Growing and Growing...

Over the long holiday weekend, I got taken on a maternity wear shopping spree. This was probably one of the most fun shopping trips I have ever been part of. My mother and grandmother wisked me away to a Grande Shopping Mall where we experienced a fairly calm shopping atmosphere. Apparently the Saturday after Thanksgiving is the time to shop. We got some screaming deals on maternity wear... I say we, but my mom kindly footed the bill, I simply had the "difficult" task of being a giant dressup doll. What girl doesn't love that? I came away with some VERY cute maternity wear (which Damon ABSOLUTELY loves).

After the long, relaxing weekend, I returned home to the real world. It has been a tough transition. I did not have to cook, clean (though I did do the dishes), answer the phone, or do any hard labor while there. I got to pet the beautiful horses, breathe fresh (non-city) air, talk about baby stuff, and rest- LOTS of rest. Did I mention I did not get really sick while I was there? I was crabby, but that was mostly due to hormones. I am a sleep monger... Now that I am pregnant, I am a super sleep monger...

Back in KC, things have been a little harder. I am back to being sick again, and my stomach is growing on a daily basis. Now that I am in maternity wear, I can really see the bebe belly developing. It is slightly alarming, but getting cuter day by day- and once again- Daddy LOVES it. I think I could handle my belly getting bigger if I did not feel so rotten. About 20 minutes after eating a meal, if I have eaten too much (which I don't tend to find out until time has passed) things come right back up. So, I have to learn to graze throughout the day. This is probably better for both of us, but I feel weird eating constantly. I would rather eat 3 square meals and be done with it. Ahhh well. It could be worse. Most foods are appetizing again, though we are still pretty picky about what we eat and when. But things are changing...

When I look in the mirror, I am amazed at the progress 4 months makes. You hardly have time to get used to your body because in a day or two it will have changed again. As someone who tends to resist change- this is a learning experience. I feel like this baby is teaching me a lot about myself.

So- we are growing, my belly is swelling, Daddy is giggling, and I am doing my best to keep my chin up. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming....