My Life as a Baby Oven: Hangry
Since the last time I wrote I have lost 4 pounds and have been intensely queasy. I lived for a week on baked Lays and then rounded out the next on bagels and cream cheese. I have consumed hardly any sugar,and no candy, it just doesn't speak to me right now. Which is the opposite of my normal life. It should tell you something that my mom mentioned to me over and over as a kid that she, "shoulda named me Candy" since that is pretty much all I ate.
Currently just diving into my 10th week of life as a baby oven, it seems I am exiting the nausea phase, although I still gag every time I brush my teeth, or when I eat a bite too much.
I have now entered the 'hangry' stage. Yes. HANGRY. It is the perfect combo of Hunger and Anger that complement each-other for the most toxic of maternity cocktails. See below from Urban Dictionary.
Hangry:
When you are so hungry that your lack of food causes you to become angry, frustrated or both.
I am back to packing snacks. I believe all pregnancy is about is getting you used to the inconvenience of babying yourself so that when a smaller, cuter version comes along you will adore your Little-Moon-Beam without even knowing what an odd sense of reality it is that you live in. Packing string cheese and Cheerios is just the beginning of a slippery, slippery slope back into the world of baby-tending.
Two days ago something big happened. My pre-babe jeans no longer can stay comfortably zipped around my belly throughout the entire day. I am fine to don them in the morning hours, but right after lunch they become impossibly tight. I should probably figure something out. And yes, the time has come. I get to buy some new clothes! Ugh, it has been so long. Where do I go??? Have any of you tried the bella band? I'm not quite ready for maternity yet, only my belly is busting a move.
I took this photo at 8 weeks(or 2 months), that is what the 2 is for, not world peace, although that is great too. I plan on taking one photo each month.
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November 6th, 2011 - 21:53
YOU are adorable…and I need to see you soon. So glad nausea is lessening. :)
November 6th, 2011 - 23:26
Awesome pic! And you got a good baby bump going on for two months. Adorable!
November 7th, 2011 - 00:15
Bella bands are a gift to pregnant women & post pardom women!! GET ONE! : ) target has an off brand of them. You look amazing. I pray that you can start eating more soon! Love you & that baby!
November 7th, 2011 - 07:07
I have a belly band (not the brand name bella one, but another well-reviewed but cheaper brand), and I’m just starting to find it useful. I think it’s good for that situation you just described, the transition between regular and maternity pants. I just ordered my first pair of maternity jeans from Old Navy. I hope they fit!
November 7th, 2011 - 09:49
Some days I still can’t believe that you’re pregnant. I’m dropping off those clothes to you this week. :) By the way, I love the picture.
November 7th, 2011 - 09:52
I’m glad you’re feeling better! And that you’re sharing photos, even though I get to see you every month. :) I never wore a belly band, so I’m not much help there.
November 7th, 2011 - 10:06
You look great, sister! Baby yourself big time right now- you are such an awesome mama, so put those skills to use in taking care of yourself! I love you!
November 7th, 2011 - 11:43
You look FANTASTIC!! Here is my advice: Get the Belly Band – that is the one from Target for like $12.00. You will really love it – now and unfortunately – maybe after you deliver!!
November 7th, 2011 - 11:49
Hi Bethany :) I am so glad the nausea is coming down. I am sure you will be feeling better soon :) You look beautiful :)
November 9th, 2011 - 01:40
Great photo, you look beautiful! I used the bella band and loved still being in my regular clothes. When that becam iffy I coupled it with the pregnancy band, that elastic-y piece of material you can put around your belly if part of it is showing. :-)