Thanks JP! That’s the rationale I keep trying to present and everyone seems to agree – except for the majority of the doctors. They’re all stuck on that 20-25 pounds if you’re slightly overweight rule… and they do not sway. But then they say, “Well it’s just because we don’t want your baby to be too big, or don’t want you having issues losing it later…” Okay well losing it is my problem and no one else’s, so that’s whatever. I’m not too bothered, as long as I’m healthy. I’ll bust my butt accordingly!
And if she’s too big, it’s not like they won’t be capable of getting her out of me or anything. So I don’t know.
I’m just trying to cope and be as healthy as possible without getting too bummed. xD
Aw Guppy, thanks; I’m glad I’m not alone. That’s how I feel too – everyone’s different. My coworker had only gained 15 pounds (and she’s very thin) and though her baby was under 6 pounds and deemed “underweight” he was healthy and is a lovely child now. My friend has gained 50 with every pregnancy and had healthy, normal children as well – and she was slightly overweight when she conceived. So like, what gives? Haha. Ah well guess they need something to poke about since nothing else ‘exciting’ is happening with me.
Thanks for the reassurance GG! I haven’t had any issues other than standing up too fast out of bed, but that’s probably mostly because I end up on my back somehow by morning almost every night. My body is really uncooperative at staying still! I’ll be cautious to monitor my fatigue though, and am going to start planning on incorporation some natural iron into my diet on a more frequent basis. I love me some spinach after all!
Hi RedHead and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!
I used to love Black Friday shopping but right now, no way. I might kill someone.
Crowds = uncool. Lovely photos and glad your appointment went well! That’s awesome!
Your puppy is just too cute, btw!
Hope your test goes well Saphire! FX for you! And thank you, SO much, for the reassurance. I’m really glad I’m NOT alone here. My coworker is 14 weeks and hasn’t gained an ounce yet, or so it appears, so I feel really self-conscious at work! haha. It’s insane. And I am with Guppy; sounds like how people describe BH to me. I am unsure if I’ve had them or not, I think maybe but am not positive. Sorry I have no advice on how often is ‘normal’ for getting them, but I’m sure someone else here will know. I love coming to this thread because I always get the information and reassurances I need from you lovely ladies.
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So sorry to hear of your struggles Mum!
I hope they will let you change the date! Seeing your rationale, I cannot imagine why they would not! One day cannot truly harm, right? Thoughts with you, love, hope you’re feeling better soon!
I don't even understand how I'm gaining so much. I really am careful with what I eat and try not to eat in excess. Sigh.
but mama is coming to visit us (all the way from central Pennsylvania to coastal New Hampshire) and its tradition that we go 
haha i just saw that as you posted.lol i deleted my comment hehe....we would be due the same day though if it were based on LMP.
