Today was an almost great doctor's appointment.
Let's get the bad stuff out of the way first. So I only gained a total of 3.7 pounds. No kidding, I have been eating like crazy lately and all for naught, because certainly I am not at the 10 pound requirement as I should be. Oh well, as my friend Carolyn said, at least I am not losing weight like I was in the beginning.

Now for the good stuff! Dr. Choi was great (we rotate Drs. so there is a new one each visit because we don’t know who will deliver the baby)! She answered all of my unasked questions. I went in with a list of questions and she answered EVERY one of them before I could even ask. That means she took the time to read my file before coming to see me. She gave great advice and prepared me on what I should expect. For example, she said I should try drinking Instant Carnation Breakfast in the morning because it has more calories, protein, and vitamins than my chocolate milkshakes (I drink those in the morning with my breakfast).

Jeremy was very active when we listened to him this morning. He will definitely be on someone's football field if he father has any say in it. My lethargic feeling is actually normal she says. Not every body is the same and Jeremy is like a parasite (her words, not mine-- but I do agree with the terminology -- a good parasite) that takes all of my nutrients, energy, and so on. So this is normal.

Dr. Choi also helped me realize why I hate for people to be in my space. She said at this stage of the game, my tolerance level is low and I will be very irritable. My poor husband and NeNe can certainly attest to that. When NeNe and I went shopping this weekend I realized I became so upset that we had to leave the store. I was upset for a number of reasons, but I realized I was about to "go off" on these customers because they had walked down the aisle I was browsing through. They got in my space, and I got upset. Dr. Choi said this was normal because pregnant women want to "protect" their space. I was this way before pregnancy, it's even worse now.

One thing I have noticed is that Jeremy has completely messed up my hair, almost I should say. Where my hair was thinning out in the front, it has now grown back. But the good news ends there. My texture has changed completely. I have always had the thick coarse hair, but boy oh boy, it’s worse than ever before. And never in my life have I had trouble with my hair growing, seriously NeNe (Shanika) says it’s shorter than when I actually cut it a few months back. How can that be?

I just have one gripe before I close out today. Maternity clothes! Shopping for maternity clothes is starting to really upset me. I mean really upset me. This is what NeNe and I were doing this weekend, with no luck! So far I have tried Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Target, Old Navy, and Kohl’s. Can we say pointless. These stores could care less about pregnant women. Ross, Old Navy (only one of their stores) and Kohl’s had all of ONE RACK to purchase from. I am looking for a dress for church (considering my suits are a little to snug for a place of worship, or PERIOD!). I found NONE! Marshall’s and TJ Maxx had NOTHING for pregnant women. No lies, check it out yourself.

I know, you are probably saying why not just shop at a maternity store. Because like wedding stores I think they are rip offs that hike up prices for an outfit I will only wear for a short period of time. I realized, having a baby is like getting married, it costs a ton of money and it shouldn’t! If I were not so rational I would not have a problem spending money, but I am. And I think my money would be better spent on preparing for my baby than on some clothes. I think these bargain retail stores need to get it together and respect us pregnant women out here. We need clothes too.

I can’t believe I just sat here and ate a whole bowl of Chicken Oodles of Noodles. I HATE those things, but I had a craving so I had to eat it. I had a Whopper earlier from Burger King. Yes, another craving. I had no idea they were so huge. I have not eaten at BK since college, probably before because I hate fast food burgers (except CookOuts). Well at least you know I am eating. Yes, I ate some Kix cereal for breakfast, a huge bowl I might add. And my snacks include Whole Wheat Wheat Thins, Peanut Butter Crackers, an apple, a banana, and some Vanilla cookies. My blood pressure is perfect so no worries about the MSG in the oodles and noodles and burger.

Well until next week, Jeremy will continue to amaze me with his summersaults and back flips. He’s the athlete already. Hopefully he will figure out night from day. LOL!

Keep praying and we shall keep growing!
Jeremy & mom (22 weeks and counting).