Gona start by saying even though my feelings were hurt, I understand my doctors concerns and I am not biased towards any opinion. I did cry during the heat of the moment but after thinking it through, she is doing her job the way she feels is best.

I went to my 35 week OB appointment. I couldn’t get care until around 15 weeks along, I don’t feel I’ve actually connected to my care provider given our short time and limited appointments.

Today, I get weighed.. I’m at around 29lbs in weight gain this entire pregnancy. This is my fifth pregnancy and the least amount of weight I’ve ever gained. I normally gain 60-90lbs. I know this is a lot- but it’s happened every time. Doesn’t matter my diet, exercise- I’ve been vegan one pregnancy and I still gain this weight. And I lose it by 9 months PP.

I’ve been struggling with morning sickness this entire pregnancy. I know I am not eating enough. I don’t actually get hungry because I’m so sick most of the time. I passed my glucose tests, great blood pressure.. if anything I should be eating more food lol

I don’t eat fast food, I don’t eat rice or a ton of bread. I’ll do an egg and toast for breakfast. Can’t stomach lunch and then pick at dinner. Or have black beans with an avocado. It’s really bad but I’m doing what I can.

Well today my doctor says, “The weight gain, you really need to put a cap on this.”

I explain my pregnancy weight gain history- “I feel really happy with myself and have never gained so little.”

“This is nothing you should be proud of and you should think of that when you’re eating.”

Well I feel great, I know I’ll lose the weight and it’s not causing any problems.

“30 lbs is a lot, you still have 5 or 6 weeks left so just keep it in mind.”

We went back and forth because I’m not going to let some woman I don’t even know who should advising me with care and not shame- to just step on my head this way.

Not sure if I’m over thinking it but this was right after she asked me about my mental health and if I wanted anti depressants. She knows I don’t take medications. And she knows I’m at risk for PPD. Just weird timing and shitty wording..