Pregnancy Update

I'm exactly 18 weeks pregnant today (around 4 months and 1 week). How time flies!

Unfortunately, though I'm already past my first trimester, I still experience morning (noon and night) sickness from time to time.

During my ob-gyne visit last September, I lost 5 lbs due to morning sickness. How I wish I can lose that weight easily when I'm not pregnant! My doctor just gave me more vitamins and supplements to compensate for the nutrients I keep losing due to my constant throwing up.

Then just last week, I had my monthly ob-gyne visit (for October). I was hoping I gained a few pounds. And I did, but just 2 lbs. I didn't even recover the 5 lbs I previously lost. Actually, I don't really want to gain a lot of weight. I just want to keep to the normal weight gain limit for pregnant women (especially because I'm on the heavy side). But I can't help but worry that my baby isn't getting the nutrition he/she needs. So I asked my doctor if that was just okay. She told me it's fine and that my appetite should gradually increase after my fourth month.

Aside from my weight concerns, I've been experiencing sharp pains in my lower abdomen since last Thursday. I informed my ob-gyne about this during my last visit. She told me to take it easy and rest. She didn't require me to go on bedrest since I didn't have any bleeding. No strenuous activites and no lifting/carrying of heavy loads though. She also told me not to carry Caitlin anymore :( And this is what saddened me the most. But I know, it's all for the best. I'll just have to settle for hugs and kisses and having Caitlin sit on my lap most of the time.