What was I afraid of?

Maternity Pants are wonderful!!!

I was so dreading shopping in the maternity section. I tried both "the rubber band trick" and using a Bella Band in order to cling to my final days of pre-pregnancy pants. That worked for a solid, oh, 4 days. 

I wasn't so much a fan of the rubber band trick... cuz this mama has to pee all.the.time and I got sick of wrestling with the rubber band around my button each time nature called! I loved wearing the Bella Band, even though it did feel a little funny at first walking around knowing my pants were not buttoned. Eek. The only downside of the Bella Band was that I ordered one in brown.. and not many things I wear to work matched it. Oh well.. I'm a nanny. I am judged by 2 year olds all day, who really could care less if my "under shirt" matches my tee-shirt. Thank goodness!

However, by the end of this week, my tricks just weren't cutting it. 

I had to do it.. I had to give in a invest in some maternity pants.

This early in the game, I didn't want to spend a small fortune on clothes I may only wear a couple months, so A and I headed to Target. I was surprised with their selection, as I've heard mostly negative reviews.. and we went home with 2 pairs of capris: one denim, one khaki. 

Today was day one in the new pants, and man oh man - they are soooo comfortable!!!!

Why was I afraid of this? This is awesome!! 

And much to my surprise, they don't even look very "maternity"-y. :)

As if this admission didn't spell it out clearly enough.. Poppy is definitely becoming more and more obvious around my middle these days. And I really have a hard time convincing myself its just bloat.. its there all the time, morning - noon - night. No matter what I eat, how often I use the restroom, how much water I drink..  there's no mistaking it, I have a belly. 

At just over 12 weeks. I never would have guessed it would start popping out this soon! 

But I guess thats what I get for not working on my abs for the last, um, 3 years. :::blushes::: Nothing to hold me in, I guess. ;)

As far as our dreadful morning sickness goes, I am now going on a week and a half vomit-free. 

Hallelujah!!!!!!

I still take my meds like clockwork, and I'm still afraid not to.. but I have been eating much more, and feeling pretty good throughout the day. 

Thank you, thank you, thank you Poppy!!!

I am so glad I can now just focus on our little babe in there, and enjoying this pregnancy.. rather than always mentally noting where the nearest toilet or trash can is!

This side of pregnancy is much more pleasant!!! :)

We see Poppy again in 4 days and we can-not-wait!!!!

Hope all is well out there with everyone.

Love you Poppy-Babe! :)

12w3d