#amysbelly

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[With this belly getting bigger and bigger, it's harder and harder for me to reach things- you'd think I'd be used to it by now but sometimes I still forget and try to reach forward.]

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[40 weeks now and we're getting close! I really thought I would've gone earlier but this baby seems pretty happy where they are lol. My back pain as been flaring up quite a bit, this belly just feels soooo heavy. Baby is measuring 2 weeks overdue already and we had a discussion about induction but I really wanna see what's gonna happen if we can just give them another week.]

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[ 33 weeks and I'm feeling huge and rounder than ever this pregnancy, I have a lot of extra weight from having so many pregnancies back to back and having so many littles. I wish somebody would rub my belly down with some stretch mark cream! We decided to find out the gender early this time, and I'm having a boy! He is measuring ahead already, probably at least 7 lbs.]

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[35 weeks and baby 8 is still kicking up a storm here! Sometimes it takes me off guard- like even when I'm brushing my teeth and doing my skincare routine! They kick so strong I just have to stop for a sec lol]

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[wow, look at that comparison between 38 weeks of my last pregnancy and now at 38 weeks with the twins! And yes my lower back is killing me!]

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[I've been staying super active this pregnancy and it's been really paying off, it's been so smooth and easy compared to my last one. Squats look a little different with my belly hanging down, but it's been going pretty well so far!]

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[well, this is it guys! I only made it to 35 weeks, but due to complications they have decided it would be safest to deliver tomorrow! This pregnancy have been very rough and lots of ups and downs. I didn't quite get as many chances to feel the glow as much as I had with my others... But I noticed the twins changed my body a lot and I noticed I was much rounder and heavier this time around( in addition to all the complications) I will miss this belly!]

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[34 weeks and Ive really been struggling with the complications this pregnancy! So most days I have just spent time laying down and relaxing. My relationship with this pregnancy feels more complicated this time around, I'll be excited to take a break after this to focus on myself and my littles. I'm super excited to have this little man in my arms in the next few weeks! Most of my favorite PJ shirts don't fit anymore, but just hanging out around the house, I don't mind at all!]

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[41.5 weeks and I'm FINALLY feeling some contractions this afternoon! It went from minor cramping this morning to full blown contractions so quickly it's actually kind of shocking. I'm just taking care of my 3 youngest and waiting on the rest to get back from school before making any moves just yet, this part usually takes me a while, but it feels kind of fast this time? I keep having to stop what I'm doing to breathe and try to push through it.]

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[honestly im so thankful ive made it to 32 weeks with how rough everything has been. i decided to show you guys what everything looks like when i try to drive with this huge belly!]

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[When I tell you that the moment we left the driveway I knew we weren't going to make it; I mean it. The icy horrible road conditions slowing us down didn't help things either. I could feel the baby coming, and I felt like I had to push literally as soon as we left. I tried to stop things from progressing but I knew there was no way I could fight it- it was a little too late and baby 8 was coming now. We were within 5 miles of the hospital when I finally couldn't fight the urge to push anymore so I got in the backseat and we delivered a healthy baby boy on the side of the road during a snowstorm. It wasn't at all how I had envisioned my birth plan going- but after being through this 7 times before, I know that sometimes these things don't quite go as planned! fastest labor I've ever had after so much waiting on this little guy!]

[Mason Carter- 9lbs and 10oz. Another huge boy lol ! He really surprised us because we really felt sure it was a girl this time!! but we're so glad he's here and we're settled at the hospital for a day before we can bring him home. This might be our last baby, although never say never???]

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[15 weeks and I've been feeling a lot more frisky and had a lot more energy for cozy gaming! I will say it's nice being pregnant with my 2 oldest kids being more much self sufficient and independent. My belly button has started poking out more and more, and my breasts are getting fuller again!]

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[Last belly picture before my C-section to deliver baby number 7, it's bittersweet but I'm excited to get him to safety, hoping everything goes well!]

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[ 14 weeks today! decided to muster up the energy to have a lil stream and photo session- boy do I miss getting to stream like I used to!]

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[ here's me at full term with each of my 5 pregnancies! Most of these were taken right before I went into labor. It's interesting to see the differences in my bellies between each pregnancy!

40 weeks 7.8 lbs, girl.

37 weeks 6.6 lbs boy.

39 weeks 8.5 lbs, girl.

41 weeks 10lbs, boy.

40 weeks 7.1 and 6.8 boy and girl ]

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[it's really starting to feel like go time tonight as things are getting stronger and stronger! I actually felt my water break in the bathroom and things are going faster than they ever have before- it feels like we were so overdue and now this baby is in a race to meet us, I hope we make it!]