Random babbling update

[lls_mutant]

Just cause.

Thoughts on American Idol. Anthony is gone. This is neither a yay or a boo-hiss, because I really liked all four final contestants. Bo is my favorite, but I think all four will do just fine professionally, regardless of who wins the competition. So I was sad to see Anthony go, but I would have been sad to see any of the other three go as well. (And no matter what Randy and Simon said, even though I didn't see it, Bo DEFINITELY should have sung "It's a Great Day to Be Alive." Put a picture of Bo Bice and Travis Tritt next to each other, and try to tell me Bo shouldn't have sung that song. I've had that in mind for him from the beginning, but missed it because Howard and I were watching an episode of West Wing instead. And it was worth it for the snarky-Toby-goodness.)

Thoughts on fics. Because I like plugging for her, go check out mackittenx's newest creation. And totally unrelated, I really hate writer's block. I know how this chapter of AIL goes again, and it's hard to write. NOT because of like last time. Actually, the part I'm having trouble with is kind of upbeat and an action sequence. It's just a matter of time and motivation. I'm still exhausted.

And thoughts on pregnancy: how early do women begin to show? I feel like I might be starting to, but I can't tell. And I don't want to ask my husband if I am, because a.) that's a loaded question that he will flee from and b.) there's other issues there I just don't want to bring to the forefront. (I'm sure all you ladies who've had a pregnancy can guess.) I mean, if he doesn't think I'm showing, then let's not draw attention to it, shall we? But I'm at 12 weeks already, and it sort of feels like it... but then, maybe it's just gas. I'm really trying to keep my weight down, which I've done pretty well with- I've only put on 2-3 pounds in the first trimester (I think). But I could have stood to lose a little before this, and.... ugh. I hate weight issues. I really, really, really do.

Oh well. I should sleep. Thus ends the random babbling!

Comments

[aome.livejournal.com]

I haven't opened my paper yet, but I suspect Anthony being ousted will be front-page news here; the paper has been making a big To-Do over his status every week because he's almost local, so I've been far more aware of AI's goings-on this time, even though I don't watch.

Alas, I can't help with the 'starting to show' question except to guess that if you're starting to have trouble closing your pants, you probably are. Two to three pounds by itself doesn't usually do that, or, at least, not for me.

Thus speaks the person who has absolutely no personal experience on this front. :-P (But I love hearing about other people's pregnancies - it's that living vicariously thing.)

[pinkfinity.livejournal.com]

You're probably not really showing but clothing that's regularly solid at your waist is going to get hard to wear, and your bust may grow too, making it hard to wear some tops. And you should begin gaining weight regularly within the next month; by the thirs trimester your dr may yell at you if you don't gain about a pound every other week.

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

Yeah- I suspect that's one of the reasons I have a soft spot for Anthony- the whole local boy thing. And he sure comes off as a very sweet, nice kid.

I guess I'll know more in a few weeks about starting to show!

[lls-mutant.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

I kind of suspect it's gas/bloating (and maybe a little bit of the evil conference from last week where we ate out every day). (The tops have already been an issue!)

Yeah- I've been most worried about weight gain first trimester, because I was worried I'd consider pregnancy a reason to eat more in the bad sense. I don't have a serious weight problem (although doctors keep telling me I need to get a LOT lower than I ever will. One told me 135. When I weighed 147, I was a freaking size SIX), but I have enough issues with it that I've been concerned. (Plus, my mother harping on it constantly, even though I tell her not to mention it, does not help. Next time she asks "how's your weight?" I'm going to say, "fine! How's yours?" HA!) But as long as the doctor is happy....

Thanks!

[topaz-eyes.livejournal.com]

Don't follow American Idol, but anyway...

You'll probably start really noticing the bump by the end of the fourth month. Depending on what you wear, your regular clothes will probably stop fitting after the 5th month. And yup, I hear you about the gas...(though the first movements sometimes feel like gas, but you probably won't feel them until about 18 weeks for a first pregnancy).

And weight gain? Bloody stupid doctors grumble grumble grumble...the important point is that you're healthy and you eat well and that you gain the weight appropriately. (I think it's like 10-15 pounds in the 2nd trimester and then a pound a week in the third for about 25-35 pounds in total.) And it's normal to gain the weight--you have to--so just ignore those who are being thick-headed (even if they are your mum).

Sorry to butt in, but I'm quite thrilled for you and if there's anything you want to know, just ask--been there done that twice (saw the movies, bought and tore the T-shirts...)

Writer's block seems to be affecting everyone on my f-list lately, hope you can get past it!

[kyasuriin.livejournal.com]

aww, thank you lissa *blush* I really have no thoughts on pregnancy, heh, but good look with the writers block. I hate when things get like that, when you have so many ideas of things to write but no motivation to write it *sigh* i'm feeling like that right now, actually, heh..