Baby Belly

There is no hiding of the baby belly anymore. As much as I try, it just isn't happening. I'm getting more OK with the belly everyday. I just have to get over the fact that no matter how many shirts I try on, my baby belly will show in all of them. I also have to get over the fact that pants are no longer meant to button or zip all the way. (Hence the occasional open fly in public places without my knowing until hours later.) I also noticed last night, unfortunately, that I am growing a permanent shelf. I will spare you the embarrassing picture that Aaron took of me as I was resting my ice cream on my belly so I could type on the computer. Sad day, but true fact.

Overall, I'm feeling great. Except for that whole sleep thing. Averaging 4-5 hours of sleep a night is not supposed to happen until after the baby comes, not 4 months before. I'm super tired, and will fall asleep, only to wake 45 minutes later. This is not good for someone who has to be at a job where you have to be "on" all day. It's not like I can go into work tired and just take things easy and slack a bit. Having to be energetic, and patient, and happy, and "on" for 23 5 year olds for 8 hours a day is a daily test for me. My TA and my bestest teacher neighbor have been incredible!!! I couldn't do it without the daily laughs and support they give. I'm going to purchase a body pillow this weekend and see if that helps. Many people are telling me this is the way to go with discomfort. It's not so much that my belly is uncomfortable or extra large, but the fact that I can't scrunch up, face down, on my tummy, which is how I've always slept. I don't know what the body pillow will do to fix that, but I'm willing to try anything. Stay tuned...

Until next time...