The Beginning of the Bump

8/10/07

Okay, it’s official – I can no longer fit into my clothes. For all you women who have not yet had the pleasure, let me warn you: that’s a wonderful, self-esteem boosting realization (yeah, right). Anyway, Mom and I went maternity shopping today. She, of course, was quite looking forward to this event while I was a little more hesitant. A second warning: the first time you try on a pair of maternity pants with the horribly unfashionable front panel you will indeed feel like the ugliest, fattest person in the world. But then you realize…I can breathe! Maternity clothes may not be ultra attractive, but they are so comfortable! Elastic is my friend! This opinion may not hold true in a few months (and the elastic may not hold either) when I look like I’m walking around trying to hide a boulder under there, but for now it’s quite a relief. I also feel like once I get a little bit bigger, I can pretty much wear anything I want unapologetically because who is dumb enough to mess with a woman pregnant with twins?

For those out-of-towners or for those who haven’t seen me lately - The bump is not very big yet, but it’s big enough that one must at least ask oneself “Is she pregnant?” upon seeing me. Right, Wendy and Linda?