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Belly Casting |
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by MEL192  (January 2009) (rank 500+) |
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I knew my second pregnancy would be my last (hubby didn't want any more children). So I wanted a way to remember what I looked like when I was pregnant. Photos were one way, but it didn't really capture how big my tummy was. One day when I was
looking on the net, I found out about 'belly casting'. This is where a mould is made of your pregnant belly using plaster.
This can be done in a studio by professional (for a large sum of money). So I ruled it out. That was until I found out about a do-it -yourself kits. These are available on the internet. Look around, because there are some that are expensive and some that are more reasonably priced, safe and environmentally friendly.
I found a great kit. I got hubby to help me (it takes a bit of time and is a bit messy - follow the instructions). My belly cast is now one of my favourite pieces of art in our house. I am always surprised when I look at it. I was huge.
Now when my pregnant friends come over and talk about how big there tummy's are, I can go and get my belly cast, hold it in front of me and compare my tummy to theirs - mine is always biggest (not that size matters).
It is a wonderful momento of the beautiful changes that happened to my body. I can't wait until my boys grow up and can apprecitate looking at where they came from.
If you are considering a belly cast, I completely recommend getting a do it yourself kit. It is a wonderful piece of art and a beautiful memory.
