I'll Pass...Thank you!

Yesterday, I took a drive to Gaylord because I was assuming that the new Meijer had finally opened there, and we are in the need of lots of household/upkeep type items that Ted and I would like to get for a good price, while at the same time not selling our soul to Wal-Mart. Sorry Wal-Mart, but we just don't like you and your practices.

But, when I got to my destination, the Meijer was definitely not open. Luckily for me my trip was not wasted because there happens to be a Kohl's and an Old Navy right across the street. :) Nothing at Old Navy will fit me right now unless I buy large or x-large and then I wouldn't be able to wear it after Eloise is born, so that was a no go. But, I did find a cute little tee-shirt for Eloise that was on sale (as if she doesn't already have enough)!!

At Kohl's I was seriously tempted to buy lots of other 'must-have' items for Eloise, but then I felt silly because with two baby showers coming up there is no need for me to keep buying her stuff she might receive from others in the coming weeks.

I did get the idea to buy a new outfit for ME though! I was thinking about Easter, and church and the get together afterward and realized that I have nothing cute that fits me. I have pants and jeans and tee's and such, but nothing super cute and spring-like. First, I looked at the Maternity section. That made me want to go home right then. I don't know who designs maternity clothes, but as the months pass Ted and I have noticed it is hard to find "normal" clothes. I think,for some reason, maternity designers think that pregnant women need bigger than normal decorations plastered all over their shirts for their bigger than normal bellies. NOT TRUE!

So, I skipped that section and went to the area I usually find stuff in. I found a brown skirt that doesn't have a zippered waist and so it will work before AND after the baby arrives. And, since dressy shirts are made longer and drapey-er these days, (sorry, I am really bad at describing clothes and what they look like), I found a shirt that accents my belly and keeps me looking like a normal in-style person. I also bought a necklace to match.

I was surprised that Ted didn't seem to mind, in fact he was happy I bought something. Even though we don't have much money and our #1 car is headed to the grave (slowly, but surly) Ted knew that I was running out of clothing options and it just makes a girl feel good to look fabulous in something new! :)

Baby Polleys Update

Hi all!

I wanted to give a little update about the baby growing in my belly! :) I am 14 weeks and 5 days pregs. Yesterday afternoon I had my four-month doctor's appointment, and I knew some of you wanted to hear about it; especially my mom who had to leave for Alaska yesterday morning.

I still don't know the sex of the baby, but I will find out at my next appt. So, I will keep you posted. BUT, I did get to listen to the baby's heartbeat for the first time. It beats 150 times per minute, which is soo fast! But, that is perfectly normal. I almost cried when I heard it because it made the baby that much more real (sometimes it's still hard to believe that I am pregnant.) I was so happy to hear its little, tiny heart deep, down in my belly.

I also found out that I still haven't gained any weight. My doctor isn't worried about it, he said that since I am just entering the second trimester and the holidays are coming up, he wouldn't be surprised if I gained 7 to 10 pounds before my next appt. in January. I know I am supposed to be gaining weight but 10 pounds in 4 weeks??? That's 2.5 pounds a week! It will be interesting to see how my body changes over the next month.

Speaking of that, I got my first taste of maternity clothes from my mom and sister yesterday at our little family Christmas. They got me some cute layering shirts in three different colors and then a sweater coat that is mid-thigh length with big buttons and a tie around the upper waist. It is super cute. It will be perfect for when I am bigger in February and March (and April, May and June!)

My mom also got me a Boppy which is like a U-shaped pillow that I can use during breastfeeding and for the baby when s/he is first learning to prop him/herself up and sit up and such! :) It is soooo exciting!

Here is a pic of the sweater I got. It is super warm. I think I will wear it a lot when I work at the library, it is always chilly in there. :)

Here is a pic of the Boppy I got. It is girly colors but it is just a slip cover. I think once I find out I will pick a fabric I like a have a new slipcover made. I know someone who would just love to do that! ;)