULOUS!

You are glowing with pregnancy. Like a model. Awesome! Beautiful. Spectacular. WOW!

...and so very lucky indeed!

luna said...

just gorgeous!

Tara said...

You? Look stunning.

Lavender Luz said...

Sheri's right. You DO look like a model.

How special these photos are. A year ago, who'da thunk it?

Artblog said...

wow, gorgeous pictures! I wished I'd had some done :) YOu look amazing!

jenn said...

You look fantastic & amazing! I absolutely love belly shots & always have- even when they made me cry too!

So wonderful!

Caro said...

You look fantastic

jill said...

Absolutely Beautiful photos!!

Meghan said...

absolutely beautiful!!

Michelle said...

You look so BEAUTIFUL!!

Vee said...

Just beautiful!

Becca said...

They are wonderful. Truly wonderful.

JamieD said...

So very beautiful!! Those photos are a treasure.

'Murgdan' said...

Perfect and Pregnant. Lovely pictures.

Geohde said...

Now I really wish I had taken some proper pictures of myself when pregnant.

But I felt like crap at the time, and it was about the last thing on my mind.

You, however, look fabulous Running-lady.

g

loribeth said...

The photos are gorgeous and so are you!! : )

areyoukiddingme said...

Wonderful!

Infertile In the City said...

Nice pics knocked up lady.

Rotten said...

I did the same thing for years. Shot all of my girlfriends beautiful bellies and when I was 8 months pregnant, I had a friend take pics. I just needed them for myself and I am so glad I did it. Your pics are beautiful!!!

Emily said...

You look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats, you really are pregnant!!!

Kristin said...

You are simply gorgeous. Those are some of the most beautiful pregnancy shots I have ever seen.

luna said...

I forgot to say how small your butt looks!

My Reality said...

You look fab.

I am disappointed, though. I figured Ass Watch '09 would lead to a huge ass. And that ass? Is tiny.

Emily said...

You look gorgeous! Now when can I see you in the flesh?

Elana Kahn said...

OMG you look incredible!!!! I've never looked that hot in my life, pregnant or no. lol Dang you need to teach me how to love running. ;-)

Jen said...

Absolutely stunning!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi,
I've been reading here for well over a year, but have never posted because I no longer keep a blog. I just wanted to let you know you look gorgeous - and you've been a huge inspiration to me. I've started and kept up running & weight training, because if you could rock the gym while pregnant, I have no excuse.
Congrats to you - I wish you only the best.
-Jen

Heather said...

Awesome. Both you and the baby.

Christy said...

Truly the most beautiful, stunning belly shots I've ever seen! And you, too! So beautiful! Gosh, I feel really honored in a weird, but good, bloggy way that you finally shared.

Awesome. Completely awesome. And very, very, preggo. No doubt. Just awesome.

JJ said...

So incredibly beautiful!!

theclam said...

WOW! Chicklet those are amazing photo's and your belly? It's beautiful, just beautiful!

xxx

Mo and Will said...

Wow. Thank you for sharing. It's nice to see you - and baby. And you're right, it looks like you are DEFINITELY pregnant.

Mo

Kathleen said...

Beautiful!

serenity said...

You are gorgeous. Great shots.

xxx

Denise said...

Gorgeous pictures! Man, you are ALL belly!