My clothes do not fit correctly, but not to the point where purchases must be made. I drink a ton of water, most of which I retain, so I feel bloated and unattractive. On top of all that, I am now working out with other pregnant women (part of the Army's program to increase wellness among its pregnant Soldiers) - most of whom have very obviously pregnant bellies (even the smaller ones).
But today, I felt pregnant for real. It was the first time I actually went to the toilet for the purpose of puking. Thankfully, I did not. I hate throwing up so much that I cannot comprehend the concept of bulimia. Voluntarily puking is like saying, "Purple trees taste like licorice....but only on Wednesdays." It just doesn't make sense to me.
I guess it's all starting to settle in. I looked for maternity clothes today at the mall. Let me tell you, it was a waste of time. The girls in the stores all said I should shop at Lane Bryant. Wow. Talk about a real pick-me-up after thinking all week that I was fat and that pregnancy is just fatness that is allowed by society. Yuck. So, I will probably wait until my pants must remain unbuttoned and/or unzipped for me to wear them comfortably. I have seen things somewhat like a tube top that you can put around your waist for the purpose of holding your pants up should you choose to wear them unbuttoned and unzipped. I guess that's for those really awesome jeans that make my butt look great. I should probably buy a pair first...
At any rate, the pregnancy is beginning to feel like one. Just in time for my embryo to stop looking like a "squirrel" and start becoming more tadpole or even baby gerbil-looking! Gestation is a beautiful thing...until it gives you indigestion.
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