my pregnancy journey week 11

11/22/2013

Posted in: JOURNALING | PROJECTS | FOR PHOTOGS | MATERNITY

SELF PORTRAIT HOW-TO: I wanted to try a silhouette photo this week. I stood in front of a door when there was plenty of light coming through. I exposed for the window, which meant turning everything down so the outside could be seen. As a result, everything in the photo would be darker and my body wouldn't have enough light to be illuminated. Perfect. I made sure my body was facing the direction of the sun so that a little highlight would travel the outer shape of my tummy. Its always easier to take a selfie when the eyes aren't visible!

WEEK 11 MONTH 3 | NOVEMBER 22ND - NOVEMBER 28TH
B A B Y F I G

Perfect timing, Baby Fig! Being pregnant during the holidays couldn't be more fun! I get to eat and eat more with everyone's blessing. I was worried that I would feel sick and unable to enjoy the food on Thanksgiving, but Baby Fig decided to lay low for a few days. I felt great and ate to my heart's content!

Drawback? Too full! I slumped on the couch next to my family the rest of that holiday evening. Still, that was a welcomed activity, since when I had arrived at my Grandma's house, not everyone had been aware of my pregnancy. I wore a dress that hid the bump, but still gave a look of being pregnant. i found myself sucking my tummy in and bending forward slightly to minimize my size until the news broke free. After I'd stuffed my face with two plates of incredible home-cooked delights, I told my aunt it was ok that i'd eaten so much because i was eating for two. She gasped! My mom took center stage declaring that Mike and I had an announcement to make. When Baby Fig was revealed everyone was happy and congratulatory . . . and i was relieved to let my stomach back out!

The next day, my husband and i locked ourselves in from the Black Friday craziness. He played video games while I played with Landon and attempted to manage a sick stomach that had once again returned. Thanks for the break little baby. You let me eat to my heart's delight on Thanksgiving, and for that i am grateful!

Its getting a little harder to hide my baby bump at work. What a difference a week makes. I'm starting to wear loose things over my tighter shirts. If i start dressing frumpy, everyone will wonder why, so i cover just that area and hope no one picks up on my plan!