Ok, this post is for those of you that wanted to see THE BUMP! I don't really like having my photo taken, but I'm going to try and overcome my camera shyness for the sake of documenting my pregnancy. After all, this is a special time of life, and I think I'd probably regret not taking photos to look back on. SO, here it is...the baby bump!

I'm at 20 weeks now, and I feel like it's really starting to show. For the first few months of my pregnancy, I mostly wore baggy tops to hide my belly. But now that we've told everyone, I'm excited to start wearing fitted clothes again!

This striped dress from PinkBlush is the first legit maternity dress that I've worn, and I love it. It's so comfy, and hugs my belly just enough to show it's shape. They have tons of super cute maternity clothes...don't miss the giveaway at the bottom of this post!

Side note: Have you ever noticed how pregnant women always put their hands on their bellies? I think it's just an instinct...I've noticed myself doing it all the time now, without consciously thinking about it. Partially because it's fun to feel my growing belly (so weird!) and also because it's a lot easier than yelling, "Hey everyone, this is a baby bump, ok?! I'm not just fat!"

Now, are you ready for the giveaway? One lucky lady will win a $75 PinkBlush gift card! They carry both maternity clothes and non-maternity, so you can get a new spring outfit whether you're preggo or not. Enter below, and good luck!

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Thanks to PinkBlush Maternity for partnering with me on this post!

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1. Posted by Brooke Berger on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   You look beautiful!
2. Posted by Jen Spadaro on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   You look super cute. Take pictures! I know it feels weird when you are camera shy, I tend to take very few selfies these days but I always take pictures while I'm pregnant. It's so fun to look back. And then on later pregnancies you can compare and that's fun too!!
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
     
     Thanks, Jen!!! Yeah, I rarely take selfies but it's definitely more fun now, with changes to document. It feels less narcissistic and more like the photos have a purpose!
3. Posted by Bernice on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   Congratulations! I hated buying maternity clothes but that dress is so cute!! I'm tempted to buy it now for my next pregnancy (is that crazy?!).
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
     
     Not crazy!!! I feel like you could wear it even now, before you get pregnant again. It's just a nice, stretchy sheath dress.
4. Posted by Corissa Thornsen on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   You look adorable!
5. Posted by Rachel on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   Nice bump!
6. Posted by Sarah Sobocinski on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   I love how far maternity clothes have come!
   • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
     
     TOTALLY. I look back at pictures of my mom when she was pregnant with me and my siblings, and I'm so grateful I don't have to wear a giant sack for 9 months! Haha.
7. Posted by Jess Snyder on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   Love the dress!
8. Posted by McKenzy Schmidt on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   Adorable! I look like a whale in everything I wear!! Lol
9. Posted by Elle on Monday, March 21st, 2016
   
   PinkBlush has some really cute clothes! Thanks for the chance.
10. Posted by christa on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    That dress is super cute! I'd wear it and I'm not pregnant! Congrats.
11. Posted by caslyn on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    so pretty!!
12. Posted by Dandi D on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    I really love all their clothing and I would really like to get a maxi dress if I won!
13. Posted by Suzanne on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    Such a cute dress! And you look adorable.
14. Posted by Wanju on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    You look so lovely and happy, and in a very pretty dress too! :D So excited for you and Ben! <3
    • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
      
      Thanks so much, Wanju! xoxo
15. Posted by Debbie on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    Lovely! :)
16. Posted by Lucy H. on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    Lovely pictures!
17. Posted by Hannah on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    I like your outfit. Thanks for the giveaway!
18. Posted by Susan on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    That dress is so cute!
19. Posted by Susan M. on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    Congrats! You look adorable! :D
20. Posted by Hannah H on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    This would be so perfect -- my sister in law is pregnant and is not feeling too great right now. Some new clothes to give her would be great!!
21. Posted by Jayne on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    Congrats! You look beautiful!
22. Posted by erin w on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    so sweet! i'm right behind you at 18 weeks and am just now getting into my first maternity items. love what pink blush has to offer!
    • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
      
      Congrats, Erin! I felt a little weird shopping for maternity clothes (especially in-store), but I love the items I've picked up so far. It's really nice to wear something that was intentionally made for a bump!
23. Posted by dianne hall on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    Great pics- beautiful
24. Posted by Kenny on Monday, March 21st, 2016
    
    Really pretty dress
25. Posted by Laura mueller on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    Congrats! What a cute bump! The dress looks great on you!
26. Posted by Ashley C on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    I love the colors in this dress!
    
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27. Posted by dianna on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    Oh yes....always holding onto that bump. Love it. Not only that, but have you noticed so many maternity shirts/dresses are striped? Some people don't like that, but I always dug the stripes! Love the bump!
    • Posted by Aileen on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
      
      Yes, I have noticed!! I'm a fan of stripes, so it works for me too.
28. Posted by Raina Elegado on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    You are so cute! This dress looks great on you! :)
    
    xo Raina
    www.themamaqueen.com
29. Posted by Becky on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    Best store ever for maternity cloths!
30. Posted by Hannah M on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    You look amazing! Hope your pregnancy is going smoothly.
    
    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
31. Posted by Kim Winnubst on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    Congrats! You look healthy and glowing :)
32. Posted by linda on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    love this giveaway!
33. Posted by julie on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    i'd love to win
34. Posted by Kristin L on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    Congratulations! I just turned 21 weeks today and love Pink Blush too. I ordered once, but check it out every week drooling over the gorgeous dresses.
35. Posted by Denise on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    Thank you for offering the giveaway!
36. Posted by Nicki on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
    
    LOVE that dress!!
37. Posted by manda on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
    
    I love pink blush!
38. Posted by Erica E on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
    
    Love that dress - it looks great on you!
39. Posted by Victoria on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
    
    I would love to win this! I've been eyeing some of their maxi dresses for a while