150s

I had an 18-week checkup yesterday. Heartbeat is still in the 150s. Unbelievably, I have not gained any weight since the 14 week appointment. And I had lost a pound at that appointment. Despite donut day! I think I gained a lot of weight during the first couple of months, so I'm not too concerned about the slow down. Everything sounds good with the baby and my uterus is growing at the appropriate rate, so baby and I are perfectly healthy. BUT I was instructed to eat a serving of protein at every meal, including breakfast. And apparently, yogurt and cottage cheese don't count. This morning it was a hunk of pork loin. This is going to take some getting used to.

Unfortunately, it is still too early to hear the heartbeat with my stethoscope, which is KILLING me. I try every night before bed, though. You aren't supposed to hear anything until after 20 weeks. I'm just being impatient/optimistic.