Migraineur Gains 15 Pounds!

Of which I estimate:

• Body fat:                      6 lbs
• Water retention:           2 lbs
• Breast tissue:               2 lbs
• Extra blood volume:     2 lbs
• Uterine enlargement:   1 lbs
• Amniotic fluid:            1 lb
• Placenta:                        1/4 lb
• Baby:                              1/2 lb

TOTAL:                                  14 3/4 lb

I’m one day shy of 19 weeks.

(My educated guess at the breakdown of my weight gain is based on this nifty chart from http://www.whattoexpect.com.  I know that 19 weeks, the fetus weighs about 8 oz; the other numbers are my best guesses.)