I haven't had a chance to take maternity pictures when I wanted (I wanted a pre-baby-bump photo at 5 weeks, but it just couldn't be done without someone seeing us do it!) And I wanted a 10-week photo, too, since I thought 5-week intervals this time around made sense. But we missed that boat, too, since again, it seems there are just people everywhere in this house and we just don't want to spill the beans yet.
But we finally got a chance to take a maternity photo today, and it's about time, because the bump has most definitely arrived.
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| It should be said that I'm sucking in with all of my might for the above picture. I figure that's the only way to keep it fair. |
I actually find that I'm showing a LOT earlier with this pregnancy than with my first. But that's what they say usually happens. Something about the muscles being more relaxed, and your body having a better understanding of what it's supposed to do. I can't get any of my pants done up, and am uncomfortable sitting in certain positions. We have actually decided we're going to tell people earlier this time around, because we just don't think we can go any longer without someone noticing! Matt looks at me and says "Yup. We've gotta spill the beans. This is getting serious."
Quite frankly I just feel like I'm getting fatter, but I remember that was exactly how I felt the first time around, too. So, this is not new territory.
We're planning on telling people next weekend. I'll be 12 weeks by then, and that's only 1 week away from the end of the first trimester. So, not too much earlier than the first time, but still early. Earlier than I'd like, anyway. I actually wish we could go as long as humanly possible without telling anybody. Matt and I are not very "attentiony" people, and don't like when all the fuss is about us. We know some people like to tell the instant that little plus sign pops up, but we're just not that kind of folk, never have been.
I'd like to try and take my maternity photos in the same outfit, in the same location. For a little more consistency than last time. I think I'll be able to tell the bump difference a little better, and it might be cool to see the season change behind me as well! I'm sure there will be days when I freeze my butt off to get that one great photo, but I think it'll be worth it. We'll have to wait and see if my plan pans out. I might just be a big suck and end up taking them indoors again, or incorporate some pants into the photo. I think that would be an acceptable solution. We'll see.
We've got a pretty fun idea in mind on how we're going to tell our family and friends, but that's a surprise and I'll keep y'all posted.
In other pregnancy news, I've had a couple of weird cravings. Last week I had the strongest urge for Chinese food. Today I just had to have cheddar broccoli soup or I thought I might die. And this evening I decided that if I didn't get a tootsie-roll-pop in the next 24 hours, I was going to have to hold up a convenience store for their entire stock. Matt's going to be on the lookout tomorrow to see if he can grab me one before I become an auto-tune youtube sensation. I hope he is successful...
It will be nice to have people know what I'm going through, though. Then they'll understand why it's so hard for me to get out of bed, why sometimes out of nowhere I have to lay on my right side and be very still for a moment (nausea spells). I'd also like to start wearing some more comfortable clothing, maybe even a pair of maternity pants, without worrying about arousing suspicion. If I have to walk around in public with my fly open one more time, I tell ya...
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