Wednesday, 31 March 2010

Pushing my imagination...

I have to laugh at myself sometimes.

Yesterday, while venturing upstairs to climb out of my (becoming way too) tight work trousers and into my (so deliciously, slouchily) comfy tracky bottoms, I found myself standing sideways looking at my profile in the full length mirror.

Without even thinking about it, I'd pushed out my stomach as far as I could (without risking some kind of toilet-related accident) to see what I'm going to look like in just a few short months, sporting a baby-bump.

And aside from being slightly dismayed that my current midriff is large enough to make that image look alarmingly real, I was really rather pleased (not to mentioned amused by my own antics) with what I saw!

I stopped short of padding out my hubster's jumper with a pillow and plodding downstairs, hand in the small of my back, to show hubs what he has to look forward to... but only just.

I know it's wishing time away, which I really do try not to do because time moves too frighteningly quickly on its own, but I am so excited about seeing my bump take shape and displaying it proudly in months to come...

Oh come on! Surely I'm not alone!?
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Jordan · 782 weeks ago

You're not alone at all!
I'm not even pregnant yet (but *really* desperate to be) & if i have a fat day with a little paunch (sp?!) i see myself pregnant & love it. So to really have one must be fab.
You'll have a bump soon, and it'll be the best bump ever, xxx
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JulieB · 782 weeks ago

So pleased for you! Yes, I remember doing this a LOT the first time around. I was always one of those sickening people who did not put on much weight and had a very small, neat, round bump all through my pregnancy. Early on, I did yearn that it would be more obvious, and that I could go out and buy lots of lovely maternity clothes to let me be legitimate. The second time around things just went "pop" much more quickly (loose ligaments or something, probably) and it was the opposite - was convinced everyone at work could tell when I was not ready to let them know.
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scribblingmum · 782 weeks ago

Oh yeah, we've all done that. I think the first time those initial weeks feel like they last forever and you just want a 'proper' bump. But it'll get there and one day you'll be like, 'where did that come from?!'. I think it depends hugely on what clothes you wear too, maternity cut def make you look bigger.
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scribblingmum · 782 weeks ago

Oh - forgot to say I have left you a tag over at mine :)
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Young Mummy · 782 weeks ago

I have to admit that I didn't enjoy being pregnant, but I did love, love, love my bump. I remember being absurdly proud of it when it started to show. I used to walk around patting and rubbing it, to make more people look! x
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Shannon · 781 weeks ago

I felt the same way...Now go to Motherhood and try on the baby bump the next time you're out shopping. That's really an eye opener! Enjoy every moment it goes WAY too fast! Stopping by from Lady Bloggers Society!
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Irena · 781 weeks ago

I was the same way with both of my pregnancies:) It's so exciting to watch how your bump grows, knowing that your little baby is inside:) Those moments are so precious! Don't forget to take a picture of your belly every month:)
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Louise · 781 weeks ago

I really enjoyed being pregnant the first time round, i loved watching my bump grow bigger by the day as well as the great conversation starter it was. I've not long had my second she is 12 weeks now and i was def more impatient this time I knew what was coming and i just wanted her with me asap. I bought loads more clothes the second time round too as i was trying to cling onto being at least half fashionable as long as i could! Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy!
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Jen · 780 weeks ago

Hi, just wondering how you are keeping and if the tiredness has eased a little:) Jen.
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PotentialMummyB 46p · 776 weeks ago

Hi Jen! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to reply to you, I've been suffering a little with intense tiredness and constant nausea. My sofa and I have been getting to know each other for a while and I'm afraid blogging (as well as housework, cooking, socialising and generally being a cheery person!) has taken a back seat! I've taken a turn for the better over the past few days though and I can slowly feel my energy and zest for life returning - yeay!

I'll be back to blogging shortly. In the meantime, thanks for your message and for still reading my ramblings!
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MissSearles · 780 weeks ago

I've often wondered what 'd look like with a bump, theres actually quite a convincing picture of me with a balloon bump on Facebook that I got emails from people asking if i was pregnant! lol
Anyway lovely lady, theres and award for you over on my blog :-)
xxx
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Liz (LivingwithKids) · 779 weeks ago

You wait, in a few months you'll be wailing about the size of your belly and bemoaning the fact you can't walk down the end of the road without wanting to go to the loo! xxx
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Hear Mum Roar · 779 weeks ago

Oh, I remember doing that with my first child too, I was just so excited! Thanks for bringing back a very happy memory
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Mama Hen · 776 weeks ago

Good morning! I am visiting from the Lady Bloggers Society. I love the picture in your header. You got a new follower! Come visit me at Mama's Little Chick.
www.mamaslittlechick.com

Mama Hen
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PotentialMummyB 46p · 776 weeks ago

Hi there! Thanks for following and thanks for the comment about my picture. I haven't blogged for a while due to stupid amounts of tiredness and constant nausea but I will be back soon. I'll definitely pop over to you soon too!
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MsBabyPlan · 776 weeks ago

Hello there girl, I am stopping by from Lady Bloggers. Hope you are doing well.
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PotentialMummyB 46p · 776 weeks ago

Hi! Thanks for popping by. I'm slowly getting my energy back after a prolonged spell of lethargy and constant nausea... but I will be back, oh yes!

Thanks for the comment!
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Modern Dilemma · 776 weeks ago

Hey there PMB, just stopped by to say Hello and we are missing you in blogville. Hope the horrible trimester is coming to an end and you are perking up. Thinking of you.

MD xx

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