I am very definitely in a fashion funk. This has impacted my participation, and for that, I am sorry.

After taking up weight lifting to help battle osteoporosis, I have seen muscles form. Real ones. But now, none of my jackets fit. They are all far too tight through the sleeves. Very, uncomfortably tight. I am not sure if this will settle down, so I have moved all of my jackets into a holding zone. Even some outer wear ones.

And, I have gone up 2 pants sizes. I have no idea if this is from the miscarriage in September, followed by getting pregnant again a month later (which, we will find out viability, hopefully next week at 9 weeks). But it means I have had to rebuy pants in a short period of time. I am not actively looking at weight loss as I know it will impair our ability to have a second child. Still, it really impacts my self image.

It has been bitterly cold this year, making me want to hibernate all the more.

Combine that with a lot of work stress, morning sickness, and severe fatigue, and I know I am not looking even remotely put together. Hoping that when things get more sorted, I will be more myself!