So, I’m just shy of 10 weeks (my OB is calling August 31 my “due date,” so who am I to argue?). Most first-time moms are not showing and won’t for another 8-10 weeks, easily. Even with twins, I wouldn’t say that I’m “showing.” I’m only up three pounds, and I’ve got plenty of extra padding to begin with, so it’s not like my belly is suddenly popping out for the world to see.
But I can’t button my pants.
Literally, pants I wore last week are now completely out of the question. Can barely button them, and even if I manage to, there’s a terrifying “muffin top” effect going on. The ones that got the rubber-band-through-the-button-hole treatment last week are just not having it anymore. I went to the store and bought a few pairs of larger-sized pants over the weekend, thinking I’d just get some to grow into and hold myself over for the next couple of weeks. They’re suddenly the only things I can wear. I’m going to have to go back this weekend and get more, just so I have enough to put into rotation! This is insane.
Believe me, I have struggled with my weight and the related wardrobe issues my entire life. Sometimes a pair of pants will fit, and a month later, not so much. Or vice versa. But this is just insane. I’ve been weighing myself once a week, just to try to make sure I keep tabs on things. I haven’t been watching my caloric intake, really, but I just want to be sure I know where I stand. I’ve gained barely anything at all (in fact, I was theoretically down half a pound last week), and suddenly 90% of my wardrobe is going into storage.
In some ways, I’m really looking forward to “showing” and getting maternity clothes and just announcing my big news to the world. But, for the moment, I just look like I’m packing on an extra layer for the winter. Lovely.
