Before I became pregnant, I thought I’d be one of those people who took profile pictures of their pregnant stomach every week, or at least every month, to see the progression. When I was pregnant, though, I never got around to it. I don’t have any pictures showing my bare pregnant belly, actually. The morning I went into labor it occurred to me that I should take one, but then, well, labor got in the way!

Something else that I think is really cool is having a professional photo shoot during your pregnancy. Several of my friends have done this, and the photos are beautiful!

I’m discovering though, that photography is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of commemorating and celebrating your pregnancy. 

I found some very artistic pregnancy body casts from Belly of Love in Australia (pictures below). Several US companies also offer do-it-yourself kits. At Original Belly Works, after you’ve created the mold of your belly, you can paint or decorate it yourself, or ship it to their artists for the finishing touches.

If you have older kids, try a little art project to get them excited about the upcoming birth: Tutu’s Bliss let her daughter finger-paint on mommy’s pregnant belly! Visit her site to see the pictures – wouldn’t that be a cute big brother/big sister shot to put into a baby book?!

Or maybe you want something that requires less clean-up? Try a temporary tummy tattoo! The options in the packet from Proud Body are all pregnancy-themed, from the Chinese character for mother to “One Hot Mama” surrounded by flames. For me, it would be worth $6.50 to look down and giggle at my stomach when pulling up my elastic-waisted maternity pants in the morning!

Are you doing anything artistic or creative during your pregnancy? Share your ideas with us!

Photo Courtesy:
Torsten Mangner
www-bellyoflove-com

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