When I was 17 weeks pregnant I hardly had a bump to show for it.  That’s 4 and a half months pregnant and not showing much at all.

My belly at 17 weeks pregnant (4.5 months)

So it was pretty easy to feel like this pregnancy was more emotional than physical.  Aside from the fear of miscarriage, nausea and tiredness in the first 3 months, I was pretty much normal.

Now I’m in my 23rd week and last week I took another belly photo.  I’m finally showing the beginnings of a bump and feel more pregnant-looking than fat-looking 🙂

My belly at 22 weeks pregnant (5.5 months)

So far we’ve already purchased most of the items a baby requires.  I’ve used the distraction of research to allay any fears I get when I think about losing this baby to miscarriage.  So far it’s worked and I’ve managed to stay quite positive.  He kicks around a lot in my tummy too and that helps a lot in reassuring me that he’s still alive 🙂