Buddha Belly

I have to say, I am really thankful that I've had no major issues with this pregnancy so far (knock on wood!). In my first trimester, I sometimes "forgot" that I was pregnant. I had to consciously remind myself that there were certain things I shouldn't do (like lifting heavy things) even thought I felt so...normal!


9 weeks - Sept 3rd


15 weeks - Oct 19


Well, as you can see, I'm definitely starting to show now, so I don't find myself "forgetting" that I'm pregnant quite as much. The fact that there is no lack of "Look at your belly!" gushes from so many people is no doubt making it easier to "remember". There are at least 2-3 comments a day from a variety of folks. Friends, colleagues, husband, pass-you-in-the-hallway-occasionaly-co-worker. A varying degree of relationships, to be sure. But they all feel free to comment about AND rub my belly. Now, I had heard about the outpouring of uninvited belly-rubbing from many a pregnant friend in the past. I've always been curious as to 1. how true it was and 2. how I'd react. I really didn't thank that many people would want to touch my stomach, and I thought I'd be weirded out by it. But I'm surprised at the high number of tummy-touchers, and also at my receptiveness to the touchiness. Kinda makes me feel like a little Buddha. Maybe rubbing the Bhunt will bring everyone good luck! =)