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34 weeks, 2 days: Doc update

Had another doc appt this morning. I think I spoke too soon about how great the "every two week" doc appt's are. Reason? Weigh in. 5 pounds in two weeks!!! I'm up to 143 pounds now, 39 gained thus far. I met with Dr. Rodriguez today (the other doc in the office which I haven't met yet) and he said that although I am on the high end of the recommended weight gain, I'm not in the danger zone because "I started out as a stick" (those were his words). He said it was somewhat normal for smaller people to gain a little more. That's how I've been justifying it...I just have to be conscience of portions and lay off the sugar. It's tough, but I don't have much longer to go.

As for the stats...Addison's heartbeat was 150, then it dropped a little when she moved, then it was back at 150. Totally normal they said. My iron was good (I hate the finger prick). Everything is normal and I'm right on track. I go back in two weeks and then it's every week. I'll be full term at 37 weeks, which is March 27th, so she can make her appearance any time after that and I would be happy!

Still finishing up some of my art projects for the nursery. I have a few final things to get this weekend to complete those. Still waiting on the rocker. Last weekend I washed some of her clothes and blankets and started to put things where they belong. I can't wait to finish! My sleeping is still not great, but at least my back doesn't hurt as much as it used to. I've never had allergies in my life and it appears that now I do. It's common in pregnancy, but it's driving me nuts! I feel for those that have to live with this everyday. It's misery. Luckily the Tylenol allergy medicine seems to knock out the symptoms. It's all worth it in the end...