Belly

I have never had a flat tummy. But for the last 2 summers I have been able to wear a bikini. Not looking like a sports illustrated model, or most of my friends but it was wearable. I worry about post baby belly and if I will ever be able to wear one again. No stretch marks yet, but its early, and I be they are coming. Plus at almost 18 weeks I have a significant "belly." Its not too much baby i don't think, I think its from "I'm pregnant! I'll eat it if I want!" I was going good going to the gym but I am easily tired and winded. I have only gain 6 lbs since my first appointment at the doctor but it feels and looks like 20! And don't even think, 6 pounds that's good! The numbers were high to begin with, so going up on the scale is hard to deal with still. My friend Suzanne has talked me off the cliff a couple times. She reassures me that its hard getting fat again, but I have to remember that I have to gain some weight and its selfish to try not to. That helps. My doctor said I should gain between 25 and 35 pounds. Yikes. Back to the swimsuit train of thought. I just kept picturing my kids swimming and me in the mu-mu sipping iced tea and not getting in the pool b/c of the skirted grandma swimsuit and them on the gossip site today:

The fabulous and beautiful Jessica in a Tankini! If JS is cool enough sporting the tummy covering tankini I can to and I wont have to wear the Nonna Mu-Mu!!!