Reflection

I know you love Mulan as much as I do but lately a line from the theme song has been going through my head- and not because I have been watching it

 "Who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me?"

I'll tell you why I don't recognize myself in the mirror. It's mostly because of the water/poptart/ice cream weight I have put on during the last 8 and a half months of pregnancy. Not only do I feel like a blimp but with the help of a nurse practitioner I was reminded of my growing body circumference. She actually said 'holy moly' when she saw how much weight I gained from my last appointment.....

ya, thanks! Just to be clear I've gained 32 lbs....isn't that normal-ish?

Without any questions from me, she suggested I eat more protein so I fill up faster and stop snacking so much. Who is she anyways? When the Midwife came in she tried to ease my pain by saying that when you have your second baby you grow faster. 

Do they not realize they are talking to a hormonal-tired-of-being-pregnant-mama?

To avoid bursting into tears when I came home, I distracted myself with the chocolate covered rice crispie treats I made last night and I ate 2! Take that nurse practitioner! 

They went straight to my thighs, I'm almost positive-

Measure that next week!