Since I've posted last, I've had great fun. Matt and I took a winter outing to Ludington with my brother's family. Skiing and snowshoeing, beautiful winter weather on Lake Michigan, all with my big bro. We also had a Superbowl party, which was so nice to see friends, it's been a really long time cooped up here in Podunkville. My birthday was amazing, Matt surprised me with tickets to the opening night of Ann Arbor's Folk Festival. Very talented musicians, and my all time favorite Old Crow Medicine Show, and then Matt's family and my family took me out to dinner two separate nights, that's what I'm talking about!
So, about that baby growing inside of me. I know I really have to get a belly pic up, but I've decided to hold off and take a picture when I am on the beaches of Grand Cayman next week, yup that's right, I'm going to soak up the sun!
Anyhow, due date is August 10th. So that makes me a little over 3 months along. I can feel my belly growing every day, and for me it feels like I'm getting fat instead of a baby in there. This makes me a little depressed, but hopefully that will all change when I start to feel it move, which kind of grosses me out too. Anyhow, I've decided I'm not going to hold back my feelings on my posts, and you are going to get the real truth about the pregnancy.
First and foremost, Matt is excited, I am not. Although this was a joint decision, apparently I wasn't ready even though I thought I was. I'm not at that stage where I ooh and aww over the cute little clothes or acessories, in fact, not really there on the nursery thing yet either. I will tell you however that when I get back from the Cayman's I will need to buy some maternity pants, mine are all running a little tight. Oh yah, and guess what else, I've got that siatic nerve thing going on, great, and I'm only in my second trimester. Fantastic! At least my bowl (sp) movements have started to become regular again, Haleluiah! But apparently I've forgotten how to spell!
Had another Dr. appointment today and I didn't gain any weight from last month. Dr. says get yourself more calories, and I said, are you kidding me? I eat all the time and don't hold back as it is, Matt piped in to say, "yeah, she stuffs her face!" Thanks dear! So, my theory is that my muscle mass is slowly melting away from sitting on my ars and eating good foodies, and in replace of muscle is cellulite and junk in the trunk, which we all know weighs less than muscle, catch my drift?
Conclusion: Eat more calories, exercise more to build muscle. Maybe when I return from the Cayman's I'll have a new found attitude on pregnancy.
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Honesty is refreshing. That's what journals are for, right? I've never been one to love pregnancy either...especially at week 39 (my complaints could go on and on). BUT - now that I have Gwen I know it's all worth it. You'll catch up, it just might be come Christmas when you move past newbie to smiling, giggling little wee wad!
I love you Kate! I have to agree with Joss that Honesty is the best route. It is amazing when you start to feel the baby move and yes, it will all be worth it. :) Hang in there and hopefully we can get together soon. Miss you!
Ditto to Britta and Joss! Us women go through A LOT to have babies but I have to say that I've never felt love like I do for Tatym. There are highs and lows, but thus far, the highs far outweigh the lows. We're thinking of you and are insanely jealous of your upcoming warm vacation!!!
-Melissa
oh Kate... I feel for you sweetie! I love you and your bluntness about having that baby grow inside you. I think that it will be all worth it when that child looks into your eyes loving and trusting you unconditionally... well, at least until they get a mind of their own ;)
You'll be fine and you know where to catch me anytime you need to complain! Besides, I got some things for you to help your stress level!
I love you! Just keep working hard and find things to keep your mind off the "icky" things.
You will "feel" better soon- the fatness feeling will go away and then you will feel cruddy other ways! It is nice to see honesty- I get tired of glossed over blog after blog. Don't worry about the weight thing- I didn't gain any weight with my second the doc didn't worry because I was measuring normal and the baby was healthy- I lost 20 lbs after with the breast feeding and not gaining during PG. Eating healthy is the best way- then you don't gain any "bad" weight. But on the other side- it is one of the only times you can eat just about whatever you want- until the acid reflux sets in! Pregnancy is an experience- thank god it doesn't last forever- it has it's definite perks too.
I am so excited for you! I can't wait to hear all about it.
Oh, Katie! You crack me up!! I know you're a little skiddish right now, but things will change...eventually at least :) I've never had a baby (obviously) and can't offer any advice there, but I know things will come full circle with you!! Maybe not during pregnancy, but definitely after!! Hang in there and I can't wait to see pictures!!!
Hey Kate! Totally feel you on the feeling fat & not prego thing, although I'm sure you are looking adorable!!! Also, I had sciatica in my 2nd trimester also, & it went away in the 3rd, I hope the same for you!! I know that you are worried about having the baby, but I know that you are going to make such an incredible mother, and when you see his/her first smile all of the negatives just melt away!! Love & miss you!! Andrea:)
Hi Kate! Someday soon, you will feel more beautiful and less fat. I remember being in the early stages and I just wanted to wear a sign that said "I'm pregnant. I'm not fat and stop looking at me, I'm hungry!" I LOVED being pregnant and only hope that God blesses us with the whole event again soon. I'm ready to take pics when you are! hint. ha ha ha :) Love to you both, actually all three!
Katie Babe, I felt the same way and that is why it took us 7 years to make the big decision and only produced one! I believe God gives you the wonderful "motherly" feelings at birth. It is a fantastic moment and you will experience euphoria. As far as weight loss and little gain, Amanda & I both did that so may be genetic. Love ya and enjoy the island! Jo
I think everyone experiences the feelings you are having, they just aren't as open about it as you are. I was scared out of my mind when I was preggo for Brevin, but the moment they handed him to me I was filled with the most amazing love I've ever known. My suggestion..(and believe me it's selfishly motivated ;) find out the sex of the baby. I know you decided not to, but you're a planner and you have to carry baby for 9 mos. It makes it real and you are now attached to a son or daughter with a name rather than "it"
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