Week 21

Well it couldn't last forever...  After gaining four lbs. in the last four months, and thinking I was doing an awesome job of putting just a little weight on, I went to the doctor's office on Wednesday and discovered that I have put on more than SIX LBS. in one month!  Now this still puts my weight gain in the normal range at 10 lbs total but...yeesh!  That was a hard pill to swallow.  I am still exercising and, for the most part, we are eating our normal way, which includes lots of veggies and fruit, lean meats and whole grains.  Jeff assures me that all the weight he can see has gone straight into belly and bust.  I am going to just not let this bother me too much and continue to be mindful of keeping my health up for the baby, knowing that some weight gain is inevitable and required.

Heard the baby's heartbeat again - 160 bpm that day - and really loud!  Dr. Lett reviewed all the ultrasound pictures and said that everything is developing perfectly.  She told me she is not at all concerned with the weight gain and not to worry.  She said weight gain in pregnancy is not a gradual slope it comes in fits and starts.

She also gave me this card to carry in my wallet in the unlikely event we have to go into the hospital early.  This means that my placenta is on the anterior wall - right where it's supposed to be!  

In more exciting news, we picked out some nursery furniture this week!  Ward and Deb bought us:


Stork Craft Valentia Crib in "Espresso"

South Shore Cottage Change Table in "Espresso"

Having these items ordered is another step that makes things seem more real!

Here is my belly this week...

Week 21