tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610405167146745617.post3097440606071376906..comments2023-05-27T11:46:55.686+03:00Comments on Reflections from Maadi: Not MuchDeborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10249491905813918066noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610405167146745617.post-39955144408218286232010-01-17T11:46:52.704+02:002010-01-17T11:46:52.704+02:00Hi! I recently found your blog, in a search for b...Hi! I recently found your blog, in a search for blogs of expats in Cairo. I was just in Cairo last month, and I noticed 2 or 3 "baby" stores in the mall, CityStars. They had a pretty sizeable selection of maternity clothes, as did H&M. I hope you are able to find some clothes, and congratulations on your baby!!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988468048502215779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610405167146745617.post-59255090007518867052010-01-08T05:06:33.368+02:002010-01-08T05:06:33.368+02:00Ooo I forgot about the clothes part. I LOVE yoga p...Ooo I forgot about the clothes part. I LOVE yoga pants. They worked for me the entire pg last time! I did get a few pieces of maternity clothes, but still.. those are nice and they work afterwards too lolKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877510817457439788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610405167146745617.post-85031789739068319202010-01-07T18:57:34.793+02:002010-01-07T18:57:34.793+02:00"I don't know how women do it who work ou..."I don't know how women do it who work outside the home during their first trimesters, or who already have children who need to be cared for, or who can't afford to hire help around the house."<br /><br />No kidding!!!! I actually wasn't so bad my 1st trimester, but my mind has been so distracted this ENTIRE pregnancy... I feel like the worst employee ever! Thankfully, my boss is super understanding :) Most women I know say that they would take naps during their lunch break during the 1st trimester.<br /><br />You do get more physical energy in the 2nd trimester (I think for me it was around 14 weeks or so), however you will still feel distracted so I didn't feel this sense of relief. I will say - being 35 weeks along now - I wish I knew to set things up earlier... I am so big and basically wish that I got everything out of the way by 30 weeks. (I know, long way to go, but I REALLY wish I did this!) My mom came over x-mas break to help finish setting up my room and I physically just couldn't do much because my belly is too big! So, keep that in mind!<br /><br />The interesting thing for me with pregnancy clothes was that the pants and shirts all fit fine until about 3 weeks ago. Now, I don't have many TOPS that cover my belly properly. They just aren't long enough. Also, around 26 weeks I actually had to change my clothing size - I was small (for the most part) going into the pregnancy and ended up buying size large pregnancy pants and medium shirts (and underwear!) to accommodate my body. (I've also gained 60 pounds which doesn't help, hehehe)<br /><br />Therefore, I would plan to have at least 2 stages of clothes. The stretchy clothes really are the best, but for the warm weather, you probably want something that will breathe A LOT. The dresses may work, although I prefer pants because otherwise my thighs rub together... :(<br /><br />It's probably true that there isn't much in Egypt; my husband is amazing by all the baby stuff we have here and I certainly haven't seen anything for babies and mommies-to-be in Jordan! Hehehe - that'll be another bunch of stuff I would give his sister when she gets pregnant!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06168750409901638238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610405167146745617.post-67175481988367078192010-01-05T19:30:32.777+02:002010-01-05T19:30:32.777+02:00Don't feel bad about resting so much... You ne...Don't feel bad about resting so much... You need it. And honestly in my last pg I did work and with this one I have a 2 year old... and it still happens. I remember passing out on the floor at work during my breaks last time (and being in a daze the rest of the time there)... and this one things have slipped (rather badly) here at the house. It didn't help that I ended up becoming anemic this time either though... I'm finally getting that straightened out and getting to work on fixing things here, but its awful. <br /><br />Anyways, don't worry it'll pass... enjoy resting now. And that's great about how little "morning sickness" you have. I had awful all day sickness (borderline hypermesis last time) both pg's. So glad that's over now lol.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877510817457439788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610405167146745617.post-69913168522306461032010-01-05T14:03:02.989+02:002010-01-05T14:03:02.989+02:00Sounds like a typical 1st trimester to me : ) Enjo...Sounds like a typical 1st trimester to me : ) Enjoy it, and I love your plan for the maternity clothes. Living overseas definitely has it's challenges, doesn't it? <br /><br />Still praying for a healthy pregnancy! Hope the energy returns soon, but meanwhile - don't feel lazy. You're not doing nothing, you're gestating! Growing a baby is hard work! : )The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267371981505419362noreply@blogger.com