I'm a plus size woman (in case ya'll hadn't figured that out). I've found some cute maternity clothes at Motherhood and JcPenny. (Surprise surprise-I thought I would be shit out of luck). Motherhood is having a sale and they have some adorable shirts ranging from 9.99-19.99.
My delimma's: I can sew. I can make these shirts for the same price or a lot less.
I'm not anywhere CLOSE to needing maternity clothes but I'm wondering if I wait if there will be anything decent on sale. I don't want to put a lot of money in maternity clothes.
I'm still crap out of luck on pants because they all have a 31 inch inseam. I'm 6' tall. I need a 33-34 inch inseam for it to hang right. Bastards.
Thoughts/advice on purchasing maternity clothes, now/later etc?
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Early Nesting?
Supposedly nesting does not kick in until 3rd tri. My husband swears this is not true. I've always been a bit of a domesticity queen but he claims my nesting has already taken over. Bless his heart, he has been wonderful about it though. This weekend, not only did he help me clean up before company came over but he was at my side when I faced the Master Closet Monster.
For those of you who do not know, my master closet has not had a light in it since we moved in. My darling husband has torn out the fixture and about a year or two later bought the new one but it still has not been installed. So the closet becomes a black pit of death for old shoes and clothes and dust bunnies. They all convalesce happily. Until This weekend. Extension cords and the bedside lamp and a broom were my weapons of choice and we conquered the enemy.
One mountain of clothes, a garbage bag of shoes and various other things in a giant yardsale pile later, my closet is clean! I'm no longer afraid to enter it in the dark. I still, some how, have too many clothes that I don't wear but it does have a semblance of organization and purpose now.
I no longer fear going to pee in the middle of the night and being sucked into the closet by forces of hell. Being sufocated by last seasons jacket is not my ideal way to go.
::rubs hands together eyeing the office closet::
For those of you who do not know, my master closet has not had a light in it since we moved in. My darling husband has torn out the fixture and about a year or two later bought the new one but it still has not been installed. So the closet becomes a black pit of death for old shoes and clothes and dust bunnies. They all convalesce happily. Until This weekend. Extension cords and the bedside lamp and a broom were my weapons of choice and we conquered the enemy.
One mountain of clothes, a garbage bag of shoes and various other things in a giant yardsale pile later, my closet is clean! I'm no longer afraid to enter it in the dark. I still, some how, have too many clothes that I don't wear but it does have a semblance of organization and purpose now.
I no longer fear going to pee in the middle of the night and being sucked into the closet by forces of hell. Being sufocated by last seasons jacket is not my ideal way to go.
::rubs hands together eyeing the office closet::
Saturday, September 26, 2009
OWT- Pin Trick
Old Wives Tale Gender Prediction:Which is basically Pagan Dousing Ritual without any fanfare.
As performed by Sarah:
Pin Trick Over the Belly: Boy
Pin Trick Over the Wrist: Boy
We'll let my mom try this afternoon (once she finds out the news, *hyperventilates*). In 40 years, she has never been wrong with a pin trick. ;)
As performed by Sarah:
Pin Trick Over the Belly: Boy
Pin Trick Over the Wrist: Boy
We'll let my mom try this afternoon (once she finds out the news, *hyperventilates*). In 40 years, she has never been wrong with a pin trick. ;)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Weeds-0, Baby Mama-1
I left for work this morning to the most glorious sound in the world. A weedeater in my yard. That's right. I broke down and hired myself a yardboy. Ahhh...the wonderful feeling of no more stress over my cracked out jungle (I mean yard). To the tune of 100.00 for weedeating (which is a deal since I have 2 acres that need doing) it is worth every penny knowing I'll go home to a clean yard. Plus I feel good about hiring this guy as he is a good friend of my neighbor's, I've met him several times and am comfortable leaving him at my home alone, AND he just got laid off from his day job so I know he can use the money. I feel GREAT about it.
It's an extra stress relief especially since yesterday and today have been nothing but constipation poops and throwing up. I went to bed with stomach pains and upchucking and woke up first thing this morning to the same thing. My toilet and I are getting very friendly. I even made an extra effort to scrub it last night since I'm spending more time with my face in it then my butt. Ahhhh the joys of pregnancy.
I'm trying to appreciate ALL of this because its all part of bringing my sweet little demon into the world. I've decided that does not mean I have to keep quiet about it. I'll just try not to complain about it too much. I appreciate what my body is having to go through and all the changes it is making. My body is performing a miracle in which it was designed for but in which it has not done in 31 years. This is a LOT of work and change. So I can deal with the crud parts. I appreciate EVERY DAY that I'm living and breathing, loving my husband, and baking a baby. Neither weeds nor rain, nor pending Family Reunions will dampen my life right now. I shall prevail, me and my baby nestled in my ute and along for the ride.
It's an extra stress relief especially since yesterday and today have been nothing but constipation poops and throwing up. I went to bed with stomach pains and upchucking and woke up first thing this morning to the same thing. My toilet and I are getting very friendly. I even made an extra effort to scrub it last night since I'm spending more time with my face in it then my butt. Ahhhh the joys of pregnancy.
I'm trying to appreciate ALL of this because its all part of bringing my sweet little demon into the world. I've decided that does not mean I have to keep quiet about it. I'll just try not to complain about it too much. I appreciate what my body is having to go through and all the changes it is making. My body is performing a miracle in which it was designed for but in which it has not done in 31 years. This is a LOT of work and change. So I can deal with the crud parts. I appreciate EVERY DAY that I'm living and breathing, loving my husband, and baking a baby. Neither weeds nor rain, nor pending Family Reunions will dampen my life right now. I shall prevail, me and my baby nestled in my ute and along for the ride.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Houston, We have Heartbeat
Yesterday was an amazing day. Even though the ultrasound picture shows nothing but a blob hugging the top of my ute, I will try and scan it in for show and tell sometime this week. We have a HEARTBEAT. I very strong pulse of light with good sound. It melted me. I even managed to get a peak at DH smiling at the monitor.
I'm measuring behind at only 6 weeks/ 6 days (today is 7 weeks) but the Dr. was not concerned as my chart showed a late ovulation on day 21. So my new Due Date is May 11th (which is even later than I had figured). Oh well. I HAVE A BABY in there! I don't care!
They did this long questionaire and consultation and gave my so many books and phamplets and free trials of prescription Prenatals etc. It was very overwhelming.
After the two hour marathon Dr.'s appt, DH and I went by Babies R Us and picked out a crib and cards for the grandparents. He picked out a pack and play (he's so funny) and it was all I could do to drag him out before he bought some onesies our child would not be able to use until next fall. I had to tell him I'm pretty sure they will have them again for next Halloween. We do not need to buy our unborn child a halloween costume THIS year and pray he/she is still wearing 6-9 month clothes at that point.
After lunch at Chili's, I took a nap while he studied. Then i had a burst of energy and cleaned our bedroom, did laundry etc. At the end of the day, I was worn out, my feet hurt but I felt extremely happy and accomplished. I had successfully cleaned, spent time with my husband and grown a baby complete with heartbeat.
Life is Good.
I'm measuring behind at only 6 weeks/ 6 days (today is 7 weeks) but the Dr. was not concerned as my chart showed a late ovulation on day 21. So my new Due Date is May 11th (which is even later than I had figured). Oh well. I HAVE A BABY in there! I don't care!
They did this long questionaire and consultation and gave my so many books and phamplets and free trials of prescription Prenatals etc. It was very overwhelming.
After the two hour marathon Dr.'s appt, DH and I went by Babies R Us and picked out a crib and cards for the grandparents. He picked out a pack and play (he's so funny) and it was all I could do to drag him out before he bought some onesies our child would not be able to use until next fall. I had to tell him I'm pretty sure they will have them again for next Halloween. We do not need to buy our unborn child a halloween costume THIS year and pray he/she is still wearing 6-9 month clothes at that point.
After lunch at Chili's, I took a nap while he studied. Then i had a burst of energy and cleaned our bedroom, did laundry etc. At the end of the day, I was worn out, my feet hurt but I felt extremely happy and accomplished. I had successfully cleaned, spent time with my husband and grown a baby complete with heartbeat.
Life is Good.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
TGIF or Not
It's finally friday. The last work day before my First U/S. I should be extremely pumped. Except its a 15 hour work day. That's right. After I get off work I have to go straight to my other job showing houses. Granted this doesn't happen often but this is the first time in 1st tri and I'm so tired.
Hopefully we will fly through it tonight and everything will be fine. It's a rainy dreary day. I'm going to stop by starbucks and pick up a hot chocolate for the ride.
When I get home I will snuggle up with DH, watch some TV and sleep. Tomorrow is a busy day. I have to go to the farmer's market in the A.M. and go get a pink streak put in my hair at 12 for the Pink Hair for Hope campaign. Then clean off the deck in between rain showers and plant my fall mums. Plus pull the tomato and green bean stakes out of the garden.
Sunday is a day of rest and house cleaning. Then finally: MONDAY AND seeing BABY BEE DAY!! I'm so stoked about that. It's what is getting me through right now.
Note of the day: Do not wear long baby doll shirts with satin ribbon on an empire waist line that accentuate your bloated belly. I swear I look like I'm 6 months pregnant today. Not the best way to hide it from your employers.
Hopefully we will fly through it tonight and everything will be fine. It's a rainy dreary day. I'm going to stop by starbucks and pick up a hot chocolate for the ride.
When I get home I will snuggle up with DH, watch some TV and sleep. Tomorrow is a busy day. I have to go to the farmer's market in the A.M. and go get a pink streak put in my hair at 12 for the Pink Hair for Hope campaign. Then clean off the deck in between rain showers and plant my fall mums. Plus pull the tomato and green bean stakes out of the garden.
Sunday is a day of rest and house cleaning. Then finally: MONDAY AND seeing BABY BEE DAY!! I'm so stoked about that. It's what is getting me through right now.
Note of the day: Do not wear long baby doll shirts with satin ribbon on an empire waist line that accentuate your bloated belly. I swear I look like I'm 6 months pregnant today. Not the best way to hide it from your employers.
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