Pregnancy Pictures

I have had no plans to get any professional pregnancy pictures done. I never had any taken when I was pregnant with Jack. I guess I just feel like it's hard to get a "genuine" looking pregnancy pose that doesn't look "posey". I have yet to see one. But, armed with black and white film in my camera, I asked Sam to take some pictures of me and Jack. I wanted some sort of record of my pregnancy before I start to look like a miserable pregnant lady. Here are the best pictures. I think Sam did as good as any professional.

Before Vacation Post

I'm exhausted. I've been planning our Disney trip for months, but this week I've been doing all the packing, planning and last minute details. You can't just go to Disney, you have to plan and be prepared. To get into a "character meal", you should call 180 days in advanced. Oh my. I didn't call far enough in advance, so we're stuck with the Winnie the Pooh dinner. I'm not complaining, but it's no Chef Mickey's. I'm told it's a great character meal and Jack will love it. I had no idea what goes into planning a trip to Disney World. Thank goodness for a sister that is a Disney connoisseur (and the book, The Unofficial Guide to Disney World, 2009). I know it will be worth all the planning and hard work.

Pregnancy Funnies

Jack seems quite fascinated with my belly. He lifts my shirt on a regular basis and pats my stomach gently. He says some really funny things (at least to me they're funny) about his brother and my pregnant belly:

"Mommy, how are we gonna get him out of there?"

As he is rubbing and hugging my stomach he spots a mole on my belly and says, "Mommy, I see him! I see my baby brother right there!" Pointing to the mole.

"I like your baby, mommy."

Halfway there!

It's been a while since I posted a picture of what things should look like on the inside. I'm halfway there and currently in my 21st week. I have a much bigger pooch than this picture and the kicks are very vigorous. I can't get over how active my little man is. I thought Jack was an active one, but this one takes the prize. Sam can really feel how hard he kicks from outside my belly. It seems so early to be feeling him so prominently.