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February 19, 2008
She makes the Venus de Milo
look like she's got no style*
Belly cast! DONE!
My belly looks so small (I guess compared to the boobage!) My sister definitely enjoyed exacting her revenge. I've done three casts for her and her verdict is it's a LOT more fun to be the one on the other side of the cast. The kids were super excited and had a blast. I didn't pass out and/or throw up, so I was very happy.
I'll give some details tomorrow - today things have moved into high gear at baby central. I found out yesterday that the baby's room will be painted next weekend. Yeah. I haven't even thought about color and the house is no where near ready, but next weekend it will be. P-A-N-I-C!
Here are some more pictures from the weekend. My (almost) 3 yr old nephew is completely and totally enamored with my belly. He loves this baby so much it's the most wonderful time! I bought a $20 fetoscope for G for Xmas and the kids love to try to listen. I'm pretty positive they've never heard the "heartbeep," but I can hear it pretty well.
Off to buy paint! UGH!
Posted by Cara at February 19, 2008 10:19 AM
Topics: Baby? OH BABY!
Comments
Yer killin me. You really are. So funny.
Posted by: Ann at February 19, 2008 10:21 AM
those are just the sweetest pictures - can't wait to see him when he gets to hold the REAL baby (okay, it's REAL now but it'll really be REAL to him when it's here!)
Posted by: robin at February 19, 2008 10:32 AM
Wow the pics are adorable, what sweet little babies :)
And for you, breath, breath, breath in and out an not Panic :) All will be perfect in time. And what perfection means is always a matter of interpretation ;)
Posted by: Sibylle at February 19, 2008 10:53 AM
Thank you for sharing!! I love the one of your nephew kissing (?) your belly. That is a moment never to be forgotten.
Posted by: Kathy at February 19, 2008 10:56 AM
Thank you for sharing!! I love the one of your nephew kissing (?) your belly. That is a moment never to be forgotten.
Posted by: Kathy at February 19, 2008 10:57 AM
What a doll he is! Your belly is NOT small...it looks mahvelous.
Posted by: margene at February 19, 2008 11:24 AM
I loved doing my belly cast! You'll really treasure it for years to come. :)
Posted by: E to the M at February 19, 2008 11:43 AM
I think your belly looks great... talk to me in a month about small.
; ) Love the photos of the little guy. "Heartbeep"... too cute.
Posted by: Vicki at February 19, 2008 11:55 AM
Love the belly cast!!! It's beautiful! I wish I had thought to do that when I had my kids. It is a perfect keepsake.
The photos with the little guy are so sweet!
Posted by: Kirsten at February 19, 2008 11:59 AM
Cripes, what do you wanna be -- a HOUSE? Need a CRANE to move you around? Your belly is as big as mine was the day before I gave birth, and my daughter was 7 lb 12 ounces and 22 inches long. I had no idea how she fit in there, but trust me, she did. You've got a big 'un in there, too. I know these things. Stop whingeing, fer fucksake. ;-)
Posted by: Norma at February 19, 2008 12:03 PM
Oh goodness... isn't it a strange feeling to have that done?! I kept laughing and my husband was getting mad because I was "messing things up". lol! Looks great!
Posted by: Jess at February 19, 2008 12:08 PM
Wow, your belly looks lovely.
Posted by: Amanda at February 19, 2008 12:25 PM
love love love those photos of your nephew smooching your belly.
Posted by: Teyani at February 19, 2008 12:34 PM
i decopauged my belly cast. i was so sad when we went to set it in the oven (off) to dry that it didnt fit!
that baby was 9 lbs 14 oz.
it currently hangs on the wall over flowing with flowers.
Posted by: heatherly at February 19, 2008 12:37 PM
Beautiful! I love my belly cast that I did with my 3rd baby. I've often joked that I could use it for chips and dips ;)
Oh and that sweet boy and your belly...love that!!!
Posted by: Kim at February 19, 2008 12:46 PM
How adorable! Great cast too! This will be most wonderful memory! I wish I would have done this with my little guy.
Posted by: Marisol at February 19, 2008 01:24 PM
Cool!!! I never did have my belly done--but my sister did do my face many years ago for a project. I've got it here at home now--a little creepy, but kinda cool. Imagine lying there with straws up your nose waiting for the plaster to dry. Fun stuff.
Posted by: Cath at February 19, 2008 01:33 PM
OMG, he looks just like you! Except for the curls, which are positively cherubic. So cute!
The belly cast is brilliant. I would never have thought of that.
Posted by: Lucia at February 19, 2008 01:55 PM
OMG, how can we be so far along that it's belly cast and nursery painting time? Where have the last 6 months gone???
But you're looking wonderful, and your nephew is adorable. Take care!
Posted by: Sarah at February 19, 2008 02:06 PM
Your nephew listening to his cousin, crazy cute. Thanks for sharing these shots, Cara!
Posted by: nova at February 19, 2008 02:29 PM
that is really adorable!
wait till the real thing comes!
;-)
Posted by: beth at February 19, 2008 04:46 PM
I love the belly cast and will be making one of my own when I have children. I think they are quite beautiful.
Posted by: Jen at February 19, 2008 05:47 PM
He got so big! So did your boobs ;0 I can't believe how fast this going!
Posted by: Carol at February 19, 2008 07:55 PM
Okay, I'll state it publicly in the comments . . . I think you are having a girl. Nothing scientific or anything . . . you just look girly! Stay away from those paint fumes!
Posted by: Ava at February 19, 2008 09:03 PM
What a sweet series of photos. The love is so evident.
Posted by: Cindra T at February 19, 2008 09:19 PM
I love the body cast! I hope you have details on how to do it eventually - what a cool thing to do during pregnancy. And your nephew? Adorable!
Posted by: Julia at February 19, 2008 09:41 PM
those photos are so precious. good luck with choosing a paint color!
Posted by: mai at February 19, 2008 11:09 PM
Oh my gosh! The face-plant picture is just about the cutest! It looks like he was trying to talk to the baby. So fun! :)
Posted by: Chelsea at February 20, 2008 01:52 AM
Looking good! I'm so excited for you, and I can't wait to see your child! Good luck with this last little bit. It drags, and the people calling for regular updates can be, um, trying, but it's still an incredibly exciting time. I'm sending many good vibes your way!
Posted by: Susan (Hyperactive Hands) at February 20, 2008 10:18 AM
Excuse me for saying but it has to be said. Your belly is not small. It is WONDERFULLY PREGNANT! :D You look marvy! Even in plaster!!
lovelove
Posted by: sandy at February 20, 2008 04:00 PM
I wish belly casts had been around (or I had known about them) when I was pregnant. I think I would have loved decorating it when it was done. Your nephew looks so sweet. Not only did my children love my belly but so did my cat. She used to lean on it all the time until the baby kicked her off.
Posted by: donna lee at February 20, 2008 05:35 PM
So much joy, and it's so, so sweet.
Posted by: mrspilkington at February 20, 2008 07:05 PM
Hi Cara!
I spent the last few days reading your blog - from the beginning! Great knitting, and congratulations on the baby!
Posted by: Nancy at February 20, 2008 07:50 PM
Wow, that is awesome! Now I want my pregnant friend to get a belly cast. She's been taking photos standing in the same spot every so often to show the progression of the belly. The belly to boob ratio eventually gets bigger once the belly starts to overwhelm them.
Posted by: Cookie at February 21, 2008 01:18 AM
Sweet pictures!
Posted by: Annie at February 21, 2008 06:31 AM
A belly cast is a great idea. this is the first I've seen. Cool.
Posted by: Carol at February 21, 2008 08:45 AM
It turned out great! I see all these now and kinda wish I would have done it years ago...Ive seen some painted in neat ways. Its really art.
Posted by: ange at February 22, 2008 01:39 PM
Cara, those pictures with your nephew are the dearest pictures ever!!
Posted by: Kim at February 27, 2008 04:51 PM
The photo of his entire face on your belly? Priceless.
Posted by: Emily at February 28, 2008 04:10 AM