I am not sure if I have mentioned on here before that my doctor here only allows his mom's-to-be to gain 8 kilos (about 17 lbs) during their pregnancies, but since I'm tall, he said I could gain 9 kilos (almost 20 lbs). They mentioned it several times in the beginning of my pregnancy and as I was getting closer to 9 kilos, the nurses would give me "looks." I knew that just 20 lbs is a ridiculously low amount to gain in a pregnancy, but I was still a little self conscience about it.
A couple of nights ago, I was looking online about all the drugs I may or may not get when I'm in labor and how that will affect my celiacs. I have to be very careful about medications I take, because they love to hide that gluten anywhere they feel they can get away with it :) One of the things I kept seeing over and over again is how common it is for babies of celiac mommies to be underweight at birth and/or have organ problems because they weren't able to get the nutrition they needed when their little organs were developing. It really hit me then, it doesn't matter how much weight I gain during my pregnancy, or how above average little Zoe is when she is born, I am just so thankful that she is able to gain all the weight she needs. I am thankful that every ultrasound has come back showing that all of her little organs are in perfectly normal condition. And the fact that she is extra long just goes to show how she has been able to get the nourishment she needs! It really is a miracle! It has been a pain and constant worry this whole pregnancy, trying hard to stay completely gluten-free, and worrying about every little thing I put in my mouth. But it has all been worth it for little Zoe to be big and strong! Now that I am getting close to the end of my pregnancy and just about home free, I feel like my emotions or view of it all is changing from constant worry to thankfulness. It is quite a freeing change as well! Of course once she's born, I'll have two mouths to worry about keeping gluten-free, but I am thankful that God has protected her from the times that I have accidentally eaten gluten and that He has kept me from so much gluten during this pregnancy :)
A couple of nights ago, I was looking online about all the drugs I may or may not get when I'm in labor and how that will affect my celiacs. I have to be very careful about medications I take, because they love to hide that gluten anywhere they feel they can get away with it :) One of the things I kept seeing over and over again is how common it is for babies of celiac mommies to be underweight at birth and/or have organ problems because they weren't able to get the nutrition they needed when their little organs were developing. It really hit me then, it doesn't matter how much weight I gain during my pregnancy, or how above average little Zoe is when she is born, I am just so thankful that she is able to gain all the weight she needs. I am thankful that every ultrasound has come back showing that all of her little organs are in perfectly normal condition. And the fact that she is extra long just goes to show how she has been able to get the nourishment she needs! It really is a miracle! It has been a pain and constant worry this whole pregnancy, trying hard to stay completely gluten-free, and worrying about every little thing I put in my mouth. But it has all been worth it for little Zoe to be big and strong! Now that I am getting close to the end of my pregnancy and just about home free, I feel like my emotions or view of it all is changing from constant worry to thankfulness. It is quite a freeing change as well! Of course once she's born, I'll have two mouths to worry about keeping gluten-free, but I am thankful that God has protected her from the times that I have accidentally eaten gluten and that He has kept me from so much gluten during this pregnancy :)
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I have a good friend who has Celiac and her daughter doesn't have it...I don't think you'll have to worry about keeping gluten out of her diet unless she shows signs of allergy. Don't worry about it too much. =)
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