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23 week OB appointment
palegreen
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We had our monthly OB appointment yesterday. I've been sick with allergy/head cold stuff all week, so the doctor gave me a few options other than benadryl to take, and that has helped tremendously! I'll be in my 3rd trimester at my next appointment (holy cow, time is flying!!!), so I get to do the 1-hour glucose test next appointment (fingers crossed that I pass, so I don't have to do the 3-hour). My belly is measuring 24 cm, so we're right on target as far as that. My weight on the other hand is not where the doctor would like to see it. I've only gained about 8 pounds during my pregnancy and she is getting concerned about that. She said if I don't start catching up with my weight gain by my next appointment in 4 weeks, that she's going to schedule another ultrasound to make sure everything is growing properly and looking okay inside there. She's concerned about the possibility of intrauterine growth retardation so she wants to take a peek in there just to make sure all is going well. I wasn't really concerned until now. Anyone else deal with low maternal weight gain?
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I think it just really depends on your body and your metabolism (which can change when pregnant). I am overweight and I gained 3 lbs from the beginning to 23 weeks. However, from 23 weeks to 27 weeks...8 lbs. It just varies so much. And that baby is going to take what that baby needs from YOU. Unless you're starving yourself...that baby is getting what it needs from your intake. Don't stress!
I am sure the babe is fine!
Need to update a ticker, Silas Anthony Jordon born Oct 11, 2013. 6th baby, so much love!