I was sucked into the Vortex

Today was the first day since I've been pregnant that I've actually really enjoyed being pregnant. First, Adam and I went to Famous Footwear to buy me a new pair of exercise/tennis shoes. I wouldn't have spent the money due to sticking to a tight budget, but we both agreed I really needed them. The pair of shoes I've been using literally tear apart my feet. I have a consistent blister on the back of my right heel and I have to wear a band aid every day I go walking. Also, sometimes if my heel bandage is too thick, my toes get pushed too far forward and I end up with bloody toes by the end of my walk. It makes exercise and just walking around in general difficult when I always have a blister or bloody toes. Anyway, we were able to get me shoes for 50% off, so at least we got a really good deal and I really do like my new shoes! I've been wearing them all day now and no blister or bloody toes! So, back to my original "I liked being pregnant" today thing, while I was at Famous Footwear I had to use the restroom (a VERY common occurrence these days). I asked the clerk if I could use their restroom and he said they didn't have one. I replied, "Well what do you do if you have to go to the bathroom?" He said, "Well we have one, it's just not for public use." Then I said back in an earnest plea, "But I'm pregnant, can I please use your restroom? I really don't want to have to run around trying to find a bathroom." He immediately agreed and I was escorted back to the private employee restroom. Thank you being pregnant!

Then this afternoon I went to Babies R Us to get myself a pregnancy pillow and a maternity support waistband recommended by my physical therapist (I have some serious hip issues). Now, I have never in my life been to Babies R Us before. Don't ask me how I've made it through a ton of baby showers and 20 weeks of pregnancy without stepping foot in this store, but somehow I managed. After today I know why, that place is a vortex that sneakily sucks you in! What was I thinking going there without Adam to hold me back? I thought I could just buy two boring pregnancy things and be on my way, yeah right!

It started with the clearance rack. After all it was all 50% off PLUS the second outfit was only $1. How could a pregnant woman with all kinds of warm, fuzzy, baby loving hormones pass that up? Then the Carter baby clothes brand was on sale all over the store, buy one get the second one 50% off. Have you ever seen Carter baby clothes? SO CUTE! I have to admit, my weepy pregnancy hormones kicked in while there and I actually got teary eyed looking at all the cute baby clothes. The tiny little baby hats and baby shoes and even adorable Halloween costumes. I almost bought a costume until I realized that my baby won't be here by Halloween and he'll be much bigger next Halloween. Anyway, it was also pretty funny to be in a store with so many other pregnant women or new moms with their little bundles of joy. Because I still don't really look pregnant yet, I have to admit I kind of tried to stick my belly out a little further to fit in. I was really glad I was wearing a maternity shirt today so even if I don't have the baby belly yet at least I looked like I belonged there.

Anyway, I actually did get out of there without spending too much since everything I bought was on sale. But I don't think I should go there again alone, it's too dangerous. And next time, I may need to bring some tissues just in case the weepy pregnancy hormones kick in again. So all you pregnant women out there, beware of the Vortex! Oh and just for fun, here are a few of the adorable, on sale, outfits I couldn't resist buying. There was one super cute little cowboy outfit I wanted to buy, complete with little baby boots, baby cowboy hat, and even a sewn on sheriff's badge, but I had to resist because it was way to expensive. Oh well, maybe I'll just register for that one. :)