I went in for a routine belly check last Thursday. After waiting a while (over an hour) for my doctor I was seen. She was very nice and acknowledged my wait. She had just delivered a healthy baby boy and both mother and child are resting. Yeah, so nice! Anyway, I was checked out in full without any sense of being rushed. My blood pressure and urine tests all checked out normal and looks like I’ve gained 12-13 pounds which is on target as well. After talking about my progress and recent symptoms and signs, the dr did one more test. We’re glad she did! Though I feel fine, I ended up having another infection. Oh brother, so it’s another round of antibiotics. This being my second (though different types) it is one more then I had when pregnant with G. I need to pump up my good bacteria with pro-biotics after pregnancy to decrease my sensitivity. All in all the doctor was pleased with my and the baby’s progress and growth!
Nutrition Check: In addition to taking my prenatal vitamins, I need to continue to focus on eating enough protein (about 75g). As well as ensuring proper calcium levels (1000-1200mg). Calcium has not been a problem. I've been drinking milk, enjoying cheese, and eating my very important greens.
Just one more note: It’s been a few weeks now with no arm
braces. My carpel tunnel and weakness has decreased leaving me feeling a bit better
wrist wise. While driving (when I experience the main problem) I still have mild
thumb soreness in my left hand, but manageable without arm supports.
Another infection! Hmmm... what have you been up to? So glad the doctor caught it ... Boy I know how it is I have a big problem with eating enough protein! I am doing very good with my vitamin supplements... So glad the carpal tunnel in under control... Keep up the good work; a 12-13 pound gain is great for 24 weeks :) Eggert is coming along nicely!
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