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#ThrowbackThursday #tbt: The Second Bump

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Today’s throwback is actually “Part II” of #ThrowbackThursday #tbt: The Second Wedding. It seems that weddings are good luck in my family; every time a loved one celebrates a sacred union, we also celebrate an itty bitty baby.

August 2009. Remembering the marriage of my brother and sister-in-law, here’s a picture of me and my mom, waiting our turn in the round-robin of professional family photos. My husband snapped the pic and later remarked that there was something off about my face.

“I don’t know,” he said. “It looks fuller. Kind of brighter. It’s like you’re glowing.”

Turns out, there are three people in this photo: my mom, myself… and a tiny little miracle we now call Reid.

Of course, the difference is that I wasn’t trying to hide a pregnancy here – I had no idea I was knocked up! And yes… I may have had a glass of wine or two… but I assure you, Reid turned out perfectly!

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  3. Also, im kind of impressed that you’re husband was able to point it out that he noticed something different!

    • I know, he’s really observant! Well, I suppose my face was a bit fuller, but I just chalked it up to PMS… I guess I was wrong!

    • Thanks Judy! Yep – he definitely picked up on a few subtle differences. I should nickname him ClearBlue!

    • They certainly do! I’m a carbon copy of my dad – let me tell you, it would have been nice to inherit her baby blues! But I got her… um…. nope, I’m all my dad :)

  12. A photo of two beautiful women :) Love it. And you can definitely see the “glow” in the photo – not only is your hubby very observant, he is a great photographer too ;)

  13. Yup, I can totally see what your hubby was referring too! I noticed that extra “glow” to your face before even reading the post!!! Lovely photo btw :)

  16. Thanks everyone. When you spend so much of your time with the one you love you pick up on things a little quicker. Muah!

  18. Funny how people can actually see a glow from a pregnant woman.They do say a baby is one of lifes miracles, the most precious piece of gold in the world! Hence the glow :) A friend of the families daughter just gave birth and didn’t even know she was pregnant, funny to see this post this afternoon. You ladies look stunning by the way :)