Hi Baby Rose!
You have been moving pretty consistently lately. I still can't feel it on the outside that often. It happened a few times last night as I was getting to sleep. But I didn't want to wake up your daddy, as he has to get up very early each day at 3:30 am!
Weight Gain
In the last few months I have gained a bit too much weight. I guess I was enjoying fruits and desserts a bit too much. I am now 24 weeks along, and I have gained 19 pounds! That is a bit too much. I am supposed to be more at 12 pounds gained perhaps. For example, the momma below from a blog that I read called the Daily Garnish has only gained 16 - 17 pounds and she is 27 weeks!
Swelling
I have started to have some issues with swelling. I have felt a "heaviness" in my legs and the skin felt tight in the evenings for awhile now. I thought it could be the feeling of swelling, but my ankles etc didn't look big or anything. At home I have a standing desk and stood up for four hours doing work for an accounting class I am taking. Apparently that was a bad idea! I could literally feel the fluid shaking around as I walked down to bed. I am trying to drink more water today, and will make sure to elevate my feet on a larger pillow while I sleep tonight. I am really hoping I don't have to start wearing tight hose!
Exercise
I am still able to work out consistently. Last week we were in Liberal the first part of the week. I walked a few times when we first arrived. It certainly was not the 3 miles I am used to. I worked out on Sunday after we got back and did 3.5 or more miles and then did some work with weights, and some front and side planks. I also did a bit of running at 4.6.
This has been a busy week, so I was not able to work out again until this morning. I was only able to do 1.7 miles in 25 minutes. Maybe I can work out again tomorrow! It's just hard to get up in the morning at 6 or 6:30. I was actually able to run a bit on the treadmill this morning. I was only at 4.6, but it felt good.
Midwife
You have been moving pretty consistently lately. I still can't feel it on the outside that often. It happened a few times last night as I was getting to sleep. But I didn't want to wake up your daddy, as he has to get up very early each day at 3:30 am!
Weight Gain
In the last few months I have gained a bit too much weight. I guess I was enjoying fruits and desserts a bit too much. I am now 24 weeks along, and I have gained 19 pounds! That is a bit too much. I am supposed to be more at 12 pounds gained perhaps. For example, the momma below from a blog that I read called the Daily Garnish has only gained 16 - 17 pounds and she is 27 weeks!
I have started to have some issues with swelling. I have felt a "heaviness" in my legs and the skin felt tight in the evenings for awhile now. I thought it could be the feeling of swelling, but my ankles etc didn't look big or anything. At home I have a standing desk and stood up for four hours doing work for an accounting class I am taking. Apparently that was a bad idea! I could literally feel the fluid shaking around as I walked down to bed. I am trying to drink more water today, and will make sure to elevate my feet on a larger pillow while I sleep tonight. I am really hoping I don't have to start wearing tight hose!
Exercise
I am still able to work out consistently. Last week we were in Liberal the first part of the week. I walked a few times when we first arrived. It certainly was not the 3 miles I am used to. I worked out on Sunday after we got back and did 3.5 or more miles and then did some work with weights, and some front and side planks. I also did a bit of running at 4.6.
This has been a busy week, so I was not able to work out again until this morning. I was only able to do 1.7 miles in 25 minutes. Maybe I can work out again tomorrow! It's just hard to get up in the morning at 6 or 6:30. I was actually able to run a bit on the treadmill this morning. I was only at 4.6, but it felt good.
Midwife
I had an appointment on Monday with our Midwife Jill Dolberg. Apparently my tummy is right at 23 centimeters, so I am right on track. Your heart beat is slowing down as you get bigger like it's supposed to. I got to hold a model of you at their office. You're getting big little girl! Next month I have go to for the one hour glucose test to be sure I do not have gestational diabetes. I will really be praying that I don't!
We are so thankful that this has been an uneventful pregnancy and that you are growing and healthy. My best friend Shea in Ireland has had a very difficult pregnancy. She is only 2 weeks ahead of me, and is already leaking amniotic fluid. We are praying all goes well for her and the baby.
Love you!
Mommy
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