One of the most memorable things I did while I was pregnant was to capture the growing belly in pictures. It requires a little time and commitment but the result is well worth it. I took pictures of myself on a weekly basis throughout my pregnancy. I wore the same t-shirt and posed in front of the same wall for consistency.

To make it easier we designated Sundays as picture taking days. These pictures will be treasured forever and I'm sure the baby will love to see how she grew inside me - and will probably be amazed by how tiny she once was.

The pictures also work as a great reminder of how thin I once was and how big I'd become. Of course, once you've had the baby you can reverse the process by taking pictures of the shrinking belly. Warning - loosing weight does not progress as quickly as putting it on.

For those who may not want to do this on a weekly basis, a monthly picture works just as well. The sequence of these pictures also makes for a great flip book.

I plan to capture my baby growing through the first year as well.