This is my 30 week pregnant belly. I am a pre-pregnancy size 16/18, about 195 pounds. This is my third baby, twelfth (!) pregnancy. I am also nursing my 34 month old. Our family has suffered eight miscarraiges and one molar pregnancy, along with our two living children and this lil bun in the oven. Because of the tragedy of multiple pregnancy loss, I find my body absolutely beautiful. I would never have surgery to “correct” my sagging abdominal muscles, or to “fix up” my stretch marks, or to lift my breasts. All of those so-called imperfections are proof to myself that my body can grow and nourish a child, and in some cases, those marks are all I have left of my precious angel babies.
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June 6th, 2007 at 9:41 am
congratulations! you are beautiful and you have a great attitude.
June 6th, 2007 at 11:07 am
I think your body is beautiful too. You have a classic “goddess” shape.
June 6th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
What you wrote is really beautiful, and you look great! Good luck with your new little love!
June 6th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Oh God bless you, mommy!
June 10th, 2007 at 5:29 am
Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am SO, SO sorry for the loss of your precious babies. But I congratulate you on your amazing attitude and your magnificent body. I wish you much strength and joy with your impending birth!!!
April 21st, 2008 at 4:27 pm
your boobs look just like my mama’s! so beautiful. i’m 38 (mama of 2 children) she’s 69 and it still comforts me to lay my head down on her chest.
March 24th, 2012 at 4:23 pm
You are a goddess, be proud of who you are and embrace life. Congratulations on your little one and I am so sorry to hear about your losses but everything happens for a reason so be strong!
April 14th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
In the world full of imperfections, we, mothers (and our body which brings new life in this world) is the perfect example of wonderful imperfections. Salute to all mothers and moms-to-be like me! cheers!
September 21st, 2012 at 7:11 am
You are beautiful! I have two wonderful boys and am 30 weeks pregnant with my third..boy! My husband walked in and thought I was posting naked pics of myself haha…our “tatas” are a perfect match. You are AWESOME and I’m sorry for the loss of your angels…Congrats on your surviving little ones!!
January 21st, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Wow..you are beautiful, brave and stronger than i could hope to ever be!