So I went shopping.
Did you know that I was "saved" but the current fashion trend? Good grief! First time in my life that I can buy something that's "trendy" and yet not feel like a sellout wearing it!
T-shirts are long this year and extremely stretchy. Also, because I no longer work for The Man, wearing yoga pants or exercise capris on a daily basis is totally OK! But I've gotta tell ya, buying brand new bras (and underwear!) as a stop gap measure is irritating. Most likely, these will only be wearable while I'm actually pregnant. Once the twins show up and the breastfeeding marathons start, I'll have to switch up to nursing bras. Then, when the nursing thing is all over and I'm back to "normal" I probably won't even fit these larger bras anymore. I've gotta tell you, compared to my normal ones, these suckers are huuuuge! They don't call 'em "over the shoulder boulder holders" for nuthin'! I can't even imagine how large Misty's must be. Aieeee!
So here I am with a pile of new, very stretchy ostensibly "medium" sized t-shirts. They're perfect! And they didn't cost an arm and a leg because they don't have a tag inside that says "Maternity". A few extra inches of material does not warrant an extra 20 dollars to the price, in my opinion! I've also learned to love yoga pants. How is it that I can be this huge and yet still "fit" a medium? Stretchy materials rock!
Now if only my feet stay the same size....I find I may have to pick up some super supportive sandals, though - my feet are hot! Any recommendations?
A few visuals of me at 16 weeks.
Remember me at 12 weeks? I could still see my feet in the view from above. Not anymore.
The blurry bit is my baby filled gut. Goodbye toes!
Remember my bump? I'm way past that now.
Now I look 7 months pregnant and yet I still have 5 months to go!
I think I may yet give Misty and Oliver a run for their belly money! I'm thinking about investing in a belly belt thingy. I've also determined why pregnant women don't jog. OW!
Hmm. Time to go eat something. Ciao!
5 comments:
You look beautiful and fertile!! YAY Fertile!! I have two boxes of maternity clothes for you ready to ship. They will be there within the week. Also, try Chaco sandals, they are very pricey, but recommended for support by pediatrists and are warranteed for life so they will last forever. You can get them at REI. And they are adjustable, and cute.
Eric would like to suggest that instead of fertile that I am fertilized.
He's funny, that one. That's why I keep him around. : )
I, too, am of "advanced maternal age" (41) and pregnant (last one was in 1996 and I thought I was old THEN!) And I'm a bit paranoid after reading some of your entries, because at 6 weeks, I swear I'm showing! Twins = EEEK! :-)
It's still a secret because of my senior status, but if I'm having twins, everyone is going to know right away so they know to help me off the couch -- and EVERYONE is bringing a present to the baby shower!
Congratulations on being fertilized!
Hi there Anon! Definitely get an ultrasound as soon as you're able. Apparently if you "misremember" when your last period was they'll get you in sooner to establish when they believe the pregnancy began.
Also, my first few warning signs include STARVING TO DEATH levels of hunger. So, keep an eye on that.
Good luck! Whether you're having twins or a singleton - hang in there!
What's funny is, I have been having to force myself to eat and I have lots of energy - my first pregnancy was totally the opposite (matter of fact, it was suspected back then that I was having twins, but I didn't). I like this a bit better, but it's also somewhat like waiting for the inevitable storm to hit! It is SO different this time that I figured I wasn't pregnant, just in menopause - HA! Nature can be interesting.
How fun to be having twins...enjoy your pregnancy and get lots of sleep NOW. ;-)
~Cynthia
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