I did not get fired!!!

Since one of my co workers at work found out about my pregnancy on Facebook I knew I was going to have to tell my boss soon about the baby. My original brilliant plan had been to wait until maybe my water broke at work or someone had a weight intervention for me when I could no longer see my feet. But alas this was not to be... my biggest fear was that I would lose my job before Brad and I were ready for that step and my child would have to sleep in a basket in a van down by the river. Okay a bit dramatic, but the Baby Moon we want to go on would definitely be out of the question. To say my boss is not a understanding man and is very focused on growing his business is a gross understatement and with my company being so small none of the maternity laws could protect me. But I have to give credit where credit is due, he did not fire me and seemed generally happy for Brad and me. He even said that I could take off as much time as I needed and my job would be there waiting for me. The shock must have been all over my face as he laughed and said, "Why do you look so shocked?" I would have answered that is was because almost every other day he insults my intelligence and makes me question why they call work "work" instead of "hell"... but that seemed a bit like over stepping myself when he was being so nice. Any way the good news is that our great news is out and now I can be grumpy/tired, eat more snacks, and avoid smelly people at work and everyone blames the baby. Plus I didn't get fired!

12 Weeks 5 days

How far along? 12 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: -6 lbs
Maternity clothes? I bought the most comfy maternity sweatshirt from target and I LOVE to wear it.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: like a rock and pop right up in the morning
Best moment this week: Brad getting to see our baby move at our Dr visit on Tuesday
Miss Anything? Shoping for clothes... kinda loses all the fun when you have no idea what size you are going to be this summer.
Movement: Sadly the Dr told me that I most likely won't feel the baby move until past 20 weeks do to where the baby is sitting.
Food cravings: Sweets.... I ate an entire plate of rice crispie treats yesterday
Anything making you queasy or sick: The Valentines Day Holiday, but nothing pregnancy related
Have you started to show yet: Just a little bump
Gender prediction: Forget everyone else I'm sticking with a BOY!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In (out=ewwwwww)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: stir crazy I need a prodject
Looking forward to: installing the new floors in the baby room

I have a bump

It happened today. I was at the gym when a old friend came up to me and asked "I don't want to be rude but are you pregnant?". I thought she had heard through the usual means of mutual friends or Facebook and couldn't think of why asking me was rude... until she touched my stomach (why do people do this?). I was in my spandex work out clothes and while yes, I did eat a lot on Super Bowl Sunday, it was by no means enough to warrant a fat comment two days later. The look on my face must have scared her because she immediately started to apologize. I corrected her saying that, yes, I was pregnant but I hadn't thought I had started to "show". She assured me that I was as we have been working out at the same time for a few months and she could see a difference. As I'm only 11 weeks now this was a bit concerning to me for a few reasons but I was also really pleased as it made my pregnancy seem even more real (I'm still having a hard time with the reality of it all).
My two concerns are that;
#1- I don't want to blow up like the Michelin Man. I know I'm going to get big, I'm the kinda girl who's feet swell up so much on airplanes that if I take my heels off I can't get them back on when the plane lands. Don't even get me started on hot summer days I swell up like a marshmallow on fire! Now imagine a 8 month pregnant me in August... no wait please don't there will be pictures soon enough. Any way there will be enough time for me to be big later isn't 11 weeks a little early to be showing?

#2- I haven't told my work. You see...
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a United States federal law requiring covered employers to provide employees job-protected unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons.

This would be great if not for this tiny problem...
The federal FMLA does not apply to: workers in businesses with fewer than 50 employees.
My work only has about 35 employees and while I know my boss can't fire me for being pregnant, my fear is that he will find a way. The issue is that there is just no way my work can afford for me to be gone for that long and not replace me. While our plan is for me not to go back to work there, I still want to work up until the last few days. But there is no need for them to know that, right? If I start showing this early however, I won't be able to hide this much longer. So next week after our 12 week appointment I am going to have to say something to my boss, wish me luck... I'm going to need it.

So regardless of my future puffy-ness and possible joblessness, I guess have a bump!

                                                           ********Post Script********
NEVER ask a woman if she is pregnant based on her weight or possible baby bump. This girl was super lucky! If I had not been pregnant, I might have clawed her eyes out or more likely had to stay at the gym for another hour out of self consciousness.

10 Weeks 6 Days

How far along? 10 weeks, 6 days 
Total weight gain/loss: -4 lbs
Maternity clothes? I own way more than I should but need to wear none
 Stretch marks? No
Sleep: normal a little more tired at night but I wake up early to make up for it.
Best moment this week: Mailing out our announcements and everyone knowing our secret! I hate pretending to drink at parties.
Miss Anything? I wish I could paint!!! I have so many projects I want to do but painting is bad for the baby...
Movement: Nothing, but I saw the baby move on friday
Food cravings: Bread, Bread, and more Bread
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope feeling great
Have you started to show yet: Kaylee says no
Gender prediction: Girl because thats what everyone else thinks it is.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In (out=ewwwwww)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but scared out of my mind
Looking forward to: Everything!!!!