Flutterings....

There have been a few "flutterings" around these parts lately. I think since my doctor's appointment last week I've been more 'in tune" with things going on within....

I've kept it to myself for a few days because, well, it was sort of just a special thing between me, Chick Pea and Steve - although Steve hasn't felt anything yet (he keeps trying!). Some times there is a lot of 'flutters' (which at first I thought was a twitch in a stomach muscle) and sometimes it's so fast I only realize it after it's over. It's been fun and I can't wait to feel more and for Steve to feel it too.

It becomes more and more real with each passing "milestone."

However, I am in the fat & gross phase of my wardrobe....my regular clothes don't really fit, per se, my maternity clothes (some new but yay for hand-me-downs!) are too big and just make me look, well, fat. I know this is the hardest part but I'm sick of it already!!

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michelle said…
I think I need to just stop reading your baby blogs. The more I read them the stronger my clock ticks!

:)
2:33 PM
Test said…
It will go by so fast you won't believe it. Claire was most active at night when I finally settled down to read before sleeping. That was when Pete had the best chance of feeling her move. She had hiccups quite a bit and he could feel those too.

I can't wait until you are sitting at work and your shirt literally moves off your belly!!
5:43 PM
Anonymous said…
You can buy these cool things called Bella Bands that can either tighten up maternity clothes that are a bit too big or you can use them over your jeans and pants so you can wear them unbuttoned. I have one in black and one in white if you want them. I'll happily send them on.

Oh, and Gap and Old Navy make THE BEST maternity t-shirts, in my opinion. They aren't too billowy.
6:17 PM
Test said…
I lived in my bella band for several weeks. Helped extend the life of my work pants and saved me from having to buy pants that I would never wear again (I hope - I could use them now, however!)
8:49 AM
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