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@Kate6214: I haven't told my principal yet, but I told my grade-level partner and our curriculum supervisor (who is doing my observations this fall). I was pretty sick, and the year has been a struggle so far, so I felt like I needed them to know because it has been affecting my teaching and my ability to really be on top of things. I'm trying to keep it quiet as much as possible, but a number of other teachers have guessed or made comments, which I'm annoyed about (but that's another story altogether). Planning to tell the principal after the first tri is over (just another week for me).

@LovelyPlum: @T.H.O.U: I love the idea of cloth diapers and totally want to do it, but we live in a rented apartment and will probably be putting the baby in daycare...which I'm afraid are two big cons against CDs. But they are totally adorable.

@nana87: Oh gosh, that would definitely be a deal breaker. We do have a washer dryer, so I guess I needn't worry about being in an apartment.

@luckypenny: Honest truth? No, lol. Tell your bladder to hold on for dear life!

@T.H.O.U.: I am in total agreement with "let me tell when I'm ready." It's so incredibly personal and it's my business to share or not share when I want. My situation also involves coworkers speculating about whether or not I'm pregnant, asking others if they know, and those who do know confirming. Which I find kind of infuriating. I've also had comments like, "I know I'm not supposed to know, but congratulations." I swear, it was all I could do to say thank you and not lose my mind. I am so frustrated and it just makes me feel like people do not respect me or my privacy.

@gilmoregirl: wow! I can't believe they are speculating like that!! Luckily I dot think anyone at work has guessed yet but I may need some looser clothes to keep the guessing until 12 weeks.

@Dandelion: yes if everyone I think people would be most sensitive to your situation!

@SupernovaJ: I shop at Motherhood Maternity. Or at least that is where I bought my maternity pants. I have yet to go into the maternity sections of department stores. I am seriously considering it though because none of my pants fit. I got all new scrub pants for work that are two sizes larger to accomodate my belly, and what sucks is now the legs and butt is too big so I look sloppy. *sigh*

@SupernovaJ: It's unfortunate that your company is not family friendly! That seems so unfair. If I may ask, what line of work is it? And RE maternity clothes... I'm loving H&M. I don't really need maternity-gear yet, but I did a preemptive mini shopping spree the other day and they have some really nice cotton shirts and a decent selection of pants. And H&M is pretty inexpensive.

@LovelyPlum: Gosh lady, I honestly don't think I would survive if I was in your shoes!!! You are a trooper! Hoping that you find sweet relief sooooooon.

I've had such a busy week, I haven't been checking in! I hope you all are doing well! Nothing new for me to add, really. I've had an eventful week, but luckily, nothing pregnancy related.

I do need some new maternity pants. I'll probably go out looking for some this weekend. I have a few pairs from last time, but when I got them out, I realized that they were really worn out.

@megz06: mine are Motherhood and they're comfy!

http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=974430480&MasterCategory_Id=MC5

http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=997880480&MasterCategory_Id=MC5

@LovelyPlum: Ooo I like!!! It is going to take me forever to get used to wearing something over my belly. I wear everything at my hips, slightly under my belly button.

@jhd: thanks for thinking of me I made it through my work day, but every time I ate, I felt sick, and even when I didn't eat, I felt sick. So I took it when I got home (about 6 p.m.) before dinner so I could actually eat food and maybe feel better. I feel less nauseous, but food still didn't taste that great. Trying to shake a headache and nausea now. But who am I kidding? The fix is probably bed

@megz06: yeah, it's taken me a little while. I usually put on a tank top underneath, so the elastic doesn't touch my skin, which I find irritating. Most of the time, I don't mind the elastic. When they do, though, I usually just fold the elastic over (like the top of yoga pants), and it's helped me. But I'm actually finding I like the support on my belly!

@T.H.O.U.: good luck this weekend! And have fun at the game. Hopefully you are able to enjoy and not feel too sick!

@tbuzz: hi there! Hope you start to feel better soon. I hear ya, nausea and fatigue are KILLER.

Motherhood Maternity has this buy 3 get one free sale on bottoms. They also have a code for free shipping on orders over $75 (MH9).

My total was $74.95, lol. So I added a pair of $2 babylegs and got the free shipping, lol. They were blue, so they could go with boy or girl.

But, after tax, only $80 for 4 pairs of pants and a pair of babylegs. Whoo hoo!

@luckypenny: thanks feeling better after a good night's sleep!

@Dandelion: I got that offer! Great stuff. What did you get?

@T.H.O.U.: yum, yum, yum! And how fun on the clothes. Enjoy

What are you all up to this weekend? It's pouring here, so we're going to work around the house and spend a lazy weekend inside. I love rain in the fall

@T.H.O.U.: those muffins look delicious! and yay for maternity clothes. our realtor gave me three cardigans last week. love free stuff!

@Dandelion yay for clothes shopping! sounds like you got a great deal!

@LovelyPlum so glad you are feeling better today!

We were supposed to have the home inspection for our house we are trying to buy (so much happened this week!!!) but the inspector called to say he was feeling very sick. Hoping we can do it tomorrow afternoon. I am enjoying a relaxing Saturday am at home for the first time in months. Made breakfast, doing laundry & about to get caught up on some paperwork for school. It's rainy here so perfect day for a nap!!

Hope you ladies all have a fantastic day!!

@T.H.O.U.: OMG yummm

So last night I was like a dog stuck choosing between a bone and a piece of bacon I swear. I spent a ton of time looking at baby shoes for our announcement picture. There were many gender neutral shoes that were very cute, so I ended up getting white ones, but then I saw these fuzzy brown boots with a puppy face, and I was going to get those but didn't know if they were too girly. I went back and forth for what seemed like hours before I just bought them both, lol. Then I saw outfits, and I now know I won't be gender disappointed because everything was so darn adorable.

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!! Our home inspection was today and it went great!!! So excited. We should close at the end of Oct if everything goes well.

@jhd: congrats!! That's super exciting.

Guys I am on my work trip and already getting questioned why I'm not having a beer or wine. I may have to order one and sneak away to dump some out.

@T.H.O.U.: Uh oh!! Hope you figure something out and your trip goes well!

Hope you ladies all had a good weekend and had some fun!

I worked the whole time, but went to dinner tonight at cheesecake factory. It was like the best meal I've had in 3 months! I'm 12 weeks tomorrow so I don't know if I'm just having a good non-sickness day or if this is a turning point for me... fingers crossed!!