Week 14 Update: But I Don't Wanna Buy Maternity Clothes!

I thought you might be wondering what I am looking like these days. 

I gave Brian the camera and asked for a few "belly shots".  The dear man is so used to trying to get the most flattering angles, I wound up without any pictures that really show my tummy.  Here is the only one that shows the bump at all (and, admittedly, not well):

The bump at 14 weeks

I lost so much weight when I was sick during the first trimester (you know, the months we "skipped over"), that I have stayed the same size thus far.  I already had a tummy this size, really, just now it is much firmer.  As a matter of fact, it feels like a rock most of the time. 

I haven't purchased any maternity clothes.  I am hoping that I can manage not to buy any for as long as possible.  As a general rule, I hate them.  They are either ridiculously expensive or inexpensive and junky.  They have gotten better than they were in the past, but they still make dubious material and color choices.  I already have lots of flowy tops with extra room and I kept the clothes that didn't fit when I lost weight.  I am really hoping not to need to, but I am not completely opposed to picking up a few tops.  I really want to try to avoid buying pants.  They are just so cheaply made unless you spend a mint on them and I really don't want to have to hem them either.  I did buy a "Be Band", which is a stretchy band that helps hold pants up that are too big or too small and unbuttoned, so that I can avoid having to buy any pants.  So far, only my work pants are snug, and I haven't put the band to use yet. 

Which brings me to a funny story...

I definitely ate too many Thanksgiving leftovers for dinner on Friday.  I was home on my dinner break and I had gotten ravenous during my shift.  I have never before overeaten and had to unbutton my pants; I didn't actually believe that you could eat enough at one sitting to make your clothes not fit.  Ha!  I had to unbutton my pants to use the bathroom and I couldn't get them buttoned again.  I REALLY couldn't!  I tried all the tricks: lying down, holding my breath, etc.  It didn't help that I was laughing hysterically and couldn't stop.  I was finally able to get them buttoned; but, I was five minutes late getting back to work!  Late to work because I couldn't get my pants buttoned...yes, I am ridiculous!  Especially since I have that band that I could have slipped on and just left them unbuttoned!

I have "mommy brain" already!  :)