Baby's size: Kumquat (other sites say prune).
Next appointment: May 4.
Total weight gain: 6 lbs. So, up another 3 lbs. from last week. I honestly don't understand, because I've been even MORE conscious of what I'm eating. And I've been less hungry, too. Really hoping this turns out to be "Agony is on too many artificial hormones and so is packing on the water" weight.
Exercise: I am off restrictions! But Dr. Smiles was clear about me being "intelligent" about what I do, so I'm still not lifting anything over 10 lbs., and if I'm carrying anything I won't take the stairs at work (but will if I'm not carrying stuff). I just want to get out of the first trimester and then I can think about adding in some walking.
Sleep: I've been averaging about 8.5 hours a night. Pre-pregnancy, I was a solid 7 a night girl. There was one night I wanted to go to bed at like 8:30, but was afraid I'd get up in the middle of the night and mess up my whole schedule. In other words, I'm flipping TIRED.
Food cravings: Milk. I know that's technically a beverage and not a food, but I've been drinking at least one glass of milk a day.
Food aversions: None this week, though I've definitely not been eating salty/crunchy stuff like I typically do. Just haven't wanted it.
Symptoms: Pretty much the same. Barely any nausea, intermittent heartburn, vivid dreams. My boobs swing wildly from hurting so badly I want to cry to nothing at all, when I can mush them in my hand and don't feel a thing. I'm getting used to not having typical preggo symptoms.
What I'm loving: My anxiety level, which has been remarkably lower lately. I still get anxious the night before an ultrasound, but for the most part, I've been able to feel a little more normal.
What I'm not loving: The scale. I saw Quirky yesterday and we talked a lot about body image issues and food issues and weight issues. Her point was that if I'm eating mostly healthfully but having a peanut butter cup here and there (her words, not mine, though I do love me some PB cups), then I shouldn't be panicky. She said, "If you're eating 40 peanut butter cups in one sitting, then you have a problem." So I am trying not to freak out, especially since I know my body is very sensitive to the hormones and if the placenta is starting to produce estrogen and I'm still on estrace 3x/day, that could totally pack on fake weight that will hopefully start to come off once I'm off the meds. (Can you tell I think about this stuff a LOT?)
What I'm looking forward to: Graduation! Monday is my last appointment at Posh Clinic, and even though I love Dr. Smiles and his staff, the hour-long drives up and back have been wearing on me. Also: Supposed to get the MaterniT21 test drawn on Monday (though OB forgot to put my DX codes on the lab order, so GRUMBLE).
Best moment this week: That delicious little wave Jellybean gave us on Monday. I can't stop thinking about it. It was just the cutest thing.
I think about the weight a lot too. I've found even with eating carefully I gain water weight. I just try to eat less salt and know that come delivery I can get it back off. I'm so happy you're ten weeks!! And I think it's smart you're doing your own weight restrictions. I limited lifting and walking for quite awhile after the bleed and it does help with peace of mind!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think I'm going to have to start monitoring sodium more carefully. I know what I ate yesterday and for some unknown reason, even after chugging tons of water, I still bloated up another 1.4 lbs. between yesterday and today. I'm going to ask my RE about it on Monday. Something's not normal here. It could just be the hormones (TMI but going #2 has been more difficult the past week, so I'm guessing the placenta is doing it's thing and I might just have hormone inflation going on right now)., It's just driving me crazy.
DeleteI had to increase my colace towards the point you're at now. Definitely hormones plus placenta. Luckily it settled down once I weaned.
DeleteI didn't even think about increasing. I take one in the morning and two at night, plus the Mirilax in the AM. I keep forgetting to add in that Natural Calm magnesium drink. That might help.
DeleteAre you having them tell you sex of the baby from the test results??
ReplyDeleteUh, YES. You know me. I want crystal balls. The more I know, the better I feel. :)
DeleteI am glad your anxiety levels have gone down! I am sure the weight gain is hormonal water weight...will drinking more water flush that out? Weight gain during pregnancy can be so weird. Stick with the healthy eating and I bet it will even out :)
ReplyDeleteI drink SO much water. Like, 14 8 oz. glasses a day. On top of that, I have 16 oz. of decaf and usually big mug of decaf tea at night. AND I've been drinking milk, too. So, I don't know how much more liquid I could add. I'm really, really, really hoping that once I get off the hormonal supps, things will even out.
DeleteThat is a lot of liquid!! Especially in a one bathroom house!! Hope you are doing your kegels (I've had some bad 2nd tri leaking).
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