Mel’s Update
I can’t believe he posted my picture up. Oh well. My belly is pretty small huh? I guess I shouldn’t even ask because I’m getting tired of people telling me that as if I didn’t know that already. It’s making me paranoid. And I’d have to give a BIG “BOO!” to some of the New Yorkers who take trains for not giving up their seats to pregnant women and the elderly!! And most of these people are MEN!! They fight with you for a seat. Shame on you!!!!!!!!!
Anyway I had a checkup this morning. I haven’t gained any weight. I lost 1 pound from since my last check up. =/ I guess it’s a good thing, but it worries me whether my baby is getting enough nutrients, especially since I’m on this no-sweets/low-carb diet. I haven’t been starving myself or anything. I’ve been trying to eat like every 3-4 hours, but it’s hard when you’re so limited. For the last 2 days, I’ve been having chocolate cravings. It’s driving me crazy that I can’t eat it. When she’s finally born, I’m going to have a chocolate feast. (If any of you are going to visit me at the hospital, please no flowers or balloons — but Kit Kats, Twix and Lindt truffle chocolates are definitely welcome!! *hint hint*) Anyway, I saw a new doctor at the clinic who is pretty nice. He did a sonogram and I asked him to print out a picture for me. So I only got the head. It’s not too big I hope. =D Will post it later on when Ether is home.
Don’t worry girl…..I don’t gain any weight until 24 weeks (5mos) and I gain most of the weight at the end. So no worries as long as you are eating ok. Also, Ether did a great job taking a the pic and I think you look “GREAT”. Just stay happy and don’t think about “chocolate” too much. and if you are going to breatfeed…..chocolate is a nono too…..so heehee think about it.
so stay health and stay happy………hahaha
See you this coming week. We are excited to see everyone!
nice pic. you look very good! i can’t wait for your baby to be born! a mini mel!
You look very cute and pretty in the picture. You will gain the most weight in the last two months. Don’t worry too much about the size of your belly, just keep on eating in short interval and stay away from those sweets and chocolate. You know when I crave for sweets, I eat post brand strawberry or almonds oat cereal with milk. The sugar in the cereal diluted in the milk. I used to like eating sweets, but I know those are very harmful to our bodies if we eat it regularly. After all, I think I like spicy and regular taste of food rather than sweet.
We are all happy for you and support you. So be happy and keep on smiling and eating dilgently!
love from
Aunt Mandy
Mel –
I haven’t heard about that bit from Abbey about no chocolate during breastfeeding. I have a little bit once in awhile. No harm done here. But I guess it’s hard when you have a sweet tooth ; ) Nate can probably better identify with you there. I think I have repressed his urges quite a bit since I don’t make desserts and rarely do I buy snacks although I think I’m less of a nazi now.
Anyway, you look like where you should be. So are you working or going to school, I don’t even know. Your baby is getting all the right stuff from the good stuff you’re eating! So fun!
Hi Mel, Hi Ether!
How’s my favorite prego lady doing?! haha.. Ether, you’re doing a good job with the sie. The picture of the stalk with the baby looks mad cute!
Mel, that pic of you looks great, you’re boobs look bigger!! =0 LOL…
Soooo, am I in the running towards becoming this baby’s god-mother?! keke
Luv ya,
Helen