• Jul. 26, 2006
baby #5, 16 weeks, Visit to the Midwife
Today's visit with the midwife was wonderfully routine. Her scale says I've gained more weight than my scale at home, but she told me the scale was new and we could continue to use the numbers from my scale to track my total weight gain.
I am still measuring big, but not quite big enough to concern my midwife! Yeah! I'm 16 weeks and measured 20. If I'd been 21 or more, she would have strongly urged me to get an ultrasound. I'd rather not do that, so for now, we are both comfortable skipping it.
We easily heard the heartbeat, a nice 140's rate.
I need to work on getting regular exercise, chasing after the children doesn't count. :) And she has asked me to keep a food diary for a week, to check on what I'm eating. She does this with everyone and doesn't think I have any particular problems with my diet. She likes to be sure her moms are getting the right balance of protein, carbs, etc.
My next appt is in four weeks...we're moving along here!
