Recent Belly Shots

 

 

Week 20

 

Week 21 - slimming horizontal stripes to dazzle the eyes.

Week 23

 

Medical Evidence

 

Week 24

Doctor Update

So I gained even more weight this past month - a whopping 7 pounds. The doctor was not at all concerned. He predicted that my weight gain will still put me squarely within the American average. Fantastic. I am a lot of things- but average American is not one of them (or so I thought). Seeing and hearing that I was clearly concerned he acknowledged that I may just be more conscientious than most. So what were his recommendations? Overhaul my diet. Forget that what seemed to work just fine for my first two pregnancies because it ain't working now. Instead focus on a low glycemic diet. (Read less cereal) So I am trying. It is really hard because I have never been a low carb eater. I am not a super fan of protein and most vegetables hate me. But I am trying. I will for sure keep everyone posted on how the month goes and what the result is. By 28 weeks I'll also have the glucose tolerance test completed and see if gestational diabetes is at play.

Gaining Momentum - and Weight

Today is week 24. Yeah. Three weeks away from the third and final trimester. Yippie do dah. I have an appointment this morning and I am anxious for the weigh in and also for a very serious conversation with my doctor about my weight gain. I don't expect that my concerns will be well received, but I have to try. Maybe once I know my weight gain for this past month it will support or debunk my argument that something is not quite right.