Going for the Zen

Yesterday was my most recent check-up. The big event was the diabetes screening test - which I'll find out the results of next week. I did gain another 6 pounds in the past month despite all the gold stars on my calendar for exercising! I talked with Dr. Esserman about the non-typical weight gain (non-typical for me that is). He said that I am doing fine and that asked about eating starches and ice cream. I really did cut back on the carbs for several weeks after my last appointment - but seriously salads are seriously overrated. I tried to arrive at a zen-like acceptance of what will be will be and stop worrying about the weight gain. It hasn't actually worked out for me, but I also haven't eaten another salad in the past week. I told my doctor that I would rather gain 60 pounds than give up ice cream and that is what I'll do. I'll still be exercising and frankly there isn't that much in my diet - other than the ice cream obsession - to worry about.

So today I ate a protein bar, went to the gym, had an egg white omelet washed down with low sodium V-8 and ate a pint of ice cream. Does that count for a zen-like balance?

(Photos below weeks 26 and 25. Above is week 27.)

Triplets?

Lorelei and Emma are showing off their very pregnant bellies. Poor Emma's baby is already hanging half out! Clearly Emma is carrying low - must be a girl and Lorelei is carrying out front almost like a soccer ball - must be a boy.

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.

Quickening Began

A few weeks ago I started feeling babygirl move around. Now she is a frequent kicker. It is frustrating that Andres can't feel her the way that I can although the other night he did feel a little bit of movement. Here are the weeks 18 and 19 belly shots.

More Recent Budding Belly Shots

14 Weeks - Islamorada (Florida Keys)

15 Weeks

17 Weeks (New Year's Eve)