PhotoShoot

FEET!

(these are what's responsible for all the thumping and bumping)
MAN PARTS!
(may need to enlarge. HA)

BABY FACE!

(it helps if you tilt your head to the left)

20 Weeks

We had our 20 Week ultrasound yesterday and the verdict is in. The baby bean is definitely a baby boy! The ultrasound was fascinating. Everything looks a-okay and on course for the due date, March 31. We couldn't be more overwhelmed with awe and excitement.

I purchased my first pair of maternity pants which are considerably more comfortable than the jeans I was bumping out of. My bladder has shrunk to the size of thimble so I am often seen walking briskly to the ladies room and while I haven't had any food cravings I have been listening to A LOT of Metallica. There is a lot to think about when it comes to baby necessities and not A CLUE where to begin, although I know for sure I'm not going to be buying a "used" breast pump. Does that strike anyone else as being completely revolting?

Week 18

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So, here is the first of a few, possibly several, BUMP pictures. I know this picture is totally contrived (which makes me a hypocritcal ass. See Week 17) but that's what happens when you're born with the brain of an artist/designer and refuse to use anything other than natural light. I'd like to just clear the air here and say out loud that I don't enjoy having my picture taken. I might feel differently if Annie Leibovitz was behind the camera and I'd just spent 3 hours in hair and makeup but for the most part I consider myself strictly NOT photogenic. So please, bear with me as I try to figure out what works best when it comes to this sort of thing. I can already tell you that our dead yard and car will not be gracing any backgrounds in the future.