Andrea’s Weblog

There are several things I wish I’d known before launching into
parenthood. I wish I’d read more on parenting so I wouldn’t have to
cram it all in while nursing Elizabeth. I wish I knew that some babies
don’t take naps during the day. The main thing I wish I knew is that I
would have to buy a whole new post-partem wardrobe.

I knew the 45 lbs I gained wouldn’t disappear overnight, but I figured
I would fit into my early pregnancy outfits. Wrong! I’ve since learned
from two sources that women gain a lot through the butt and thighs to
store up for breast feeding. (Why didn’t these sources speak up
sooner?.) This explains why I can’t fit into any pre-pregnancy or early
pregnancy clothes. So how long will it take for the fat in my thighs to
make its way into cute chubby baby thighs on Elizabeth? I don’t really
know the answer and can’t really wait around in my sweat pants to find
out.

My doctor also confirmed that the swelling in my hands and fees should
be gone by now, so they’ll probably stay the size they are now. My feet
have grown just enough so that I can’t fit in any of my old shoes. A
shoe salesman informed me that one of his customers grew a shoe size
with each baby. I guess she keeps him in business.

Luckily, Elizabeth is a good shopper and has ventured to the mall
several times as I search for bargains. Our trips to the mall haven’t
been as quick as they used to be. After all, there are more people to
shop for, more stores to hit. I would much rather be spending money on
cute baby clothes, but right now she has more clothes that fit than me.