Good news! I only gained 2 lbs this time. At 24 weeks I've gained a total weight of 4 lbs. It sounds like a bad thing but it's a good thing. I started out 20 lbs overweight. So I'm all baby and all placenta. Yippppeee!! I measured in at 26 weeks but Dr. Lynch says it's b/c my abs and lower muscles are stretched out from the last 3 pregnancies so I'm going to be showing big and will measure big. The baby is growing and is doing well. He's normal size. I have to do the stupid Glucose test before the next appt. Now I dread that test. Someone, tell me how to cheat on this test? I know I'm so bad...

Ladies & Gents, I have to highly recommend that you (your wife for you guys reading this) get a good OB. I'm saying a good OB as in someone that has children, has years of experience, someone that can relate to you, listen to you and will take into consideration your thoughts, requests and suggestions. I cannot express enough how much I love my doc. She is exceptional. She has 3 kids of her own, experienced w/pregnancy and really knows how to relate to being a woman. While I do believe there are great male OBs out there and knows what they are doing (I had a male doctor until he retired, he was darn good/awesome) There is no comparison to a woman doctor who understands, knows the experience, understands what the pain is all about, listens to your needs. A good doc will let you try different types of vitamins and is willing to prescribe it to you b/c your friends tried another brand that you'd like to consider. After all, that's how we learn from one another about what pregnancy is all about, what kinds of vitamins works for you, what exercises or food to eat, etc! So ladies (and gents) be sure to find a good OB. You shouldn't feel like you can't talk to your OB about anything. Your OB should never treat you like you're dumb and inexperienced and most of all a good OB shows she/he cares. You feel it, you sense it and you just know it. There's not a doubt or lack of trust when you see her/him.

I'm actually getting excited now and looking forward to the baby being here already. Not that I wasn't before but the thought of what we have to go through is going to be scary, crazy & chaotic. For some reason, it's pure joy & excitement right now. Hmm..what can I say!? I'm on a natural baby high!