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Wordless Wednesday – The Reality of Pregnancy

I know it’s suppose to be wordless, but I couldn’t hold back…so here goes.

It’s one of those days…pity party time. Today I’m 33 weeks in, 7 to go. So how about a healthy dose of pregnancy reality for everyone?

I’m warning you, this picture that follows isn’t pretty. There’s no retouching, no airbrushing, not even a soft highlight to lessen the blow. This ladies is what 3 kids does to your body.

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It all started with my second pregnancy. My first ended in a miscarriage at 26 weeks, just before stretch marks had their chance to settle in. I was pretty little (for me anyways), and my son was…NOT. That 9lb porker took a baby bump to a whole new level. He even went so far as to cause an abdominal muscle to tear because he caused so much stretching. I can’t give him all of the credit though, while he caused most of the damage, and Kaydence added a few more, this baby is getting seriously big! My belly button has turned into a turkey timer, the old stretch marks are turning purple, and expanding to my rib cage. Anyone wanna cry with me?

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About Cat Davis
Cat is the author of 3 Kids and Us Mom Blog, sharing her life as a mother to three children and all of the craziness that life brings her while working from home. In her writing, you'll find a eclectic collection of humorous "mommy moments" along with family recipes, product reviews and more. Follow Cat on twitter @3kidsandus

Comments

  1. 1
    erin says:

    Every pregnancy belly is beautiful! I love the belly button. LOL! And thank you for sharing your story at the Mom Buzz.:HUGS:

  2. 2
    1stopmom says:

    Awww, I agree with Erin. It is beautiful :)

  3. 3

    No worries. It’s all natural. I think there is nothing more beautiful than a pregnant woman, stretch marks and all. Happy WW!

  4. 4

    There is nothing more beautiful than someone who is pregnant!! I am proud of my stretch marks. :)

  5. 5
    Janelle says:

    Through every step of pregnancy I tried my best to remember just how blessed I was to be able to experience such a miracle. A baby is worth a few stretch marks! Kudos for having the courage to share!

  6. 6
    Jessica NBP says:

    WOW! And I thought I had it bad! HUGS I’ll cry with you.

  7. 7
    Felicia says:

    Bless your heart!!! I got stretch marks with Graham.. is this what i have to look forward to? LOL!

  8. 8

    I beleive pregnant women are beautiful! Your tummy is doing it’s job and that is wonderful. I have a lot of stretch marks too.

  9. 9
    Sandy says:

    I love pregnant bellies!

  10. 10
    Linda says:

    Ya know, I don’t have many stretch marks on my belly but mine are on the sides of my hips and my poor belly button. (I guess My butt got bigger than my stomach?) lol

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