Week 31 - Gym Class

Yesterday me and the baby had our first little fight. She was pushing her feet so heavily into my belly that I thought my belly was about to burst. And I mean not just one kick, no, constantly pushing. Then I pushed back hoping she would stop it and move around. But instead she thought it was a fun game and pushed even harder... In the end it was just I guess because my jeans have become so tight so that she had to move upwards and that was why she had this strange position. So from now on the jeans are stored away and it's little dresses time. Tried it today and much better for me and the little one. We are back to our normal good team spirit.

By now I have already put on 12 kilos. But my doctor says I shouldn't worry. Maybe it's a little bit less next week? Stay tuned...

Week 29 - Fit to fly

This week we went on our last flight for probably the next couple of months. But we already made plans for the next trip when the baby is six months old. My doctor had to write a letter for the airline saying that I was still fit to fly. But the lady at the check in counter was still not quite convinced seeing my belly. But finally she gave me the ticket. We only stayed for three nights but it was still nice to be away from home and see something different.

Week 27: Big Baby Shopping Week

It's interesting again how light coloured clothes make the belly bigger and dark coloured ones let it look smaller. The belly itself doesn't care though and just keeps on steadily growing. But I still feel really good, no big impact so far. I try to introduce a daily walk in my routine and whenever possible I take the stairs. This week was the big baby shopping week. We bought the stroller and the nursery furniture. I try to avoid pinks and blues. They look way too cute and boring for my taste. The list of things you need to set up the nursery seems to have no end... bathtub, bibs, burb cloth, nappies and all the other things which come in handy. The clothes' shopping was done in a couple of days but the other stuff takes so much more time. But there is still plenty of it left so we should be able to be prepared when the big day arrives!

Week 24 - Small jackets

It's sales! So I got a few cheap items like jumpers that are long enough to cover all of the growing belly and short dresses. And also two new jackets - that's the best way to let your belly look less big - just put on a small jacket over a jumper or dress. And the good news is you can still wear them once the belly is gone...

Week 23 - Welcome 2010

It's impossible to hide the belly anymore. So now it's time to show it off proudly. Slim jumpers and knit dresses accentuate the belly and let you look slimmer than wide clothes. Plus they are really really comfy.

Week 19 - Maternity trousers

This week I have switched to maternity trousers (see second image). I must admit that they are a lot more comfy. But on the other hand they tend to slowly move down which I find quite annoying. But I guess that's the compromise you have to make...