Huge

I know I’m getting big, but when I see myself in photos (or catch my reflection in passing) I realize how absolutely huge I am! I’m 37 weeks pregnant now, and I’m just hoping I don’t go to 42 weeks like I did with Eleanor. I remember how uncomfortable I felt as the due date came and went.

A few people have asked for some maternity and nursing fashion help, so I’m going to put together a little guide and I should have it ready next week. Oh, and here’s a nice side view for you. I love the stripes peeking out!

Comments

110 responses to “Huge”

  1. Charlotte Avatar

    you found time to brush your hair?????
    you totally rock the preggers look, by the way.
    speedy delivery! (sounds a bit Mr. McFeely…)

  2. Christine Avatar

    whoa, baby! You looks great! Sending lots of comfortable and “on time!” thoughts your way. Looking forward to the guide!

  3. Liz @ Law Mama Avatar

    Oh, man, you’re so cute! And I sure don’t miss the end of pregnancy, either. I felt so huge.

  4. Erin Avatar
    Erin

    You look great. At least you have something to show for your pregnancy! lol I am 34 weeks and people are constantly talking about how small my belly is for how far along I am, which just means that all that weight I’ve gained has gone everywhere else but the belly, I guess. XD

  5. Mandy Ford Avatar

    You look great! Oh how I remember those last few weeks. Hopefully he will come on time for you!

  6. Tatyana Avatar
    Tatyana

    I’m sure you feel very uncomfortable but I think you look great.

  7. Tricia @ {every}nothing wonderful Avatar

    Oh my goodness – you are due so soon! I can’t believe that went so fast! You look adorable, as usual.

    My daughter was 2 weeks late too – whoa did that “came and went” part stink! Fingers crossed that won’t happen again for you!

  8. Elizabeth Avatar

    No, the baby is huge! Can’t wait to “meet” him :)

  9. Academichic Avatar

    You look wonderful!

    I’m 13 weeks pregnant now and blogging about it and trying to retain my style and identity as everything shifts and changes :)

    I’m looking forward to your maternity wear guide next week, thank you!

    S.

  10. Kiona Avatar

    nicole, you look ah-ma-zing! I love it!

  11. kimberly Avatar

    absolutely beautiful! (and that wallpaper is gorgeous, too!)

  12. kaelva Avatar
    kaelva

    oh my gosh are you wearing *gasp* jeans?!?! hehe :D I kid!

    You look amazing! I hope baby cooperates and doesn’t come late too! :)

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Skinny jeans! Actually, they’re (gag) jeggings. I’m wearing maternity jeggings. Super comfy and cute though!

      1. Rebecca Mellor Avatar

        Maternity skinny jeans (or jeggings!) and boots are definitely the way to go when you’re pregnant in the winter – I found it was the most easiest way to look stylish while being comfortable when I went 13 days over! You look great, hope he comes along soon!

  13. Beth Avatar

    You’re so beautiful. Many prayers and blessings for you and baby in the next few weeks.
    P.S. I know it’s weird, but I know 5 other women who are due any day now. 5! I guess people were really busy in May…… lol.

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      A bunch of other bloggers are due too. May was certainly a fun month.

  14. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    You look adorable! I’m 15 weeks pregnant with my first little one and I can only hope I can manage to keep a sense of style throughout my pregnancy like you do! I can’t wait to see your guide and get some ideas about where to shop!

  15. liz @ btb Avatar

    eeeek, I wanna be that pregnant!

    btw, I saved that picture of Eleanor with glasses to my computer. It cracks me up every single time I open my picture folder.

  16. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    You look great. I love the stripes!

  17. Alyssa Avatar
    Alyssa

    You look adorbs!

  18. agirlandaboy Avatar

    You look great! Hang in there!

  19. Sarah @ Comfort and Joy Avatar

    You look totally sweet. Love that momma belly in stripes! :)

  20. Janssen Avatar

    You look amazing – I dont’ think you look huge at all.

  21. Alice Avatar
    Alice

    You look great! I love the side shot with the striped among the black and the wallpaper. Wishing you the rest and comfortable-ness you need right now :)

  22. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    You look fabulous and not just for being 37 weeks! Really, you do. I am just a week behind you and have the same wishes for my son to arrive on time. best wishes to you.

  23. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Oh you look so cute! I used to love wearing stripes (actually still do) when I was preggers. And you are just right—there is no right size. Enjoy!

  24. Audrie Avatar

    You look amazing! My cousin just had her baby today, a week early, so hopefully it’ll be the same for you! :)

  25. kat Avatar

    I think you look adorable, and btw, i’m 35 weeks and look about the same size. I love the stripey shirt, where’s it from?

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      It’s from A Pea in the Pod.

  26. Camellia Avatar

    You look adorable! I love stripes on a round baby belly. So cute.

  27. Sarah K Avatar

    You look great! Love the stripes.

  28. Suzie @ cupcake monkey Avatar

    I don’t know one pregnant woman who hasn’t felt huge by the end, but you look GREAT…not huge. I love your outfit!

  29. Lora Avatar

    Omigosh, you look amazing. The only big part is your baby belly, which is totally cute.

  30. Michelle Martins Avatar

    You look gorgeous!!! Congratulations!! :)

  31. Jane @ The Borrowed Abode Avatar

    You look fantastic, beautiful, and so healthy! Here’s hoping this one’s on time or early :)

  32. Stephanie Avatar

    You look fabulous!!!!! You really do! I can’t wait to see your fashion advice next week!

  33. amber of theambershow.net Avatar

    DUDE! that’s a lotta baby.

    looking good! the stripes are super cute!

  34. Kari S. Avatar
    Kari S.

    You look absolutley beautiful! And boy…. you sure have dropped! Anytime now me thinks! Best of luck!

  35. Samantha Avatar

    Gosh you look low, I don’t think you’ll go full term.
    are you taking bets yet? hahah

  36. Making it Lovely Avatar

    Yeah, yeah… I remember everyone saying how low the baby looked last time at 37 weeks. Then I went five more. ;)

  37. Allyn Howard Avatar

    Hi, I just came across your blog from Decor8. I love your profile pic juxtaposed with that wallpaper! The curved lines are perfect. You look great, Good Luck!!

  38. Jaimie Avatar
    Jaimie

    Well, you look adorable. My sister-in-law was ENORMOUS (don’t tell her I said that…) once she got past six months, but she said it was the healthiest and most comfortable she’s ever been with her body.

    PS – I love your haircut.

  39. Camille Avatar
    Camille

    You don’t look huge.

    My SIL was induced with her first baby at 42 weeks. The second came on his own at 37 weeks!

  40. jan Avatar

    You look beautiful – and we all know you will have a healthy baby – yay for you!

  41. Kathryn Avatar
    Kathryn

    Hang in there – you look great! Sending good (and soon) delivery thoughts your way. I’m 34 wks with baby number 3 and I think I’m that big (and mine don’t come early either). I almost burned my stomach standing too close to the stove the other night – I think it’s time to stop cooking!

  42. Mariela Avatar

    You look great, congratulations!

  43. Allison Avatar

    I was thinking you didn’t look that huge until I scrolled to the side view… wow! I hope the last few weeks go quickly and remain as comfortable as possible. I’ve still got a couple months to go myself.

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Yeah, I look pregnant from the front, but the side view? WATCH OUT!

  44. michelle Avatar
    michelle

    I can’t wait to see him!!! you look great!!!

  45. Kristín Avatar
    Kristín

    you look really good! 38 and 5 days here, also with a boy. Congratulations! :)

  46. Valerie Avatar

    Oh gosh, that brought back memories! I got constantly disbelieving looks on my last month AND went into early delivery (thank GOD!). You are rocking the jeggings lady, will they be a keeper post-delivery? ^_^

  47. karen @ our slo house Avatar

    OMG, you are so cute.

    If it’s any consolation, my first went 41 weeks and my 2nd went 39 weeks. (and this difference in the actual delivery was tremendous — way easier and faster witht he 2nd.)

    ~sending good thoughts your way~

  48. Delta Avatar
    Delta

    I think you look AMAZING!

  49. Colleen Avatar

    I was 9 days late with my first, on time with my second 10 days early with my third and 5 weeks early with my 4th. Unless you carry low, that baby looks like its about to drop out! You might be going sooner than later. Good luck, hope it all goes smooth!!

  50. rachel Avatar

    such a beautiful belly!

  51. Benita Avatar

    You’re wearing jeans! :)

  52. Dianna Avatar

    you look great :-)

  53. Desiree Fawn Avatar

    Gorgeous belly! :D
    Can’t wait to meet this little one <3

    Enjoy the last few weeks!

  54. Ashlea Walter Avatar

    “They” always say to avoid horizontal stripes when pregnant or otherwise, “huge,” but I happen to think this look is FANTASTIC. Pure fun and loveliness. Enjoy it!

  55. Anita K Avatar
    Anita K

    There’s nothing more radiant and healthy looking than a pregnant woman! (i know i know you don’t feel “radiant” but you look great!)

  56. Emmmylizzzy Avatar

    Okay, you are so not huge! I’ve got a 40 weeks pregnant picture buried so deep in my computer that I hope nobody will ever find it!

  57. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    i’m sorry you’re feeling huge, but you look absolutely adorable and fantastic!

  58. Lydia Avatar

    I love the stripes peeking out on the second photo too! You look fantastic!! Best of luck with your delivery.

  59. christina winters Avatar
    christina winters

    may I just say that your hair is looking flawless, which is not always an easy feat this far along!

  60. jbhat Avatar
    jbhat

    You look so good! And I’m thinking sooner than later. He’s going to want to get out of there so he can join in the fun.

    jbhat

  61. kpriss Avatar

    Awwww!You’re looking absolutely lovely! I remember first time I saw a pregnant woman after I gave birth to my first kid (yeah, lots of first :D), I cried. Even now, after my fourth and I still want a pregnant belly whenever I see one!

    What did they tell you? How big is he? You’re going for a C-section or natural? Just asking, after all, it’s the baby that chooses how to come (and when). But Colleen is right, you know, unless you carry low, your precious bun looks ready to pop! ;) Oh, wait, I just remember you had a C-section for Eleanor! Sticking with that?

    Either way, fingers crossed!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      No, I mentioned “complications” (I never went into details, but it was rough), but no C-section with Eleanor. I’m hoping things will go more smoothly this time. The doctor thinks this baby will be big, but he says “you delivered a nine pound baby before, you can do it again!”

  62. rebecca Avatar
    rebecca

    you look so great! are you having a boy? that would be my guess! my mothers way of telling is if its a girl you carry high, boys low. and most the time she is right!
    rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

  63. Kris Mays Avatar

    I’m surprised they let you go to 42 weeks. It seems like they are always in such a hurry to deliver you they don’t let you go that long.

    My deliveries were all over the place. But I doubt your second will go that long. Take care!

  64. Kathy Avatar

    You look sooo cute!!

  65. Bethany Joy Avatar

    CUTENESS! I hope I am as well dressed when that pregnant. I envision ugly maternity tops and yoga pants haha.

  66. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    a. you look smashing pregnant!
    b. i am sure it is somewhere on your site, but where can I get that wallpaper?!! Grazi!

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      The wallpaper is ‘Clacket Lane’ by Mibo.

      1. jessica Avatar
        jessica

        Thank you kindly!

  67. Melissa Avatar

    You look great! It’s about time you finally posted a photo of your belly’s progress! Enjoy these next few weeks – believe it or not, you’ll miss pregnancy – such a gift.

  68. Embracing Change Avatar

    You look great! The stripes shot is awesome…love the belly!
    Stacey :o)

  69. Dana Avatar

    You rock. I hope I’m a cool, stylish mom like you some day…soon. (I turn 29 in a month and I’m definitely getting “baby fever,” ha.) I look forward to seeing your maternity/nursing fashion guide.

    Best wishes,
    Dana

  70. Laura Avatar

    I so need help with maternity fashion :( ugh what they have out there is horrible

  71. April Avatar

    You look beautiful. And I love the stripes. So fun! I’m looking forward to your maternity fashion suggestions! I’ll pass them on to my sister who is expecting her first. :)

  72. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    You look gorgeous! Hope all goes smoothly with the labour. Good luck : )

  73. Jessica at Lavender and Lilies Avatar

    Right there with you. I’m 6 1/2 months and I’m already big so I can’t imagine what I will look like at 37 weeks. Good luck as these final weeks tick away. May he come on time and peacefully!

  74. Rita Avatar

    I think you look really beautiful. Good luck!

  75. Michelle Avatar

    You look fantastic!

  76. Fabi Avatar

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    xox Cybelle & Fabi

  77. Elizabeth Avatar

    Love the stripes! It reminds me of the cover to that movie Juno. So fun and sweet. I hope I am as cute as you when I am preggers!

  78. holly Avatar
    holly

    way cute. Where did you find the necklace? Love it with the green stripes!

  79. Dawn Avatar

    Don’t feel bad…I looked EXACTLY the same way you do now when I was preggo with my son. I think the boys just like to lay so that their butts or heads are sticking into our belly buttons. It makes us look so much bigger than we should. My daughter layed sideways most of the time and I didn’t look half as big with her and she was larger than my son.
    I totally remember the uncomfortable feeling too. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you don’t go over…:)

  80. Jen @ Fresh Crush Avatar

    How exciting! Our first, baby Olivia, arrived Christmas Eve. You can take a peek at her here, http://bit.ly/hxCU9U , and it’s just the best thing ever. You look fantastic!!! What a full household you will have! All the best to you!

  81. my little apartment Avatar

    oh you look great!! and I love the darker ‘do as well…eek, so close!

  82. Nicole RJ Avatar

    Entering my 40th week I can totally commiserate. Even if the bump still looks cute feeling hugs is no fun!

  83. Michelle Avatar

    You look adorable! Love the necklace

  84. Maureen Avatar
    Maureen

    Nicole, you’re a total “basketball mom”…everything is thin and “normal” except your basketball belly! I have to say…you look fantastic. Although you may feel differently, you wear pregnancy so well!

  85. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    I LOVE that necklace…where is that from?

  86. Alisa Avatar
    Alisa

    My first delivery was “rough,” as you say, too (posterior baby, anyone?) but the second one–pardon my frankness–shot out like a cork. :) Best wishes for a similar experience!

    That baby has dropped for sure! Gearin’ up!

  87. coral Avatar

    you look great + you’re so close now!
    my girl came 2 weeks early and we finished refinishing our entire wood floor 4 days before that, so I know where you’re coming from with all the last minute projects.

  88. Tara Jane Avatar

    Awe, so cute. Best wishes on Baby #2. From your posts it sounds like you are sad to say goodbye to your family of 3. I had the exact same emotions. I found that it is wonderful to be a family of 4 and really it felt like we have always been a family of 4.

    Wishing you a few good nights sleep!

  89. Erika Avatar

    Absolutely adorable!

  90. Sarah Jane Avatar

    Oh my, how I know! I’m 35 weeks and feel like a house! I got dressed for church yesterday and thought I looked pretty good…until I saw pics of myself after! I’m HUGE! Posted pics on my blog today. Oh well…it’s temporary and it’s almost over…for both of us! Hope all goes well for you!

  91. bungalowbliss Avatar
    bungalowbliss

    What a lovely baby belly–how wonderfully lucky you are! :) Best wishes as you enter the final phase of your pregnancy!

  92. Anne @ Its a Baltimore Life Avatar

    Adorable! I looked at some of your past pregnant post with your daughter…where do you get the cute maternity clothes? I am almost 5 months with my first pregnancy and so far Gap, Old Navy and Destintion Maternity seem to be the only places I have found!

  93. Meredith Avatar
    Meredith

    You look adorable! I am right behind you at 36 weeks, but I’m carrying my boy totally differently — high and all the way around, rather than low and straight out. I can’t wait to see what you and Brandon name him and how his room turns out.

    Good luck!

  94. Lindsey Avatar

    Wow! Work it girl! You look gorgeous! Certainly have that pregnancy glow radiating from your eyes and smile. Best wishes in these final weeks!

  95. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Off topic, but your hair has gotten longer. Super cute!

  96. Jean w/ Typical Suburban Family Avatar

    You look great!! You’re glowing!! I was 5 weeks early with my first son and 2 weeks early with my second son so I never made it to the end of a pregnancy. I came upon your blog and am your newest GFC follower.

  97. Kate | Urban Kaleidoscope Avatar

    Nicole, you look absolutely gorgeous! Sending you good birthing wishes from Australia.

  98. Melissa | IS•LY Avatar

    Nicole, you look fabulous!! I love your outfit.

    I’m hoping that I deliver sometime in the next week or so. I can’t wait. I’m hoping the same for you!

  99. raya Avatar

    Stripes! As you know, I love them too for this pregnancy. You are so close! Excited to see your new little one. Thanks for the note on my blog the other day : )xoxo

  100. girlysmack Avatar

    Girl, you are all belly! But, somehow, other than that humongous baby belly the rest of you looks thinner than ever. Does that make sense? :)