Maternity Moments

So, the other night, in desperation, I ripped open a pack on new maternity underwear that a friend had given me.  At 26 weeks, I get tired of my underwear rolling down under my belly all the time and I was hoping a pair of these bad-boys would remedy that situation...

WRONG.

Saying they were less than flattering was the understatement of 2009....they came up to just inches below my bust line and had excess fabric flapping in the lower front....not to mention the gaps in the leg openings and excess fabric in the trunk area.... I think I could have invited a few friends to join me inside them.  What was even more comical than just the idea of trying these on (which would have been harmless had I been alone) was Mike's reaction to them...

Let's just say, I don't think he is ever going to recover from the scarring to his vision.  The underwear were promptly given the title, "Sex Repellant" and he now thinks that even my most unflattering non-maternity underwear are the sexiest things ever.  Even that pair that we all grab when we are waiting for Aunt Flo to arrive...I guess he didn't know how good he had it when those were the most modest pair in the drawer...

A friend said Old Navy is the place to go for cuter maternity underwear, so I am going to check it out later this week...anyone else have any suggestions?

And, since I was tagged on Facebook, here is a fun little mommy survey....and if you are reading this, consider yourself tagged as well!

The Mama Survey....

1. How old were you when your first child was born?

I was 24 about to turn 25.

2. What month and year was your youngest child born?

Kyle arrived in February of 2004.

3. How did you feel when you first found out you were pregnant?

Really surprised-- we had just started trying. I thought it would take longer.

4. Who did you tell first?

Chris, my best friend-- we were on the phone at the time I took the test.  How could I NOT tell her?

5. How many pounds did you gain during your first pregnancy?

28, I think...
 

6. What did you crave while you were pregnant?

Pineapple and cinnamon...but not necessarily together.

7. Did you find out the gender of your first child? Why or why not?

Yes, we did.  I really just wanted to know.  I am glad we found out.

8. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy?

Kind of-- I spent the last few weeks of it on bedrest.  I think they were surprised to find I was 3 cm dilated at my 35 week appointment.

9. How much did your first child weigh?

Both of my kiddos were 6 pounds 14 ounces.

10. Was your first child early, late, or on time?

Kyle was three weeks early.. born at 37 weeks and 3 days....Erin was two weeks early, born at 38 weeks and 2 days.  I hope number three decides to follow suit.

11. What is the most difficult challenge or health issue that any of your children have faced?

For me, Erin losing her tooth at the hockey game...that was really tough.

12. What's your favorite part of being a mom?

When my kids hold out their arms and tell me that they love me "THIS much".

13. Do you think it's easier to be a mom or a dad?

As an uncomfortable pregnant woman, I would have to say DADS.

14. What is the best piece of advice you could give to someone who is about to have their first child?

Your birth experience is an important part of your life.  Take a class, read a book, and hire a doula-- go natural!

15. Did you always think you'd have kids?

Yes, I always wanted to be a mom.

16. What's been the biggest surprise about motherhood?

I am a lot stronger than I ever thought I was.

17. Are there things you miss about life before kids?

Sleeping in on the weekends and being able to go to movies.

18. How many children do you have?
 
Hm....2.75?  Two here and one due in a few months.

19. Do you plan to have any more children?

I plan to deliver the one I am currently baking, and then I think we will call it good.

20. Who's the mom that you admire most?

This is a tough one to answer.  I have learned a lot about what to do and what NOT to do from watching various moms.  I think that along the way, I have always just done what is best for us.