Finally — here is a picture of our bellies…
With less than three weeks to go, Susan and I have finally grabbed a shot of us with our pregnant bellies. It has taken us so many months to finally get a photo for two reasons. First, Susan and I both loathe getting our photos taken. Second, since I am usually the one taking photos, there is never anyone around to take a photo that includes me. (And I am too lazy to use my tripod.) But, today I asked my friend to snap a few shots of us.
So here we are – 37 weeks pregnant. (Susan is on the left.)
Susan is a couple days short of 37 weeks, but her dates were just an estimate from an eleven week ultrasound. Last week she measured at 38 or 39 weeks and her baby is significantly bigger than mine. So I think she will be the first to have her baby.
My baby on the other hand, is a tiny thing and I am consistently behind in my measurements. (I have even had to have extra ultrasounds to check her growth.) This is quite funny considering that my son Jackson is a giant and Susan’s daughter Julia is so tiny.
But I am sure once my baby gets out of the womb, she will catch up super fast. Perhaps she is smaller because in early July, after failing one value on my Gestational Diabetes test and being diagnosed as carbohydrate intolerant, I became strict with my diet. To this day, I have not let one sip of juice pass my lips. But for the last few weeks, since I found out she is so small, I have been relaxing my diet quite a bit – even enjoying some desserts!
As for how we are feeling – we are tired!!! Par for the course I suppose. Both of us are really having a hard time keeping up with our work and with getting ready for our babies. We wanted to be all caught up with our work before the babies arrive – but that is so not happening! We are as behind as always.
Susan’s kidney stone is staying put lately – thank the Lord! Hopefully it won’t move until she has delivered her baby and has had a bit of time to recuperate and be with her baby.
It sure has been an experience being pregnant together. And I can’t even imagine the chaos it will be when we both have newborns! But we are so grateful and we are praying that all goes well and our girls arrive safely.
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Look at those cute baby bellies. You guys look great!
So happy for you guys! You both look great!
You girls are so pretty! Gotta frame that picture!!
That is an absolutely adorable picture of the two of you!!!!! I am amazed at how small you both look! I know you are tired and probably very uncomfortable, but you are soooooo close! Hugs, blessings and many prayers for a safe and healthy end of pregnancy and delivery!
You both look FABULOUS!!!
I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone (quickly for me, at least!). Seems like only yesterday you broke the news – lots of ups and downs, to be sure. We were all holding our collective breath for awhile, I think.
WOW! I can’t wait to hear the news. Woo-hoo!!
(see, since I already have three, I am living vicariously through all the pregnant bloggers – and there are A LOT of you!)
How fun! Y’all look great! I’m not too far behind you, and can’t wait to have my little one here.
Praying for safe deliveries for both of you!
You both look lovely!
Janice…Susan…
You will be SO GLAD you have this photograph! I KNOW it was effort for y’all…that you resisted doing it, but I’m so glad you did (have you read your comments? they’re fabulous
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I cannot imagine the joy in sharing pregnancy with your sister AND living so close together; if I was ever going to envy something about someone else, this would be it. My sister has always lived at least 3 hours from me (since marriage), and we just don’t get enough of each other :/. So glad the two of you do!
Y’all are going to do great…relax now, however you can find a way to do that… Latah? Not so much time for relaxing.
Y’all are precious…just precious
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You guys are so cute! Congrats to both of you, and happy delivery!
STUNNING! Both of you! Which is which? Susan on left as you look at the picture or actually on the left? Perhaps you should say who has the glasses on….I was twice your sizes at 37 weeks….You two look glowing. How exciting!
you both look wonderful! very happy and glowing.
you are in the homestretch now. 
wishing you both peaceful births.
amy
Are you sure you girls are stuffing pillows under your shirts? Where’s the fat arms? Extra chins? Zits?
You both look way too cute to be full term already!
I enjoyed seeing the picture of you guys! Take care of yourselves and scarf down that chocolate for the wee one!
You guys are very cute pregnant! You will be happy you took the time to get that picture.
beautiful picture…how fun to be pregnant together! *hugs* and prayers for happy, healthy babies, and smooth deliveries!
you both look great.
You guys both look so cute!
You ladies look great. Good luck resting n the final weeks!
You both look fabulous and have the beautiful pregnant glow! I’ve got some great recommendations for baby safe products on my blog like the “All Natural Pacifier”….no chemicals, artificial stuff or parabens…. I’ve been forwarding this info to spread the word to all of my pregnant mamas!
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Note:
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Wow – you all are just soooo nice! Thanks for all the encouraging comments!
As for us looking tiny – we just look small in that picture. My belly looks bigger in other shots. And in other shots we look much chubbier! But thanks for all the compliments.
Angela – Susan is the one with the glasses. I got laser surgery three years ago. Boy do I LOVE life without glasses or contacts!
Yes it is fun being pregnant together – it is just not good for our stores or this blog!!! We just can’t keep up with the workload and with both of us in the same “boat” we can’t cover for each other as much as we would like to.
We will post pictures of the babies as soon as we can. We are MUCH better at getting pictures of our kids than we are at getting pictures of ourselves!
Thanks again ladies – you all are too nice.
Ohhh, you both are so beautiful!!! And those tiny lil’ bellies
It’s hard to believe you are both 37 wks!
Wishing you all the best in the next few weeks, hoping you can rest up as much as you can. Enjoy these last few weeks, even though I know it is hard.
Sooner than you realize will you be holding those lil’ precious ones in your arms!
Best wishes,
OHH MY!!!! That is tooo cute, thank you for sharing!
You both look great!
Wow! 37 weeks? You gals look terrific! Have your picture taken more often. It agrees with you. I enjoy this blog. Thanks.
Great picture! I think it is marvelous that you two (sisters) are having babies due the smae time…AND they are both girls! That is so great! I agree, take more photos…your girls will love it! Best wishes for great deliveries! God bless you richly~ thanks for your blog reads…it is fun!
You both look fantabulous!!
And is it me, or does that necklace look familiar?
You two look small and very pretty. I was adopted! I’m Anne I’m 11 years old.
Hope you like your baby
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