Buying maternity clothes was:
this has been an interesting experience. I have found some good stuff, and a lot of UGLY stuff, and my mom keeps telling me how nice the maternity clothes are now... i can't imagine how they were 20-some years ago :(! I've mentioned how women have given bags of clothes to me, so that has gotten me thru up to now. My dad also just bought me some pants and stuff. It's time to to buy more maternity tops, as i am now really out growing them, my belly and boobs are getting way too big.
I also have to get some new shoes, my feet are beginning to grow/swell up, and bending over is getting a little hard. I can still do it, and refuse to ask for help until its absolutely necessary (which be long) -- i just laugh at myself, it can take 2-3 tries to properly buckle/tie my sandals/shoes. Its a funny sight!
The biggest change in my body has been:
Biggest change... hmmm well there is the boobs and belly and there there is the nice booty and legs (i write that facetiously). I am growing all around. I guess the boobs and belly have to take the cake tho, they grow on the daily!
This is a pretty touchy subject, body image. Surrendering to the weight gain is a daily challenge, but i am working on it.
My favorite change in my body has been:
OF COURSE MY BELLY!!i love it, absolutely love it. I take glances at myself in the mirror (as we all do right!)and am in love with my belly. i love wearing tight shirts to show it off.
What I never thought would change was:
I have no idea. I guess i was hoping my butt and thighs would stay the same, but who was i kidding.
At this month's prenatal visit I learned that:
Have one next Monday, so i dunno yet. Last prenatal i learned my uterus extends all the way to my lungs, which fascinates me.
My hopes:
I hope i can loose all the weight i gained!
I hope that my baby has beautiful brown skin with curly hair!
I hope and know she will be a perfect blend of her father and I!
My fears:
For every hope there is a fear. For every joy there is an anxious/worry moment. Pregnancy/parenting is like bungee jumping... its exhilarating and scary all at the same time. You still do it, but it changes you like nothing else, and usually for the better. That is what I am told, and that is what i am sticking to for my own sanity.
