Wednesday, November 5, 2008

23 wks

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So, according to my baby book, this week was the first week of the 6th month - not sure how that works mathematically, but whatever! :) Still feeling really great and not much in the way of changes, aside from kicks and punches getting stronger and stronger. I had a baby appointment yesterday and her little heartbeat was going nuts at 166 a minute! Still normal, but even the doctor said she must have been really excited about something. :) I also got the news that I need to gain more weight - which is probably the first and only time I will ever hear that from a doctor! I apparently should be between 10 and 15 lbs gained as of right now and I'm only at 8. My weight gain hasn't changed since last month's visit and Leta's measuring just fine, so that means she's gaining and I'm actually losing. Not sure how this is happening. I apparently need to add more calories into the diet, but I'm eating till I'm full at meals - certainly not letting myself go hungry or dieting by any means. Anyways, my new goal is 3 lbs a month for the rest of the pregnancy. Should be reasonably easy ;) If that's the worst of the issues, it's not too bad.

4 comments:

Virginia said...

HA! That is THE BEST news I've heard in weeks :) Here's a toast to gaining weight!!
loveyou,
va

Sarah Cardenas said...

awww...you're so cute! I had the best time reading all your previous posts! :) I love her name, Leta..beautiful!

Deb said...

You are looking fabulous! Now, go eat a donut and some ice cream ;)

ShannonO.P said...

V and D -
Yeah, I've enjoyed the extra cheese on my sandwiches and a cup of ice cream after dinner lately! I have a feeling I'll hit that "weight goal" with NO problem!!

S -
thanks! Good to hear from you! I hear you're expecting a little one sometime soon too??!!