In addition to strangers staring at my body like I’m the first girl in Jr. High to develop breasts, and people putting their hands dangerously close to my lady bits when trying to feel the baby kick, I find that those who know me are increasingly interested in how my stomach tattoo is faring as my gut engorges. I’ve written… Read more →
Category: Growing a Human
Well Hello, 3rd Trimester.
She’s getting bigger, and so am I, but I’m still trying to stretch regular clothes over my giant bump. (I trust someone will tell me when I look like I’m vying for a guest spot on My Name Is Earl.) I can feel myself starting to slow down – exertion hits me a lot harder than it did a… Read more →
The Truth about Pregnancy.
Depending on the source you consult – a week from today, I will be 26 weeks and 3 days pregnant, and therefore entering my 3rd Trimester. (Pregnancy sources are all over the place in terms of dating and tracking your pregnancy.) My Mother-In-Law pointed out to me this week, that after reading through a bunch of my blog posts in… Read more →
2nd Trimester Basic Maternity Must-Haves
In the first trimester, my only must-have was a barf bag and some zofran, but now that my 2nd trimester is coming to a close, there are a few items, clothing and otherwise that I simply could not do without. Here they are in no particular order… The Snoogle The single most valuable item I have purchased during the course… Read more →
Summer.
Today officially marks the beginning of summer, and I for one couldn’t be happier. Despite the fact that I’ve swelled up like a water balloon and people keep pitying me for having to be pregnant all through the hot hot Valley summer (seriously, it’s 10 degrees hotter here…that’s not just a cute tagline) I welcome the opportunity to wear minimal… Read more →
I’m like a caricature of a pregnant girl.
Spotted in my refrigerator: an ode to both placenta brain and cliche pregnancy cravings. Apparently every time I go to the market, I buy a fresh jar of pickles. Meanwhile, my legs are swollen to the size of small trees, and I’m pretty sure I’ve started waddling. And can someone explain to me why people feel the need to constantly… Read more →
2nd Generation.
Like…omigod, there’s a Valley Girl in my tummy. I guess I’ll have to register for that silver spoon after all…the babe’s gonna hafta have something fancy to gag herself with. Moon Unit Zappa – Valley Girl Read more →
Thar She Grows.
20 weeks. How pregnant I look is still varying from day to day, based on how much Chili I can stuff in there, or how recently I visited the ladies room. Scott disagrees, but I can’t help but think the bump has been reduced back to lump this week. Thanks to my awesome friend Heather @ Childish Clothing, I now… Read more →
Well, Scott’s screwed.
It’s a girl! It was so incredible to see her on the ultrasound – I still can’t believe this beauty is in my belly. I fell so madly in love the second her little face came up on the [huge] ultrasound screen, I almost forgot about the firepoker that seems to have lodged itself in the center of my ribcage… Read more →
The Debilitating Fear of Mom Jeans
In a few weeks, I’ll be 28. Which really seems SO OLD to me. I know anyone over 30 reading this is laughing right now, and probably finds themselves gripped by an overwhelming urge to pat me on the head (or punch me in the face, depending on your sense of humor) but despite the fact that I know I’ve… Read more →