My Pregnancy Journey
If you've been following this blog for a while, you'd know that I always write a year-in-review post. I always love to reflect on the year that has passed, look back on the things that have happened, check to see if I've achieved the goals that I've set for myself at the start of the year, and then create a new set of goals for the new year. 2019's reflection is a little bit different. Today, I'll be looking back on my pregnancy journey because really, 2019 was all about having my baby. In fact, my goals completely changed and all our travel plans got cancelled because I got so sick during the times when our travel plans were scheduled. But that's alright, baby is worth it all!
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| My Pregnancy Journey / Progress Photos |
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| L-R: 16 weeks pregnant, 12 weeks pregnant, 8 weeks pregnant |
8 Weeks Pregnant
I had started to experience the 'morning sickness' which actually lasted the whole day everyday. But totally feeling the pregnancy glow. Also saw baby's heart beating for the first time.
I had started to experience the 'morning sickness' which actually lasted the whole day everyday. But totally feeling the pregnancy glow. Also saw baby's heart beating for the first time.
12 Weeks Pregnant
Could barely smile for this photo. By this time, I had been suffering extreme vomiting for 6 weeks - vomiting everything I ate, vomiting at the thought and smell of food, seeing the doctor every other week, and losing a kilo each week. Didn't know how I would survive.
16 Weeks Pregnant
The meds finally kicked in or the hormones toned down. I was vomiting much less, only 3x a day or less. This was a win for me. Things can only get better from here, right?
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| L-R: 28 weeks pregnant, 24 weeks pregnant, 20 weeks pregnant |
20 Weeks Pregnant
Finally. The meds were working and I was no longer suffering from extreme vomiting. I can eat and enjoy again. Time to slowly wean off the medications. Now I can enjoy pregnancy. Also, found out we're having a girl!
Check out our unique gender reveal using eggs filled with paint!
Check out our unique gender reveal using eggs filled with paint!
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| Gender Reveal Using Eggs Filled With Paint HERE |
24 Weeks Pregnant
The 2nd trimester treated me well. I even had some energy to exercise.
The 2nd trimester treated me well. I even had some energy to exercise.
We also had our Beach-Themed Maternity Photoshoot when I was 30 weeks pregnant.
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| Beach Themed Maternity Photoshoot Shot In South Australia HERE |
32 Weeks Pregnant
Started to feel heavy. Could no longer stand or walk for too long without my left leg going numb. Simply had to sit and take breaks here and there. It's a good thing I decided to hold our spring-themed baby shower during this week (rather than 2-4 weeks later!)
Started to feel heavy. Could no longer stand or walk for too long without my left leg going numb. Simply had to sit and take breaks here and there. It's a good thing I decided to hold our spring-themed baby shower during this week (rather than 2-4 weeks later!)
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| Spring-Themed Baby Shower HERE |
At 33 weeks, we had a 4D scan and saw baby's face in colour for the first time. Even in that scan, she looked just like her dad, just like I expected. As with all of my scans, baby gave the sonographer a hard time as she's just so active - moving around so fast and always doing the opposite of what the sonographer would like her to do. And then she would cover her face too. It didn't help that my anterior placenta was still covering her face a bit. The lovely lady who did our 4D scan was SO nice to ask us to come back 2 weeks later for a free rescan so she could give us even better photos. So in love with our pretty girl!
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| L-R: 10 Days Postpartum; 36 weeks pregnant; 32 weeks pregnant |
36 Weeks Pregnant
The countdown begins. Realised that my face and arms (and the rest of my body including my swollen feet) have never been this huge before. Took me 2 minutes to realise that as long as my baby is healthy, I honestly didn't care.
The countdown begins. Realised that my face and arms (and the rest of my body including my swollen feet) have never been this huge before. Took me 2 minutes to realise that as long as my baby is healthy, I honestly didn't care.
10 Days Postpartum
Adjusting to motherhood but soooo happy to be home with my baby. Here's to #mumlife!
Adjusting to motherhood but soooo happy to be home with my baby. Here's to #mumlife!
How was your pregnancy journey? How did you do your pregnancy progress photos?
34 comments
Awww this is so beautiful, thanks for sharing your journey with us. I adore the shots using the same dress to capture growth and changes. I could be wrong but I don't think I've seen this done using the same outfit and I have to say I kinda prefer it!
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Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing your journey
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So many people photos, I loved seeing each stage and then the final one! You look amazing in every photo! :)
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Awww so beautiful. thanks for sharing!!
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I hope you're doing well! It's so amazing to see how our bodies change and adapt for birth.
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Oh what cute pics and congrats on the safe arrival of your adorable daughter! :)
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These photos are beautiful. I love the idea of wearing the same dress and taking pictures along the way, such a lovely set of images to look back at. Congratulations on your beautiful baby xx
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Awwww soooo beautiful! Loved these pictures <3 Hope you are doing well now! Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
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How cool is this! Thanks for sharing and your little bundle of joy at the end! :)
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Beautiful photos, you were definitely glowing during your pregnancy. Love your gender reveal and the beach photoshoot!!
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It is wonderful how you photographed your pregnancy journey, you are such a beauty!
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That is such a wonderful idea. You looks beautiful. Congratulations on the brand new precious baby.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing dear! Really precious photos you have here.
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Aww beautiful photos, congratulations on your baby girl! ♥
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Oh my dear your look so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this journey with us.
YOu are definetly such an amazing mom-to-be.
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Precious little girl! Congrats!
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This is so sweet! I hope you are doing well during this difficult but beautiful journey! Feel free to reach out to me if you need anything! Have a great week!
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I am not a mom yet and I am not sure If I want to be a mom~ But all your journey sounds so cute
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I absolutely love this! I do not have kids yet, but I will definitely recreate a similar photoshoot to capture my pregnancy journey. I am sure your sweet baby will be so happy to look back at these beautiful photographs xx
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Beautiful
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ReplyDeletefor all 3 of our children my husband witnessed the birth and cut the umbilical cord. Unforgettable!
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This is wonderful! You look so beautiful and I love how you took these gorgeous photos. You'll always have these memories. :)
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I love that you took a transformation picture over your pregnancy journey! Congratulations on your baby!! Super excited that you're now experiencing parenthood!!
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Enjoy this new week!
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Ohh wonderful photos <3 All the best !!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every moment with her! They grow so fast, as cliche as it sounds. I still can't believe I have a 2.5 year old and a 7mth old! It all feels like a blur sometimes because there's so much to do on the daily and time flies on top of it.
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Very nice look, you are so gorgeous.
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Good on you to document every single month during pregnancy. The photos look really good especially that you wore the same dress too. I never took photos of me when I was pregnant 3 times, I just found myself bad looking and lack of energy haha. Yesss, babies are worth it even if I didn't like my pregnancy journey.
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What a wonderful way to document your pregnancy! Your photos are beautiful! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteJill - Doused in Pink
Almost teary when I read this article, between happy and excited.
ReplyDeleteMum's life is amazing, wish I could experience this one day, soon :)
Thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI loved reading about your pregnancy journey, it's so nice to see the photos and to hear about your experience. That dress is beautiful xx
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You looked so beautiful and now you have a beautiful baby girl.
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Wishing you the best!
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