9 weeks today. I’m feeling relatively well, other than the nausea. I’m dizzy a lot, even though my iron is fine, so my doctor told me that it’s just hormones. I’m also cold a lot and have trouble getting warm, which is strange. I’m one of those people who’s constantly fiddling with the thermostat at work in an attempt to make it cooler because I’m so overheated all the time. Now it’s totally the opposite. And instead of sleeping in shorts and a T shirt with no socks, I’ve been sleeping in flannel PJS, socks, and a sweatshirt. Sexy, I know.
I have a little bit of a baby bump, although it doesn’t help that my belly was pudgy to begin with. My normal control-top pantyhose got to the point of being too restrictive (which I swear made my nausea worse), so today I wore a pair of maternity pantyhose that I had bought to wear to a wedding when I was swollen from having my appendix out 2 years ago. I remember them being really expensive, so I need warm weather to get here quickly so that I can justify leaving my legs bare for work. Probably not the most professional thing to do, but I think I can get away with it. And it beats spending a fortune on maternity pantyhose!
I actually ordered some maternity clothes online this week and should get them next week. I can get away with wearing normal shirts that have a little room in the belly, but my pants and skirts are getting too tight. I really didn’t want to spend a lot of money on maternity clothes, especially since this may be the only child we ever have. I did get some good deals from Gap and Ann Taylor Loft plus I had coupons for 20% off for both. I tried to buy a few essential things and clothes that could be layered. Everything’s black, white, or khaki so that I can mix and match. I was already joking around with two of my co-workers that know that I’m pregnant that it’s going to be one boring, repetitive summer as far as my wardrobe is concerned.
I also ordered a Bella Band, which I’m really excited about. Hopefully it will allow me to wear my normal clothes for quite some time and just leave them unbuttoned. I guess I didn’t really expect to show at all for awhile yet. I know I don’t actually look pregnant–just fat(ter)–but I was hoping that I had at least a few more weeks before my belly started to expand.
On the topic of weight, I’ve actually lost 6 lbs since I got pregnant. I’m still working out 2-3 times a week (with the doctor’s OK and with a modified program), but I haven’t been on the elliptical in a few weeks. I think it’s just beacuse I’m not eating as much due to the nausea, but I’m not sure WHERE I lost those 6 lbs, especially with my ever-pudgier belly!
My next doctor’s appointment (with the new doctor!) is on Tuesday.
