Yay!! We've successfully made it to 12 weeks, and have come fully out of the baby closet. It's nice to know that the most crucial time for the baby, developmentally, is behind us. Not that I'm going to run out and celebrate with a drink and some raw sushi... but maybe now I'll relax a bit. (Yeah, right).
Here's a 12 week update. I'm thinking I'll do updates every 2 weeks for a while until things get more exciting. I may get brave enough to begin posting pictures, but that won't start today. I'm not showing, so all you'd get to see is my normal paunch... and frankly, I'm just not up for advertising that today. While I'm super excited about this baby, I'm struggling big time with the idea of gaining weight when I was above my "happy" weight to begin with. As of now, I haven't gained any weight-- according to my scale. However, according to my pants, I'm getting wider. I broke down and bought some bella bands tonight, and I think they should help in the interim between my regular clothes, and maternity clothes. Okay, on to the updates:
How far along? 12 Weeks!
Best part of these 2 weeks: Getting to tell friends and coworkers the news. I'm not a big announcer, so alot of people still don't know. But it's nice not have to keep a big secret anymore.
How do I feel? Like a sausage :( Really though, I'm feeling good. Some of my energy has come back, and my dislike for water has eased up a bit. Still no nausea, except at night at prenatal vitamin time-- I don't know what the deal is all of a sudden, but I gag several times after I swallow it. (And I just found out that merely thinking/typing about it makes me gag!)
Cravings/Aversions: Not many. I can't get enough Fla-vor-ice pops, and I still am not too excited about water... and I crave subs. Which is ironic and cruel!
What I miss: Subs!! Lunch meat!! It's the only thing that ever sounds appetizing but unless I microwave the meat (yuck!) I am not supposed to have deli meat.
What I'm looking forward to: I suppose just continuing to share the news. Maybe starting to buy stuff.
Weekly Wisdom: I've learned that either my pants or the scale are lying, and as a result I want to burn them both. Additionally, over the past 12 weeks I learned a mantra that helped with all my anxiety about the "what if's" of pregnancy: "Today I am pregnant, and I love my baby."
These are the stories of our journey as a family -- specifically those of our son, Carter Frederick, who joined us on November 1, 2009 and has provided a non-stop roller coaster ride of emotions and entertainment ever since. We hope his stories entertain you as much as us!
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9 comments:
As hard as it is, you need to stop worrying about gaining weight -- b/c you're probably going to weigh at least 25 pounds more than you do right now come November -- and you're SUPPOSED to weigh that much more. So stressing about it is only going to cause you more anxiety. Don't give yourself license to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, and you shouldn't have to worry about gaining too much weight. Once the baby is born, the weight will come off again -- so it's just temporary and for a good cause (keep reminding yourself of that!) -- although you do need to prepare yourself, your body will never be the same! Becky and I were talking about that the other day -- and the ownership we've had to take of the extra skin on the tummy, my "deflated balloon" boobs, some random stretch marks, a weak pelvic floor (those twins were just too heavy!), etc :)
Maternity clothes are wonderful, I would recommend buying some yoga pants ASAP (Gap Maternity has some great ones that are often on sale).
I love the bella bands. They are very useful. I used them when I was still able to fit my work pants over my thighs. I still use them for subbing. Although, I haven't subbed in a while, so I don't know if my "fat pants" even fit me anymore! Sweatpants will be your best friend!
I hear ya about the weight gain. My goal was to gain 30lbs max. I am at 27 now, so considering I have 3 months left........I will prob gain about 10 more. Making the total around 40lbs! You are not alone! (and I really like to eat)
I miss deli meat too! There is a deli that sells boarshead deli meat in Syracuse, so I told Matt as soon as that baby comes out, he needs to bring me an ovengold turkeybreast sandwich.....yummy! I also want a margarita...a mojito would be nice too. I told him to bring it in a thermos.
I agree with everything Erin said! She is a smart one that Erin!!
I thought I was going to be all 'ick' about elastic waistbands but they are awesome! So comfy.
I think I would still be in my maternity pants if I felt it was socially acceptable. Seriously... the waist actually fit! Do you know how hard it is to find pants where the waist isn't huge if I get them to fit the boo-tay??
I think I am going to like my Kristeen fat!!! You let my Kristeen eat whatever she wants! You should title your blog "The Adventures of Fat Kristeen!"
On the craving thing. I didn't really think of it as a craving at the time, I mean who doesn't eat 2 to 3 oatmeal creme pies in a sitting?? Right!
what are bella bands? How are you doing with your lactose issues? You eating soy products? -your lactose intolerant friend!!!
A few things I think I should add:
1. Let me reassure everyone that I will NOT be one of those vain mom's who "Diet" while pregnant... While the weight gain is an issue with me for sure, I'm ready and willing to do it if it means a healthy baby.
2. I absolutely refuse to change the title to "The Adventures of Fat Kristeen" and will be kicking Kristy right in the @ss next time I see her.
Let me just say: LOL on all the comments (esp. Kristy and Een). But I wanted to say: I love your mantra Een and will be rephrasing it for myself. I am impressed with you. Seriously impressed.
Change it!
Man! That Kristy is good for a laugh!
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