Today was my 24 week appt.  This week is significant because baby boy becomes viable with over a 50% chance of survival outside the womb!!  Of course, permanent disability for the baby would be likely if I delivered now, so he will have to remain in the oven for several more weeks.

In general, all was well... except the one thing I had been dreading -- my weight gain!!!  I just knew the nurse would HAVE to say something this time.   First she asked how much I had gained with my daughters.  For both, I gained 40-something pounds.  The nurse then remarked that I was on track to repeat that weight gain, which is more than the recommended 25-35 lbs by delivery.  I am already up 22 lbs at 24 weeks!  She recommended that I get out and walk and that I make healthier eating choices and cut down on portion sizes.  Ugh, I'm PREGNANT!!!  Why do I have to think about these things??!! 

The official result of last month's ultrasound was that all appeared normal and that there was no sign of any uterine bleeding or, I presume, the hematoma.  This is really good news! 

My blood pressure was awesome at 120/65.  The baby's heart rate was 134 bpm.  I measured at 26 weeks, but that was within the realm of a normal-sized baby.

I continue to be amazed at how God continues to sustain this pregnancy and our baby boy.

In Christ, Talya