How I finally saw a change...

Sure it seems strange. My pants don't fit anymore. I'm finding it increasingly more difficult to move around like I used to i.e. popping out of bed, jumping up from a seated position. I just didn't think it was physically noticeable until I did a side by side comparison of my belly pics.

In the beginning...week 5

At week 12 there still wasn't too much change...

Then me and the baby started our growth spurt :)

Week 16...finally I don't look crazy wearing my maternity pants :P

Week 17

(these are the pants I belt up...I wonder if they're just bad pants or will they always slide off even when I get bigger?!!?)

Week 15

Things seem to be moving fast and slow at the same time. As I am now 15 weeks pregnant and the baby is developing quickly, I'm still not really showing. I am starting to get a slight shaping of things to come I'm happy to say. But I still do not look pregnant. I don't even really feel pregnant. Without the nausea and tiredness I'm normal feeling again. Yes, I will enjoy it while it lasts.

Friday, when I got home from work I went through all my spring/summer clothes and tried everything on. Of my non-maternity clothes I found 2 pairs of pants and a couple of shirts that I can still get away with for now. Desperately I tried on a pair of Hubby's pants. They JUST fit!! Eeek!

I ran for the measuring tape and found that I have gained a few inches in the bust and waist, which I am happy about, except that I have no clothes. Seems my obsession with jeans and baby t's has come back to haunt me. No wonder I was looking like that stereo-typical fat plumber (big belly hanging out the front. Butt cleavage out the back).

As luck would have it my tax return came in. Time to go shopping! As most people who know me will note I am thrifty (some may say cheap, but not to my face :P). I can't remember the last time I bought myself new clothes from the mall. Well, desperate times call for desperate measures.

I found out that Old Navy has a maternity section (at select stores). It's not a huge selection, but the prices are decent compared to "maternity stores". I bought a pair a jeans with the atrocious stretchable belly panel. A pair of black cargoes with elastic waist band and draw string. And a maternity tank top in black. I figured I could wear it under the tops I have that might come a bit short on the belly. Or just on its own when its warm (covered in my 60 spf sunblock).

I'm happy with my purchases. Clothes that fit and will grow with me. I didn't want to get carried away though. I want to see how long they will grow with me :) And spending $100 in one shot was a bit scary for me. But maybe I could get used to it. I did resist my temptation to buy this really cute infant t-shirt. It was white with little ruffles on it. But we still don't know the sex, and I didn't want to tempt fate.

My second prenatal visit to the doctor is tomorrow morning. I hope I can convince her to send me to a different ultrasound clinic. I'm also trying to think of questions to ask her. I do think of things sometimes, but if I don't write them down right away I forget. Another symptom I have - pregnancy brain!!!

Maybe next week I will have a picture of my bump...

Week 14

We are well on our way now. I'm now 14 weeks and 2 days pregnant. I am still not showing, but expanding just the same. Most of my pants do not fit me. Yet the 2 pairs of maternity pants I've bought (from thrift stores ;)) are still falling off me.

My husband and mom keep laughing at me because I keep saying "I want a baby bump". Part of it is for the sheer joy of looking pregnant. The other reason is so I don't look like I'm gaining weight for no reason. Yes there is some vanity in this humble mother-to-be.

I am still suffering some evening nausea. It doesn't happen everyday, but its still annoying when it does.

My energy levels have picked up. Now that I have the energy I'm running around tidying and sorting and cleaning. Trying not to over work myself, but I think the nesting instinct is kicking in. (It does seem early for that though, doesn't it?)

I'm not 100% sure, but I think I have felt the baby move. The sort of feeling "they" call "quickening". Little fluttery feelings in my belly. Of course, I'm trying not to get too excited. I could just be imagining it.

Well, I've got some running around to do today. My license and plate stickers need to be renewed. Before I do that though I have to have an emissions test done (stupid Gosh Damned rule!!!!). At least its booked and I have the day off to take care of it all. I do think its cool that for the next five years if I do show anyone my license I can say "I was pregnant in that picture!" So whether I'm glowing or looking bloated I have an excuse!!! :P

Hmmmm...maybe after all that Hubby will take me shopping for some pants that fit??!!!