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Joanna continues to lose weight. Today’s visit to the doctor revealed an overall seven pound loss since her last visit a few weeks ago. Hmm, maybe it has something to do with Zee’s constant rejection of whatever it is she tries to eat? I’m betting on that.

Despite her weight loss, the baby’s heart rate is normal and strong, so the doc’s not too concerned. He suggested drinking that favorite of geriatrics everywhere - Ensure. Given her track record with plain old milk, this is probably a good idea.

Looks like B6 may also be of help:

Remedies for Nausea During Pregnancy
Aside from keeping your tummy full and eating several mini meals each day, many women find supplementing with small amounts of vitamin B6 helpful during pregnancy. Studies suggest taking 10 to 25 milligrams of vitamin B6 each day helpful for reducing the signs and symptoms of morning sickness. As with any vitamin or mineral supplement or over the counter medication, you should always consult with your doctor before trying this or other remedies.

~From “Blogging Pregnancy“

So maybe some B6-laced Ensure is in order. Whatever the answer is, its better than not eating or pecking away at next to nothing which has become the norm. Jo can’t wait for the second trimester - the feeling is altogether mutual.

Jo’s at twelve weeks now and guess what - she now has a baby bump. Its a little early, but its definitely a baby bump and its only going to grow from here.

This is both wonderful and terrible at the same time. I love the idea of feeling Zee kickin’ around in the womb, trying to find a comfy spot to wait out the lonely hours sitting around with nary a Nintendo DS or dare-I-say-it PSP in sight, but I get a little defensive when I think of other people volunteering to touch the bump in hopes of somehow magically feeling the baby. It seems people flock to baby bumps, like the bump bearer has a stretch mark that resembles the blessed virgin or something. I mean, its Jo’s body and its our baby - this isn’t the blarney stone or Lincoln’s nose we’re talking about here.

Joanna seems okay with it, but I think that will change when she has to charge a tummy-touching fee at family get-togethers because of the demand.

Maybe I’m over-reacting, family is fine. However, total strangers randomly asking to touch the baby bump? Um, no. Does that even happen? I have no idea. Share your baby bump stories below; let me know what to expect so I can be prepared (with a taser or mace if need be).

Thanksgiving day seemed to be the turning point for Jo. After over a week of feeling downright terrible, her body decided to give her a break and let her enjoy two plates of turkey day food. It was the first time she had eaten a real meal in at least two weeks.

Amazing what some really good meds can do for a person.