Some days I look *so* big, and others, I don't. The smaller me (like you saw in the picture yesterday) is accurate because if I was really that big, it wouldn't go down. Babies are solid. I don't think it's bloating or gas. I just seem to look bigger after I eat. You can tell from my picture that I actually am not very big for being half done. When am I going to grow? I'm not keen on gaining a ton of wait, but I want to at least look pregnant. Teachers at school today were marveling at the fact that I am so small that none of the kids even know. I want to look pregnant. :-( I can *definitely* tell I am growing and my tummy is rock hard, but just not big. Does anyone else think I look rather small?
I am so glad tomorrow is my last day of work this week. I have Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday off. Sadly though, James is leaving on Saturday for a business trip in Orlando, so I won't get to spend my long weekend with him. I'm excited about Thanksgiving though. I am making cheesy squash casserole and Tyler Florence's roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Yum. Maybe all the eating will help Peanut grow? I can feel her wiggling around, but I sure can't see much from the outside!
Posted by Hannah at November 21, 2005 10:29 PMApparently you carry smaller when you are expecting a girl. I looked the same as you at 20 weeks though. I started to show around 25 weeks.
Posted by: Melany at November 22, 2005 05:38 AMHow tall are you? I've heard some people carry more in their pelvis and hips, and taller people "stretch out" more so they don't show. Just remember everyone's bodies are different!! Just as long as you are gaining the right amount of weight, eating enough and the baby is growing OK (according to your doctor), don't worry about it!
Posted by: girl from florida at November 22, 2005 11:04 AMI think you look great for 19.5 weeks. Just a perfect little belly. From what I've heard, one day you'll just pop and ta-da! Obviously pregnant! But I know how you feel. I'm only 11 weeks and already can't wait to look pregnant instead of a little chubby. I think I might get one of those shirts that says: "I'm not fat, I'm pregnant".
Posted by: Dillygirl at November 22, 2005 05:21 PMHannah, I am in the same boat as you are (granted, I am only at 16.5 weeks). Some days I feel like the skin on my belly is stretched to the limit but I simply look fat, not pregnant. I am definitely bigger after I eat, too. Perhaps a big feast tomorrow will finally be what makes us "pop."
Posted by: Arin at November 23, 2005 01:08 PM