October Pregnancy Update

Today, I had my October pregnancy check up. I am now in my 26th week and the baby is very active and his or her heart beat sounded healthy and lovely. In the last four weeks, I have gained 7 pounds. On average, the doc generally likes to see a pound a week at this stage, but given the low weight gain during the first trimester, she's happy that I am catching up. All in all, I have gained 17 pounds to date. She thinks it is unlikely that I'll double my weight during the last trimester but she won't be worried if I do. This is nice to hear given the Holidays are just around the corner.

Of course my dreams of enjoying the upcoming dessert season may soon be a distant memory. Next week, I have to take the 1 hour gestational diabetes test. Since I had gestational diabetes during the last pregnancy, I am more likely to have it again. If I fail this first test, I'll have to take a second – three hour test the next week. If I fail that, the strict diet police will arrive and I'll be watched like a hawk! I'll keep you posted.

Here is a picture from a couple of Sunday's ago – my belly has popped out quite a bit in the last few weeks, but I'm guessing I look even bigger now because strangers no longer hesitate to ask me about the pregnancy and baby. I'll try to take another picture this weekend with a tighter fitting shirt.