Thursday, April 16, 2009

hello third trimester and new nephew :)

EDITED to add photos of past weeks

Depending on which source I confer, the third trimester begins either at 27 or 28 weeks. I'm going to opt and go with the source which says 27 weeks because I surely feel as though I am in the final tri!

Almost 16 weeks


19 weeks



23 weeks



And here's me at 27 weeks - almost SEVEN months - pregnant. Wow, I really don't feel THAT big! The funny thing is that from one side my tummy looks perfectly fine.. from the other side there's a great big bump poking out, seemingly randomly, where the little poppet has some body part jabbed into one of my vital organs... Oy, I do look a little deformed :)

I am carrying HIGH! I feel like a big egg!


Here's a close up of the odd bump... any guesses as to what part of the poppet it corresponds?!



In really exciting news, my sister had a little boy this morning. Rory Samuel weighed in at around 7pounds 5 ounces. Everyone is doing well. I'll post a pic as soon as I get one.

12 comments:

  1. Aww you look awesome! I have no idea what baby part that is, but I know my girl likes to push (I think) her bottom right up against the front of my tummy and it's such strong pressure I can hardly stand it. Does he kick your ribs yet or is he not that high? I think I'm carrying pretty low just from where I feel her kick; sometime it feels like she's going to fall out! 13 more weeks!! Oh, and congratulations on the nephew. What fun :)
    -Krystine

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  2. Looks like a back/bottom to me, I currently have the same effect going on - attractive! My bump is looooow, I must take a photo soon. Consultant today estimated birth weight at 8.5lb-ish. A vast improvement on my 9lb 5oz whopper of a son... You're looking fab to me! x

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  3. congratulations auntie! xoxo

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  4. hey alex

    you look fantastic! I hope that bed rest isn't driving you too mad.

    love lucy x

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  5. LOL, Alice, I think you're right! I am a little spooked by that odd bump, though! I am SO glad to hear that this little one is not on the scale of Big G! You poor thing!! Rich is a few inches shorter than Christian and I'm hoping that translates into a smaller baby!! And yes, DO take that photo. I noted you were carrying low in the last photo... I am looking forward to the day when this guy drops... just a bit!

    OH, Krystine, I have had a bit of rib kicking! Though I think, right now, he's mostly pushing my organs up and out. I stress fractured my rib rowing last year and so I'm not looking forward to finding out whether it's still painful!

    Thanks, Sarah! From one new Auntie to another :)

    Thanks, sweet Lucy. Thank goodness it's not full bed rest.. just no work and no working out. I don't mind the former!

    Why thank you, Jen! I just edited the post to add pics of the other weeks.. I feel a bit better about the egg shape when I see them in series!!

    I think I finished my diaper registry, guys! It has so much stuff on it... I wish I were a minimalist. I know I WANT to be.. I also know it's not in my nature!! THANK YOU Alice for helping to start my diaper stash!

    LoveA

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  6. There's a baby in there!!!!! A baby making itself very cosy, too. Bless him. You (or your tummy!) look wonderful.

    how exciting, time is flying x

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  7. You have one of the most perfect baby bumps I have ever seen. Seriously, it is absolutely precious (and not large by any means).

    Just beautiful, truly.

    Lots of love,
    Ren

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  8. you are beautiful.

    and you want to share the link to your diaper registry, of course....???
    xoxoxox

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  9. Thanks, Lou! There really is a little fellow in there!! I can barely believe it...

    Oh, Ren, thank you... I don't feel especially big, but then I catch a glimpse of myself!!

    I have registered, Fi! And trying not to feel all icky about it.. But I registered in two places: Baby's R Us.. you can search under Alex Campbell.. and also here:

    http://www.maineclothdiaper.com/

    I think I may have committed a real faux pas in terms of shower etiquette by telling you this :)

    Love you. Can't wait to see you and Ren and LL!!!!

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  10. alex, it's only bad etiquette to write it on the actual invite. if someone asks, it's fine to share. (that's what I've always heard, at least)

    the bump is absolutely stunning...though I would love to see one of you with your beautiful face attached as well. :)

    love lulu

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  11. oh, and I think it's his back pressing up against the outside world, as well.

    lulu

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