We went to the OB today and we actually found out that I have lost 7 pounds in a month!! I couldn't believe it! I have been eating anything and everything I want and not worrying about it being super healthy. Needless to say, my body is obviously resistant to gaining weight which is no surprise since I have always been small without dieting. I have been instructed to eat more! I am adding Boost every day which I mix with ice cream in a shake to make it a little more tolerable. Although I enjoy the thought of eating ice cream every day, I wish that it wasn't because I have failed to gain weight. I hope that this solution fixes it and I have gained a considerable amount of weight before we go back.
On a positive note, the baby is measuring correctly for 16 weeks and the heartbeat was strong at about 160. I guess the baby is still getting what it needs despite my weight loss. We go back Nov. 8 to find out if it is a girl or boy and I am so excited!!! It makes drinking the nasty boost shakes and feeling extremely full all day worth it!
I also have to mention how great my husband has been through all this! He knows me and makes sure that I am taking care of myself above everything else! He even forced me to get my flu shot even though I really didn't want to get it yet. ;)
We knew pregnancy wouldn't be the easiest thing to do especially while I finish school, but I know that God will see us through this! Praying hard for some weight gain at the next appointment! And a big healthy baby on that ultrasound :)
Emily
