The title may be deceiving. I have not actually had problems with my weight gain in the past 4 weeks!!! I'm thrilled to share that I've only gained 2 lbs in the past 4 weeks. I know the last part of my pregnancy will be where the bulk of my weight gain will begin, but I'm resolved to maintain a healthy, steady gain and not a weight-gain-free-for-all I seemed to take part in during my last pregnancy.
So far, I've gained 15 lbs during the last 24 weeks, and I hope to only gain another 10 lbs. That would put my gain in the normal range for my height/weight pre-pregnancy. I think I can do it!
Here are some suggestions I have for those of you who'd like to assist me in this endeavor:
1. DO NOT tell me "It's okay, you're eating for two", because if I do that, I will look like I'm just eating for one really big person post-pregnancy.
2. DO tell me if you think I'm looking healthy. I really miss hearing people comment on how healthy I look!
3. DO NOT tell me I look like I'm getting bigger width-wise. Even if I'm carrying lower with wider hips, I really don't need to be told. I can feel it!
4. DO offer support when I eat a salad instead of a cheeseburger at lunch. I really love cheeseburgers, but I'll love being able to fit all my pregnancy clothes through to the end even better!
5. Last, but not least, DO continue to be the most supportive friends/family I've ever had. I wouldn't be so healthy if it weren't for the support I feel every day!
Okay, so I'm not going to post my weight, but I feel that posting my weight gain will help me stay on track. SO, as of 12/26/2007:
Weight gain: 15 lbs @ 24th week of pregnancy
Friday, December 28, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Finally, good news!
We met with our doctor after not having seen her in 8 weeks. It was a great appointment, especially since we had all of our questions answered (our list was at least 6 deep!) Here is a short list of the answers we received:
1. Red raspberry leaf tea is perfectly acceptable for me to drink (it's the only herbal tea that is proven to be safe to drink during pregnancy, and is said to improve uterine health)
2. I am doing a good job trying to stay active, yet at the same time staying off my feet when I can. My compression stockings should help with some of the pain and pressure I am feeling.
3. Not only will my doctor allow me to start water aerobics, but she encourages it!
4. The ultrasound picked up an irregular heart beat, meaning Carolina's heart would skip a beat every now and then. What does that mean? It means that, unless her heart rate increases dramatically (over 240), then she will be fine. They will monitor her heart rate every two weeks to make sure she is fine.
5. There is no way to know if I will need bed rest at this point. Therefore, I do not have to worry about it any time soon.
She was so patient about answering my questions, even though she had a delivery to do just minutes after my appointment. I felt very fortunate that we had the opportunity to talk with her, and am now feeling much more at ease about the rest of my pregnancy journey.
1. Red raspberry leaf tea is perfectly acceptable for me to drink (it's the only herbal tea that is proven to be safe to drink during pregnancy, and is said to improve uterine health)
2. I am doing a good job trying to stay active, yet at the same time staying off my feet when I can. My compression stockings should help with some of the pain and pressure I am feeling.
3. Not only will my doctor allow me to start water aerobics, but she encourages it!
4. The ultrasound picked up an irregular heart beat, meaning Carolina's heart would skip a beat every now and then. What does that mean? It means that, unless her heart rate increases dramatically (over 240), then she will be fine. They will monitor her heart rate every two weeks to make sure she is fine.
5. There is no way to know if I will need bed rest at this point. Therefore, I do not have to worry about it any time soon.
She was so patient about answering my questions, even though she had a delivery to do just minutes after my appointment. I felt very fortunate that we had the opportunity to talk with her, and am now feeling much more at ease about the rest of my pregnancy journey.
Monday, December 10, 2007
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