Holy growth spurt, Batman!
When I popped onto my blog this morning, I was shocked by how big my virtual baby had gotten — overnight!
As long as I’ve had this little application, it’s always shown a scrawny-looking little baby that looked so small inside its weird, floating bubble. But now he/she is HUGE!Did Little Baby really grow that much inside of me???
I must say, he/she is cuter now … you know, for a virtual baby.
Pregnant … or just fat?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
12 weeks, 2 days pregnant
I have been getting two types of reactions to my baby bump:
- “Ohhh, look at your bump! You look so preggo!”
- “Nah, nobody would think you’re pregnant.”
Talk about mixed messages! So of course, on a daily basis, I find myself playing the game “Pregnant … or just fat?”
I look at my reflection in mirrors and store windows. I peer over my (ginormous) boobs to see how my stomach looks from that angle. I examine my appearance when I get dressed in the morning. All while wondering, “Pregnant … or just fat?”
And it’s all in the clothes. Let me explain …
Exhibit A: Pregnant. I have discovered that I really look pregnant when I wear my maternity jeans. They go up nice and high (almost to my bra), so I just get a cute, rounded bump.
Exhibit B: Pregnant. Same goes with pants that go way below the bump (i.e. yoga pants folded down, loose PJ pants).
Exhibit C: Fat. This is the danger zone, ladies. I look fat when I wear leggings or tight pants/skirts that cut in at the belly button, because then my lower part pooches out — and could easily be a beer gut, instead of a wee bebe.
I like when people say I look like I’m showing, because I know I am showing — it’s sticking out of my body like … like … like something that wasn’t there before!
I suspect some people think it’s better to say that I don’t look pregnant, as a compliment? But if it’s clear that I am bigger, and people say I look normal, isn’t that a backhanded fat quip?
I would much rather look pregnant than just fat. Who wouldn’t, really?
Is it just me …
… or are the legs on my graphic baby extremely skinny? Is this an accurate representation? Also, why doesn’t the back of his/her neck go in?
Hmmm.
Headache Hell
Monday, November 23, 2009
12 weeks, 1 day pregnant
Pound, pound, pound. For the last week or so, my headaches have been out of control.
Headaches are a common preggo symptom, because of all of the extra blood whooshing around in there — and the hormones, which are to blame for everything. I used to get migraines occasionally before I got pregnant, so apparently this just means I’m more at risk for headaches now.
I’ve been taking Tylenol when I absolutely positively can’t stand it any longer, but for the most part I’ve been trying to cope without anything. That’s not too bad when I’m at home, because I can lie down in the dark and close my eyes …
… but at the office? Way different story.
When I woke up this morning to another headache, I did some research to see what can be done to ward these off when I’m at work:
- Close your eyes and put your feet up for 15 minutes
- Put an icepack or cold compress on the back of your neck for 20 minutes
- Take a lunchtime yoga class, meditate, or do some breathing exercises
- Keep eating: the low blood sugar that results from skipping meals can trigger a headache
- Go slow if you’re giving up a caffeine habit
- Avoid hot, stuffy places, and dress in layers so you can start peeling them off before overheating leads to a headache
- Take fresh-air breaks a couple of times a day (or at least open a window)
- Take breaks from fluorescent lighting and strong odors as frequently as you can
- If you’re extra-sensitive to loud noises you can make it a point to avoid the worst offenders
- Try not to slouch, slump, or bend over doing close work for long stretches of time
I think I’m going to try the close-my-eyes-for-15 minutes thing today. I may hide behind my door.
Seven days
Sunday, November 22, 2009
12 weeks pregnant!
I’m 12 weeks pregnant today! Starting my 13th week! Three months along (in the non-technical, four-weeks-equals-a-month sense)!
According to the all-powerful internet, you’re not considered in your second trimester until you’re in your 14th week, so I know the next week is going to go by very slowly.
First trimester: Week 1-13Second trimster: Week 14-27Third trimester: Week 28-41
I pray nightly that Little Baby is still growing and staying healthy in there, and I’m trying to stay positive. But I will definitely be breathing a sigh of relief in seven days.
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