Tuesday, November 13, 2001


I had my monthly check-up
I had my monthly check-up yesterday. I was a little disappointed though. Somehow, they "lost" my appointment and I wasn't on their schedule so I was "worked in". It was a really rushed appointment. But, they are so fantastic there that I really can't complain about one small mistake. Anyway, the appointment went good. My blood pressure was better, as I suspected. My iron levels were great (no anemia!) and Maggie's heartbeat sounded great. My weight has been so crazy throughout the whole pregnancy, that I had even lost count. I'd gain 2 lbs. then lose 3. Each appointment was something different. The midwife and I worked the numbers to get my total weight gain. And I must admit, when I heard the number I almost fell out of my chair. I had no idea I had gained so much. OK, so I guess you're all wondering the official number, right? OK, well....(drumroll please) in 22 weeks of pregnancy, I have gained a total of 9 pounds. I know, it's high. I was floored. But MUCH MUCH MUCH thanks to Nikki, for sending me this. It's a chart showing what the acceptable range is week by week. And looking at this chart, 9 pounds after 22 weeks is on the LOWER END of the range. So, I guess there is no reason to panic after all. I'm doing OK and feel so much better that I'm on the low side. Oh, and I was right about the glucose test. I get that lovely little test at my next check-up, December 12th.
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