Photo Essay - My Pregnancy Month By Month

First Month:

My first month of pregnancy was very scary. So many changes are happening, not all of them are physical changes. Reading that double lined pregnancy test changed my life. Knowing I have a tiny embryo growing rapidly inside me makes you grow up faster than you’d ever imagine. By the end of the first month the baby is smaller than a grain of sand, a glimmer in your eye. It nourishes by secretions from the uterine lining. Most women have no idea they are pregnant at this time. Luckily I did, Time too start taking my daily vitamins and eating healthy!




Second Month:

From weeks five to eight that tiny grain of sand is slowly but surely becoming a little miracle. For now we will call it a tadpole. Most women suspect they are now pregnant. I feel so bloated and hungry. I guess these are the new and wonderful joys of pregnancy, ha-ha. The heart, spine, other muscles and bones are now starting to develop. It’s important to stay active and healthy because around this time I am very tired at all hours of the day. My body is working over time.

Third Month:

In my third month of pregnancy I get too see you for the very first time. I couldn’t believe my eyes; you went from a minuscule tadpole to a bean with arms and legs. You already have my amazing looks, your welcome. By this time that wonderful morning sickness finally makes it way through. The only thing you seem to like is lemon water, chocolate and of course pickles. You have excellent taste in food. I’m starting to show, just a little bit, it lets me know your growing. Look at that big head of yours!




Fourth month:

This month I get to hear and see your heart beat. It sounds like a galloping horse. It’s so amazing to see it pounding away. You are developing at such a great pace; the doctor told me you are going to be such a healthy baby. Your gender is noticeable but I think I’m going to wait just a bit longer. I still feel very sick. You seem to be enjoying a bigger variety of foods, especially fruits! You have such big feet, too go along with that big head of yours ha-ha.


Fifth Month:

I felt your very first kick! It was so strong like nothing I’ve ever felt before. Good thing our family is soccer crazy, you’re going too fit in just fine. I decided too find out your gender this month, you are a healthy baby boy. I am feeling much better now. It’s my turn too enjoy some of my favorite foods once again. You have a tiny bit of hair starting to form. I hope its brown like mine. I have much more energy to do some walking. My stomach is starting to show, grandma and grandpa are already talking to you and hoping you’d kick. I know your shy, they understand your too busy sucking your thumb ha-ha!




Sixth Month:

You’re moving around so much, kicking and punching away. I felt my first fake contraction today, called Braxton hicks. My body is getting ready for you to come out. I bought you some tiny outfits and styling pair of shoes. You now have eye brows and you can hear me talk, I try to read to you as much as I can. All of a sudden my stomach got very big. Everyone is touching it hoping to feel you moving around. I picked out your name, Bradley Peter Bonneau. Peter is your grandpa, who is very excited too meet you. All of my clothes barely fit anymore! You’re growing at such a fast pace.


Seventh month:

Sadly I am only in my first week of my seventh month. These past four weeks have been very painful. You’re tossing and turning around everywhere. Soon enough they’re wont be enough room! You have eye lashes and your brain is almost fully developed. You’re sleeping on and off during the day, I wonder if you’re dreaming. You have taste buds now, to taste all that yummy food. My body is changing a lot. You wouldn’t believe the heart burn that I’m getting Bradley. You’re so close too meeting me; I can’t wait too meet you!



Eight Month:

Bradley by this point you’re getting so big, you have come such a long way these past months. You can now close and open those big, most likely brown eyes of yours. You’re about fifteen inches and getting so chubby. Your fingers and toes are all done growing; I can’t wait to kiss them. You recognize my voice and people around me. Only one more month and you will be born into this world. You have a fan club already waiting for you.




Ninth Month:

The day that I give birth to you Bradley, will be the happiest day of my entire life. All the pain, cramping, crying and puking will all be worth it. I can’t wait to hold you in my arms and tell you I love you and look you in the eyes. You will be a healthy baby boy. Everyone around me will just want to hold you tight and never let you go. I will be so huge and my back will be hurting like you wouldn’t believe but I wouldn’t be thinking of any of that because I know in a couple days, you’re coming home with me to start our new life together.

Teen Pregnancy Rate.

Ever since I have fallen pregnant I've noticed that quite a bit of teens are also going threw the same exact thing. Teen pregnancy is at an all time high. Sex is a huge thing among teens, I know because I have experienced it. One thing that really bothers me is that some teens my age or even younger, purposely try to get pregnant. Because they say "It looks fun, to have a baby" or "My boyfriend didn't love me anymore, so a baby will fix it." Its so sad and pretty disturbing, I'm not in any place to judge because in a few months I'm going to be a mom. I just wish they knew how hard it really is, and what a sacrifice its going to be. Most of us are left without a man to play the father figure. No one wants to grow up without a set of loving parents.

My Guinea Pig Cosmo.

During the summer, Me and my friend Patrick purchased a tiny guinea pig, happiest day of our lives. We named him Cosmo, great name I know. We were so excited to bring him home. We couldn't wait to play with the little guy. We finally got his cage all set up and ready, then decided to take Cosmo outside for some grass. About five minutes pass by and he runs into the bushes in Patrick's back yard. We thought he was gone forever. We found him, ha-ha, then a couple minutes later he ran away again and this time Cosmo was gone. We lost him for a full twenty-four hours. Let me tell you, the longest hours of my life. The next day Patrick's neighbor came knocking at his door, telling him that our precious pig was found. We later found out that he was really a she. What a guy.

Teachers And Teen Pregnancy Don't Always Mix.

As you all know, I am 17 and pregnant in a French catholic high school. I was expecting school to be very stressful and hard, the students are relatively really supportive and friendly. They are always asking questions about my baby. It almost gives me a sense of relief to know I am accepted. On the other hand, teachers are not so understanding. It's really quite annoying actually. They look me up and down as if I were a piece of dirt. I can not say all teachers do this, because I have some really great teachers. The way I grew up in school is that, every student should feel safe and accepted. I can't remember reading in the code of conduct about treating pregnant teens like a piece of garbage. Imagine if I were to look at a teacher the way they look at me. I'd be suspended so fast my head would spin. I understand that having a baby is something so special and should be shared with your husband or wife, sadly reality isn't always so perfect. My parents weren't married when my sister and I were born. That doesn't mean they don't love us. If some teachers have such a big issue with students being pregnant, than maybe they shouldn't be teachers. Because I’m proud to attend school just the way I am. I'm not going to let you treat me any different.

Food Cravings During Pregnancy

Throughout my pregnancy, I’ve come across some very weird and quite delicious food cravings. Ever had sour cream on steak? Let me tell you its quite scrumptious. I must say my all time favourite snack is a big jar of pickles, all to myself, of course. Pickles are by far the number one pregnancy craving, that or ice cream. I just have to share this with you guys. I simply hear the word pickle and get excited. At the starting of my pregnancy I lost close to 20 pounds. I couldn’t keep anything down. No, not even pickles. Now I eat everything in sight, I try to eat as healthy as possible, but the words chocolate and McDonalds literally make my mouth water. You may laugh now, but one day you will too experience the joy of pregnancy, and this pickle blog will all too well, make sense.

Baby Shopping!

One of the great things about being pregnant is going out and buying those tiny outfits! They look so cute, so many colors and trends to choose from. If only it weren’t so expensive. That’s one of the downers about being a teenage parent, I’m not financially set. I depend on my mom and dad to help provide for this new edition to the family. My favourite thing to look at is the shoes, obviously, they are so small I bought Bradley a pair the other day I really think he will enjoy them and if he doesn’t well, he’s lucky they aren’t pink with flowers all over them, ha-ha! It really cheers me up when I see all these things because I know he will be comfy and safe in his new home in a few months. I could spend hours in these baby stores grabbing everything in sight I remember dressing up my dolls when I was just a kid, now I’m getting ready to dress my son, life comes at you fast and sometimes it’s unexpected but I’m making the best out of everything. Even if it’s just picking out clothes, it’s what we girls do best ha-ha!

Ultrasounds!!

One of the very best things about pregnancy are of course, the ultrasounds, sadly you only get about 3 or 4. I remember seeing my baby for the first time. He was so tiny he only had a head and tiny arms and legs ha-ha, then 7 weeks later I could see his eyes, arms , legs , heart and even spine it was such a relief to see everything was okay. It’s so awesome to see him doing his gymnastics as I like to call it, he flips, turns, punches even makes the odd face. I think he might be camera shy! It’s still hard to believe something so small can already hear and feel everything I do. I hope he knows that I love him so much and I’m counting down the weeks until I can cuddle with him and he can finally meet me. It will be the happiest day of my entire life!

My Teen Pregnancy

I am 17 and 6 months pregnant with a precious baby boy named Bradley. My pregnancy has been such a scary and wonderful experience, I never expected to be a mom, its coming way too fast! Even though my teenage party life is over, a new and wonderful life as a mom is just beginning, I went from staying out late and partying with my friends to staying at home and reading bed time stories to Bradley. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Feeling him kicking and punching away may hurt but it lets me know he’s doing okay, that's really all that matters. My clothes barely fit anymore I feel like I’m walking around with a soccer ball hidden under my shirt. I was very nervous to start school again, its nice to be around people and keep busy. The bus ride may be very bumpy and long but it gets me to where I need to be. I never cared about school, not one bit but now with a little boy on the way I have to take every second of class seriously, it’s the hardest thing I will ever have to do, haha. I’m pretty proud of myself even though some people talked me down and told me I’d never make it, I think I’m doing pretty good. Im excited for this new challenge, being a single parent will be exhausting, but I am very confident that I will do a great job,because now I have a real reason to live and wake up every morning. Sometimes I wish the baby’s father was around to help me out, but you can't always get what you want right? I guess some people can't handle responsibility. I really hope Bradley looks like me, ahh, I cant wait to dress him up in tiny outfits and kiss him all over!