9 weeks

It's getting harder to hold in. I'm on my last pair of pants... but I've still not gained any weight. Definitely different than the first pregnancy when I was in regular clothes until 20 weeks... I don't think I will make it that far. Sigh.

I've been trying to browse for maternity clothes, I am hopeful to just buy a pair or two of designer jeans, used, so that I can resell when I'm done and not be at a huge loss financially.

This summer my plan is to wear a lot of cute maxi dresses, leggings with tunics and the like. With Keaton being a May baby, I was pretty much embracing the maternity sweaters and jeans. Even after he was born my cute maternity clothes just didn't fit my non baby belly body so I got rid of a lot (most were from Old Navy, so a bit cheap quality to begin with).

So far I feel pretty good. My nausea is no where near what it was in Florida, I've only had to take my Zofran twice and none of my Promethazine (& I have a years supply). Knock on wood.

I've had the recent opportunity to buy a car seat, brand new for $45 & have until tomorrow to decide. The more I sleep on it the more I pass on it. It only goes to 22lb and while I already plan to buy another Recaro for their 1st birthday like we did Keaton, I wonder what if this baby is totally different on the scale than Keaton (who mind you isn't even 30lbs yet). And I'd hate to have to buy 2 car seats in the first year.... so to sacrifice back breaking weight I have a feeling I'll end up with the Britax and shell out more money. But being about the only major necessity (aside from diapers, wipes and clothing) I think its important to buy the best no matter the price.

We already have a swing, bouncy seat, activity center & jumperoo (when they're 6m+), two bath tubs, a stroller, endless infant toys and blankets, highchair and bumbo seat... so really all I *need* is the car seat. If it's a girl, I think I could persuade a few friends with one of each to trade off clothes for a few early months to save money. I know a lot of my friends hoard baby clothes like I do. Haha. Storage closet anyone??

In the meantime what I haven't mentioned is hubby is seeking a new position. His current one will terminate after July. He'll be able to stay with his company but may be relocated to a less than desirable position or office. He is a contractor with the Army and the Army recently discontinued the Kiowa Helicopter which he was working on. So... he is job hunting and we're praying that something great comes along. Especially something with incredible benefits as his company this year really slid downhill. I mean cmon I paid $500 for all of Keatons OB services. This time they are costing me almost $2500!!! :(