This past week I graduated out of the second trimester. I am now firmly planted in the third trimester and I am hoping that it is as enjoyable (and comfortable) as the second trimester was.

But before we move on to all the joys of the third trimester (including all the nesting that has begun around here), I thought I would post up one last belly shot from the second trimester.

There I am, in all of my big belly glory. (We affectionately refer to my new figure as the Downward Slope. My chest and belly just sort of mesh together into one, downward slanting shape. It’s kind of like a ski slope, with a few moguls.)

Many sources say that the second trimester is the time of the most rapid growth for both the baby and the mama. I must say, as I look at myself in the mirror now and compare it to the photos from just three months ago (when we were visiting Chicago) that I agree. I both look and feel bunches bigger than I did before. 

But I also know that I still have a long way to go. Books estimate that the baby weighs about 2 pounds now. Knowing that the baby, and therefore me, have at least another 5 pounds or so to put on, the growth in the third trimester is probably going to be quite substantial as well. In some ways, I am really looking forward to it.

Bring on the big ole baby belly!