This is me last SundayThings seem to be looking up for me. I am not really feeling nauseous any longer but am still extremely tired. I have also finally gotten the energy to start working out again. Those of you that talk to me on a regular basis know that before I got pregnant I was at the gym 5-6 days a week so the lack of exercise for the last couple of months has really been getting to me. We did quit the YMCA because the weather is just so nice right now that I am just walking outside and doing arm/leg exercises at home. On a more frustrating note: I don't know if I have gained any weight (that's not the problem) however, my belly is protruding slightly and I just look chubby. I went to the mall today and was actually trying to hide my stomach. I had on a white tank top and it was not flattering. I am not used to being this self conscious so it was annoying. I didn't stay long because I felt like everyone was looking at my belly. I will be happier when I actually look pregnant and not just fat.... A lot of my pants are getting tight around the waist so I bought a couple of belly bands, one white, one black, and will start using them tomorrow. You put them around your waist over your unbuttoned pants and no one can tell that your pants aren't buttoned. It also gives extra coverage so that when I raise my hands to write on the board, or bend over to do whatever, my back doesn't show :-) So, that is that...Stephen and I are going to Birmingham on Tuesday, after school, and I am so excited! We were supposed to leave on Wednesday but I don't think Stephen is going to work Tuesday, which means we leave a day early. We are taking the dogs with us and I am taking some Christmas Tree decorations up so the car is crowded. However, I have already packed and am happy to say that all the decorations, luggage, and new window treatments for the log house fit in the trunk of my car. Stephen didn't understand why I wanted to pack two days early but it's just nice to have the peace of mind of knowing that I'm ready to go. I can't wait to see my mom and all of our friends. The fundraising banquet for By Provision is Thursday so that is the main reason we are going up, I like to help and just be there.
Oh, and did I mention that I have a feeling the baby is a girl? I don't know why I feel this way I just do. I have been looking at girl bedding just in case ;-)
