Today I weighed in at 132lbs. I was quite surprised that I had only gained 3lbs in the past 5 weeks, espeically with the holiday grub, and I was a little concerned that this is not enough of a weight gain. But my tummy measured 30cm which indicates Reagan is growing just fine. The midwife was not at all concerned about my only gaining 3lbs so I guess I should not be either. I have gained 13lbs total and with 13 weeks to go I am sure to at least put on another 12lbs, meeting the minimum recommendation of 25lbs. Baby's heartbeat was strong (forgot to ask how fast) and everything else was normal. I did the glucose tolerance screen which involes drinking a sweet soda-like beverage and then getting my blood drawn 1 hr after finishing. They will also check my blood for antibodies and for anemia. I am not sure if they will call with the results so I may just find out next time. I am going to see them every 2 weeks now so I won't have to wait too long.
It is getting more and more straining to carry Katya and my back is starting to bother me although it is not nearly as bad as it would be if I was working. I am having a hard time working on any extra projects around the house and have decided I need to be okay with my limitations and take it easy. Keep the house clean, cooking and caring for Katya have me pretty tired which means my steam cleaning and painting projects will have to take the back burner. I do want to finish them before Reagan is born so I will just work on it a little at a time.
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Good word on your weight Brenda. It is good to have a personal weight goal. Not too much, not too little. I have already gained 25 lb. and don't want to gain much more. Unfortunately I still have the BIGGEST 8 weeks to go. Yikes.
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