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6 Ways to Memorialize Your Pregnancy
by Judi Cox as featured on Mom’s Little Garden
Nine months of pregnancy seems an eternity when you get that little pink positive on the test stick. In this day and
age, we no longer have to wait until we start having symptoms of pregnancy, which can start as late as 8 or 10
weeks for some. Instead, we have pregnancy tests that will determine a positive just days after conception. This
can make the pregnancy journey seem even longer!
While you are growing, suffering morning sickness and anxiously awaiting the new addition to the family, here are
a few ways to memorialize your pregnancy; both for yourself and to pass along to the child in the future.
Write It
has been a popular method of writing thoughts, opinions and sharing knowledge with others. There are many blog
general public, only to those you allow. Some allow categories, giving you the option of writing about things other
than just your pregnancy. Others still, communities, each offering different perks. Some provide private post
options, so your posts are viewable to the general public, only to those you allow. Some allow categories, giving
you the option of writing about things other one that has a good feel for you.
than just your pregnancy. Others still, are aimed just at moms or pregnant moms. Take a look around and find
one that has a good feel for you.
Pregnant Belly, Say Cheese
Take monthy pregnant belly pictures. Start at the beginning, or as soon as you are able. There may not be much
of a baby belly at 8 weeks along, but when you have a whole pregnancy worth of belly shots, you’ll have fun
looking at where you started and where you ended!
Some tips for taking monthy belly pictures: Be consistent. Stand the same way, by the same wall or door (or
similar). Wear similar clothing (like a pair of sweatpants that you can wear almost throughout). Show bare belly, or
wear a shirt - or do one of each every time. The more consistent you are, the more obvious the pregnancy
changes when looking back.
Studio Pictures
You’ve got the digital camera taking your own pregnant belly pictures, but a professional photogragher will make
some beautiful pictures for your baby belly book. Consider including siblings, if any, your partner, and take
pregnancy pictures that aren’t so “traditional”. Strip down and wrap up in white robe, or guaze - with a dark
background, this is beautiful. Siblings touching or kissing baby belly makes for a touching moment. And your
partners hands on your belly, speak love. Of course, studio pictures are best towards the end of pregnancy, but
don’t wait too long either!
Some studios specialize in pregnancy and newborn pictures - check your phone book or ask around.
Belly Cast It
Belly Cast, or Belly Mask, has become a popular method of preserving pregnant bellies. Belly Cast kits are
inexpensive and easy to find, particularly online. They are easy to do, but don’t try to do a belly cast yourself! You
will definitely need another set of hand and sometimes an extra set is helpful. No baby belly inhibitions? Make a
party of it! Invite your girlfriends over for some messy fun. In the end, you have a plaster cast of your belly to
decorate, hang on the wall or sit on a shelf.
Decorated Belly
Women are becoming more willing to bare their pregnant bellies. Decorating your baby belly is a fun way to show
it off. Wear it around the house, or out in public. Make a party of it, or do it yourself. But don’t forget to take
pictures!
Semi-permanant belly decoration - Henna is a type of skin dye that will essentially “stain” the skin, essentially, a
non-permanant tattoo. Women have been using henna for years and years. Henna kits are widely available. A
simple design or something elaborate - it’s all up to you! Do be careful in the sun with a henna’d baby belly. Your
skin may tan and when the henna wears off in a week or more, you may end up with a reversed belly tattoo.
Paint it and wash it - Skin safe paints are a great just for fun project to do with siblings. Get into some comfy
clothes, get a glass of water, juice or your pregnancy tea and sit back. Let the kids paint. Don’t forget to Take
Pictures!
Belly Pillow
Whew! The pregnancy is over, or close to it. Grab your favorite maternity top, your sewing machine and some
good stuffing. Sew that shirt into a pillow; square, round, or just sew up all the openings and leave it full size! This
is a great momento to pass along to the baby. Do it for each pregnancy and each child will have their very own
“moms favorite maternity shirt pillow”.
Regardless of how much you do to memorialize your pregnancy, enjoy as much of it as you are able to. Those
nine months, though they seem long while you are counting the days, when looking back, it’s just a snippet in time.
—
Judi Cox is a work at home mom living in the Ohio Valley with her husband and 4 children. Judi’s interests include
working websites (two of her websites http://www.momslittlegarden.com and http://www.mommamuse.com). She
enjoys gardening for fun and for the birds, playing with the kids, reading, and promoting other mom businesses.
by Judi Cox as featured on Mom’s Little Garden
Nine months of pregnancy seems an eternity when you get that little pink positive on the test stick. In this day and
age, we no longer have to wait until we start having symptoms of pregnancy, which can start as late as 8 or 10
weeks for some. Instead, we have pregnancy tests that will determine a positive just days after conception. This
can make the pregnancy journey seem even longer!
While you are growing, suffering morning sickness and anxiously awaiting the new addition to the family, here are
a few ways to memorialize your pregnancy; both for yourself and to pass along to the child in the future.
Write It
has been a popular method of writing thoughts, opinions and sharing knowledge with others. There are many blog
general public, only to those you allow. Some allow categories, giving you the option of writing about things other
than just your pregnancy. Others still, communities, each offering different perks. Some provide private post
options, so your posts are viewable to the general public, only to those you allow. Some allow categories, giving
you the option of writing about things other one that has a good feel for you.
than just your pregnancy. Others still, are aimed just at moms or pregnant moms. Take a look around and find
one that has a good feel for you.
Pregnant Belly, Say Cheese
Take monthy pregnant belly pictures. Start at the beginning, or as soon as you are able. There may not be much
of a baby belly at 8 weeks along, but when you have a whole pregnancy worth of belly shots, you’ll have fun
looking at where you started and where you ended!
Some tips for taking monthy belly pictures: Be consistent. Stand the same way, by the same wall or door (or
similar). Wear similar clothing (like a pair of sweatpants that you can wear almost throughout). Show bare belly, or
wear a shirt - or do one of each every time. The more consistent you are, the more obvious the pregnancy
changes when looking back.
Studio Pictures
You’ve got the digital camera taking your own pregnant belly pictures, but a professional photogragher will make
some beautiful pictures for your baby belly book. Consider including siblings, if any, your partner, and take
pregnancy pictures that aren’t so “traditional”. Strip down and wrap up in white robe, or guaze - with a dark
background, this is beautiful. Siblings touching or kissing baby belly makes for a touching moment. And your
partners hands on your belly, speak love. Of course, studio pictures are best towards the end of pregnancy, but
don’t wait too long either!
Some studios specialize in pregnancy and newborn pictures - check your phone book or ask around.
Belly Cast It
Belly Cast, or Belly Mask, has become a popular method of preserving pregnant bellies. Belly Cast kits are
inexpensive and easy to find, particularly online. They are easy to do, but don’t try to do a belly cast yourself! You
will definitely need another set of hand and sometimes an extra set is helpful. No baby belly inhibitions? Make a
party of it! Invite your girlfriends over for some messy fun. In the end, you have a plaster cast of your belly to
decorate, hang on the wall or sit on a shelf.
Decorated Belly
Women are becoming more willing to bare their pregnant bellies. Decorating your baby belly is a fun way to show
it off. Wear it around the house, or out in public. Make a party of it, or do it yourself. But don’t forget to take
pictures!
Semi-permanant belly decoration - Henna is a type of skin dye that will essentially “stain” the skin, essentially, a
non-permanant tattoo. Women have been using henna for years and years. Henna kits are widely available. A
simple design or something elaborate - it’s all up to you! Do be careful in the sun with a henna’d baby belly. Your
skin may tan and when the henna wears off in a week or more, you may end up with a reversed belly tattoo.
Paint it and wash it - Skin safe paints are a great just for fun project to do with siblings. Get into some comfy
clothes, get a glass of water, juice or your pregnancy tea and sit back. Let the kids paint. Don’t forget to Take
Pictures!
Belly Pillow
Whew! The pregnancy is over, or close to it. Grab your favorite maternity top, your sewing machine and some
good stuffing. Sew that shirt into a pillow; square, round, or just sew up all the openings and leave it full size! This
is a great momento to pass along to the baby. Do it for each pregnancy and each child will have their very own
“moms favorite maternity shirt pillow”.
Regardless of how much you do to memorialize your pregnancy, enjoy as much of it as you are able to. Those
nine months, though they seem long while you are counting the days, when looking back, it’s just a snippet in time.
—
Judi Cox is a work at home mom living in the Ohio Valley with her husband and 4 children. Judi’s interests include
working websites (two of her websites http://www.momslittlegarden.com and http://www.mommamuse.com). She
enjoys gardening for fun and for the birds, playing with the kids, reading, and promoting other mom businesses.