I am currently 23 weeks pregnant and just took my first pregnancy photo last weekend (first picture below). I just had a baby boy in May 2017 and I felt great about the way I looked the entire pregnancy. I took a ton of photos throughout. (The second picture is around this time with baby #1) However, once I went back to work full time night shift, and caring for an infant, often awake 20 hours at a time, my weight exploded. The month I got pregnant with baby #2, I was 35 pounds heavier than my postpartum weight. I have been feeling guilty about not taking pictures this time around, but it is so difficult to get over my pride and do it. My second son is going to want to know why I have so many pictures while pregnant with his big brother and not a single one with him 😔. Finally, last weekend, my mom helped convince me to pose for a photo. I absolutely hate it, but I’m trying my best to push through the vanity and think of my sweet little growing baby. I’m not looking for flattery, because I wouldn’t believe it anyway, but I would love to hear from moms who can relate and also to hear encouragement to keep taking more photos so my 2nd son has something to look back on someday. Pictures of my mom when she was pregnant with me are so special to me. I love looking at her glowing face and knowing that she already loved me so much. Once she is gone, I know it will be even more important. I’ve gotta keep this going 🙂