it's official

i've officially crossed over into maternity. today, i purchased my first maternity-related item (besides tons of food). i saw a "bella band" online at babycenter.com and it really intrigued me. i've been relying on target tank tops as a wardrobe staple for a few years now, and this seems to be a logical next step along that pattern. it's like a tube top, but no fake-y built-in bra: a tube top for your belly; a means to fill the gap between shirt and pants. . . to help wear regular pants longer and maternity pants sooner; to provide a comfortable waistline as the concept gets more elusive.

adam and i were talking and came to the conclusion that maternity clothes may be the only major jump in expenses as we await our first child. mostly because of the fact that i go shopping once a year (if that) and have been wearing the same clothes for years (despite my dramatic weight loss preceding the wedding). i plan to scope out goodwill or similar spots for maternity clothing because how much wear can that type of thing get, if you're only needing it a few months total? i'm also thinking about running the idea past some friends who have recently opened a baby-stuff resale shop, to see if they'd be interested in a maternity wear section- for people willing to buy resale, but not commit to digging thru goodwill or other such less-savory establishments.

work is insane the last few days, so i feel completely wiped out upon arriving home. i'm planning to ask for a schedule shift to better handle the workload, but i've got to get up the nerve to do it first. i don't have any real fears, just being lazy i guess.