Buttons be Damned

I can’t say that I’ve gotten big by any means yet. I haven’t gained any weight and for the most part I can still wear my usual clothes. However, there is definitely belly there that was not there before. With a uterus the size of a grapefruit and a 3” baby inside it was only a matter of time before I started to avoid buttons. Meg loaned me her Bella Band and it’s been a godsend. I haven’t worn pants fully buttoned in weeks and it’s been glorious. I mentioned to Ryan the other day that I don’t know why anyone ever buttons their pants…he doesn’t like me having this attitude.

We’ve been trying to take pictures every few weeks to show the belly growing progress. Unfortunately I think about taking these typically right before bed and usually when I’m already in PJs, makeup free, and hair a mess. But hey…just look in the middle part, that’s where the exciting changes will begin to take place.

5 weeks / 2 days (button and belt intact)



8 weeks / 3 days



12 weeks