Succombing to the inevitable

Today I succombed to the inevitable: in two major ways...

1) I first of all went for highlights. I subscribe to the theory of as much of a chemical free pregnancy as possible but six months with no color... Well you can imagine how lovely that looked. I finally caved and went for highlights because they don't touch the scalp and therefore should be safe. Also the fact that I'm now 6 months and all major structures of the baby are developed helped me to make that decision.

2) I went pregnancy clothes shopping. Of course, I enlisted the help of a good friend who is also pregnant: Simone. I surely have some pregnancy clothes but a large portion of them couldn't keep pace with my ever expanding belly. So today, I bought the "really big" stuff from the maternity section but I also tried to buy some things that weren't pregnancy per se but would work in that situation (like Maxi Dresses) so I could keep them for the future (or a second child if things should go that way or as normal summer dresses if not).

Anyone who knows me knows I don't really like shopping so much and will go more out of necessity than desire. This of course wasn't always the case and when I do go, it often appears I really like it. Rest assured this is only because I buy a lot in one setting (when I find nice stuff). Really this is just a strategic attempt to avoid another trip in the future. :)

Today's loot:
- 4 Maxi Dresses
- 1 Red and White Checkered bloused top
- 2 Cotton stretchy tops in pink and grey
- 1 beach-style tank top
- 1 very large straw hat
- 1 swimsuit
- 1 pair of prego jeans with stretchy belly band
- undies
- several adorable baby outfits

Pictures likely to follow in an update - perhaps tomorrow (at least of very cute baby things).

All our very best,
Mommy & Bob