Had a doctors appointment yesterday, and things seem to be progressing very well. I’m at week 24, and have already put on 30 pounds, but the doctor didn’t think that was anything to be concerned about. It makes me wonder how much I’m going to weigh by the time May gets here. I’ve started to have trouble sleeping at night due to pain in my hips. Ended up ordering a big body pillow to relieve some of the pain. It made a huge difference, and I would recommend one to anyone who is pregnant. Slept much much better since receiving it, only having to turn over once per night, instead of every 15 minutes. Of course the thing is huge and takes up most of the bed, so I’m not sure Chris is really thrilled with it. The cats however think it’s great (Oreo has switched from sleeping on my hip/belly to sleeping on the pillow).
Saturday I noticed another pregnancy symptom kicking in: swollen ankles. They are huge! Need to remember to elevate my feet when sitting, and to drink a lot more water. hopefully that will keep the swelling under control. A little swelling I don’t mind, but having to choose carefully which pair of shoes I put on is not a lot of fun.
Other than those two things, I’m feeling pretty good, and for that I’m thankful.
January 31st, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Glad all is basically well. Have you had the big u/s? I had a weird dream about that about a week ago, believe it or not.
And, don’t sweat that weight if the doctor’s not concerned.
Haven’t seen you in so long. Have you been taking monthly profile pics or anything to show how you’re blossoming?
January 31st, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Had the big u/s at 18 weeks. everything was fine. no pictures though ’cause their printer was broken, which was a bummer.
January 31st, 2007 at 11:28 pm
For swollen ankles you drink *more* water? Seems counterintuitive to my obvious male pregnancy expertise.
February 1st, 2007 at 5:49 pm
Yeah strangely by drinking more water the body learns that it doesn’t need to be so conservative and actually ends up flushing more.