34 week check-up

Today I am 34 weeks +1 day and had another prenatal check-up. She did another non-stress test and once again, Ethan looked wonderful! My blood pressure was 113/72 and I gained 5 more pounds...that makes 27 pounds total. And for the record, I think I am going to stop looking at the scale from now on!! I can't believe how much weight I am gaining this last couple of months...it's like my body is hanging on to every single ounce I ingest! I thought the doctor would scold me, but she didn't--she said I am just going to be "one of those women who gain a lot at the end" Yippee. I partially blame Chris because as I have mentioned before, he has become quite the phenomenal cook and serves me a delicious plate of food every night :)I really am trying to be more aware of what I am eating though, because I fully intend to get down to my original goal weight set by my surgeon (180 pounds) after having the baby, and every pound I add is going to make it that much harder! My belly is measuring 36 weeks, so of course I can blame my chunky little monkey for a few of these pounds too :)

I have another check-up and ultrasound (to check fluid levels and his weight) in 2 weeks, and then I will start going every week! She said she will most likely induce me at 39 weeks...yea! My plan is to work up until just before then...but I will say my body may not agree with that plan. The last few shifts at work have been brutal on my back to say the least, and I am leaving work literally limping to the car :( My patients have even started feeling sorry for me and saying they don't want to ask me for anything because they hate for me to have to do any extra walking! I am trying to be tough and "suck it up" for the time being though because I really really really want to save every second of my time off to be with Ethan after he is born. Please pray that I am able to make it these last 5 weeks! So thankful for another good checkup and that our baby boy is growing and thriving!