Fat suit

So today I relented and wore maternity clothes. Yesterday I wore regular pants and the belly band thing I've been wearing to cheat for quite a while now. But I was really uncomfortable so I sucked it up and wore maternity clothes for the first time to work. I've been wearing some on the weekend because I have some really comfy casual clothes. But I have managed to avoid wearing any to work. I have to say I was much, much more comfortable today. I'll probably be in between still for a while, as many of my clothes are still way too big. But this is the beginning of the transition, that's for sure.

I'm also rediscovering my appetite. Thank goodness, I guess? I imagine I will start to gain weight soon as I am eating much more. I have to say that I'm eating fairly healthy though, or at least not terribly badly. For lunch today (which was a two-parter, almost 2 hours between), I had a cup of yogurt, a package of celery and peanut butter, a juice spritzer drink, a grilled cheese sandwich, a bottle of water and a peanut butter cookie. Hee hee. Oh, and a bunch of All Fruit Bars Ends & Pieces from Trader Joes. For breakfast I had a toasted asiago cheese bagel with garlic and herb schmear (my current addiction) and orange juice. And water. We'll just have to wait and see what dinner brings!!!

So it was an interesting weekend. Compared to the fourth of July weekend 6 years ago when I found out I was pregnant with your sister, maybe not quite as eventful... But close! Thursday was nice and relaxing. Friday was busy - Arcadia Fourth of July parade, then a party at Daddy's step-mother's relatives house, then fireworks. Well, the fireworks were kind of a bust because of a storm coming in. They tried setting them off an hour early, then stopped 15 minutes in because of high winds. But what we saw was pretty.

Saturday, the family and Grandma Laurie and I went to lunch at a new restaurant (well, new to me). While waiting for our food, I had a slight heartburn attack. I'd left my pills in the bag from the fireworks outing, so I asked Grandma for one. She gave me one and it looked different - probably a different dosage than mine. I asked her if she was sure it was the right pill and she said yes, and I swallowed it. As soon as I did she realized it was the wrong one and told me not to swallow it. But it was too late! I'd swallowed blood pressure medicine! I ran to the bathroom and tried in vain to throw it up. Believe me, I tried. But it was not coming out. Panicked, we ran next door to CVS (a drug store) and asked the pharmacist for syrup of ipecac. That's what they give kids to make them throw up. Unfortunately they don't sell it anymore. I went to the bathroom to try again while Grandma and the pharmacist called Poison Control for advice.

Fortunately, it turns out this drug is not dangerous to pregnant women. The biggest danger is plummeting blood pressure and fortunately again, mine did not drop that low. I watched it and it was low, which is a little scary because mine is already low in pregnancy. But thankfully nothing else happened and other then a little dizziness here and there, you would never have known. I did call the OB on-call nurse, and they were really nice too. Everyone called to check on me again later and I was doing fine.

So that's our drama. I'd actually really like to see you again in there, and I contemplated making a quick appointment to make sure you're okay. But I believe in my heart everything is fine, so I will not be a worry wart and I will wait patiently for our next appointment on the 22nd. Stay safe in there and sorry for the drama.

Fourteen Weeks

So here we are. I've thought myself in the second trimester for a while now, but a lot of pregnancy books etc., don't consider you there until the end of the 13th week. I've never really understood that, but whatever! I'm here and you're here and all is well. I slept terribly last night - just couldn't get comfortable and felt kind of crampy. The cramps are gone today, but I feel terrible from the lack of sleep. And I'm really starting to feel "fat" the last 2 or 3 days. Clothes are uncomfortable but technically still fit, so I'm really not into maternity clothes. I just have been wearing what I have and by the end of the day I'm miserable and anxious to change into pajama pants at home. But if the fat days are any inclination, I expect to need those maternity clothes fairly soon. They are all washed and hanging in the closet so I'm ready to go when the time comes. I shouldn't need to buy many additional clothes, thank goodness. I do need a pair or two of shorts, though I'm happy to live in capris most of the time. I have a handful of nicer work clothes, and generally a lot of stuff overall so I think I'm okay there.

I haven't really been feeling you. I still truly believe I did feel you a few times back in the 12th week, but not much since. Would be nice to connect with you that way, but I know we have plenty of time for that. Anyway - stay cozy and safe in there. I'll try not to drink so much juice - I have been craving it like crazy and I imagine it's giving you quite the sugar high. Sorry about that.