Friday, July 18, 2008

Half-Way There!

Yeah, I officially hit the halfway point of this pregnancy this past Monday. This pregnancy has been great so far! I really haven't been sick other than about 2-3 twinges of nausea. I did have some pretty excruciating back pain early on, but I've been doing some exercises and stretching that have seemed to completely alleviate that. I'm not quite sure why if my baby only weighs 12 ounces that my belly is as big as it is though. :) It is hard to watch my body expand out of my control, but at the same time I really do enjoy the beauty that is pregnancy. And I mean that. There is honestly nothing cooler than feeling that little person squirming around inside. I don't think I will ever take pregnancy for granted. I know each one is a miracle.

Tom was my lovely photographer. He was making me laugh so hard with his pose instructions. Those of you who have not had the chance to see Tom's goofy side are surely missing out. He's crazy! This first picture is my semi-normal pose.

For this shot I was supposed to stick my leg out like you see. What?! Very natural wouldn't you say? The best part was that his instructions were semi-serious. Hollie I miss you!!!


Okay, now this picture is totally a joke...on my part anyway. I was under Tom's direction to hold my belly then look longingly at it. I do think some pregnancy poses for pictures are cute, but I just CANNOT do this pose and be serious about it. Not with Tom as the photographer anyway. I am proud of myself for keeping such a straight face.

(I by no means mean to make fun of anybody who has a pregnancy picture like this. I actually usually think they are darling! But you try having Tom take a picture of you like this and be serious about it. ;) )

So there you have it. I'm not so sure you'll be seeing too many more pregnancy pics once Rachel-fat-face comes to town. We shall see.

20 comments:

It's Been a Day! said...

oh the blessed half way mark!! that's a great day.

and i have a picture of me looking at my belly at the beginning of each month during my pregnancy. i can't believe you are making fun of it. jk. i think i have maybe one picture of me during each pregnancy. and it takes everything i have not to delete them. however, i think you look fantastic. i wish i looked that good NOW and i'm not even pregnant.

Marisa said...

Oh wow--you look so stinkin' cute! You have such a darling, little belly. I was laughing so hard at your descriptions of Tom telling you how to pose--the leg out is awesome!

The Kahumokus said...

Congrats on making it half way and lucky you for having a great pregnancy! You look fab in all of your poses. Too funny!

Jen said...

You look GREAT!!! And the poses are adorable :) Tom is too funny!

The Higginbothams said...

Way to go on making it halfway and still going strong. I love seeing pics of you pregnant since I never get to see you in real life. Boo hoo. You look great!

Heidi said...

Congrats on the big milestone! Did you get some Olive Garden?

Cynthia said...

Look at you and your widdle biddy tummy. You are a cute preggo girl. I'm jealous.
ps you know you're as good as family. You've got as standing invite to any and all reunions.

Anonymous said...

I think you look cute. Every pregnacy I started showing earlier.

Love the poses....

Marissa Marie said...

You look great! Cute little preggo lady! I'm so excited to see you in THREE weeks! Thank you so much for coming to the wedding festivities. It means a lot to me!

Julie T. said...

I am very offended. . . I took pregnancy pics like that! (just kidding!) You do look very cute though!
I totally agree how amazing pregnancy is. I miss feeling Ridge move:( Even though at times pregnancy is not very fun- there is not a more special time in my opinion.
Oh ya- I love your humor:) I can always count on your witty comments to make me laugh!

Momoo Sherie said...

Tom is one of the funniest guys around. His one liners make me laugh all the time. I was busting up in Hawaii all the time. Dad makes me laugh also. That's one reason why we've stayed together so long. Nobody would ever think that he was ever funny(sometimes he doesn't have a scowl on his face). Maybe when they're not worried about MONEY they bust out with the one liners!

The Underwoods said...

Cute pics! I can't believe you are already half way there. It seems like yesterday I found out you were pregnant. Crazy how fast it goes when it isn't you!

KT said...

Cute pics! I totally take pregnancy for granted, and I complain about it too. Oh well, I probably won't change.

20 more weeks! Wahoo! Have you two decided on names yet? I just learned that "Sadie" (what we're naming our kid) has the words 'sad' and 'die' in it. Kind of morbid, but we're sticking with it.

Dave said...

Rachel, you crack me up! I love it. You look adorable, and I mean it. Pregnancy suits you well. Not sure it ever completely jived with me, but I do love those high points...feeling the baby move is definitely one of them. (Amy)--not that you'd be confused on this one...but you never know if he's stalking with comments again...

Russ and Nat said...

Ahh, the half way mark. I am so jealous, and you look great! You are so right that it is a little scary to have your body grow and there is nothing you can do about it!! But I wouldn't trade it for anything.....

Marylin said...

You crack me up!! I saw that last pic of you and knew you were making a joke of it! So funny! You look AMAZING and WONDERFUL!! I loved being pregnant cause it is the only time that people can say "You are all belly" and you can take it as a good thing!! Imagine if someone said that to me now, I would have to punch them :) Love the green, great color for you and your little girl!!

Hollie said...

That's what made it so fun to take pictures of you two is Tom making you laugh! You two have such a fun relationship! Rachel, you look awesome. I am so glad that you showed off your belly. I am so excited for Reese to have a sibling. THANKS TOM!!!!!!!!

Emily B said...

Yay! Pregant lady pictures. I was afraid you wouldn't post any. You're gorgeous, Rachel. I have a bridal picture where I'm looking longingly at the ground and one where I'm looking at the sky, and I think they are so silly. I'd rather just look at the camera.

Leah said...

Rachel-Fat-face??? That is the funniest thing I've heard in a LONG time!! You are so adorable!!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness! I didn't even know you were expecting! Congrats on everything. I can't believe how big Reese is getting... and so stinkin' cute! Do you know if you're having a boy or girl? Or is it a surprise? Love ya, girl!