24 week appt

So today I had my 24 week appointment with the OB and all is well. The baby's heart beat was a strong 142 beats a minute, my blood pressure was good at 110/60 and everything else seemed to be on track. For the first time today the nurse measured my belly, I didn't get the measurement nor do I know what it should be but I am guessing it was good. I also found out that at my next appt I get to do the glucose test and they sent me home with the choice of either orange or fruit punch juice of some kind. I thought the fruit punch would be the lesser of two evils. An hour before my next appt I get to drink the whole bottle and then have my blood tested. Hopefully all goes well as I don't think I would survive well on a Diabetic diet - I love sugar way too much. I would have to make the sacrifice for the baby, but it would be extremely hard on me. But I don't have to worry too much for another month. My next appt is on December 4th.

So my weight gain so far has been on the high side according to the doctor. I have gained 18lbs thus far in the pregnancy and I still have 3 more months to go. I want to gain a healthy amount for the baby and I have been trying to eat healthy and get all the nutrients both the baby and I need, but I don't want to gain so much weight that it will be difficult to get off after the baby is here. I just need to stay active and stay away from the sweets. The active part I am definitely working on as I have water aerobics every week and try to walk around and take the stairs whenever possible. Staying away from sweets is another issue, especially with all of the Halloween candy at the office, but I am trying. Either way if I gain too much weight or just the right amount the baby is healthy and definitely active.