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	Age: 27 Country: USA Province/region: Washington City: Spokane Partner: Rob Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: No Due date: 09 0 ,0000 Occupation: Security
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15-12-2008 - 27 Week Check-Up

My mood while writing this blog:
Upset

I went in for my 27 week check up today. I'm so excited to be this far along and for my first pregnancy-I though I was doing really good. I only get to see the doctor every other appointment-the other times I just see the midwife. I haven't really liked the midwife since the very beginning-but there's not much I can do about it. Today she really upset me though. I've gained 15 pounds so far (which I thought was really good!) but she just asked me "What happened??? Been eating too much junk food?". That crushed me! I know I'm a little bigger to begin with but I've tried really hard not to gain too much-and I don't give in to the cravings because I know it's just unnecessary calories. I also had the three hour glucose testing today and she was talking like I had already failed it and not even giving me hope that I was going to pass it. I didn't gain anything last month so I was at the same weight when I last saw the regular doctor, and he didn't say anything about my weight gain being too much. I'm trying not to let it get me down too much-but I'm still really upset about it. As soon as she left the room I broke down in tears. At least my fiance was there to help calm me down and reassure me.

On another note - I was able to schedule every appointment throughout the rest of the pregnancy. And I even get one more ultrasound! I was told that the one at 19 weeks was going to be the only one I would be having-so I'm really excited about that! So I now have the next 9 appointments mapped out-it really makes it seem like there's not much time left. My fiance's mother is going to be ordering us the crib in the next couple of weeks. As soon as she does that I'll be getting the changing table as well. Very excited to be getting everything ready!!!

6 Comments on 27 Week Check-Up

larkspur69 - Friday, 2 Jan
omg the weight thing is such a contentious and volatile issue isn't it!!! My Doc, not my midwife was the "poo-poo-er" suggesting it wouldn't be very good to gain 60 lbs and then be stuck with trying to lose it at the end. (she's an anorexic looking stick) I am 28.5wks and have gained close to 45lbs!!!!!!!!! I don't eat that badly, occasional pizza and chocolate cravings but nothing ridiculous. My midwife suggested the amt. of wt a person gains is related more to genetics and what your body knows it will need to get through the first few months after the babe is born.....breastfeeding, sleepless nights, running 'round like a chicken with your head cut off. I also know a LOT of my weight is water....why don't I ever hear of them taking THAT into account! ENJOY your pregnancy!!! That's what matters!!

Julopez17 - Monday, 22 Dec
Hey girl tell the midwife to shove it where the sun don't shine!!!! I had a doctor and I gained 60 pounds total in my pregnancy and he never told me one thing. Just hold your head up high. Everything will b okay.

3BeautifulBrothers - Monday, 22 Dec
Hey there don't let them get you down. I have had loads of issues with the midwife I was first given (which I have refused to see again from the begining) and a few weekis ago I had her turn up for an appiontment I had made with the other midwife I see. This first one though was a shocker as on my first visit she outright told me that because I had a major heamorage with the twins that is was FACT going to happen again and that basicly I had to look forward to almost dieing again (bitch). Now after doing much research by myself it turns out that I am probably going to go for the home birth that I realy want and I am fully aware of the actual Facts and although I am at an increased risk of it happening again as it happened before, it propbably only happened last time as it was twins, they were huge for twins and had created a huge placenta. None of this information would have been given to me had I not chased it. So although I know things work a bit differently over there I am pretty sure they can't force you to see someone you can't stand especialy if she is being frankly rude and insensitive.
Anyways I hope you manage to sort things as you should be able to feel like you can approach your midwife about anything, and well if I dnt hear from you before I hope you have a fantastic christmas.
Take care and speak soon
Sarah.xxx

terrencesmom - Tuesday, 16 Dec
My midwife is like 300 lbs and she talks about my weight as well. don't take it personal. you've gained half of what I gianed. i think you look beautiful.

LeLe0307 - Tuesday, 16 Dec
That sucks about the way your midwife is treating you. I think 15 lbs is AWESOME!! I have gained 17lbs and I am proud of myself.. so don't let that mean midwife tell you any different. I really hope your 3 hour glucose test went okay.. I will say a little prayer for you. And that's great you got to map out the rest of your appointments.. I wish I could have done that!! Sounds like everything is going good for you.. Use your pregnancy hormones to give that midwife a piece of your mind if she keeps acting that way!!!!

JanetN - Tuesday, 16 Dec
I am sorry the way your midwife treated you. I can tell you that 15 pounds is a perfect weight gain this far in your pregnancy....You just hold your head up high and do the best you can for your baby and forget what everyone says....God bless..

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