Five years ago, I looked like this.
I started out looking like this.
Half way through, I looked like this.
The morning I went to the hospital to be induced, I looked like this - at 5 am.
And I looked this big. But notice how smooth my belly looks? Can you see that there are NO STRETCH MARKS?
(a little plug for my Glowing Mama Belly Butter you can get at my Etsy shop :o)
And then, she finally arrived.
She was so beautiful.
She even wooed all the nurses. Notice her tiny smile hours after being born?
My first baby. I was so excited.
I finally had my little girl!
And we announced her to the world!
It’s hard to think that my little girl will be turning 5 tomorrow! I’m very excited and yet a little sad that time always goes so fast.
We blinked.
Hubby and I always tell each other – “Don’t Blink.” But we did and here we are. Bella is turning into a lovely little girl (who still has her moments, but what kid doesn’t?)
I’ve been having a great time planning Bella’s All Girl Spa party. Bella and I went shopping last night to buy stuff and she was so excited to be able to pick everything out. I must say, I usually have to bite my tongue when I give her freedom to choose, but we agreed on everything last night. Sniff, sniff.
My little girl is growing up!
Tomorrow is her big day!
Bring it on!
“By far the most common craving of pregnant women is not to be pregnant.”
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26 comments:
Love, love, LOVE these pictures! Something about a happy pregnant woman!
(Which makes me take exception to that quote by Phyllis Diller, because I *loved* every minute of being pregnant and I miss it!)
So wish I'd known about your Glowing Mama products. I have no stretch marks, but I realize now that there's a huge difference in moisturizing with something that's GOOD for you! :)
Happy early birthday Bella!
And GOSH that announcement is cute - what a delightful smile!
WHAT beautiful pictures! Love them all.
Happy Birthday to your beautiful bella!
She was such a gorgeous newborn!!
I wish I had known about your belly butter when I was pregnant... my stomach looks like it is covered in spider webs.
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW such a sweet post.
your baby belly was so cute :)
Awwww.....Happy 5th Birthday Bella!!!
A spa party sounds fun!!
Oh I love your belly shots! And, like everyone else, I wish I had known about your belly butter when prego - my flab looks like a wrinkled interstate map. But what a beautiful princess. Have a blast tonight!
Great recap...Happy Birthday Bella!
oh yes... bring it on is what I had to tell myself this weekend at the fireworks - blink and they are all sitting by themselves! wow! happy birthday bella! and your belly looks ah.mazing. My belly? don't ask. lol
LOL! I saw that first picture and I was like... she DOESN'T have any stretch marks!!! :)
I hope Bella has a fantastic day tomorrow!
Love the pics and the walk down memory lane! Hope she has a blessed birthday tomorrow!
Ah, she's adorable. Happy Birthday, Bella! (I'm listening to my almost 4 year-old sing in the background and thinking of her this tiny)
Happy Birthday to your little princess!!!
Mrs. NB
Oh...what sweet memories and beautiful pictures! Happy 5th birthday to your precious girl.
Beautiful pictures and AWESOME looking belly! A true visual for your Belly Butter product. I only wish it could reverse time, I'd buy a case tonight! *sigh*
Such a sweet, sweet post! I love all your pregnancy photos :o) And your little one is too cute! An early Happy Birthday :o)
Blessings & Aloha!
Ah! My hubby and I blinked too often and too quickly...our 3 are grown! wow!!! Time does go by fast!
Beautiful pics! And happy birthday to Bella! My daughter is turning 5 next month - it seems like such an auspicious age, doesn't it? 5 F-i-v-e. I can't believe it's been that long since I first met her.
And I am jealous of your no stretch marks!!! Where were you when I was pregnant with twins?!?! I could've used your cream then! ;-)
Happy Happy Birthday to a special little girl! Hope you have an awesome cake and ice cream day, Bella!
LOVE all the photos, too too CUTE!!
Thank you for sharing this special memory with us! Have fun tomorrow with your girlie! =)
Oh Kari! She was beautiful from the moment she was born. How did you get her to smile like that in her announcement photo? Wow!
Happy Birthday Bella!
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OMGosh, what a fun post and wow a smooth belly you had. I should have known you back when I was preggo I could have a smooth belly too.
Happy Birthday to Miss Bella.
we share the same middle name.
Hope her party goes well.
Love the pictures.
She was a beautiful baby who has turned into and even prettier little young lady. Seriously, don't blink, for my baby girl turns 14 this year!!!
Have fun celebrating!
Great pictures! I love going through time with you because I learn so much!
She was such a cute little baby!
Happy Birthday Bella!!!
Oh boy! I def wanna give your belly stuff a try! Excited about it! Happy Birthday Bella!
Kari, I absolutely loved this post. The memories and moments were beautiful. I will definitely be checking out your lotion line (hopefully soon. ;D)
blessings!
Melanie
Loved looking at these pics! It's awesome to look back and remember what it was like right then. I still remember everything I felt when I had Alyssa too. Can't believe our first babies are five and about to start kinder. How doees the time go so fast? :)
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