One week and 8lbs. later

I'm a little behind on my posting so you'll have to forgive me. Between work and trying to get ready for the baby, things have been hectic. I thought I would post though about my 36 week check up last week. First of all, I arrived 30 minutes late thanks to the rain and my dr. (who is my favorite out of the 4 in the practice) was on call and had to leave to deliver a baby. Can you believe the nerve? I decided to be the bigger person and forgive the woman in the hospital who stole my favorite dr. away for the afternoon. I'm generous like that. So, they call me back and ask me to step on the scale for the now weekly ritual. According to the scale, I had gained 8lbs. in one week. What the _______? Is that even humanly possible? Even on my most glutonous episodes (and there have been a few) I don't think I could consume enough food in 7 days to gain 8lbs. When the dr. came in she assured me that my previous weigh in was incorrect and instead of losing 2lbs. I most likely gained at least 4.

Now, keep in mind I do not obsess about my weight. I eat normally and dont miss any meals. I realize that gaining weight is a healthy and good thing during pregnancy - but you should have seen the look on my face when she said 8 lbs. in a week....priceless.