In Just 3 weeks

Holy Moly!  I cannot believe how much my belly has transformed in the last 3 weeks.  The top picture was taken 3 weeks ago at 18.5 weeks, and the bottom picture was taken today at 21.5 weeks.  I'm humongous.  But I'll be honest, I'd much rather have a round hard belly that looks pregnant, then a belly that is pregnant but just looks fat.  I just look in the mirror and can't believe how big my belly is, for having such a tiny little guy in there.  He's barely 1 pound right now.  It also amazes me that some people can be as far along as I am, and not even be showing.  I don't get it.  It's not like I can help how fast my belly grows, it's just going to do what it's going to do.  On a happy note, at my 20 week check up I had only gained 4 pounds total.  I was ecstatic considering I had just gone through the holidays.  With all 3 of my other pregnancies I had gained 20 pounds by 20 weeks, so this is great for me.  Granted, I did start out 20 pounds heavier this time, so I guess that explains it.  I'm really hoping to only gain 20 pounds altogether this time, opposed to my regular 40-50 pounds.  I feel like my body already has the excess fat it needs, so I'm hoping to gain the minimum.  So far my plan is working.  I really like my belly right now.  I'll enjoy it while it's round and cute, cause I know it won't be cute for long.

18.5 weeks

21.5 weeks