-I don't know why they're so blurry and not lining up, but whatever.
In other news, I think I may have found some bedding that I like. I have never liked the "baby" looking decor. I prefer sophisticated nurseries, that look like just another room in your house, plus a crib etc. Well, I found the perfect bedding to go with that motif, and I was so excited about finding accessories to go with the room I was imagining. I showed my mom and sister, and to my dismay, we discovered Target had discontinued it!!! I was so upset. I had been checking the Babies-R-Us and Target websites religiously for weeks to see if they had anything that remotely interested me, to no avail. I picked up the search again today, and stumbled across some really cute bedding! Its a little more "babyish" then I usually prefer, but I'm going to accessorize "sophisticatedly" (is that a word)? I will post pictures of the nursery when its completed. No previews! :)
Last week (week 14) is also the first time I noticed a "real" baby bump starting to form. Its still small, but definitely there! I've also felt a sensation that feels something like the baby is rolling around, not kicking, but just doing somersaults in there. I can't wait to feel him really kick me! This week (beginning of 15), I've really noticed the bump start taking shape. I was telling my cousins (who have had two babies each) the other day, I never realized how body conscious I would be when I got pregnant. I always just though that when you get pregnant, you get the baby belly fairly soon, and the fact that you're pregnant is easily recognizable from early on. This may be true for some lucky ladies, but not for me! I haven't gained very much weight at all, but when you've gained a few pounds, and you're still not "looking pregnant" it can make a girl very self conscious. Before I got pregnant, if I gained a few pounds, I would just exercise extra hard or try to eat a little healthier. When you're pregnant, you're not supposed to lose the weight you gain. Its a hard habit to break! Now that I'm starting to look pregnant, I'm totally digging my new body! Lets hope the enthusiasm continues! :) Another obstacle I've had to overcome was comparing myself to what other girls looked like at whatever week I was on. There are a million websites that show you pictures of what different girls look like at different weeks in their pregnancy. I found myself thinking, "Am I gaining weight faster than them? Am I getting a pregnancy bump earlier (or later) than they are?" I have always been a thin person, and I never really had to work on it. I could pretty much eat what I wanted, and the scale would vary between a few pounds, but never go past a certain number. Pregnancy is uncharted territory for me (obviously). This week, when I saw my little belly start to "pop", I finally felt like, "Ok, this is the way I look...I may have a baby bump earlier than some women, and later than others, but this is when it decided to arrive!" Pregnancy is so different for everyone, thats the beauty of it! Its definitly nice feeling more pregnant, and less chubby, although I'm told that every woman feels chubby until they see that little pregnancy bump. Anyway, so far week 15 has been great! I'll keep you posted, and thanks for reading!
Last week (week 14) is also the first time I noticed a "real" baby bump starting to form. Its still small, but definitely there! I've also felt a sensation that feels something like the baby is rolling around, not kicking, but just doing somersaults in there. I can't wait to feel him really kick me! This week (beginning of 15), I've really noticed the bump start taking shape. I was telling my cousins (who have had two babies each) the other day, I never realized how body conscious I would be when I got pregnant. I always just though that when you get pregnant, you get the baby belly fairly soon, and the fact that you're pregnant is easily recognizable from early on. This may be true for some lucky ladies, but not for me! I haven't gained very much weight at all, but when you've gained a few pounds, and you're still not "looking pregnant" it can make a girl very self conscious. Before I got pregnant, if I gained a few pounds, I would just exercise extra hard or try to eat a little healthier. When you're pregnant, you're not supposed to lose the weight you gain. Its a hard habit to break! Now that I'm starting to look pregnant, I'm totally digging my new body! Lets hope the enthusiasm continues! :) Another obstacle I've had to overcome was comparing myself to what other girls looked like at whatever week I was on. There are a million websites that show you pictures of what different girls look like at different weeks in their pregnancy. I found myself thinking, "Am I gaining weight faster than them? Am I getting a pregnancy bump earlier (or later) than they are?" I have always been a thin person, and I never really had to work on it. I could pretty much eat what I wanted, and the scale would vary between a few pounds, but never go past a certain number. Pregnancy is uncharted territory for me (obviously). This week, when I saw my little belly start to "pop", I finally felt like, "Ok, this is the way I look...I may have a baby bump earlier than some women, and later than others, but this is when it decided to arrive!" Pregnancy is so different for everyone, thats the beauty of it! Its definitly nice feeling more pregnant, and less chubby, although I'm told that every woman feels chubby until they see that little pregnancy bump. Anyway, so far week 15 has been great! I'll keep you posted, and thanks for reading!
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Aubs, I always found myself to be a disappointment when it came to the baby bump department. I didn't start showing until around 20 weeks (but seeing how small Mia was makes it a bit understandable)...but whenever I told people how far along I was they would gawk at me like, "How is that possible?! Are you SURE you're x# weeks?" So it's funny, it seems as if it doesn't matter if you're showing early or showing late, there's always something to be self-conscious of! To me, there are very few things more beautiful than a growing baby bump so celebrate it! It's a good sign! Baby's growing and your body's accommodating and nourishing him (or her!) for the next little while. When I saw you on Sunday I thought you looked cute--nothing to worry about!!
Thank you so much! I am definitly starting to feel better about it. Its funny, because every girl that I talk to that is pregnant, or has been pregnant recently says they feel the same way. Whether your showing early or late, you feel self conscious. Its so funny, because I never expected to feel that way! By the way, I always thought you looked so cute when you were pregnant. I figure, I'm eating a good amount, I'm not going crazy with junk food, and I'm taking my vitamins, so thats all I can do. If I blow up to the size of a whale, I'll just have to work really hard when the baby is born. Haha!
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