I. FEEL. GINORMOUS!!!
(sigh)... Oh well... I definitely "popped" over the weekend. And this morning was just one of those mornings! It is rainy and cold with a snow/sleet mixture coming later today. I think I tried on 6 different outfits, and none of them looked or felt good. I am at that point where I am getting more and more clumsy, and my emotions are A MESS. I seriously teared up at the clothes and also at the trashcan (don't ask) this morning. I guess I'd better get over it 'cause I have 22 weeks (and 2 days) to go! I have gained about (gulp) 15 pounds which is a bit more than I should have gained so far, but it is what it is. It is amazing how much of a difference (to me) the 15 pounds has made. I think I am noticing it a lot more, because with #1 and being over 280, no one could even tell I was pregnant until I was about 6 months... this time, I can DEFINITELY see and feel the difference. I am having cravings for cheeseburgers, and also for clementines. Weird combo. We will find out in two weeks what the gender is, assuming the baby cooperates, and I have definitely started to feel it move, especially at night.
I will say, that Lucia has been such a joy in this - she is so excited about being a big sister, that her enthusiasm and excitement is contagious, which is a great thing. Especially this morning. She is definitely a "glass is half full" kind of kid, thank GOD!
In terms of the band, it's been interesting - So as a reminder, they completely unfilled me around 3 1/2 weeks. EVERY DROP OUT. Although I am unfilled, I am still tighter in the morning (even though I have no fluid in it), and I've gotten stuck a few times. No matter how much I've tried, it seems that, alas, fluid or no fluid, pasta is no longer my friend... And while I love hamburgers, depending on the day, they don't always cooperate with me! I can certainly eat more but there is still restriction. And the other day, it felt like I had a full band - I actually got stuck on a Tylenol and the water came right back up. Weird. It will be interesting to see how things go as the baby gets bigger and pushes up more on the belly and my band...
That's my "state of the union" for now... I'll keep you posted!!!
12 comments:
You will make it! Just start wearing whatever the hell you want. You are preggo! You are carrying a life in your little belly! People should be waiting on you hand and foot (I believe that people should be waiting on me hand and foot and I am not even pregnant!)
I think you look terrific! I soooo remember the emotion and the clumsiness. Hang in there!
I think you look great! And that is so sweet about Lucia being so excited. :)
Ok Sarah, get a grip girl! Just think of poor little me....I'm unfilled too and I'm not pregnant!
You look adorable and pregnant. Although its been 20 years since my last pregnancy, I remember the clumsy, "I'm fat" feelings. All I can say is, at the end, you will end up with a healthy boy or girl and be less than you weighed when you gave birth to Lucia. You'll get filled again and the weight will drop off and before you know it, you'll be at goal.
I think you look great too!
You look adorable! Enjoy this time.
You look great! I *so* want to experience pregnancy as a non-overweight person. Not sure I really want a 3rd child but.......anyway, YEAH, I'm so happy for you!!
I think you look just fine. I hope and pray that if and when I have children that my pregnancy is breezy and I am able to control my weight. I have a fear that I will eat everything in sight and balloon up to like 500lbs. But you are doing wonderful.
Keep up the good work and enjoy every bite of that cheeseburger and clementine. Just watch your portions still and you should rock the rest of the way too! woo hoo!
Almost half way there! I used to cry at almost anything when pregnant, even the weather! I still cry at the drop of a hat. So just think-would you call that lovely little baby you are growing gynormous? No. You are giving it life. The band will get you back to the weight you want after. For now, enjoy the experience.
Ya'll rock... thank you guys so much!!! I think the hormones are winning the battle today... tomorrow is a new day though!
You look great! And Im with you on the Emotions! I cry over the dumbest things! You are right, tomorrow is a new day!!
You may not feel it - but you look great! Halfway there almost. My daughter is about 2 weeks ahead of you and her belly looks about the same.
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