I can’t wait to feel the baby move, which I guess could happen in the next week or two…or three.\u00a0 I’ve been paying extra close attention, which is kind of annoying because I’m aware of every little bubble or gurgle.\u00a0 Usually, it’s just digestion.\u00a0 Or gas….\u00a0 A couple of times, there have been some unidentifiable sensations, but nothing that ever happened again, and it’s still early, so it probably wasn’t baby.\u00a0 One time was a couple of nights ago.\u00a0 It was slightly on the left side, and it felt like being thumped from the inside.\u00a0 This afternoon, I felt one quick little knock really low in my abdomen.\u00a0 It felt nothing like the other sensation (which was probably just gas again, but it didn’t feel like it).\u00a0 Most people say it feels like flutters or bubbles at first.\u00a0 And once it happens, it starts happening more often so you can figure out that it really is <\/em>the baby.\u00a0 None of that yet, so I’ll probably just keep driving myself crazy until I really feel it.<\/p>\n Bump is still barely noticeable, but it’s not unnoticeable. <\/em>Depending on what I’m wearing, people who know me can see it a bit.\u00a0 A few times this week, I’ve caught myself resting my hand on my tummy when I’m sitting down.\u00a0 Since there’s actually something to rest my hand on now, I guess.\u00a0 Pete says it feels a little different to hug me now.\u00a0 Speaking of hugging Pete, he said something weeks ago when we hugged.\u00a0 He called it a baby sandwich. =)\u00a0 Then he commented that that’s kind of weird when he thinks about it, but we still call it a baby sandwich anytime we hug each other. =D<\/p>\n Something that I’m less than thrilled about.\u00a0 What’s the first thing<\/em> I think I’m growing out of?\u00a0 My pants?\u00a0 Well maybe, some days.\u00a0 Some of them were a bit loose to begin with, so they’re still ok.\u00a0 Some of them I can only wear with the belly band, but I’m not to the point of buying new pants yet.\u00a0 My bra?\u00a0 No, as much as I talk about liking the changes taking place there, I can loosen the straps and use a different hook and get away with the ones I had.\u00a0 My shirts?\u00a0 No, still a good bit to grow before I need new shirts.\u00a0 So what article of clothing am I having problems with now?\u00a0 MY UNDERWEAR!\u00a0 Panties, knickers, underpants, whatever you want to call ’em….<\/p>\n What the heck?<\/em> I’ve been rubbing coconut oil on my tummy in the vain attempt (I know it’s futile)\u00a0 to ward off stretch marks there.\u00a0 Guess I should have been rubbing it ON MY BUTT!\u00a0 *lol*<\/p>\n In other news, I got new shoes (bear with me, this is somewhat relevant).\u00a0 I finally wore right through the sole of my trusty old black flats.\u00a0 They had been getting close for a while, but I stepped on a rock in the Braum’s parking lot after buying milk, and…rock met toe.\u00a0 Awesome.\u00a0 I was realllly trying to put off the shoe purchase since I’m afraid of my feet growing too much in the later weeks of pregnancy.\u00a0 So I got online and ordered some new black shoes, which arrived on Monday.\u00a0 It’s these: *link*<\/a>, but I got ’em at 30% off. =D\u00a0 Say what you will about Earth shoes.\u00a0 I get that the negative heel might be bad voodoo, but after buying a brown pair (different style) by chance a year or so ago when the Walking Company went out of business at the mall, I decided they’re fantastic (for me).\u00a0 I won’t go so far as to recommend them to others.\u00a0 I don’t want to be blamed for someone’s achilles tendonitis, but they help my posture, especially with my slight lordosis.\u00a0 They also have excellent arch support and a wide toe box.\u00a0 So they seem to help my feet, back, and legs when I’m working and on my feet for a significant portion of the day.<\/p>\n Has anyone seen or tried this Amazon Mom<\/a> thing?\u00a0 It looks like something I’ll like…once I figure out what kind of diapers work best for my kiddo.<\/p>\n Cartoon baby time.\u00a0 About 5 inches long!<\/p>\n OHHHH myyyy gosh, I had to get up THREE TIMES to pee last night.\u00a0 Three times!\u00a0 And I’m not even halfway there.\u00a0 Pretty soon, I’ll just have to pee all night and I’ll go take brief naps when I’m not peeing.\u00a0 Better yet, maybe I’ll just kill two birds with one stone and sleep on 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