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| 16 weeks - 194 pounds |
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| 21 weeks - 201 pounds |
Weight and Pregnancy Update
I would say I was handling the pregnancy pretty well up until the last month. Despite the fact that I have purposely worked towards being more active by walking and doing vigorous housework, camping, etc. I have packed on the pounds in the last seven weeks. 11 pounds to be exact! I am now at 205 at almost 23 weeks pregnant which means I have gained 17 pounds in this pregnancy already. I was hoping somehow to stay under 25 pounds for the whole pregnancy and it doesn't look like at this point that is a very realistic goal. Bummer. I am glad that the swelling and numbness that I suffered during Lena's pregnancy hasn't plagued me so far in this pregnancy. I am worried though that if I keep putting on pounds like I am right now that the swelling will come. Dr. C (my OB) says that I am at a higher risk than the average pregnant woman for preclampsia again since I am carrying an unnatural pregnancy and preclampsia is one way for the body to rebel against the unnatural process of "IVF like" pregnancies. My blood pressure has also spiked since I got pregnant. Right before I became pregnant my blood pressure was regularly 117/70 and it has steadily risen at each appointment. At my 23 week appointment it was 132/80. The nurses don't seem to think it was anything to be concerned about but it is just news to me that my body is under stress from the pregnancy.
OB Visit and Anatomy Scan Debrief
At my 21 week doctor's appointment I learned a little more information about our baby girl. She is small, as in the 30th percentile for her gestational age. The doctor isn't concerned at all about her size, she said she is just petite. Looks like we are in for another little tiny baby which is awesome because I have all those super cute preemie clothes from Lena who was born at 4 pounds 3 oz. Also, my placenta is kind of low and our doctor is hoping that as the baby grows it lifts a little. This is also similar to my last pregnancy. The placement of the placenta is the reason they gave me for Lena being so small. All this leads me to believe that I may indeed be carrying Lena's genetic sibling although we won't know for sure until the baby is born and we do some genetic testing. We also found out that we have to go back for a second anatomy scan on Monday (when I am 23 weeks pregnant) to get a look at her heart. Nothing is wrong, they just couldn't get a good look at her heart during the first anatomy scan and they need to make sure they get a better image so they can check the various "boxes" off on the anatomy scan chart. I am happy we get another look at baby girl since our next ultrasound after this one won't be until I am 36 weeks pregnant. Lastly we learned that Baby Girl is head down and facing the right way. Although the way I've been feeling her move and kick I can imagine she could have moved since then. We will find out on Monday!
3 comments:
There were times during my pregnancy when I would pack on pounds quickly and then slow down again. Maybe you just hit a "growth spurt"! I still think you are looking fabulous either way!
I pray your blood pressure stays put so you don't have to deal with all that again.
I didn't know "IVF-like" pregnancies were at higher risk for preeclampsia. Interesting.
Hope your appointment goes well on Monday. Yay for seeing baby girl again!
Looking good, lady!
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