Packed away...

Today I succumbed. I truly embraced the idea that my body is going to do what its going to do and I'm along for the ride. It will be taking on forms the likes of which I have never seen or felt. As my belly grows I am growing used to the idea that I may be continually a little freaked out by my ever growing, shifting, changing body for the next 6 months! Yes, I'm freaked out. Well, I'm a little freaked out. Maybe it's because I still don't feel pregnant. I feel bloated, gassy, my skin itches, I can't go without a bra for the aches of the bosom!, a love napping/sleeping now more than anything, I am hungry and constantly thirsty. But I don't feel pregnant. (Haha, this is what it feels like?! And I thought there'd be more baby in this feeling. I've been told that's yet to come!) The thing is... I look pregnant! I have a belly and boobs to match. And even people are asking if I'm expecting so I must have those tell tale signs!

And to seal the deal, my clothes don't fit. Well, certainly not as I'm used to! Getting dressed was never anything more than grabbing what appealed to me for the day and then putting it on. Now, I go through many options until I can find A. something that in closely covers my belly and B. actually somewhat goes with A and can close or doesn't show if I leave unbuttoned! Ahhhh, I am ever grateful for the few maternity things I have already been gifted and loaned. (Thank heavens for past pregnant lady's generosity!) These, with the few items I can swing from my own wardrobe have allowed me to make it through these last few weeks.

So in order to reduce my dressing dismay each morning I have packed away all items of clothing that do not fit, and I mean comfortably fit. There were those jeans I thought I could wear but then I realized they fit if I only stood and didn't plan on eating anything while in them! So away to the clear plastic containers! it was much like packing up clothes of the passing season. I am now in the season of pregnant. It a season that lasts much longer than winter, spring or summer alone and encompasses a post-pregnancy period as well. So, I have my 5 outfits for the next 12 months! Oh, boy am I gonna hate these clothes when it's all said and done! I can see why so many people are ready to pass along their maternity wardrobe!

Away went all those t-shirts, shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, and sweaters. It will be a fun day to unpack all these things again! Right about the time I'll be ready to burn my maternity clothes, out will come the big plastic boxes of that prior season and viola! a whole new wardrobe!