things that start with "b"...

Whenever I think of my growing stomach, I find myself searching out words to describe it that begin with "b".  I string them together to make phrases such as, "Big Boy Baby Belly" or "Bulging Beach Ball Bump". It's kind of like a little OCD thing I do.  But I can't help myself, my belly is just so big!  And I don't think it's just me that feels this way.  As proof, let me first share a recent conversation I had with a friend, and then a couple of photos:

conversation:
Person-Who-Will-Remain-Unnamed:  "Are you having twins?"
Very-Pregnant-Me:  "No."
PWWRU:  "Are you sure?"
VPM:  (annoyed) "Yes."
PWWRU:  "How do you know?"
VPM:  "I've had an ultrasound."
PWWRU:  "But could one of the twins have been hiding behind the other and they didn't see it?"
VPM:  (very annoyed) "No, I've had two ultrasounds."
PWWRU:  "Oh, okay.  If you say so."

Today was my first time swimming this pregnancy.  As I stretched and tugged my non-maternity swimsuit over my gigantic belly, I couldn't help but laugh at the image in the mirror .  I decided to snap these photos so that I could one day look back and remember that I looked like this.  I hope you laugh, too.  Because despite my annoyance with the comments I've been getting lately, I'm kind of fascinated with the enormity of my stomach.  I feel some sort of pride/incredulity when I see myself in the mirror.  It's kind of awesome, in a strange, uncomfortable, can't-move-very-fast way.

Can we get a close up of that?  Yes, please!

I especially like how the circles near the back of my swim suit change to ovals on my belly.

side note:  If you think I was being kind by keeping the name of the person in the above conversation private, you were wrong.  I would very much like to call that person out for their rudeness, but truth is, with my body sending all the good blood to my monstrous belly, I can't remember who it was!!!  Otherwise, I'd definitely be naming names.