Be brave

Photo taken by Elisa

Ok, folks. So this is me in my pregnant state. This was taken about a month ago. I have since gained an additional 5 pounds. It's great I was looking down in this photo. You won't get to see my bloated face and disappearing neck.

I know years from now, I would be so grateful to my dear friend, Elisa for coaxing me into taking my pre-natal photos. So, thank you in advance, for getting me in front of the camera lens despite my constant whining.

I am ready to pop. Soon. Due-date is about 4 weeks away, but many say the second child could be earlier and from how my belly is looking these days, I won't be surprised if baby no.2 decides to make his exit earlier.

My belly looks quite different from when I was carrying Lucas. I don't remember the belly being "in the way" when I was driving. These days, I am trying to keep the belly away from the steering wheel when I drive.

We have not decided on a name for baby no.2. And I suspect, just like the first time, we would be at a loss in the hospital. We still have the videos of Edwin calling Lucas in another name in the delivery room.

I have started talking to Lucas about baby no.2 and showing him photos of when he was a baby. I am not sure how much of it he understands but he does associate the word "baby" with my belly by now.