I just wanted to say how lovely Melissa looks. I noticed she mentioned the criticism that is given to celebrities (and all women) concerning weight gain in pregnancy. I am happy that she is not taking this seriously. You cant win, if you don’t gain weight,then you are a bad mommy. When you do gain the weight (which is normal and healthy) then you are getting too fat. To Melissa and all mommies to be: Enjoy your pregnancy, and keep sharing these beautiful belly pics. Your family is beautiful and thank you for sharing this happy time in your life.

First of all: M, thank you so much for being brave and writing this blog. I really appreciated your honesty in the first post in regards to your concern about weight gain and baby size–regardless of what some of the reaction may have been. It’s refreshing to read real and honest reactions to pregnancy, and, hopefully, as the blog continues, about having babies and children in general.

Second of all: I’ve been a fan since we were all kids! Love you!

Thirdly, and lastly, a couple of questions: I was hoping that in the future, you could perhaps explore how you and your husband knew you were ready to have a child the first time around. Did you know you always wanted to be a mother, for instance? (I ask because I’m a 26 yr. old Ph.D. candidate who’s been married for five and a half years, and my husband and I feel so confused about this topic.) Also, I gather from your first post that this second pregnancy was a surprise–did you have an ideal age in mind to have a second child, both for yourself as well as your son?

i can’t wait to hear what she is having. i am thinking it’s another boy.

Protein shakes for breakfast?
Righteo then…
She looks fabulous, and that picture of all three of them is just gorgeous.

Such beautiful pictures and I love how she signed it. lol

I went to Tara’s website to see more of her photography. There’s more of Melissa on there. Some truly gorgeous shots. And go her for baring all, though covering the all-important bits. Stunning.

Sarah’s note: Yes, aren’t they? Those are from her pregnancy with Mason.

If anyone else is interested in seeing them, click the link to Tara’s site in the post, then go to portraits > gallery > bellies. You should see a pic of Melissa, and there are more on the right hand side.

aww I love that picture of the 3 of them! I love how much she has grown since I remember her (on Clarissa Explains it All…) and how beautiful her family is!

The picture with Mason kissing her belly is so cute!

she seems nice, can’t wait t hear what she is having