Losing Pounds in this Pregnancy?

I had my 28 weeks doctor's appointment today. To my surprise, I lost 2.5 lbs. You would think this would be a good thing, but not really. One of the main reasons my doctor thinks I lost weight is because I was sick last week and got dehydrated and didn't have the appetite to eat. My doctor wants me now to push in the liquid intake to catch up on my weight gain. If I am not able to catch up with my weight gain with my liquid intake, she has to do an IV on me. I also had my glucose tolerance test done today. This afternoon, I got a phone call from my Dr's office and wanted me to take the 3-hour glucose test because my glucose levels were high. I really was hoping my sugar levels were normal and that I didn't need to get the 3-hour test. It is just because with this test, I have to be poked 3 times in that 3-hour stretch (every 1 hr). And that is NOT fun. I had to do the 3-hour test when I was pregnant with Jordan.

Also, because I was sick last week and dehydrated, I am having a lot more contractions. Sometimes, my contractions would last up to an hour with 3-4 mins intervals (sometimes they feel like menstrual cramping). So, my Dr. advised me to avoid anything that would stimulate and create more contractions. And thus, more liquid intake.

Anyway, other than that... our baby Amberly seems to be doing good. Heartrate was great (149 bpm), and measurement is where it should be.

On a happier note, today was a beautiful day. Weatherwise. It got up to 70 deg! I took the kids outside to play. When Jeb got home, we got to do some yard work... just raking dead leaves off of our yard and plants to help it "grow", and then we went for a walk around the block. The kids and us absolutely enjoyed being outside for once. I'll see if the park is not too muddy anymore, I might take the kids there tomorrow, and if the weather permits.

I wasn't able to get any pregnancy belly pics for weeks 25-27. Sorry! But I am back with the weekly pics, starting with Week 28.

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28 weeks pregnant
(Thanks to my dear hubby who has been my weekly belly photographer :) )

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Amy said:

Laurie - You are looking good. It's too bad you have to take the three hour glucose test. I never had to take the three hour test but it doesn't sound like fun. I don't like getting my blood drawn.

You are now into your third trimester . . . the home stretch. Yay! It doesn't seem like you should be that far along yet. Time goes by so quickly. Cailey is already two weeks old but it seems like I just brought her home from the hospital two days ago.

We also spent a little time outside . . . we went for a short walk. I think we are all having spring fever. Honestly, I don't like this time of year because everything is muddy and ugly. The yards are full of debris and garbage that gets hidden under the snow. The trees are bare and all of the plants are brown and lifeless. Soon, we will start seeing some green.

March 18, 2009

kelley said:

That's strange about loosing weight at this point in your pregnancy, it must be from you being sick like your dr. said. I hope that you get hydrated again so that everything's back to normal. Being sick can just wipe a person out!
Sorry about you having to do the glucose test. Like Amy, I never had to do that, but drinking that awful drink for the first test is bad enough! Yuck!
I like your belly pic. It's hard to believe that you're so far along already. I'm sure you're getting excited to meet Amberly!

March 18, 2009

Kimmy said:

Wow! Seeing a picture of your belly reminds me of how far along you are in you pregnancy. Since I don't see you very often, I sometimes forget how pregnant you are.
I think you need to have Amberly before Sabrina's wedding so I can see Amberly when she's still really tiny

If you don't have her before the wedding, I don't know the next time I'll get to see her. So now you understand why you need to plan the day of Amberly's birth around my schedule

I'm glad you're feeling better and hope you can catch up on the weight you lost. Maybe you can tell the to hook up an IV, to you too catch up on your liquid intake, while you're getting your glucose test done for 3 hours. Since they're going to be poking you anyway...

I hope the weather stays nice for you so you can bring the kids to the park. Hopefully the sunny dries the ground out enough that it's not too muddy.
Jeb's a great photographer. You look pretty in all your pictures, and so does Amberly smilies/wink.gif

BTW I went back to your other post and saw the bedding you mentions. I think I've seen something similar to that before and pointed it out to Rob because I really liked it. So you made a really good choice on bedding

I like it, and I definitely aprove smilies/wink.gif

March 18, 2009

Cheryl said:

it is funny i was looking to buy the same blouse you have on when i went to motherhood maternity shopping for nursing bras. i just didn't buy the blouse because it didn't fit me right since i am not preggy anymore.. but you look really good in all your preggy photos :-) thanks to jeb for taking your pictures!

i hope things will get back to normal for you. it's not fun being poked. i hated it when i was pregnant. gladly i was just poked twice in a 9 month stretch.

i am glad the weather there is turning out very nicely for you guys and you had the chance to get the kids to play outside and get some yard work done and also take a walk!!!!

please remember you are always in my thoughts and prayers.. even though we don't get to talk often now. i will continue to pray for a successful rest of your pregnancy and a smooth delivery!

love, chiye :-)

March 19, 2009 | url

lorna said:

hello! just thought of commenting to your recent photo and updates...long time to see your blog as my puter was down lately...thanks to chaboy he has updated it to istall windows xp...you are always stunning on your preggy pis...l like all your maternity clothes...stylish and pretty on you. I sympathized all you have to go thru on your dotor's appointment...thankfully, i did not have to experience all those things during my 7 pregnancies...anyway, am happy that you are well now from being sick...wish I could be there to help you in a lot of things...you are always in our prayers and the rest of the family....love and miss you so much.

March 31, 2009 | url