Weight Gain

Had a regular check up today at my perinatologist's office, and the nurse said to me, "You've gained a decent amount of weight." That was her nice way of saying, "You are gaining too much weight, too fast." Gee, thanks. I've gained about 22 pounds in 22 weeks of pregnancy. Normal weight gain for the entire 40 weeks is 25-35 pounds. So the doctor is checking my thyroid to make sure nothing is wrong with it that would cause the excessive weight gain.

I guarantee it will come back normal. This pregnancy, along with the medications I'm on, have made my appetite like that of ravenous wild animal. Not to mention that my little baby is rather partial to cakes, brownies, ice cream, and other tasty sweets. I swear it's not my fault!!!

But seriously, I don't think the weight gain is out of control. I think I look like a healthy pregnant woman. And I'm eating a balanced diet of whole grain, fruits, and vegetables. It's just that I like to finish off my meals with a nice big helping of a dessert. Is that so bad? ;-)