Friday was my monthly OB appointment. So I've gained about 6 pounds since my last visit, which is good. However, I need to gain about 15 more pounds by the end of the pregnancy. That averages out to about 5 pounds per month. I'm trying to figure out how I'm supposed to gain that much weight. I guess I can eat more but I also want to make sure I eat well, and not just simply eating. I thought that perhaps my doctor might be a bit cautious about weight gain for me given her concern of gestational diabetes. My mom pooh-pooh-ed the doctor's weight gain recommendation because she said that these guidelines are more for Caucasians, which are bigger sized than us Asians. So I'll try to gain weight accordingly, enough but not too much. Perhaps I should ask my KL friends on how much weight their doctor recommended them to gain.
Also found out that I need to do more bloodwork. One of them is a state-required HIV test, which takes place during the 3rd trimester. But OB also want me to do another 3 hours glucose test at my 30 weeks. I was quite disappointed since I had hoped that my previous test was the last one. So I'm going to get poked again. Hubby wasn't happy either since he knows that I don't like being poked. But have no choice since doctor said so. 30 weeks would put it at around the time my mom and sis are here for their trip. So have to schedule it accordingly.
Other than that, baby is progressing nicely. Heartbeat sounded strong when she checked it with her mini-ultrasound stick thingy. My appointments will now be about 3 weeks apart, and then progressing to 2 weeks and 1 week apart as I get closer to my due date. The weight is starting to get to me with my back aches and stuff. I skipped yoga today since 1) hubby had to work, and 2) right wrist and elbow a bit achy (probably from doing too much arm stuff on Thursday). So I'm taking a break today.
Also found out that I need to do more bloodwork. One of them is a state-required HIV test, which takes place during the 3rd trimester. But OB also want me to do another 3 hours glucose test at my 30 weeks. I was quite disappointed since I had hoped that my previous test was the last one. So I'm going to get poked again. Hubby wasn't happy either since he knows that I don't like being poked. But have no choice since doctor said so. 30 weeks would put it at around the time my mom and sis are here for their trip. So have to schedule it accordingly.
Other than that, baby is progressing nicely. Heartbeat sounded strong when she checked it with her mini-ultrasound stick thingy. My appointments will now be about 3 weeks apart, and then progressing to 2 weeks and 1 week apart as I get closer to my due date. The weight is starting to get to me with my back aches and stuff. I skipped yoga today since 1) hubby had to work, and 2) right wrist and elbow a bit achy (probably from doing too much arm stuff on Thursday). So I'm taking a break today.
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