my pregnancy journey week 19

1/17/2014

Posted in: JOURNALING | PROJECTS | FOR PHOTOGS | MATERNITY

SELF-PORTRAIT HOW-TO: This week i went for the black and white effect again. I just love the way black and white photos look. There are very little distractions.. I did not use a flash but instead used the light coming in from outside to illuminate the front of my body. I arched away from the door slightly to allow a little light to hit my back side. The backlight helped define my shape and added dimension to the photo

WEEK 19 MONTH 5 | JANUARY 17TH - JANUARY 23RD
B A B Y H E I R L O O M T O M A T O

Friday Jan 17th - Mike and i took Landon to the MOA today. He loves going on rides at Nickelodeon Universe. I went on the carousel and the hot air balloon ride, both of which were slow-going, rotating rides. Those two were enough to make me quite dizzy, though. Good thing Mike could go on the rest of the rides with him!

Sunday Jan 19th - I felt her move!! Just like i had been doing for the past few weeks, I laid down in bed for the night and place my hand on my tummy in the hopes of feeling some movement.

Up until tonight I had felt very slight flutters but honestly couldn't tell whether it was the baby or some gas or a small muscle spasm. This time i was pretty sure i was feeling a kick! I felt a pop under my hand and almost jumped from the surprise and excitement! I felt it below and to the left of my belly button (from my point of view). I only felt it once, but that was enough to make my entire weekend!!

Monday Jan 20th - today was a state holiday so I got to spend some extra time with my husband and son. I got some ice cream, as i had the past few days, and took it easy. I felt her move a few times throughout the day and that was so special. I can't wait for Mike and Landon to feel her. I wonder if Landon will be freaked out or completely confused. Maybe both. I want him to understand what's going on but it's hard for a 3 year old to grasp the whole idea of a baby growing inside of his mommy.