how much weight have you gained
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I'm 19 weeks and only gained 3 pounds so far. My doctor told me not to freak out because he says that I am losing bad fat while at the same time gaining belly and boob due to my diet change.
I used to be a heavy beer drinker and the first time I quit drinking I lost 16 pounds in two weeks. So my doctor believes that my overall life change is why I'm losing weight in certain parts of my body but gaining it at the same time where I need it.
I still worry sometimes that I only gained 3 lbs, but I have to keep reminding myself that I am much healthier now than I was 19 weeks ago. I think now that my body has adjusted to my healthy lifestyle I am going to begin gaining more weight.0 -
I'm starting to think our bodies are going to do what they want, we just have to do the best we can, and try not to worry too much until after the baby. I am currently up 11lbs at 18weeks, and feel I'm not doing bad. I just feel that the weight is going to start packing on later when the baby actually gains a lot! Oh well, it will all be worth it and I know I will be able to get it off after I have the baby
YES! This is absolutely true. My first pregnancy I didn't exercise at all and ate pretty much anything I wanted. I gained 45 lbs. My 2nd pregnancy I worked out some, and was more conscious of my eating and gained... 45 lbs. This pregnancy I've been working out pretty much every day and have been watching my calories much closer. Guess what, Im 33 weeks and have gained 37 lbs! Looks like I'm on track for... 45 lbs again! I have friends who sit on their butts and eat bon bons all day and only gain 20. It sucks, but I am a strong believer that your body does what it does for a reason.
My kids are only 17 months apart. After baby 1, I lost all 45 lbs plus another 10 within 8 months. Before I got pregnant this time I had lost all 45 lbs and another 15 within 8 months. Pregnancy is NOT the time to stress about weight and count every single calorie that goes in. Just be smart, keep up with exercise and enjoy this. It's only 10 months of your life and you have the rest of it to worry about calorie counting and weight loss. I'm sure you all look beautiful and your bodies are doing exactly what they need to to be healthy for your baby!4 -
I am 31 weeks and have gained 8 pounds so far.... I am overweight so my OB and I agreed on a 10 pound goal for the entire pregnancy. I also just found out I have gestational diabetes and she is a big baby! At least an 8 pounder... 2
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So....I've reminded many of my pregnant friends here that initial weight gain is alot of hormones and water weight and a changing body. Somehow I can't remember my own advice when it comes to myself because I'm flipping out a bit...I'm up 9 pounds and I'm 9 weeks and my goal was a max of 25 for the entire pregnancy. I'm doing the best I can food-wise, but carbs are pretty much my life now. Ahhhhhhhh!0
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So....I've reminded many of my pregnant friends here that initial weight gain is alot of hormones and water weight and a changing body. Somehow I can't remember my own advice when it comes to myself because I'm flipping out a bit...I'm up 9 pounds and I'm 9 weeks and my goal was a max of 25 for the entire pregnancy. I'm doing the best I can food-wise, but carbs are pretty much my life now. Ahhhhhhhh!
I have that conflict myself. Even though I know it's normal, I still have problems accepting it sometimes. Hopefully we get used to this!0 -
So....I've reminded many of my pregnant friends here that initial weight gain is alot of hormones and water weight and a changing body. Somehow I can't remember my own advice when it comes to myself because I'm flipping out a bit...I'm up 9 pounds and I'm 9 weeks and my goal was a max of 25 for the entire pregnancy. I'm doing the best I can food-wise, but carbs are pretty much my life now. Ahhhhhhhh!
DItto, Almost like the saying "easier said than done". But em is seems like me and you are about on the same track. 1lb per week. lol0 -
I'm about 6-7 weeks. I was up 8 lbs but I'm back down to only being about 3 lbs over as of this morning. Most of it was bloaty water weight. The worst of it is that it's all in my belly. I have virtually no extra bloat anywhere else. Very weird, but as long as I'm healthy and my baby is healthy, I'm okay with a little bloating. Just makes my pants a bit tighter than I like.0
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http://www.indiacurry.com/women/pregcalc.htm.
This website might help you out.
I am 31 weeks and have gained almost 12 lbs. But with my first pregnancy I gained 35 lbs total and gained around 10 lbs the first trimester. We are all different and each pregnancy we have is different. Best wishes!! Just keep eating healthy and exercising and your body will do what it needs to keep tu and your lil ones healthy 0 -
woohoo, I am 10wks1day and I have not gained weight this week! so I am still up 2.8-3lbs, which I am satisfied with0
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I am 9wks5d and I am up about 4 lbs. I was freaking out about it at first, but have been at a standstill for about a week or so now. I figured the scale would go up a little since I upped my calories from losing to maintenance....and then some on some days. :noway: So, I guess I'm just going to let my body do what it needs to. I still walk/jog 5 days a week and watch what I eat when i can, but I've also been EXTREMELY exhausted, so frozen pizza or other quick things have been crossing our table a little too often. Oh well.....hopefully it will pass.1
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I was feeling really down about my weight gain until I read this thread. I'm 26 weeks and up roughly 22 pounds. I only gained 4 pounds in the first trimester - it all came on in the second. My doctor isn't happy and will send me to a nutritionist after my next visit, if I have gained any weight since my last appt.
I started out in the healthy BMI range. I eat at maintenance and move around a lot during the day. I walk as much as I can for exercise. My food choices are healthy and I drink tons of water. I think my body is just intent on gaining weight, which makes me sad, but it's nice to know there are others in the same boat as me.0 -
I was feeling really down about my weight gain until I read this thread. I'm 26 weeks and up roughly 22 pounds. I only gained 4 pounds in the first trimester - it all came on in the second. My doctor isn't happy and will send me to a nutritionist after my next visit, if I have gained any weight since my last appt.
I started out in the healthy BMI range. I eat at maintenance and move around a lot during the day. I walk as much as I can for exercise. My food choices are healthy and I drink tons of water. I think my body is just intent on gaining weight, which makes me sad, but it's nice to know there are others in the same boat as me.
Wow. Your doctor sounds very harsh. I've actually never heard of a doctor "sending" anyone to a nutritionist unless they have GD. 22 lbs at 26 weeks sounds pretty reasonable and actually it's very common to pack on a lot in a month in the 2nd trimester. I'm 34 weeks and have gained 36 pounds now. I gained 10 lbs in a month in my 2nd trimester and 7 lbs in 3 weeks between 30-33 weeks. One appointment I had lost a pound... I never changed what I was doing or eating, it's just what the body does. I'm sorry if your doctor made you feel bad, that's just terrible. Keep up the good work.0 -
hi all I lost 7lb in the 1st triester due to morning sickness up to about 10/11wks i have put that back on so am now back where i started im 16 wks and am scared now im at the eating stage
as I had gained 5st (70lb) by the time i got to my due date with my 1st son but I did eat a hell of a lot then :blushing: i know im eating healthier than I was so fingers crossed 0 -
Yes. This is me, too. I have gained about 4 pounds and am 18 weeks. I was at the gym last week and someone who I was doing body combat with prepregnancy was complimenting me on my weiht loss. Then I turned around and they saw my belly. So it is good to know the weight is going to the right places and not to my butt.I'm 19 weeks and only gained 3 pounds so far. My doctor told me not to freak out because he says that I am losing bad fat while at the same time gaining belly and boob due to my diet change.
I used to be a heavy beer drinker and the first time I quit drinking I lost 16 pounds in two weeks. So my doctor believes that my overall life change is why I'm losing weight in certain parts of my body but gaining it at the same time where I need it.
I still worry sometimes that I only gained 3 lbs, but I have to keep reminding myself that I am much healthier now than I was 19 weeks ago. I think now that my body has adjusted to my healthy lifestyle I am going to begin gaining more weight.4 -
Am I the only one who has gained a lot?
23w 5d and up 28lbs :sad: My OB said he isn't concerned (however at last app he did remind me that I need to be getting in more exercise and at the same time told me to stay off my feet for the swelling. Confusing much???) and that I may be "one of those" who just gains no matter what. But I am SERIOUSLY DEPRESSED. I truly feel like I am the only one counting calories, trying to exercise, trying to keep under and still gaining like a hippo! DH swears he notices a huge difference from last pregnancy and last night we even compared belly shots. I do look a lot thinner (I had lost 62lbs from last pregnancy to when I got preggers this go), but 28lbs? at 23w 5d!?!?!?! I was only supposed to gain 25lbs this time.
I am swelling A LOT and never did with my others. But seeing this thread...I think I am the only one with this much gain
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Am I the only one who has gained a lot?
23w 5d and up 28lbs :sad: My OB said he isn't concerned (however at last app he did remind me that I need to be getting in more exercise and at the same time told me to stay off my feet for the swelling. Confusing much???) and that I may be "one of those" who just gains no matter what. But I am SERIOUSLY DEPRESSED. I truly feel like I am the only one counting calories, trying to exercise, trying to keep under and still gaining like a hippo! DH swears he notices a huge difference from last pregnancy and last night we even compared belly shots. I do look a lot thinner (I had lost 62lbs from last pregnancy to when I got preggers this go), but 28lbs? at 23w 5d!?!?!?! I was only supposed to gain 25lbs this time.
I am swelling A LOT and never did with my others. But seeing this thread...I think I am the only one with this much gain
Honestly on the path that i have been on its looks like i will be right up there with you I seem to be gaining a lb a week if not more. I still exercies ALOT and eating under calories. I quite honestly feel like theres not much to do unless i starve myself0 -
I'm 15 weeks and I've gained 4lbs. The problem with that is it probably hides the true fat gain, because I stopped exercising for several of those week meaning my muscle will have dropped a lot, and I've probably gained more fat
Ah well, not too worried, now I'm feeling better I'm starting to watch what I eat more carefully, logging my food diaries again, and am going to start exercising again this week.0 -
I'm 15 weeks and I've gained 4lbs. The problem with that is it probably hides the true fat gain, because I stopped exercising for several of those week meaning my muscle will have dropped a lot, and I've probably gained more fat
Ah well, not too worried, now I'm feeling better I'm starting to watch what I eat more carefully, logging my food diaries again, and am going to start exercising again this week.0 -
Im 30 weeks and have gained 30-33lb so far. Some due to being hypothyroid (i have hashimotos) the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Lost 50lbs before i got pregnant so not quite back to square one yet and feeling quite positive that no matter how much i gain i can lose it once my hormones are back to normal and i can exercise more. Just trying not to stress about it because its not good for baby and i will deal with the damage once baby is here. good luck everyone with your pregnancies xxx0
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That is how I feel too. Unless I starve myself I seem doomed to gain. I am thinking about taking a week break from logging foods because it is stressing me out. I haven't been going over and I am not eating as much because my tummy has no room, but just the act of logging has me in a tizzy. I was crying yesterday about it. Probably more hormones.Am I the only one who has gained a lot?
23w 5d and up 28lbs :sad: My OB said he isn't concerned (however at last app he did remind me that I need to be getting in more exercise and at the same time told me to stay off my feet for the swelling. Confusing much???) and that I may be "one of those" who just gains no matter what. But I am SERIOUSLY DEPRESSED. I truly feel like I am the only one counting calories, trying to exercise, trying to keep under and still gaining like a hippo! DH swears he notices a huge difference from last pregnancy and last night we even compared belly shots. I do look a lot thinner (I had lost 62lbs from last pregnancy to when I got preggers this go), but 28lbs? at 23w 5d!?!?!?! I was only supposed to gain 25lbs this time.
I am swelling A LOT and never did with my others. But seeing this thread...I think I am the only one with this much gain
Honestly on the path that i have been on its looks like i will be right up there with you I seem to be gaining a lb a week if not more. I still exercies ALOT and eating under calories. I quite honestly feel like theres not much to do unless i starve myself1 -
That is how I feel too. Unless I starve myself I seem doomed to gain. I am thinking about taking a week break from logging foods because it is stressing me out. I haven't been going over and I am not eating as much because my tummy has no room, but just the act of logging has me in a tizzy. I was crying yesterday about it. Probably more hormones.Am I the only one who has gained a lot?
23w 5d and up 28lbs :sad: My OB said he isn't concerned (however at last app he did remind me that I need to be getting in more exercise and at the same time told me to stay off my feet for the swelling. Confusing much???) and that I may be "one of those" who just gains no matter what. But I am SERIOUSLY DEPRESSED. I truly feel like I am the only one counting calories, trying to exercise, trying to keep under and still gaining like a hippo! DH swears he notices a huge difference from last pregnancy and last night we even compared belly shots. I do look a lot thinner (I had lost 62lbs from last pregnancy to when I got preggers this go), but 28lbs? at 23w 5d!?!?!?! I was only supposed to gain 25lbs this time.
I am swelling A LOT and never did with my others. But seeing this thread...I think I am the only one with this much gain
Honestly on the path that i have been on its looks like i will be right up there with you I seem to be gaining a lb a week if not more. I still exercies ALOT and eating under calories. I quite honestly feel like theres not much to do unless i starve myself
I feel like we're in the same boat - I'm up 11 pounds and I'm only 10 weeks so I'm SUPER panicked. I'm only supposed to gain 25 for the entire pregnancy and I'm almost halfway to 25 only 1/4 of the way through. I'm trying to stay calm, but every time I step on the scale I get upset. Which leads to my question - how often are y'all weighing? I find that if I weigh a few times a week, it keeps me on track better, but at this point I get upset most times I step on the scale so I'm not sure what I should do.0 -
i work in a doctors office so there are several scales throughout the building. i have done both- weighed a few times a week and weigh only once a week. the prob i run into is my weight can fluctuate 2-4 pounds within a week. it is really confusing. and i still dont know exactly how i am going to log/ keep track of it. of course i like to go with the lowest # but is that really correct?? i would love to hear what everyone else is doing too... 0
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i work in a doctors office so there are several scales throughout the building. i have done both- weighed a few times a week and weigh only once a week. the prob i run into is my weight can fluctuate 2-4 pounds within a week. it is really confusing. and i still dont know exactly how i am going to log/ keep track of it. of course i like to go with the lowest # but is that really correct?? i would love to hear what everyone else is doing too...
Stick to 1 scale only and track the numbers only from that scale. It's going to get way too confusing if u keep weighing yourself on several different scales...0 -
That is how I feel too. Unless I starve myself I seem doomed to gain. I am thinking about taking a week break from logging foods because it is stressing me out. I haven't been going over and I am not eating as much because my tummy has no room, but just the act of logging has me in a tizzy. I was crying yesterday about it. Probably more hormones.Am I the only one who has gained a lot?
23w 5d and up 28lbs :sad: My OB said he isn't concerned (however at last app he did remind me that I need to be getting in more exercise and at the same time told me to stay off my feet for the swelling. Confusing much???) and that I may be "one of those" who just gains no matter what. But I am SERIOUSLY DEPRESSED. I truly feel like I am the only one counting calories, trying to exercise, trying to keep under and still gaining like a hippo! DH swears he notices a huge difference from last pregnancy and last night we even compared belly shots. I do look a lot thinner (I had lost 62lbs from last pregnancy to when I got preggers this go), but 28lbs? at 23w 5d!?!?!?! I was only supposed to gain 25lbs this time.
I am swelling A LOT and never did with my others. But seeing this thread...I think I am the only one with this much gain
Honestly on the path that i have been on its looks like i will be right up there with you I seem to be gaining a lb a week if not more. I still exercies ALOT and eating under calories. I quite honestly feel like theres not much to do unless i starve myself
How do your sodium and protein intake look? I had a lot of swelling and more weight gain with my 5th pregnancy, and my midwife kept tell me "less salt, more protein, and more water!" Now that I am tracking on MFP, I can really see how sodium affects the number on my scale. At this point, I am not so much concerned with calories. But I'm watching my carbs, trying to keep my sodium and sugar in check (also trying to avoid another 9lb6oz baby--ouch!), and trying to reach my protein goals.
But it's hard to eat well during the first trimester with the nausea! Lean protein does not sound good at all, but starchy carbs sound edible. :laugh: So far, at 14 weeks, I have gained 11 pounds. Now that the nausea is starting to dissipate, I'm going to work on eating more reasonably.0 -
I'm at 8 weeks now...and I've gained 5-6 lbs already I'm not worried though, because I'm not a very big lady to begin with. 0
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i work in a doctors office so there are several scales throughout the building. i have done both- weighed a few times a week and weigh only once a week. the prob i run into is my weight can fluctuate 2-4 pounds within a week. it is really confusing. and i still dont know exactly how i am going to log/ keep track of it. of course i like to go with the lowest # but is that really correct?? i would love to hear what everyone else is doing too...
Stick to 1 scale only and track the numbers only from that scale. It's going to get way too confusing if u keep weighing yourself on several different scales...
sorry to have sounded confusing in that 1st line- i do only weigh on one scale0 -
I weigh in every Monday. If I do more than that I go crazy because like Amanda said I see lost of fluctuations and it gets confusing and discouraging.
Bush - My sodium is a hard one. I try very hard to keep it low and it seems like I only succeed half the time. Sugars I have no problem with. Water...I am drinking 12 cups a day, sometimes more depending on the heat levels. First time being preggers in the summer and not liking it so much!2 -
Hi all,
I'm 13 weeks and have gained 14pounds already, but that still puts me at a healthy BMI so I'm not too worried. And I'm now the weight that I was at the start of my first pregnancy. With my first I gained about 45 pounds...but my little girl weighed 9.2 pounds! So I lost a lot of weight pretty quickly after I had her; i then continued to lose and ended up losing over 55 pounds in total; I think my second will also be a big baby (runs in the family despite me not being that big!) I know it can be disconcerting and hard seeing the scales increase, but I would really not worry too much about it, and if you're able to resist try not to weigh yourself until at least 6months after the birth.
Not sure if this helps anyone, but as a guide this is where some of the weight goes:
Baby: 7-8 pounds
Placenta: 1-2 pounds
Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds
Uterus: 2 pounds
Maternal breast tissue: 2 pounds
Maternal blood : 4 pounds
Fluids in maternal tissue: 4 pounds
Maternal fat and nutrient stores: 7 pounds
So even an overall weight gain of 30-35 pounds can be considered healthy; I needed the extra weight to support my daughter as I put it on on my hips, this was to ease the pressure that my back was taking.
As long as you remember to eat sensibly once the baby is here and take baby out for plenty of walks; the weight will come back off :-)
Please try not to worry and enjoy the weird and wonderful things pregnancy brings :-)
I hope you all have a happy and healthy pregnancy
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I personally weigh myself every morning after i use the restroom. I don't usually get too upset because I understand it fluctuates (except for 4lbs in 2 days!). It is just some weird OCD thing I do. And It think it has helped me in some ways, because if I see a big increase I will try really hard the next day to stay within my goal, keep sodium low, and drink extra water (I usually drink 10-14 cups a day) I am offically up 16lbs at 20 weeks.1
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Hi all,
I'm 13 weeks and have gained 14pounds already, but that still puts me at a healthy BMI so I'm not too worried. And I'm now the weight that I was at the start of my first pregnancy. With my first I gained about 45 pounds...but my little girl weighed 9.2 pounds! So I lost a lot of weight pretty quickly after I had her; i then continued to lose and ended up losing over 55 pounds in total; I think my second will also be a big baby (runs in the family despite me not being that big!) I know it can be disconcerting and hard seeing the scales increase, but I would really not worry too much about it, and if you're able to resist try not to weigh yourself until at least 6months after the birth.
Not sure if this helps anyone, but as a guide this is where some of the weight goes:
Baby: 7-8 pounds
Placenta: 1-2 pounds
Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds
Uterus: 2 pounds
Maternal breast tissue: 2 pounds
Maternal blood : 4 pounds
Fluids in maternal tissue: 4 pounds
Maternal fat and nutrient stores: 7 pounds
So even an overall weight gain of 30-35 pounds can be considered healthy; I needed the extra weight to support my daughter as I put it on on my hips, this was to ease the pressure that my back was taking.
As long as you remember to eat sensibly once the baby is here and take baby out for plenty of walks; the weight will come back off :-)
Please try not to worry and enjoy the weird and wonderful things pregnancy brings :-)
I hope you all have a happy and healthy pregnancy
Xx
This is exactly what I needed to read today - I thank you for taking the time to write it all out 0
