This is my belly at 7 months. It’s enormous. I look like I’m due any minute, when in fact I have at least ten weeks to go! Is there a big baby in there? Knock, knock Timmy!
My skin is fair, so my linea negra is quite prominent. It’s the dark line that appears on the abdomen during pregnancy, caused by increased estrogen levels. It’s nothing to be alarmed about. It’ll fade after birth.
And those are stretch marks you see below the belly button. I was concerned at first, but it was mostly vanity-driven. Now I’m learning how to embrace them, considering them one of the first marks of my being a Mommy. Timmy’s growth causes my tummy to expand, my skin to stretch, and those lines to appear. For as long as I know my Timmy’s growing healthily, I don’t mind those marks. Anything for my little boy.
That’s my growing baby boy. He continues to move around a lot, especially when he hears a lot of voices. My sister P finally felt him move and said it felt like “an alien!!!” It does feel unusual, and I wish I could remember the feeling of Timmy’s rolling and squirming in my tummy forever. Next month, he’ll be too big to float around and do somersaults. I’ll feel his sharp jabs and pokes instead. I welcome it. Can’t wait for month eight! And gosh, who knows how huge my baby belly will be then!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
Nyree
June 8, 2009 at 9:53 am (15 years ago)Has it been 7 months Tin? How time flies! Parang kelan lang I was reading your post about being pregnant!
I’m happy you and Timmy are thriving well! I am excited for you and your family too! Keep on posting your pregnancy journey! I love reading about them 
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noemi
June 8, 2009 at 9:55 am (15 years ago)What a lovely photo. Yes your belly is quite huge for 7 months and a first time mom? You sure it’s not twins?
haze
June 8, 2009 at 10:15 am (15 years ago)you’re much bigger than i am. or i got used to being preggy haha!
at first i panicked at having stretch marks, but now, it makes me more proud in being a mom. and i am not ashamed to wear a 2 piece bikini with my stretchmarks. a mom of three, and still working a 2 piece bikini? cool right?
i’m so looking forward to seeing timmy! enjoy your pregnancy! =) and hopefully i get to meet you soon!
take care!
-haze
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Glenda
June 8, 2009 at 10:45 am (15 years ago)hey toni! it’s been 7 months already! how fast time flies ano? parang kelan lang when you started announcing you were expecting. anyway, can’t wait to hear stories of your little timmy soon!
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janlo
June 8, 2009 at 11:27 am (15 years ago)Woohoo!!! It’ll get bigger pa. But be happy
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kreez
June 8, 2009 at 3:07 pm (15 years ago)Wow! laki na ng belly bump, but it’s adorable anyway. Super bilis seven months na and on your final leg. At 4 months parang hindi pa masyadong evident ang tummy ko but i’m also preparing to have stretch marks hehe, oh well anything for the little one right. So excited to see little Timmy come out.
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gene
June 8, 2009 at 3:21 pm (15 years ago)That looks really big. My belly button started to pop on my last month. I miss my baby bump but with my little girl growing up so fast, I have my hands full and no room for myself.
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Anne
June 8, 2009 at 4:19 pm (15 years ago)O wow! Your belly is getting big and I am still in awe on how baby fits in our body. What a miracle huh?!?
BTW, I just want to give a heads up that I started the interactive game in my blog inspired by your weekend soiree. I had so much fun playing it here in your blog that I decided to borrow the idea, I hope its okay. I am thinking to do it every Monday tho as that when my week really starts to be dragging.
Thanks for inspiring me!!!
I hope you and lil Timmy is being healthy, you guys are in my prayers.
Thanks again!
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maggie
June 8, 2009 at 6:46 pm (15 years ago)i kinda agree with you, stretch marks are the first sacrifices of women (turned moms) to their babies
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Junnie
June 8, 2009 at 11:52 pm (15 years ago)magkasing laki tayo ng tiyan Tons. here’s to a safe delivery…
Rico
June 9, 2009 at 12:08 pm (15 years ago)Hey Toni! Look how you’ve grown! I’m sure Little Timmy’s very comfortable there.
Just treat those stretch marks as henna tattoos (as they will fade) that signify your womanhood (or is it motherhood?). I’m sure H doesn’t mind. In fact, I’m willing to bet he loves you more for it. After all, Little Timmy’s you and him rolled into one amazing blessing.
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notsquare
June 9, 2009 at 4:05 pm (15 years ago)Wow! Big Timmy in Mommy’s Tummy!
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Abby
June 10, 2009 at 3:16 pm (15 years ago)Hi! I’m reading your blog for quite sometime. Your tummy is really big huh….is it twins? Anyway, i have twin girls and they are so adorable. I hope you have a safe delivery. Take Care!
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Candice
June 10, 2009 at 9:25 pm (15 years ago)I remember having such a big tummy too! It’s so exciting, being pregnant. And those stretchmarks, they’re like badges of honor.
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Kay
June 11, 2009 at 6:00 am (15 years ago)Ang laki nga! I thought you were due! Wow! I hope you will have a safe delivery.
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Justice
June 11, 2009 at 3:13 pm (15 years ago)Ang laki nga ng baby mo. What was the latest weight measurement?
Ingat lagi.
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odette
June 11, 2009 at 4:48 pm (15 years ago)oh, gotta love that baby bump!
it’s amazing to realize that there’s a tiny human being called baby timmy inside. ^-^
sending lotsa love your way! ♥♥♥
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Leah
June 12, 2009 at 10:37 am (15 years ago)Wow, its really pointy. Baby boy nga. I remember mine (from 8 years back) as being so rounded.
Time flies. I bet you will carry lower in the next weeks to come. Good luck and keep safe and happy!
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cody and elle
June 14, 2009 at 11:51 am (15 years ago)cute cute tummy
ladycess
June 15, 2009 at 6:21 pm (15 years ago)wow! beautiful! the stretch marks – they’re badges of motherhood! 😀 i agree, go bare them with pride!
love this post! ako rin ha, will post my tummy pic soon! 😀
Rachel
June 17, 2009 at 8:58 am (15 years ago)Wow ang laki na ng tiyan mo Ate Toni =D mukhang malusog si baby Timmy. Konting panahon na lang makikita na natin siya. Godbless always!
chinita_jill
June 17, 2009 at 9:28 pm (15 years ago)oh, how beautiful! there’s really something about a pregnant belly that makes me all tender and mushy. take good care of yourself. good luck with the remaining weeks of the pregnancy!
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bem
June 19, 2009 at 8:57 am (15 years ago)mukhang timmy is big ah. nung last pregnancy ko akala ko yun ang pinakamalaking baby ko kasi ang laki ng tummy ko. turned out siya ang pinakamaliit at ako pala ang lumaki! keep safe toni!
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Ashley
July 12, 2009 at 4:43 pm (15 years ago)Ok I’m 7 months, worrying my belly is too big also. Im like the same size as you. Everyone tells me since Im so big she’ll probably come out early. Just wondering if you’ve givin birth early? You are over 8 months now? Are you thinking you’ll go anytime soon. Im hoping I give birth early, my stomach is huge! & What does your doc tell you? Thanks.