20 Weeks Pregnant and Have Gained Close to 15 pounds...HELP!

callsitlikeiseeit

you need to do what your DOCTOR tells you to do.

mommyrunning

aggelikik wrote: »

kamakazeekim wrote: »

PCOS and insulin resistant...all blood work shows no concerns for diabetes but my blood sugar has been dropping too low so I often feel dizzy which is why I'm supposed to drink a pop or sugary juice when I feel faint or dizzy. I'm also to drink a caffinated drink combined with Tylenol for my migraines I've been getting.

You are pregnant, PCOS does not come into it right now. Talk to your dr, ask a reference to an endocrinologist and/or a dietitian. If you have not already been tested for gestational diabetes, do. Insulin resistance plus your eating habits plus your weight gain, they put you at risk. You need more protein, less sugar, less calories. But, talk to a specialist, having a plan or at least guidelines will make things easier.

I don't mean to pick on your post. In general I think it's good advice but her weight gain isn't necessarily bad and she probably doesn't need less calories especially if her doc is telling her to eat more. Another poster linked a post she made earlier in her pregnancy about only eating 1000-1300 calories. If you re-read the post while she does talk about eating sugary foods she doesn't eat much else.


OP-The title of your post says you gained 15 lbs but the details of your post says you gained 13lbs in 20 weeks which is in the healthy range. Food aversions during pregnancy are normal. Being sick at the smell of meat during all 3 of my pregnancies is what led me to being a vegetarian but there are other ways you can get protein. You just have to figure out what your stomach can tolerate. Maybe protein smoothies would help. A healthy pregnancy & baby should be the focus. Try not to focus so much on the scale. I wish you the best.

holly_roman

OP - My doctor was the top in his field and he encouraged me to gain 30-40 lbs during pregnancy. He said b/c 25-30lbs of what you gain is directly ralated to the baby you should be gaining 5-10lbs more then that. He said it was because the baby takes all his nutrients from you it is better for the mother to retain as much of her nutrients after birth as she can b/c everything after birth(you drop around 20-25lbs just having the baby) will help when you are bleeding like crazy and nursing. I would stop worrying about the weight gain and worry more about what you are putting in your mouth. If you need sugar then eat sugar but don't forget to pair it with good protein(there are other sources of protein besides meat, i couldn't eat it during pregnancy either). You need as much good fat(avacados) and protein as you can. GL and congrats on your bundle of joy!

soapsandropes

SLLRunner wrote: »

You don't know if her blood sugar is bouncing around. Cravings happen for other reasons.

You are right, it was a guess based on a diet full of fruit. This is part of the reason that she should talk to her doctor.

tasha0814

I lost 50 lbs before finding out I was expecting. I gained 45 lbs during my pregnancy and had serious cravings as well, on top of struggling mentally with the scale going up after seeing it go down for so long. BUT... I lost 30 of it within the first 2 weeks after having my son! Breathe mama. You can do it. And then what you don't loose immediately, just remember...you knew how to eat right and workout to loose it the first time. You can do it again! Just enjoy your splurge on occasion, and most of all...enjoy this time and wonderful experience in your life! Best wishes!

scolaris

You need to visit a doctor in a white coat and a proper office over this one. Not Dr Internets... And even if you live remote from deeper medical talent I'm sure you can get a referral to a nutritionist who specializes in your medical needs and/or high risk pregnancies who will meet with you via phone, face time, or email. The diet you describe for yourself solo sounds like it might not be suitable for this little life building itself inside your body. You are going to have to cowgirl up here and make creating the healthiest pregnancy possible your job one. If you are craving little Debbie's you are either comfort eating from stress or you have an underlying deficiency that actually wants something else (there's a chart that circulates on these boards about what junk food craves really mean...) So get off here... skeedaddle!... and start your real work. And keep us posted. Every last one of us is pulling for you & this baby! xo

Colorscheme

kamakazeekim wrote: »

I throw up every time I eat meat...just the smell of it cooking sets off the gagging.

If you are feeling nauseous, try vitaming B6. I had morning sickness when I was pregnant, my ob said to try a B6 supplement and it worked.

I gained about 25 or so lbs and I lost 15 lbs a day after having my son. I kept active until I had to stop at the 6 month mark because of pelvic pain from SPD. So in short, try to stay active and eat high protein foods if possible.

SLLRunner

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Lynnmi07

I think listening to your Dr is your best bet. Mine had no problem telling me when I was putting weight on to quickly and gave me some tips. I will say I gained 40lbs with my pregnancy however it ended up being all baby (surprisingly delivered a 10lb baby) and fluid because 3 weeks post partum once all the swelling in my legs/feet were gone I was at my pre baby weight. So I wouldn't stress out too much about the weight unless you are constantly overeating.

ARC1603

Listen to the advice of your doctor.

I'd also recommend staying off the scales whilst pregnant, because it's just not worth it. You are going to gain weight while pregnant and there's nothing you can do to control the amount. The weight is not you gaining fat, it's the baby, the placenta, amniotic fluid, increase in your blood supply and any fluid you retain. I gained about the same amount of weight in both pregnancies despite trying to be healthier in my first and just shovelling any old rubbish down in my second. Both times I had oedema so had a lot of water weight that went quickly after the birth. I also had two big babies (9lbs and 8.5lbs and he was two weeks early!). I have successfully lost my baby weight after both pregnancies within the first 4-5 months without too much hard work. Gaining the weight will pregnant doesn't mean it will be there forever.