29 Week Appointment

Went to the Dr today. I weigh 280 lbs. There. I said it. I worked so hard to get down below 250, and once I hit 249, BAM! like a bitch slap from Superman, I got pregnant.

When I had my first couple of appt's, my dr and I talked about how I could come out ahead. Since I had some to lose still, I could potentially put on no pounds and still be incredibly healthy! I tried watching my weight as much as possible. At last months appt, at 25 weeks, I had still only gained about 13 lbs. Not too shabby. If I continued like I was, I would have probably only gained 30 lbs.

Well, here it is my almost 30 week and I've hit 30 lbs. HOW?! WHY?!

Needless to say, I can only pin point one thing that has changed since last month... Child Birth Classes. We are doing the Bradley Method which is a 12 week course. They strongly encourage healthy eating habits so mom and baby are healthy at labor and post partum. Jason and I have been working diligently on the check sheet. Per day I am to consume: 5 grains, 5 proteins, 2 eggs, 2 green veggies, 1 green veggie, 1 fruit, 3 fats and a bunch of water. (I think that's everything). I'm also to eat 1 liver, 5 baked potatoes and 5 yellow or orange fruits/veggies.

I was totally stoked cause I was having a bowl movement nearly every day! Coming from someone who unpregnant was having 1 every 3-5 days and pregnant about the same, you could see why I was so excited! I thought that because I was eating so good and making BM's so often that I was on the right track to healthy pregnancy.

However, when the dr told me I was at 280, I was instantly bummed. Am I eating too much? I felt like I was. I was eating all the time, but I think I was eating meals instead of snacks for most things. Way too many calories.

THE ACTION PLAN:
Jason and I discussed the situation and my concerns and whatnot. I did start eating more grains and meats than I have been this entire pregnancy. I love bread, pasta and meat so much that I can't control myself sometimes and overeat them. We've decided that fruits and veggies are great for me. I can continue steaming 2 cups of broccoli and eating that as the main dish with minimal other sides to go with it. I will continue snacking on fruit cups, yogurt and other things. Don't worry, I love food too much to not eat, it's just that even for me, I knew that I was eating too much cause I was always on full.