I'd read a lot on the "What to Expect" forums about bellies "popping" but I always figured people meant like, I don't know, when the belly first became noticeable? I did not anticipate my belly literally just appearing out of seemingly nowhere. Sure, sure. My pants have been getting tighter in the belly region and such but since it is the time of loose sweaters I just didn't really notice until I got a gander at myself in the mirror in workout clothes that in Week 17 week, I popped. What the heck y'all? Joe had taken a "belly picture" of me last week at 16 weeks because that was when we thought there was anything to see but Week 17 belly laughed at Week 16 belly.
Now I'm just growing more and more all the time. Still just a little belly so that when I say things like, "Ah! My belly!" people just laugh and say, "You've got a long way to go." Well, yes, that is true, but this is the biggest belly I've ever had thus far in my life and I think it's crazy! The bigger it gets, the crazier I am going to feel. Can't help it.
On the bright side, I've begun to accept my belly instead of feeling like I've done something bad. Previously any time I was gaining weight the immediate reaction would have been, "Time to bump up the exercise and watch the diet." Now, I'm both watching my diet and exercising but still gaining weight, which felt a little traumatizing. But, I realize that in the belly is a baby and it needs to grow, so I'm okay. The weight is gonna happen, the belly is going to grow and it will take time to get back to my old body... well, something like my own body. I hope.
In other news, this baby is being so obliging as to let me know of its presence on a regular basis. Right now LB's wee kicks tend to startle me with their randomness and the creepy aspect of there being something moving in my innards. But, I love it. I love knowing the baby is in there and moving around. Now, I'm just excited for when Baby is big enough for Joe to feel the kicks too.
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