Yes, the little one growing inside of me is starting to make his or her appearance. There’s not much of a bump and I don’t have a picture to show you, but my regular clothes were starting to get really uncomfortable.
These are two of my favorite new short sleeved sweaters that I’ll likely wear with a long sleeved t-shirt underneath.
I got to try on the little velcro baby bumps to see what the clothes will look like when I’m 7 or 9 months pregnant. That was pretty strange, too. My mom took a picture and I may be able to get my hands on that to show all of you. The other thing I noticed is that when I took the baby bump simulator off, I noticed my tiny bump a lot more! Maternity clothes these days don’t hide the bump, the accentuate it so you can have your normal shape and curves, but that the bump looks like a baby bump and not a Christmas diet bump.
I’ll be 17 weeks pregnant on Friday. Time is flying! I went to the doctor on Monday for the 16 week appointment and to have the genetic blood test done. I don’t know the test results yet, but I’m trying not to really think about it. I didn’t have an ultrasound, but I heard the strong heartbeat again and the doctor says that everything is fine.
I am feeling much better during the day (except for the last two days when I’ve pretty much thrown up all day), but I’m finding that I feel sick right when I lie down to go to sleep. Here’s to no more throwing up in 2009!
Todd and I are spending the evening at home with Italian take-out and some movies. I can’t think of a better way to spend the evening! Happy New Year, friends.
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Happy new year and Congratulations! So exciting
Happy, happy New Year my friend!
Happy New Years! I love your maternity clothes, so cute!!
Happy New Years! Italian takeout sounds delish! I hope all of the sickness passes soon. There are so many cute maternity clothes out there I’m sure you won’t have a problem looking cute!
How exciting! I love that maternity fashion has come so far. Enjoy your evening!
I love all the new cute maternity clothes! I have a few cute things already. I love maternity pants! I have been wearing them for a couple weeks already… and I am only 10 weeks pregnant, and not showing! Haha. I just love the looseness. =) Have a happy new year!
I love how they’ve maternity clothes a whole fashion statement in and of themselves —
Congrats and CHEERS! to 2009!!
Oh how I miss the days of a tiny bump that hardly shows. Ha! Ha! I’m sure you look absolutely adorable! I can’t wait to get rid of mine in just 3 short weeks!
Glad your Christmas and New Years was great! Hillary
That’s so fun! I love seeing women TASTEFULLY dressed when they are pregnant. I like the idea of showing off the baby bump with out the bump falling out from under a shirt. I can’t stand that. I love what you picked out and even though I just started to read your blog, I know you will be even more beautiful pregnant
1. LOVE the maternity clothes!! Seriously you are one hot mama!!!
2. Can’t wait to see you soon!
3. Happy New Year
4. Can’t wait to see your darling baby bump!!!!
5. YAYAYAYAY for no more morning sickness!!
I won’t even write my own comment… I SECOND MM’s comments above… each and every one of them!!! xoxoxo,Nina
Okay, I am getting nervous! I am a week behind you and I have a very prominant bump… I sure hope I don’t have a second baby hiding in there. haha… The first attempt trying on maternity clothes was a bit surreal and scary! I can see you will be one stylish momma!
All that shopping sounds fun and so worth it feel comfotable and stylish!
Those clothes are FAB! You are going to be so stylish!
YAY for a baby bump! How exciting!!!! I imagine trying those faux stomaches on would be quite odd. How great that you can now see your own bump!
Dying to see those baby bump pics…and I’m sure you look absolutely adorable! Happy New Year…you’ve got lots of fun changes ahead!
I used to wear maternity shirts in high school because I would find them on the clearance rack at Target and I couldn’t pass them up.
How cute are you?!?!? I love that you don’t have to give up your style just b/c you’re preggo. Can’t wait to see pics!
That’s so exciting!! How fun that you had both moms there with you!
Happy New Year!
Aww you are too cute.
Happy new year mama!
Great finds! Glad you are starting to feel better. I remember those “fake bumps” scared me when I was trying on clothes! I think my “real 34.5 wk bump” is much bigger–ha, ha! It’s time to go shopping for the 4th and final round.
Happy New Year!!
I love those jeans. I have to remember that when I am pregnant
Hope you and Todd had a great new years my friend!!
I can’t wait to see that bump
Adorable clothes! Happy New Year!
The clothes are so cute! It seems like everything is coming along nicely. 2009 is going to be so great for you!
How exciting for you!! I'm so glad maternity clothes have gotten so trendy & cute – esp. that denim lines like 7… are joining the cause! Take care & Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays!! My friend has those jeans….she was wearing them even AFTER she had her baby. LOL she said they were just so darn comfortable and no one knew the wiser
haha!
Today I tried to put on an earlier, 17 week maternity top and it didn’t cover my belly!!! It really is exciting to pop!
I gave you an award!
This is so exciting. Congrats!
These are so cute it makes me want to get pregnant! Haha, maybe not really…but at least I know there are adorable clothing options for when it is my turn. Congratulations!
They make the cutest maternity clothes now… you’re going to look adorable!
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have a great week, erin!
Happy new year, Erin! I know you are hating work today as much as I am after the long break. UGH! When you feel up to it, we should have a lunch date to catch up!
Enjoy every day because it flies by! I am 24 weeks and wish it would slow down! Also, check Nordstrom online for some great maternity sales, they have some really cute pieces
Happy New Year! Glad that you are mostly feeling better, and, certainly, here’s to no more throwing up in ’09!
SO… Scratch my last comment, after I read on further I realize now that you are pregnant, LOL. Congrats to you! Are you both wanting it to be a surprise about the sex or do you want to know.
That is just so exciting!! Congrats!!
Please keep us up to date on everything!!
Happy 2009!!