Friday, September 27, 2013

23 weeks

How many weeks: 23

Showing? Ginormous. I'm embarrassed to admit I am depressed over how large I am (and I still have 15-17 weeks to go.)

How am I feeling? Tired. Depressed (see above). Elated to still be pregnant and feeling movement. Hopeful. 

Doctor’s Appointment? Saw my endocrinologist today. I'm severely hypothyroid, so were going to manipulate my meds til I get back into the normal range. I was the most hypo I have been in 6 years! No wonder I've been lagging even more than usual (and perhaps it has contributed to my magnificent weight gain). I absolutely adore my endo and his staff. He will have me retest in 4 weeks and go from there. Managing my thyroid from half a world away--now that's a doc that cares!

Workouts? Just walking and pushing strollers and carrying a 25lb toddler

Sleep? Terrible. Jet lag plus no naps while on holiday in CA have put me in bed by 8:30 most nights, and then it has taken our son a week to get his sleep right (its a 15 hr time difference from China to CA)...can't wait to get back to my afternoon naps and full nights of sleep.

Weight Gain?  As I said last week, I'm following Jessica Simpsons footsteps this time around. Wanna be shocked? 22 lbs in 23 weeks, 7 of those pounds have been gained in just 21 days. I want to cry! But before anyone blasts me--I will stand by my claim that I will do anything to get this baby home healthy and alive, no matter how many lbs I have to gain...just wishing it wasn't so much, so fast! 

Baby preparation? Uhm....between grandmas and aunts and great grandmas.....I have at least a suitcase full of girl clothes. We bought some formula to supplement with and pacifiers, bottle nipples and the like. So.much.stuff! Babies are expensive, yo.

Likes/Dislikes? Loves: lemonade

5 comments:

  1. Not blasting you about your weight gain because I'm doing worse...I've gained 35 in almost 27 weeks. That's one of my downfalls...I eat like crap when pregnant and enjoy it. I watch what I eat pretty hardcore in non-preggo state, so I unfortunately am one of those who uses pregnancy as an excuse to eat poorly. :(

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  2. You look great, don't you worry! Would you mind sharing who your endocrinologist is? Looking for a good one in Ventura County! Thanks!! :) Love your blog!!

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    1. I've been indebted to Dr. Harvey Schneir for the last 6-7 years. He is an attentive, caring and forward thinking Doctor. He has gotten me on track to the point most days I don't even remember I have thyroid disease. His staff is incredibly efficient and helpful. They are in Camarillo. 805-987-5041 ext. 7

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    2. Thanks so much!!

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  3. I am so happy for you on your second pregnancy.

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