Erika Bonham dot com

August 22, 2004

We had our doctor's appointment last Thursday and everything is going well. I am measuring in at 25 cm, which is right where I am supposed to be. We saw a different doctor and he was great. He said all the things we wanted to hear. It was a good appointment.

First off, I had only gained two pounds since our last visit, which was very good news to me. I have gained a total of 16 pounds all together and I was glad to see I had slowed down a bit.

We heard our little heartbeat, which is always so reassuring and sweet to hear. It was about 145-150 beats per minute, which to some means I am having a girl. I am not taking their word for it.

He then asked me if people had been telling me I am so small and hardly look pregnant. I told him almost everyone was saying that and he proceeded to tell me I am perfect and look exactly like what a 25 week pregnant person should look like. He then went on to comment that I am thin and shouldn't expect to look any bigger than I am right now. He is my favorite doctor. He thinks I am perfect and thin. It was very reassuring because I have been told over and over again how tiny I look and it was weighing on me.

We also learned that our baby is only 1 1/2 pounds at this time and will only weigh half of it's birth weight by 31 weeks. It gains that last 1/2 of it's weight in the last 9 weeks. I couldn't believe that. It is so amazing.

Our next appointment is September 23rd and we get our ultrasound. We will have to see if baby cooperates this time. I'm not holding my breath. I don't think I will be so shocked or disappointed this time if we can't tell. I still think I want to know, but if we don't find out, it won't be that big of a deal.

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