Hi everyone, just checking in with my trimesterly post (as in once-a-trimester, that’s totally a word, right?). We’re getting close to the end, and I keep thinking of the Great Pumpkin.

First because I’ve heard that pumpkin-esque bellies are the hottest look for fall. But maybe that was a temperature statement, not one on fashion…better than fanny packs, they’re still not the most flattering.

(Photo is Tate’s and my annual one with the biggest pumpkin at the MN State Fair. His freaked-out face is because Dad was using “Mom’s” camera, not fear of the prize-winner!)

Next because I’ve been thinking about Halloween costumes for Tate and the baby. But with an October 19 due date, there’s a small chance that I could be overdue enough to dress myself as a pumpkin. Trust me, there wouldn’t be much effort put into such a costume if I were that far past my date, probably just an orange shirt, or maybe a Fleet Farm bag (Midwesterners, you know what I mean).

But mainly, the Great Pumpkin symbolizes waiting, with much uncertainty. It’s not a perfect analogy, as Linus couldn’t be assured that the Great Pumpkin would actually appear. Mine will eventually be here; I’m just unsure of which day he’ll arrive…

And how will the labor/delivery go? And what have I forgotten about newborns in the last two and a half years? And what have I neglected to put on my before-baby-arrives checklist? And am I going to despise the minivan that we’re shopping for???

Stay tuned…

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Unfortunately, today Tate’s Halloween fever was the first kind. It started Thursday night, but I was hopeful for a 24-hour variety. No such luck.

At 3pm, we were supposed to be arriving at Tate’s cousin’s Halloween party. Instead, my little guy was uncharacteristically quiet in my arms while we waited for the ibuprofen to kick in. While I didn’t mind the extra snuggling time, I was really sad to be missing the party. And of course wishing that my baby were well.

He did eventually rebound enough to visit Granny & Papa’s house. And Dad worked some sort of magic to get him into his lion costume – all of my efforts were met with his favorite new word, “no”.

How was your Halloween? Did you go to a party, an indoor event, neighborhood trick-or-treating, or all of the above?

Best wishes in what we all know is scarier than Halloween – adjusting to Daylight Saving Time with a young child!

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Today most people are putting the finishing touches on their costumes for trick-or-treating or a fun halloween party…

You may, however, know someone who is putting the finishing touches on growing a baby! If so, share this post with them. But go ahead and wait until they’ve brought the new baby home from the hospital…

All of our adorable halloween-themed birth announcements are available online. Here are a few of my favorites:

Or, if your baby isn’t quite due yet, you may need a last-minute costume idea for your pregnant belly – check out this post.

What’s your favorite preggers costume or baby costume?

So Halloween is coming, you’re pregnant, and you need a great costume. You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re going to a party, trick-or-treating with the kids, or just handing out candy at your house, why not feature your most noticeable feature?

Take off your socks and shoes…you’re “barefoot and pregnant”

Spend the evening in backbend position and you’re a camel! (dromedary?) Okay, just kidding, but if you actually can do a backbend right now, give yourself an A for the day.

Wear a brown shirt and put a nametag on your belly that says Ruth. You’re a Baby Ruth candy bar!

Smear some jelly on a old t-shirt and hand out Jelly Belly jellybeans to the trick or treaters or other partygoers.

Dress in orange, with a green hat, and you’re a pumpkin (you probably feel like this anyway, so it won’t be to hard to get into character!).

Remember the Friends episode where Phoebe thinks a pair of Santa pants are maternity pants? Ha-loved it! Well, you’ve already got the “bowl full of jelly”, so go as Santa Claus. Extra credit if you can get your husband to dress up as Mrs. Claus!

Wear a bright-colored shirt and put three small circles on your belly with black cloth or black marker. You’re a bowling ball! You could also add a “necklace” by tying string around the necks of a set of plastic/toy bowling pins.

The Thrifty Fun site has lots more great ideas. My favorite is from Belle, whose pregnant friend went as a jar of Prego spaghetti sauce. She doesn’t give specifics, other than that the expiration date was her due date. I’m guessing that she wore red with a label attached around her stomach. This could be as simple as writing the brand name on a sheet of paper, or as elaborate as replicating the entire label, depending on how crafty you are.

Along those same lines, why not be a “Preggo” waffle? If you’ve got a toaster oven, you could simply string the baking rack around your neck so that it hangs over your stomach. Or you could go all out: buy 2 pieces of tagboard and cut them into circles. Draw the waffle pattern, and some pats of butter, then use string to attach them over your shoulders (allow enough so the front piece will lie flat), sandwich-sign style. If people try to touch your belly, say, “hey, leggo my preggo!”

Okay, hopefully you found something that will work, or at least these suggestions sparked your own creative juices. Let me know if you have other costume ideas for the pregnant gals out there!

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