24 weeks today! Joshua is the size of a large zucchini!

So I'm gonna be completely real for moment. I've been struggling with my weight this time around. It is my second pregnancy. Not because I've gained a lot, because I actually haven't. I just feel so much larger this pregnancy because my belly is so much bigger this time around. I have a lot less energy since I'm chasing around an almost 10 month old while also trying to pack/unpack a house, plan a party, and keep up with cleaning and cooking.

I look in the mirror and call myself fat. I see other women who are further along in their pregnancies and get insanely jealous that they are tinier than me. I compare and contrast myself to these other (gorgeous) pregnant women and think, "What am I doing wrong?"

The truth is that I'm not doing anything wrong. My body started creating this baby 8 months sooner than it was ready to start. So it wasn't by any means at a good weight when it started gaining again. I actually haven't gained too much weight with this one. It is really just mostly belly and Joshua himself.

I am learning to recognize my own beauty during this pregnancy. Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, and should be treated as such. Don't compare yourself to anyone else, because they aren't going through your trials and tribulations. They are not walking in your shoes. They are on a completely different journey than you are. And maybe they are jealous of something of yours too! You never know what their struggles and insecurities might be.

Be proud of your pregnancy journey, and don't ever think you aren't beautiful.