Warm fuzzy moment:
Despite my recent lack of pregnant feelings, I woke up in the middle of the night last night KNOWING that everything was fine. I felt that somewhere between sleeping and waking someone had somehow communicated to me that all was well. (Woooohh, cosmic...) I instinctively wrapped my arms around my belly and fell right back asleep, understanding that my recent doubts were completely unfounded.

Mommy updates:
My belly now pokes out of the bottom on all my regular t-shirts, and the buttons on my blouse almost popped off today. I suppose I could just wear bigger t-shirts and sweatshirts, but then I just feel tubby and frumpy. I kind of like showing off the fact that I am actually prego, rather than just looking like I put on 5 or 10 unneccesary puonds. All of the budget maternity shirts I've bought or have been given so far are for the BIG mama tummy- not quite there yet! So... I decided it was time to get a couple of "in-betweener" shirts. I lugged Miller along with me to "Motherhood Maternity Outlet" while we were running errands. I thought he'd be bored- but he kept picking out really great stuff. Every time he casually pulled something out and turned it towards me, it was something I ended up buying. Who knew he had such a great eye for fashion?! (This from the guy who still wears "fat" pants- the kind skaters wore in the mid 90's and insists they will make a comeback someday- along with "Bagel Walk" and GB Packers shirts regularly.)

I've felt a bit more pregnant today- morning sickness (!), that bloating feeling, tight itchy skin on my growing belly, and some mystery rumbles down below. Also, I noticed some dark spots on the bottom of my bbs- possibly the beginning of stretch marks or due to the excess blood flow/ veins in the area?? Otherwise, all is well. Great sunny weekend. Off to cheer on the Sox tomorrow- let's hope for a sweep!
- posted by Ma @ 9:32 PM

 
Today marks 16 weeks- 4 months down, 5 to go!

Most of the uncomfortable symptoms have gone away to the point where I don't really "feel pregnant" right now. This makes me nervous, but other women have told me that it's normal. Next appt. is in a couple of weeks, so I'll just have to be confident and hold tight until then.
- posted by Ma @ 8:16 AM

 
Middle of week 14: I am positive that I felt movement