How to measure the belly...

I went to the doctor for my monthly checkup. I guess having the latest appointment of the day works out because we were in and out in about 30 minutes. I signed in and they promptly took my payment and sent me back. We had to make our first "delivery bill" payment. It's like a car note!!! I stepped onto the scale to find that I have gained 2 pounds since my last visit, which makes 4 pounds total that I have gained. It's hard to believe that I'm almost 6 months along and have only gained 4 pounds. The nurse then started taking my blood pressure, using the "extra large" cuff. When she realized that was too big, she said "Well, I guess I didn't need the large one, after all. Your weight is in your height." Still not real sure what to think about that one. Then she proceeded to ask me if I had eaten lunch because my key tones were low. I asked her what that meant and she replied "Well, it's like saying that you're starving, but I know you're not starving." (There was another poke at my "size".) Then, we went in to see Dr. Wilson and he began talking about my weight gain. He, too, was a little surprised that I had only gained 4 pounds. I guess because of my "size", everyone thought I'd be pretty big by now. To be honest, though, I thought I would, too. But, Dr. Wilson assured me that mother nature would probably catch up to me towards the end. He was just concerned that I may be dieting, but I'm not. I promise. I just don't have as much of an appetite. Plus, I think that not drinking has caused me to lose some weight. Well, they tried to get another ultrasound picture since he wasn't cooperating last time. But, again, he wouldn't pose. He was too squirmy...which I've been feeling a lot of lately. It's becoming stronger and Dr. Wilson said that Matt should be able to feel it soon. He's been poking me alot today. I also found out something else interesting. I asked Dr. Wilson to measure my belly because I wasn't sure I was doing it right. He asked me how I was measuring it and I said around my waist. He laughed and told me that I wouldn't be able to measure my own belly anyway because I have to lay down. I didn't know you were supposed to measure it from the top of your pelvic bone to the top of your uterus. Now I know that my belly is 19cm. I learn something new every day!