Grilled Cheese

I got up and went to Zumba this morning while Marshall went and flushed the boat out. I am determined to get ahold on the weight gain. I think my body has finally started to rebel against the stress it's been under the last two years from being pregnant now for the third time after carrying the last baby for 8 1/2 months. I don't think our bodies are actually meant to be pregnant that close together. Some down time is imperative in order for the body to regroup and get back to normal before we get pregnant again and throw it all for a loop. Last time my weight gain wasn't too bad until the very end when I started retaining fluid. Most of my fluid retention, however, was due to the induction medicine they gave me while in the hospital. I blew up within hours of being on the medicine as I had a really bad reaction which manifested itself in a 104.5 fever and severe chills. I'm really actually dreading being induced again, but the alternative to try to carry to term is far more scary for me. I would gladly have another bad reaction and steep fever to have the peace of mind of having a healthy baby.

When I got back from Zumba, I made some decaf coffee, ate a muffin and attempted to do the crossword in Encore magazine. I got about 2/3 done and called it quits. I then called and scheduled a meet and greet with Seaside Pediatrics for Jan 24th. They were the only pediatricians we didn't visit last time around. We were scheduled to see them the week I was hospitalized with Nolan. In fact, they called and reminded me of my visit while I was actually in the hospital being induced. Needless to say, by that point there was definitely no need for a pediatrician in our very near future. Hopefully, this time though we will need to make a decision on a pediatrician. We went to late lunch at La Costa and then came right home. The weather outside today was still not very inviting so we chose instead to just hang out at home.

JoJo and I hung out in the living room by the warm fireplace all afternoon and evening while Marshall popped in and out as he took breaks from playing Xbox. I started craving steak but I was in my PJs and we didn't have any. Marshall was too busy playing Xbox with Robi so I couldn't even request he go pick one up for me. To take my mind off my craving, I finished reading 50 Shades of Grey. Still bored and hungry I started 50 Shades Darker and read until Marshall put the Xbox away for the night and came to join me to watch TV. I complained about being hungry so Marshall made me a grilled cheese. He doesn't cook much or often, but I have to say every now and then it is nice for someone else to make you dinner - even if it is only a grilled cheese. And what a good grilled cheese it was. While it wasn't steak, it was satisfying enough and I didn't go to bed hungry.