Maternity Photos At Home bump | lifestyle | maternity photos | pictures | pregnancy | whenflowersfall

Since finding out I was pregnant, I always knew that I wanted to take some kind of maternity photos. Apart from the thumbnails that I use for my weekly baby updates on YouTube, I've not really taken any bump photos.
Of course Pinterest was my first port of call for ideas. I wanted simple images that I wouldn't get bored of looking at and these are the ones that I used for inspiration in the end.

Photos from pinterest - will be happy to link any original sources. 

As I turned 37 weeks on Sunday, I knew that I should probably take them soon. So last Thursday, I made it my mission. I took all of them myself, just me and my camera. It took a while, but I'm really happy with the way they turned out. I loved the sepia/old photo filter used on the silhouette shot above so much, that I decided to use that as inspiration for my own.
I wouldn't normally post photos of me showing so much skin, but seeing as this is the only baby I'm planning on having for a good few years, I thought why the heck not.

I wonder how long it'll be until little Scout decides to make an appearance.

Wanna take a bet?

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Baby Jones - Week 16 baby | bump | jones | week 16 | whenflowersfall

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain: I still don't really know. We still don't have a battery in our scales.

Maternity clothes? Nope, although the need for them now is starting to get a bit desperate.

Stretch marks? I have a few little new ones on the tops of my arms of all places. 

Best moment this week: Finally finding a middle name that fits with our choice of boys name and surname.

Miss anything? Sleeping a whole night without having to pee. 

Movement: Not that I can be certain of.

Food cravings: Cocktail sausages. Actually, now I really want some. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Liam had done the washing up and left all the grime in the bottom of the sink. Add that to the dirty dishwater he left in the washing up bowl, the smell made me chuck. It wasn't pleasant. 

Gender: ????

Labor signs: No.

Symptoms: Bleeding gums when I'm brushing my teeth, incredibly dry lips & scalp still and I have been feeling twinges/flutters, but I wouldn't count them as movements just yet. 

Belly button in or out? In

Engagement ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody, and I can't say I'm enjoying it. I'm loving the short periods of good moods I'm getting. 

Looking forward to: Christmasssss!!!

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Baby Jones - Week 14 2nd trimester | baby | bump | jones | pregnancy | pregnant | update | week 14 | whenflowersfall

Hey beauts, 

I cannot believe how much better I'm feeling this week. It's amazing!  I've even managed to keep my house reasonably clean this week. It's a pure miracle. If you want to watch this weeks pregnancy vlog, just click the link below! 

How far along? 14 weeks  

Total weight gain: I've gained another pound this week, but I'm still hovering one below pre-pregnancy weight. I reckon I'll have tipped over that by this time next week. Belly measurement  wise, I've finally grown half a cm. I know it's not much, but it's the first growth I've actually seen in weeks! 

Maternity clothes? Leggings still, but I'm thinking I'm finally going to have to buy some maternity jeans. Absolutely none of mine fit anymore. I can just about get them up, but there is no way I'd ever get them done up!  

Stretch marks? I'd like to say nope, although I have noticed a few on the tops of my thighs are stronger in colour. I'm quite prone to the nasties so I have a funny feeling that this is just the beginning. 

Best moment this week: Feeling so much better. I just thought it was all pretend that you feel better in the 2nd trimester, but man do I feel good. 

Miss anything? I'm still missing all the food/drink I can't have. I think Christmas is going to be really difficult for me this year.  Christmas is probably the only time of year I normally let myself get absolutely trollied. 

Movement: Still too early, but if the sounds I hear on my doppler are anything to go by, this peanut is a real fidget. 

Food cravings: I've wanted steak all week and I finally had one on Wednesday! It was well cooked, but it was soooo good! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just bad smells still. 

Gender: No clue, but I have had two dreams this week that said baby is a girly.  

Labor signs: No.

Symptoms: Very sleepy around 4 o'clock, but apart from that I'm feeling better. I can finally get back to emails/blog posts/youtube/housework! Yay! 

Belly button in or out? In

Engagement ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: I've still been really moody. Mainly in the mornings, I do not like mornings.

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender, but that's weeks away yet. 

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Baby Jones - Week 13 baby | bump | jones | pregnancy | pregnant | update | week 13 | whenflowersfall

Hey beauts, 

this post was meant to go live last Friday, but I totally blanked and ended up going to bed before I had posted it. So, it may be a little late, but here it is anyway. 

How far along? 13 weeks  

Total weight gain: One more pound one. I'm roughly albs from my heaviest still so I'm pretty happy at that, although I am happy to be gaining finally too. My wise, my measurements have stayed the same.

Maternity clothes? Still only my leggings, but if I'm honest, I'm pretty much living in PJ bottoms whenever I'm at home. 

Stretch marks? Nope.

Best moment this week: THE SCAN! I was dated 4 days behind which makes complete sense according to my dates. 

Miss anything? I've been missing wine this week. I never thought I would, but man, I'd love a glass right now.  

Movement: Still too early.

Food cravings: Olives, olives, olives. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just bad smells still. 

Gender: No idea. 

Labor signs: No.

Symptoms: Very slight nausea still. Lower backache.

Belly button in or out? In

Engagement ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Moody. I've been snapping at Liam all week. :/

Looking forward to: My energy coming back. 

If you want to watch my week 12/13 baby vlog, click the link below. I show more of my scan pictures and such like. 

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Black Tie Event vs Baby Bump baby | belly | black tie event | bump | christmas | dress | fashion | maternity | party | style | whenflowersfall | xmas

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This year we have Liam's works Christmas do to attend. We've known about it for weeks and weeks now, but only upon looking at the menu that got sent out did I realise that it's actually a black tie event.

I've been looking for a dress ever since, but unfortunately not only do I have the fun of finding a dress flattering to my chunky butt, I also have the challenge of finding something that will cater for my almost 18 week baby belly. Something not so easily done seeing as I really haven't a clue how big I'll be by then.
I'm currently 13 weeks and my belly is definitely growing, so who knows. Can someone look into the future for me?

I've picked out the six above from various maternity sections, but I'm still undecided. I really want to be comfortable, so I looked with that in mind, rather than being so focused on the black tie theme. I did also think about getting a non-maternity dress but just in a bigger size, but I really haven't a clue as to how that would work out. I also don't want to spend a fortune because I really don't know when I'd wear it again.

So let me know your favourite in the comments below. Or if you have another suggestion, that would be greatly appreciated too.
Hopefully I can decide soon!

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Baby Jones - Week 12

Hey beauties,

I figured I'd post this update today, even though I haven't actually filmed a video update to go along side it. For the past couple of days I've actually been feeling so much better than I was; because of this I've spent the majority of the past two days cleaning my house. I can't tell if it's just because I'm feeling better or if I'm nesting a little early. I've even managed to get 6 loads of washing done and dried. That in itself is a miracle.
I'll try and get a video filmed over the weekend, I just don't want to spoil this random bout of energy I have. A clean house is one of my favourite things in this whole entire world, and we haven't had that in weeks!

How far along? 12 weeks  

Total weight gain: I've gained a pound back this week. Sickness wise, I've only had a couple of really bad days so I think it's finally getting better.... 

Maternity clothes? Still only my leggings, but I've been on the lookout for a dress that I can wear to a black tie Xmas event in 4 weeks time. 

Stretch marks? Nope.

Best moment this week: Reaching 12 weeks.

Miss anything? A full nights sleep without having to get up to go to the toilet. Our bathroom i downstairs so it's a real pain the the booty. 

Movement: Still too early.

Food cravings: I'm craving anything juicy atm, and fruit and veggies. I've totally gone off sweet stuff and junk food. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still anything that smells anything verging on bad.

Gender: No idea. 

Labor signs: No.

Symptoms: Nausea on and off. Lower backache.

Belly button in or out? In

Engagement ring on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy. I've been a jolly person this week.

Looking forward to: Still the first scan, but also being classed as 2nd trimester.


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