March 28, 2012

Belly update - 25 weeks

I can't believe I am now 6 months pregnant... how fast is time flying!?! Our little monkey is approx 35cm and weighs around 700gr. He's moving around like an acrobat and I can feel his tiny little kicks and punches all the time which is adorable... except when he lands a kick on my bladder. But the main thing is everything is developing well with him so I can't complain.

I finally look properly pregnant now, though the size of my belly depends on time of day, how much I've eaten and what I'm wearing that day. In some outfits I still look more pudgy than preggers. Here are a few bump shots I took while on holidays.

The above pics were taken earlier in the day so I look somewhat "smaller". The one below was taken in the afternoon and I'm definitely more puffed up, feeling and looking like a whale! I'm guessing I need to blame fluid retention for that.


I'm actually loving being pregnant. Though I am definitely huffing and puffing more, I still feel surprisingly energized and mobile. I've put on a total of 8kgs since the beginning of the pregnancy which I suppose is normal.

I absolutely had to laugh at this section in the book Up The Duff by Kaz Cooke which explains what all the pregnancy weight gain is about.

"... But of all the weight you put on, a relatively small proportion is the weight of the actual baby. The rest is stuff you need such as blood, amniotic fluid, larger bosoms, necessary fat stores and, um, cheesecake. "

Yep, it's cheesecake! I knew it!

In other news, I haven't bought anything for the baby nursery yet as I was waiting till we finished polishing up our floorboards first. Now that the floorboards are done I can go crazy decorating.

After a considerable amount of research we finally decided on the pram, which my in-laws have kindly offered to get. It's the Joolz Day which besides the smooth handling comes with a bassinet so it's suitable for a newborn, then converts to a toddler stroller, and best of all it's very easy to fold.

Joolz Day stroller


Next is trying to decide on the nursery furniture, but I already know what I want so it's a matter of now going into the shops and ordering them.

Well that's my belly update for now... next post will be beauty related again and it may or may not have to do with Illamasqua!

24 comments :

  1. I wondered where your bump had gone in the last post haha! Looking lovely :) x

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    1. Haha it's still there! I guess from the angle of some of the shots it was hard to see!

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  2. Ohhh, you look fantastic! This is great *__* <3

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  3. You look absolutely amazing Lilit.

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  4. You are SUCH a cute pregnant person!!!!

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    1. Give me a couple of months and I'll resemble a whale no doubt! LOL

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  5. You look so gorgeous and full of life :D I'm so excited for you!

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    1. Thanks Jade, while I still have my energy I try to be full of life. I'm sure towards the end I'll not be so mobile!

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  6. Stroller looks like a winner, cute ones are always the best:) Your belly is gorgeous, you are looking well :D

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    1. Thanks babe. And yes I was very happy with the stroller when I tested it. Looking forward to putting my little monkey in it and going for walks. :-)

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  7. You look fantastic! Good luck with the baby shopping. I have just reached the 8.5 months myself and am in the processing of buying the last few things for our nursery (we are also having a little boy). I have found Gumtree to be a fantastic site to get some very good quality secondhand items. My friends and family have given me so many baby clothes I have not had any good reason to buy anything myself. The bonds baby wear is so tempting :)

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    1. Aaww you must be so excited, not long to go! All the best with the birth of your little boy. Sounds like you're pretty much ready for his arrival :-) I need to get a move on and start getting things ready as before I know it he'll be here!

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  8. Oh my, you look absolutely amazing!! Good luck with baby shopping & you must share what you decide on/buy! xx

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  9. Cheesecake rules!! Hahaha! You look amazing Lilit, I'm so happy for you :) I'm jealous of that beach, can't wait for summer! x

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  10. You're looking lovely and healthy Lilit, glad to hear everything is going so well for you.

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  11. Pff Lilit You could NEVER look like a whale. Ever ever ever! LARGER BOSOMS AND CHEESECAKE?!?! That stroller looks kind of cool...8D I can see your baby now, rocking some sunglasses and making all the other kids jealous.

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  12. Congratulations on your upcoming baby! You look adorable. :) Count me in with the cheesecake!

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