Yes, I know this is just pregnancy bloating, not real baby growth, but this always happens! I generally start “showing” between 6 and 8 weeks. So much for even attempting to “hide” the pregnancy for awhile.

I have gained 4 pounds already, and my size 6 waistline, which was loose two weeks ago, is now extremely tight and uncomfortable, with the waistline cutting in. I guess it’s time for maternity clothes shopping (yes, I got rid of almost everything).

Rob finds this rapid belly growth much more humorous than I do. His take on it, “Your body’s been there so many times that it’s saying, ‘Hey, I know what to do’ - then POOF!”

As for food, morning sickness has kicked in full-force on some days, while on other days I feel fine. This is bizarre for me. In the past I have either had morning sickness (and in some cases, all-day sickness), or I haven’t. I have never only had it on some days. Yesterday was BAD. I couldn’t even handle the thought of eating anything. Blech! Finally at about 3pm, I knew I had to eat something. The only thing that sounded semi-appetizing was something salty — very salty. Potato chips sounded good. Salty dill pickles sounded good. I ended up settling for salted corn-on-the-cob and salted watermelon.

Today my tummy has felt much better so I have been able to keep down a Zip-fizz (the closest thing to prenatal vitamins that I can currently stomach), half a burrito, and a piece of cheese.

STATS:
6 weeks
Diet - poor
Exercise - none
Water intake - fair (approx. 50 oz. per day)
Vitamins - none
Supplements - none
Weight - 126.5 (+ 4 lbs. this week, 4 lbs total gain)