This week has been strange because nothing really major has occurred, just subtle little changes that I've recognized. I always wonder if everything's going alright in there when nothing strange is happening to me.
Don't be fooled, I didn't blow up over night. I think the way this dress is sitting makes me look much bigger than I am. But it's still exciting to me to see me with a Baby Bump! There's a Baby in there!!! It's still surreal.
And I always second guess her movements. When they are happening I think "that has GOT to be her." And then several hours later I look back and I'm like "well, what if that wasn't her, what if that was just gas??" And I swear I've felt a couple of movements inside coincide with a faint bump from the outside, but it's too early for that, isn't it??
Maternity Clothes: For the most part I have still been able to wear my pre-maternity pants, even if it entailed the rubber band trick. Until this week. I slid on my most comfy pair of slacks and the zipper wouldn't budge.
Exercise: This is another thing that's stuck out to me. As a jogger, my stamina has declined considerably (I wouldn't classify myself as a runner because even when I "train" I've never been able to run long distances). I can make it just a few blocks before I need to stop to walk. But exercise is exercise, and I'm grateful that I am able to do it. I've also been adjusting my stride a bit, keeping my feet closer to the ground to minimize chances of tripping.
Cravings: Somehow, Mellow Crème Pumpkins, Candy Corn Oreos, AND White Chocolate Candy Corn M&Ms have made their way into this house. I swear Kevin is using my Belly as an excuse too!! That's a bit candy corn overload for me.....
......but I am already in my second bag of Mellow Crème Pumpkins this season......... and all I want is more candy.
AND Kevin found these gems!!!
If you haven't heard of them, I suggest you find them N-O-W. Cotton Candy Grapes, not artificially flavored. Yes, they really taste like cotton candy. And apparently they are only available for 1-2 months out of the year (right now!). Kevin said he searched high and low for these guys. Then as soon as he found this bag, we walked into our neighborhood Publix that he said he checked several times and there was a barrel full! I've also heard they carry them at Fresh Market. I plan to buy another bag and freeze them.
Weight: As of my appointment last week, I officially gained 3 pounds. I'd like to find a RELIABLE scale to use because we don't have one here. I don't trust Publix scales for the pure fact that every time I go to step on one there's a child jumping up and down on it. Can't be good for calibration. At this point I'm fine with just getting my poundage at the Doc, and every once and a while stepping on my parents' scale for pure curiosity.
Baby Bump: My belly is officially sticking out farther than my boobs so I know it's growing. Though, Kevin will tell you that it's at least a once-a-day occurrence for me to comment that my belly's not growing.
I can't wait to feel more and more movement.... but I guess I just have to be patient and let her begin communicating with me as soon as she's ready.
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