Beer Belly

Thought it was time for another belly update! Here is me at 26 weeks.

The belly sure is growing, isn't it? So it struck me as a little odd that there still are some people in the office who are only just starting to realise that there is a little one (whom we've nicknamed "Karate Kid") in there :))

Just the other day, someone asked if I was expecting. And feeling cheeky, I said: "No. This is my beer belly." Hahahahhahaha! Poor chappie. He was just being polite, I am sure. Naughty mouth!!

Only three more months to go!

Has Anyone Seen My....

TOES?

When I stand up straight and look down at my feet, I can't find my toes anymore ... HAHAHAHAHHA! They've disappeared!!!

Pictured on the left is what my belly looks like today, at 24 wks and 1 day. Only about 3 1/2 months to go before we meet the little one!

Funny thing is, though the belly is expanding and Little Rascal is growing well, momma has put on only 1kg since the beginning ... probably because I started out "fluffy" anyway :)) Doc is not worried and neither am I. (And yes, I am eating well almost all day long).

Anyways, all is good. Little Rascal is furiously kicking and punching away every day, startling me out of sleep sometimes and people are starting to offer me seats in hawker centres :)))

Oh, and there is always free advice from total strangers and the occasional belly-rub too .. hahahah ... like the bump is public property! :D

Another reason I posted this pic is to celebrate the fact that dreams do come true, even when you have just about given up on them. Ours came true after ten very long years.... and to those of you who are aching for your dream, I wish that it will come true SOON. Babydust!

Little Rascal

Here's the first "public" pic of the Little One :)) We had another appointment today and I'm happy to report that all is well.

The left side of the scan shows the head and the right shows little fuzzy bits which correspond to the spine, heart and sacrum.

The little rascal refused to show off his/her bits and so we still don't know the gender!

All is well, thank goodness. The little one has doubled in size and weight since the last appointment four weeks ago although momma has lost a bit of weight!

MAYBE at the next appointment we'll know whether we're in team pink or team blue. Or then again, maybe we have a very stubborn one who loves giving surprises :)