Operation New Wardrobe: Phase 1

I decided to order my first round of Maternity clothes well before I wake up and find that nothing fits. True to form, I opt for all comfortable, non-work clothes from Gap and Oldnavy.com:

(ordered this set in my favorite color, black)

I plan on living in hoodies :)

This shirt got the highest reviews on the website for comfort and flattery...I got it in purple.

I didn't go crazy, just some staples... Frankly, I wasn't impressed with the selection and I'm hoping for some of my fabulous girlfriends to lend me some of their cute clothes as well, whenever I decide to tell them. And I'm glad that I *finally* have some good suggestions for Mom when she asks me for Christmas gift ideas. Yes, yours truly, otherwise known as Mrs. Clark Griswold is already thinking about Christmas--my favorite time of year!

What Would Tom Colicchio Do?

Cooking usually is one of my favorite hobbies. After a long day of work, I usually thrill in disappearing into the kitchen to chop, saute and whip up something delicious. It gives me time to think and reflect on my day--it's almost meditative. On the weekends especially, I'll scour my cookbooks to get inspired, hit the market with the Hubs and pick out fresh ingredients to cook up a satisfying meal. On Halloween, we went over to our dear friends D & G's house to stuff our faces with give out candy to the cute trick or treaters, so I decided I would bring a delicious dinner over too. What do I choose? I choose the decadent Crab Mac & Cheese. (Insert oohing and ahhing here) It was rich. I'm talking butter, whole milk, 5 types of cheese and King crab that I shelled myself....sounds good right? Here is how it started:





and here is how it ended:



Ok, not exactly...I didn't puke...but the thought of eating my creation sounded horrible. In my culinary defense, the Hubs and D & G loved my dinner, but Peanut was not impressed. Even seeing the leftovers sit in my fridge remind me of the smells...oy.

So for now, I will stick to eating things I like, including fruit (especially berries), saltines, noodle soup. Oh, and ginger ale.

7 Weeks.

How far along? 7 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Still even, but I look like I've gained already :(

Maternity clothes?: Not yet, but this insane bloat makes me want to buy some already. Right after work, I immediately switch to a stretchy waist

Stretch marks? Nooooooooo.

Sleep: Yes please! Boob soreness has made my normal tummy sleeping very difficult, so mostly it's on the back with pillows under my knees.

Best moment this week: Getting away with more secret-keeping...shhhh

Movement: Nope.

Food cravings: Every morning while I watch the Today Show, a commercial comes on for Rice Krispie treats....makes me want them soooo bad!

Gender: The Hubs says boy, I say girl. Shocker.

Labor Signs: No thanks.

Belly Button in or out? Innie.

What I miss: Not freaking out whenever I feel the teeniest bit of cramping.

What I am looking forward to: Halloween tomorrow! I think we might spill the beans to our closest friends.

Weekly Wisdom: People are none the wiser with soda with a lime at the bars.

Milestones: I started crying in the middle of Target at just the thought of how much I already love this little peanut...for a selfish DINK, that is a milestone :)

7 weeks

Baby's brain -- both hemispheres! -- is growing fast, generating about 100 new cells every minute. Arms and legs are emerging as joints start to form, and a permanent set of kidneys (baby's third!) is now in place.