34 Week Appointment

Monday, December 28, 2009 - 34 Weeks

I had my doctor's appointment today, and I gained 5 pounds since last time... Ugh! As of today, I gained a total of 23 pounds. The doctor says that I have managed my weight really well this whole pregnancy, and that I may only gain another 7 - 10 pounds more. I go back in two weeks, and after that, I'll go every week. Next time I go to the doctor's, they will start to check me to see if I'm dialated. She measured the baby, and I am exactly where I should be. That means if I'm 34 weeks, my stomach will measure 34 cm. She thinks the baby will weigh anywhere from 7 to 8 pounds, which is the perfect weight.

It's weird, because when you are pregnant, your brain turns to mush. The baby moves all of the time, especially more now with there being less room. Every time I go to the doctor's office, my heart starts racing to make sure he still has a heartbeat. I never put two and two together like..."Hey stupid! Stop getting nervous! The baby would not be moving without a heartbeat!" Next doctor's appointment, I hope I can remember that!