So much about being pregnant and having a child revolves around weight. How much and how quickly you gain weight, how quickly you shed weight and how quickly the baby gains weight. It goes on and on. 

I have never been one to actually monitor my weight. I never even really had scales. Mostly because I ALWAYS weigh more than I look like I weigh (or so I tell myself). I attribute that to very heavy bones or a giant brain. However, that changed the moment I got pregnant. A lot of it was just curiosity at first. I mean this is the only time in your life that you can gain a few pounds and no one is allowed to begrudge you. Another part of it was my job, it's pretty hard for me to tell people what they should be feeding their children if I'm shoving donuts and chips down my throat. And to my utter amazement, when it was all over, I only gained 15 pounds. I had actually shed most of that about 3 weeks after she was born. I'm actually thinner now than I was before I got pregnant. 

Now, one would think that this is where the story ends, but one would be very wrong. This is actually where the story begins. Because once the baby is born, everything revolves around her weight and how much weight she's gaining. As a woman you spend most of your life trying not to gain weight. So, it's a very odd road I've embarked on to "beef" up my little monkey.

It's very easy to become obsessed (and let's face it, I am the obsessive type). The boys in my Mommy group weigh a good 3-6lbs more than she does. And some of them are 5 weeks younger. But, I just keep telling myself that she's a girl and she's meant to be dainty. Evie is growing, she weighed a whopping 11lb 6oz at her 12 week check up. So, I'll just keep trying to suppress my urges to tell her to watch her weight :)

Evie is doing very well. she is 13 weeks and 1 day old today. She had her first mommy and baby yoga class yesterday. She really enjoyed looking around at all the other babies and the ceiling in the church. Mommy will know to bring a couple toys for her next time. She loves grabbing things, the giraffe on her play mat, her burp cloths and especially daddy's nose. She had a very fun time meeting her Uncle John a couple weeks ago and can't wait to meet her Auntie Marina. Spring has finally started here and we have been taking daily walks in the park admiring all the ducks and new flowers. And she is looking forward to her first trip to America. She can't wait to meet you all. 

Until next time...