Sunday, April 27, 2008

24 Weeks Today

24 Weeks = 6 Months! Hooray!!

I am starting to get bigger by the minute. To think that not that long ago I was complaining that I didn't think I looked pregnant. Well now, there's no hiding it. And everyone tells me the belly size increase takes off exponentially from here.

Last night D and I went to our friends' place - L and S's - for dinner and a video. While I was sitting on the couch, L looked over at me and exclaimed, "Wow Hilary, you are looking SO pregnant!". I love that people are starting to say that kind of thing, I must confess. Being visibly, noticeably preggers makes me feel really beautiful, despite the acne, gas, bloating, heartburn.....but I digress.

Baby girl's movements have been a lot more frequent lately and I love it. She still has no real pattern, but over the last week I have been lucky enough to feel her at least 3-4 times a day and usually even more than that. Additionally, I am becoming more keenly aware of what I'm feeling - what is actually baby movement and what is something else (gas, twinges, etc.). Every morning I wake up excited to feel more of those gorgeous movements.

Here's some exciting news: On Friday I was contacted by the National Post (it's a large Canadian newspaper) and asked if I would be willing to be interviewed with regard to my experiences with infertility and IVF for an article they're doing in May. They got my information from Dr. T. I am super excited and flattered to be thought of. I am very passionate about raising awareness about infertility (plus, I love to talk people's ears off about the subject) and I feel really honoured to have been asked to do this. More info on this to come as the details roll in!

7 comments:

sarah23 said...

That's a beautiful photo! Congratulations!! I'm glad that Maya is giving you lots of reassuring kicks!

That's also really neat about being asked to contribute to the article. How did the writer find out about your story?

Thanks for your continued support on my blog, BTW!

Mazzy said...

woo-hoo! congrats on 24 weeks!!! :)

Barb said...

WAY cool!!! You need to post a link to that article.

And you do look beautiful. :) I have acne even when not pg, so don't feel bad.

AwkwardMoments said...

what an honor! Congrats to you.

You look fantastic! Hey Baby girl! Congrats to 24 weeks

Martin said...

you know you are well on the way when your belly gets bigger than mine.

congrats on the interview!

christina(apronstrings) said...

cool 24 weeks! love the belly!

RBandRC said...

Love the belly shot! It's so neat to watch all the changes and yes, your belly will start getting bigger almost daily. I swear my shirt is tighter today than it was yesterday. It's just crazy! So glad that little girl is movin' lots and that things are well! HUGS!