Hooray of the Day: Low-riders!

Cletus is taking the form of a small sphere in my belly. Very cute and round! Pictures will be posted soon.

People are starting to notice, and the belly rubbing has increased. Perhaps I'll start a Bridget Jones-like count. Instead of cigarettes and glasses of wine consumed, it will be more like: Weight gain: 5 lbs. V. good. Glasses of water, juice, and other non-caffeinated drinks: 4. O.K. Coffee: 1 cup. Excellent! BRPs non-duplicated (Belly rubbings from different people): 4. This is hilarious!

I haven't yet had to shop for the dreaded "maternity clothes." I've heard that they're not so bad now, but fashion and maternity have not always strolled arm-in-arm. I'll have to consult the "Hot Mama" book for advice. My friend Nyla, due October 7, showed me her trick yesterday. She had some stretchy black "club pants" from a couple of years ago and made little slits inside the elastic of the waistband. Voila!

Thankfully, the fashionistas gave us low-rider jeans, trousers, and underpants. Hooray! I can still wear most of my bottoms while Cletus peeks out over the waistband. As for tops, let's just say that the XS and several of the S sizes are being neatly folded and stored in the guest room closets and under the bed.