I have been waiting for a long time to say that!

When my mother passed away 2 years ago, I was at an all time post-college weight low. Having lived in California for several months and being fortunate enough to have a 3 month contract at a client site with a sushi restaurant (and they paid for my dinners), I had lost a lot of the weight that I had gained after college.

But when my mother passed away, there was that whole week of family coming over and bringing food. Who could say no to all that delicious Filipino food? I gained 5lbs that week, and over the next couple years, gained about 15 more. I hit my personal weight high mark sometime this year. I’ve tried exercising more, but anyone who knows me know that if it isn’t dancing, then I’m not going to like exercising. I just didn’t have the drive to exercise or control my appetite - it comforted me, it was a way for me to deal with stress.

Of course, when I started feeling fat and my belly was getting a bit chubby, I suspected that I might be pregnant. That would certainly explain the extra pounds. A pregancy test later, I discovered, no, that was not the case. I wasn’t pregnant, I was just fat.

But now, hey! I’m not fat! I’m pregnant. At least that’s the excuse I can use for the next 6 months. Then it’s up in the air as to how much weight I’ll really have to lose to get to my ideal, healthy weight. The sad thing is that currently people who see me wouldn’t think that I was pregnant, strangers would think, “Aww, look at that chubby Asian girl! She should stop eating that carnitas burrito and go for the salad!” Hopefully in a month or so, I’ll get more of that “pregnant” look.

Funny thing is, during the 1st and 2nd month of pregnancy, I actually lost about 6 pounds. I hadn’t increased my food intake, so I guess that little embryo was just sucking up all my weight and converting it into baby growing energy. Of course, once I realized I was with child I started eating like there was no tomorrow, so I gained it back in the last month.

Don’t worry, all, once I get home I’ll take some pictures so you can see me in all my knocked up chubbiness!

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