I didn't fit into any of my dresses for my company's holiday party Friday, so I decided to wear a dressy empire waisted tank with dress pants and a cardigan. I thought it was flattering and subtle, and heck it fit... so I didn't have many choices. We aren't at the party for more than 10 minutes when I see a manager I hadn't seen in some time and she says "Congratulations!" So I think it's for Quinn's birth over a year ago and say "thank you." She proceeds with "When is the baby due?!" Then rubs my belly. I say, "I didn't think it was that obvious." Guess my mirror (and husband's opinion) are deceiving. Oh well, I don't really feel the need to keep it a secret at work anymore, so I might as well get comfy in my maternity clothes :)
How far along? 14 w 2 d
Total weight gain/loss: Up one more pound, so that makes 5lbs. At this rate, I'm on track to gain 9 pounds more than with Quinn. I am worried about the next two holiday weeks!!
Stretch marks? Just the one from Quinn, religiously using cocoa butter to keep more at bay.
Maternity Clothes: I've decided to give in and put my regular pants away. Since I'm apparently showing enough for co-workers to rub my belly (see above) then it's time. I have a couple new pairs of pants I need to bring to get hemmed.
Sleep: Better than a couple weeks ago :)
Best moment this week: Healthy heart beats.
Movement: Yes, finally!! :)
Gender: We could find out next month, but will be holding out until June. Still thinking girl, though, I can only focus on boy names... maybe my subconscious is telling me something different.
Labor Signs: Nothing for about 6 months please!
Food Cravings: Not a fantastic appetite lately, however there was a "Willy Wonka" dessert room at my company holiday party Friday... which was VERY satisfying :)
Belly Button in or out? I think it's just going to flatten this time.
What I miss: I would have enjoyed a couple beverages at the party, however, it's also fun to be sober and watch as people I work with make fools of themselves as the evening progresses.
What I am looking forward to: Christmas, Quinn's reactions to his new gifts. Baby related: seeing baby in less than a month for our anatomy ultrasound.
Weekly Wisdom: Just because you don't get out much doesn't mean that you should stay out until midnight when you're pregnant just because you have a babysitter.
Milestones: Less than 6 months left.
Shout outs to new followers: Since I published last week, I have a couple new and return followers from last time. Welcome to: Amanda, Jenn and Michelle
Baby Brain Moment of the Week: I'm feeling pretty sharp right now, it's the whole motivation thing I'm struggling with right now.
Random Belly Rubs: A Senior Manager congratulated me and then she rubbed my belly Friday at exactly 14 weeks. I didn't think it was that obvious, nor was that really appropriate! ha!
Wedding Band Status: Both rings on.
Weekly Belly Pic: I started taking weekly pics at 15 weeks last time, so I will take one this week and start posting weekly, along with the comparison to my first pregnancy.
LOVE these weekly updates and thanks for the shout-out! :) I'm only one week ahead of you so, it's neat to go through this with you. Can't wait to see the bump pics!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda! Looking forward to comparing notes :)
ReplyDeleteI love the weekly update questions! Mind if I copy?
ReplyDeleteNow I need to go "back in time" on your blog and catch up"! :)
Hi Alissa, please do. Some of the blogs I followed with my first pregnancy had this "survey," I just added a few of my own questions :)
ReplyDeleteAlissa, no problem, some of the mommy-to-be blogs I followed with my first pregnancy had similar surveys, I just modified it a bit. Feel free. Enjoy!
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