Doctor appointment today and happily there have been no major changes in the past week. The great irony of being on bedrest is how often I still have to get up to go to the doctor--ultrasounds, weekly check-ups, non-stress tests, etc. But I learned that I've only gained 28 lbs. How is that possible? In the past week, my babies have gained half a pound each but I gained nothing. Where are they getting it from, the little leeches? My bone marrow? I swear I'm eating as much as I possibly can. With a stomach the size of a peanut I eat something about every hour. Protein and fruit is what I desire most. Dean helpfully suggested I begin spooning down straight lard. Mmm...
Also, I drink a gallon of water a day. This is true. I have a 30 oz. mug that I drain four times in every 24 hour period, sending me and my peanut bladder to the bathroom every hour. A forest of trees has been downed to bring me toilet paper. I am indeed a ridiculous specimen.
It amazes me how babies get what they need. My friend, who is teeny-skinny, gets so sick with pregnancy that at full term she weighs 25 lbs LESS than before getting pregnant. How can she lose that much weight and deliver healthy 7 lbs babies? It's a magic trick. David Copperfield should be jealous. I'm certainly not.
It's been an hour since I ate something. Better get to it.