News has spread pretty quickly at work. Many people in our ward also know now. It's such a relief not to worry about who knows and how they found out. At church today I got a few "you're not showing at all" comments. I don't really mind that. I have a couple friends who are likely "days" away from delivering their first kids. When I look at their pictures I think, "gosh their huge". I can't even imagine how much discomfort they must be experiencing now in our 100 degrees plus weather. I'm grateful that it will be cold out when I get to that point of pregnancy. Although I'm not showing a ton, My size has definitely changed. My clothes are fitting tighter... jeans are incredibly uncomfortable... and when I do wear them, I sometimes feel like I should unbutton them (at least while driving). I don't like the constricting feeling I get while sitting in my car with a pair of jeans on.I'm looking forward to the adventures of the 17th week of pregnancy. Physically, I feel great. My last softball game of the summer season was on Tuesday (we actually won the game!). I'm still debating whether or not it is a good idea to play "fall ball" which is in August & September. I've been playing on a co-ed soccer team as well. I sought out the approval of my doctor before playing. He said it would be fine. I'm having some degree of second thoughts though (mostly because soccer can be a high impact sport... lots of physical contact... the chance of getting tripped... taking a soccer ball to the stomach... etc). I've been kind of going back and forth on the idea (while continuing to play). If anyone has any thoughts/advice on this it would be appreciated. I want to continue to be active but I don't want to take any "unreasonable" risks.
Congratulations! I am so happy for you! I LOVE being pregnant. There is something so special about being able to carry a little life inside you! Just a little tip about the jeans. Usually around 15-16 weeks I start using a rubber band or a hair tie and loop it through the button hole and around the button. It gives you the feeling of having your button undone, without the flapping opening. You just have to be sure to wear longer shirts! In about a month you will probably have to shift to maternity clothes. One thing I didn't do with my first pregnancy, but have done with the following ones was buy maternity garment bottoms! I don't do the tops, but I'm tellin you the bottoms are so great when you start getting big! It is sooooo worth it!
ReplyDeleteI say no to soccer :) but thats just me being protective
ReplyDeleteAbout the friends that you know that are huge in the heat of the summer- Remember your wedding day!! I was huge and took all those pictures in sunday shoes!!! Yea you can thank me again if you want to!! Or just keep advertizing for me!!
ReplyDeleteDude, I didn't know you were pregnant! That's awesome! It is cool being pregnant (feeling the baby kick, etc.), but I had a hard time not playing sports and being active. But I guess better safe than sorry. I say yes to softball, no to soccer.
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