The Bump

Well, I officially have a bump!  I no longer look like I've just gained a few but that I'm preggers.  I knew the turning point when I saw a colleague that I haven't seen in 3 years and she immediately said, "Congratulations," and touched my belly.  Phheww, past that awkward stage.  I also feel much much better!  I was able to work a full schedule this past week...I was totally exhausted but I did it.  I had a little rough patch the past couple days but I think I just needed some extra sleep and now I feel great!  Officially having a bump means that I'm officially in maternity clothes....awwwww!  To be honest, I was scared of maternity clothes.  That whole elastic business that pulls up to your boobs is just weird.  Maternity clothes shopping was not something I was looking forward to but mama Jane made it fun and not feel so weird.  Mama Jane and I took a trip to Tysons, Tysons II to be exact.  Who wouldn't want to go shopping in Tysons and have a little lunch at Maggianos??  Wasn't too hard to convince of that.  So we ventured into Pea in the Pod.  Not having a clue of what to look for, what size or what's my style a lovely sales associate helped us.  She was great!  She picked out about 20 pairs of jeans, 20 pairs of pants and a 100 tops to try on.  The dressing room was full.  The funniest part of all is that she strapped me on a belly!  It's this foam belly that straps on like a belt and mimics being 6 months preggers.  Now, I thought this is really dumb.  But no, she knew what she was doing!  I absolutely needed it to tell how the clothes will fit down the road.  We later kicked ourselves for not taking pictures.  I was thrilled to find a few really great pieces that mama Jane treated me too!  I was very thankful because, wow, their clothes are expensive!  Thanks so much Jane!  We then ventured to Macy's where I found a couple more things...they have a great maternity section.  I was set at that point and had plenty of silly wide elastic-band pants that could stretch over my head. 
   Later,  I will post my first belly picture.  Will try to post belly pictures every few weeks...So everyone can see how this dude or dudette is making itself at home.  We'll know the sex Oct 28th, hopefully.  As long as he/she cooperates with the ultrasound.  I hope all is well with all of YOU!     xoxo, kim