I always end up doing my belly shots halfway through the week. I guess it’s because it’s easier to take them on the weekend rather than on a weekday when all I want to do when I get home from work is put on my pj’s and prop up my swollen feet. I think I look smaller in this week’s picture than in the portraits from last week. I think it was the shirt that made me look so big because when I look in the mirror I find it hard to tell that I’m 5 months pregnant. Or maybe that’s just how I see myself. Of course, I’m not holding my hand under my belly when I’m out and about either.

I’ve really started feeling Lucy move around more regularly this week. I just can’t get over what a neat feeling it is. I already know it is one of the things I will miss the most about being pregnant. I can’t wait for Joe to be able to feel it. I thought I was able to feel it from the outside a few days ago, but Joe wasn’t able to. Maybe I was feeling it because I’m also feeling what’s going on inside.

I can’t wait to see how her movements get stronger as each week goes by!