Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Halfway

Sort of giving us a thumbs up?
We are back from an incredibly relaxing and adventurous vacation in the mountains, followed by a productive Labor Day weekend at home where I got so many organizing projects done.  Perhaps I am starting to nest?  I felt this overwhelming urge to sort through all of our closets, get organized, get rid of stuff, etc.

I'm 20 weeks and 5 days along today and we've officially passed the halfway point.  My ultrasound today looked good and baby is measuring 1 day shy of today's date, which I was reassured is just fine and totally normal.

I'd been feeling really great until I weighed myself at the doctor's office today.  One month ago, I weighed NINE pounds less than I do today.  NINE.  I have been eating healthy and exercising a lot (sticking to my 10,000 steps each day or more, still running, etc.) so I am totally befuddled and as much as I know I shouldn't let it bother me (and the doctor said the same thing - she said I looked healthy and that was good enough for her), I am sort of beside myself about it.  I know that excessive weight gain puts you at greater risk for clotting, which is part of why I am worked up about it.... and I just generally like to be healthy and this seems quite unhealthy to me.

To focus on the positive, baby is looking good, and I can feel her kick ALL the time. I love it.  I could sit and stare at my moving stomach all day long... but alas, that is frowned upon in the office.  So, overall a great visit and week.  Below is the first bump shot I've shared.  I think it is finally obvious to everyone that I am pregnant, not just packing on the pounds.  Or maybe I am doing both?


6 comments:

  1. So glad to hear things are well and you had a good vacation! And you look pretty darn fabulous. As for the weight gain, try not to stress out. You are doing the best you can with exercise and eating healthy. I know it is easier said than done. But it seems you are doing all you can and I admire that - I wish my willpower was as good!

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    1. Thanks - I'm feeling calmer about things this morning, but it just seemed like a lot in such a short period of time! I guess in the big scheme of things, this isn't something to worry to much about...

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  2. So glad everything is progressing well! You look great in your picture!!

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  3. You look great hon. I'm only 3 weeks ahead of you and I'm up 12 lbs total since pregnancy weight and I look way bigger than you too! So I'm sure you are just fine. I understand the fear though. Glad you have a good team of doctors to watch out for you. Continuing to send you lots of prayers!

    P.s. I'm totally nesting too! I just went through and cleared out a lot of clutter and it feels so good. We're going to start painting the baby room next week. It's so nerve-wracking and exciting all at once!

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    1. I'm so glad to hear things are going well for you, too. How fun that you are painting the nursery soon. I definitely not there yet, but I hope I am at some point and you inspire me to be positive about things!

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