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40 weeks

The last belly pic.

Comments (81)

i had that much hair when i was born, too! dark and thick. she's beautiful :)

Posted by tiffanie | July 29, 2005 4:21 PM

Ready to watch Buffy, I'm sure.

She's a doll!

Posted by ben | July 29, 2005 4:24 PM

What a beautiful little girl!

Posted by Leah | July 29, 2005 4:26 PM

Ahh! Look at that hair, I love it. It reminds me of my own little girl!

Posted by Rbelle | July 29, 2005 4:28 PM

Sooooooo cute!

Posted by jen | July 29, 2005 4:31 PM

OK, I just had to reread the post about breastfeeding so I remember some of the hard parts about early infanthood.

Because otherwise, that picture makes me want to go get myself knocked up again right now. :)

Seriously, she is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. AWWWW.

Posted by Julie | July 29, 2005 4:37 PM

Absolutely beautiful!

Posted by keepergirl | July 29, 2005 4:40 PM

Gorgeous picture and of course baby;) Now, wanna do it again? (j/k)

Posted by Liz | July 29, 2005 4:46 PM

Breath, taken! SO expressive!

Posted by Granola Spice | July 29, 2005 4:46 PM

Awwwwwwww.

Posted by Dawnie | July 29, 2005 4:50 PM

:o - that is what I looked like - just now! She is beautiful, Beth, and her HAIR! Look at the hair!

Posted by samantha | July 29, 2005 4:55 PM

I am a pool of my former self here on the floor. She is too precious. Great photo :)

Posted by Robin | July 29, 2005 4:55 PM

Darn you woman! If I don't get one of those soon, I'm going to burst!

Posted by Melanie S. | July 29, 2005 4:55 PM

Of course she is beautiful....never had a doubt about that one! :)

Posted by Kate | July 29, 2005 4:59 PM

But, but ... how did she fit in there just one week ago today?

Posted by shelley | July 29, 2005 5:20 PM

She is so beautiful!!! Congrats again!
I love the hair!

Posted by crystal | July 29, 2005 5:21 PM

I love her hair! She's such a cutie.

Posted by Polichick | July 29, 2005 5:23 PM

What a great picture!

Posted by donna | July 29, 2005 5:23 PM

That is precious! Great idea for a pic!

Posted by lrstan | July 29, 2005 5:23 PM

Oh my gosh! That's classic! What a great idea!!!

Posted by jen | July 29, 2005 5:49 PM

absolutely beautiful... congradulations

Posted by julianne | July 29, 2005 5:50 PM

oh my god - I want to eat her cheeks! And when I say it, it's in the best way possible. Babies have that affect on me. *sigh* That is a darling picture - I love it. So happy for you. :-)

Posted by carrster | July 29, 2005 5:51 PM

that is one of the best pictures i've seen of Mia! i love it... she is so adorable!! Congrats Beth, i am so happy for you guys!

Posted by laura d | July 29, 2005 5:59 PM

What a cute picture! She's precious... And thank goodness -- she looks nothing like a bean.

Posted by Emily | July 29, 2005 6:16 PM

awwww how absolutely PRECIOUS!!!!! she is so so beautiful.

Posted by Tricia | July 29, 2005 6:21 PM

And the cutest one of all! :)

Posted by jacqueline | July 29, 2005 6:25 PM

She is so cute. I love the thick dark hair.

Posted by Judith | July 29, 2005 6:41 PM

She looks so alert! She is beautiful. Congratulations on your new family.

Posted by Linda B | July 29, 2005 6:55 PM

She's saying "Mom! I can't reach the breast from here!"

Posted by Jon in Michigan | July 29, 2005 6:58 PM

She is gorgeous! What a cutie!!

Posted by Sheryl | July 29, 2005 7:11 PM

Beautiful picture!! She is so pretty.

Wendy

Posted by Wendy | July 29, 2005 7:23 PM

Aaaaaaaaaaahhhh.

Your pulling at my heartstrings here. I'm not gonna ever have another one of those precious pumpkins grow inside of me. Sigh... It's a good thing but also a bad thing. Enjoy her.

Posted by sleepingmommy | July 29, 2005 7:47 PM

She's so adorable. I just started reading your site a week or so ago and I'm hooked. Thank you for sharing with us!

Posted by L. | July 29, 2005 8:28 PM

that is the cutest picture i have ever freaking seen!

Posted by Angela | July 29, 2005 8:51 PM

wow, I can't believe how alert she is after only a week! Not to mention gorgeous, cute, adorable... well done Beth & Chris!

Posted by Emily | July 29, 2005 8:59 PM

Beth,
Even though I haven't commented I've been reading. I am SO HAPPY for the two of you. Try to enjoy every second despite the exhaustion and feelings of inadequacy (I'm assuming everyone has those feelings just 'cause I did...sorry...i shouldn't do that!)

1. I LOVE the name Amelia and may now actually steal it if we ever have another one and its a girl.
2. She is adorable! And I'm not just saying that.
3. When you look back at the pictures and think about her infancy you'll realize little pieces of her personality were already poking through at this very young age. It's pretty amazing.
Take care of yourselves and baby Amelia!

Posted by Kelly | July 29, 2005 9:13 PM

She's beautiful. Now stop it, you're making me mess up my otherwise perfect eye makeup.

Posted by Anne | July 29, 2005 10:04 PM

That's an awesome picture, and strikes me as something you might previously have done with your cat. See how Mia fits into the family already? You're using her as picture fodder! Isn't parenthood wonderful? *lol*

p.s. Well done - both on the baby and the picture. :)

Posted by Iki | July 29, 2005 10:44 PM

Shit, meant to change my email cookie. Sorry. *lol*

Posted by Iki | July 29, 2005 10:45 PM

This is by far my favorite of the belly pics. She looks a lot like my daughter as a newborn. Translate that to mean, she's beautiful.

Posted by Debbie | July 29, 2005 10:58 PM

She's perfect in every way!!

Posted by Nina | July 29, 2005 11:33 PM

This was a cute picture!! I checked out The Mr's site and can I just applaud you all on how awesome you did on creating such a perfect little girl! And by the way you dont look so bad yourself....I could call you some harsh names now in retrospect to how great you look for just popping out a kid and all but because you did such a great job I will just politely say that you look wonderful! And im not jealous of how you look or anything, no not all, i swear!

Posted by Dawn | July 29, 2005 11:39 PM

I love that pic... adorable. I love the name too!

Posted by Mary Jo | July 30, 2005 12:24 AM

What a purrrfect little bean! And yes, it is normal to feel crazed right now. It will pass. Eventually. Kind of. lol! You are doing a bang up job. Hope that Leaky McHurty goes away soon.

Posted by Erin | July 30, 2005 12:38 AM

Your little girl is beautiful. My wife had a hard time with our son (the older child) learning to nurse. Just relax and try not to put too much pressure on yourself. It's a learning process for everyone.

Posted by Bill | July 30, 2005 12:44 AM

Your love for her is in her eyes.

she's beautiful.

Posted by Michele | July 30, 2005 1:21 AM

I don't get it... how did she fit in there?? ;) This picture is so adorable... and so are those on daddy's site. She is soooo cute!! Enjoy every second!

Posted by Jaime | July 30, 2005 11:03 AM

A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!! That's my favorite pic of your belly so far! ;)

Posted by Garnet | July 30, 2005 11:52 AM

wow. that's really sweet.

i can't wait to read about her 'firsts'. hope you're all doing well.

;)

Posted by Sarcomical | July 30, 2005 11:53 AM

That's such a cute photo! She's adorable.

Posted by Milly | July 30, 2005 12:55 PM

What an awesome picture, and beautiful little girl you have.

Posted by Adi | July 30, 2005 1:04 PM

Omigosh! Can you believe that was INSIDE you???

She is incredible and so lucky to have you and Chris as her parents. Good luck with the Leaky McHurty issue. It gets easier.

Posted by Cori | July 30, 2005 1:31 PM

I LOVE IT. I agree with Cori, isn't it hard to imagine she was inside your belly?

Posted by Sarcastic Journalist | July 30, 2005 4:01 PM

I came here through fluid pudding...what a gorgeous little girl! Congratulations!

Posted by Tammy/averagemom | July 30, 2005 4:34 PM

OH MY GOD!! How beautiful!

Posted by doulazanie | July 30, 2005 5:01 PM

She couldn't be more beautiful. I hope she has a long, happy, healthy life.

Posted by Dixie | July 30, 2005 5:01 PM

awesome

Posted by bd | July 30, 2005 5:29 PM

I linked to your site from fluid pudding. Angie's right! Congratulations and blessings.

Posted by Surcie | July 30, 2005 6:56 PM

Cutest picture!!! awwwwww!!!

Posted by Autumn | July 30, 2005 9:20 PM

that's beautiful! she's beautiful!
you're making me consider popping out another one...

Posted by monique | July 30, 2005 10:25 PM

i'm here courtesy of the link from fluid pudding, and that is the most lovely photo i've seen in quite some time. bless that baby!

Posted by kristin | July 30, 2005 10:47 PM

What an absolutely perfect little baby she is! Just exquisite.

Posted by Lin | July 31, 2005 1:17 AM

Gorgeous! And the hair! You can actually put a little baby bow in it :-)

Posted by Ginny | July 31, 2005 11:05 AM

Love love LOVE that picture.

Posted by Stacy | July 31, 2005 12:31 PM

What a wonderful picture!

As far as the boobs. Get your consultant to give you these lovely brown, gel-things to slip into your bra over those bleeding nipples. They are heavenly and heal the baby-feeders quickly!

Posted by angela marie | July 31, 2005 2:03 PM

ah! i love that!
adorable.

Posted by ali | July 31, 2005 2:47 PM

That picture is so freaking cute I was forced to squeal out loud when I saw it.

Posted by Karla | July 31, 2005 5:46 PM

That is my favorite belly picture. Totally adorable. Congrats!

Posted by Karen | July 31, 2005 6:37 PM

She is SO gorgeous!!! I have to say, this kid rivals my niece Evelyn, who I think is the prettiest baby ever. :-) My niece had the SAME head of hair when she was born - so black and so MUCH of it! Your Mia is such a beauty!

Posted by Katie-be-bored-at-work | July 31, 2005 11:29 PM

Offically the cutest picture ever. How on earth did she fit????? The miracle . . . I suppose :)

Posted by wavybrains | August 1, 2005 12:02 AM

OH. MY. GOODNESS! How precious is SHE?? My baby is just 7 1/2 months, but seeing adorable newborn pictures like this makes me want another one already!

Posted by Andrea | August 1, 2005 12:27 AM

Fluid Pudding is right on -- cutest...picture...ever.

Posted by k | August 1, 2005 9:23 AM

Alright...that's about the cutest picture I have seen in a very long time! =)

Posted by Jenny | August 1, 2005 9:33 AM

That is awesome. Just beautiful.

Posted by laura | August 1, 2005 12:24 PM

Awwwwwwwwwww! She's SO pretty. Awesome picture.

Posted by Sweety | August 1, 2005 3:38 PM

I love this picture! Fantastic job!

Posted by molly | August 1, 2005 4:32 PM

the best belly shot yet! she is beautiful!