4 Months

I've been putting off taking/posting a belly picture because I guess I’m a little self-conscious and worried that instead of looking pregnant I just look a little chubby. I thought I would wait until I couldn’t fit into my jeans anymore but even though they technically still fit, I must be carrying a little bit low or something because they just push my belly up and really do make me look like I’m slowly getting chubbier. So today I decided to break down and buy some maternity pants, and now I’m wishing I would have just done it weeks ago!

Here it is, my first belly picture! I am just a few days shy of 17 weeks along:

Everything is going really well. I am over the morning sickness, although I still have a hard time eating anything that has a whole lot of flavor to it. Breads/cheeses/fruits/cereals are my best friends! I also sometimes sleep up to 10 hours a day and even after a slow day at work have a hard time keeping myself motivated in the evenings, but of course Mike has been great about picking up the slack. He even helps with the laundry which is kind of a big deal because it is easily his least favorite chore.

So that’s where we are now! Aside from being pregnant I am loving my new job and Guy and Gal Salon, and even though I started out a bit rusty after taking a year off from cutting hair (and about 2.5 years off from doing any kind of color!) I feel I am getting back into the swing of things and have even had a few repeat clients after only one month. I’m so glad I decided to go back to doing hair, even though it’s totally an impractical job for a pregnant lady! At least the thought of going to work every day doesn’t make me want to start pulling out my own hair. Never underestimate the importance of doing what you love.  

Thanks for listening and have a fantastic weekend!