how much weight have you gained
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I'm 25 weeks and 4 days, I'm up 25 pounds but have maintained 180lbs for 6 weeks. And have to maintain for the remainder of my pregnancy.0
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I'm 25 weeks and 4 days, I'm up 25 pounds but have maintained 180lbs for 6 weeks. And have to maintain for the remainder of my pregnancy.
You've been doing great with your food, way to go! :-)0 -
I got so frustrated at the doctor's when they told me that my 12 pound gain at 24 weeks was a "little ahead of where I should be" and that I should only have gained 5 pounds in the first 20 weeks, then a pound a week after. I am 5' 7", 125-130 pounds pre-pregnancy and size 2, still wearing most of my pre-pregnancy clothes. So it is very frustrating to be given these rigid guidelines. I spent the first half of my pregnancy overseas where they didn't even care or say anything about weight, and placed the importance on the baby!0
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I got so frustrated at the doctor's when they told me that my 12 pound gain at 24 weeks was a "little ahead of where I should be" and that I should only have gained 5 pounds in the first 20 weeks, then a pound a week after. I am 5' 7", 125-130 pounds pre-pregnancy and size 2, still wearing most of my pre-pregnancy clothes. So it is very frustrating to be given these rigid guidelines. I spent the first half of my pregnancy overseas where they didn't even care or say anything about weight, and placed the importance on the baby!
What is your doctor smoking? Not a single book, not a single (reputable) online source I've ever looked at, and likely no one here would agree with that rigid guideline. Can you switch to an OB here who actually does care more about the baby? I'd be scared that your present one would be just as rigid during labor and wouldn't listen to what you are saying is your own body's intuition. I am 5'5" and weighed 125 lbs pre-baby; after a nauseous first tri where I gained 14 lbs, I'm at +23 at 24.5 weeks and my midwife practice finds that totally normal.0 -
I got so frustrated at the doctor's when they told me that my 12 pound gain at 24 weeks was a "little ahead of where I should be" and that I should only have gained 5 pounds in the first 20 weeks, then a pound a week after. I am 5' 7", 125-130 pounds pre-pregnancy and size 2, still wearing most of my pre-pregnancy clothes. So it is very frustrating to be given these rigid guidelines. I spent the first half of my pregnancy overseas where they didn't even care or say anything about weight, and placed the importance on the baby!
What??!! :noway:
This is weird and makes no sense at all. You are doing just fine! Where were you at overseas?0 -
I meet with a different one on Tuesday so we will see! It would be impossible for me to try to maintain that for the next month considering the baby is supposed to gain like half a pound a week for the next few weeks! I was in Central America....so the focus was all on the health of the baby because many mothers don't get adequate nutrition. My doctor never once even mentioned my weight or a weight guideline, she just wanted me to eat a lot of lean protein and vegetables, but with no calorie rules or weight gain rules. Just make sure the baby gets what he needs!0
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:sad: :sad: :sad: I am 22 weeks and have gained almost 35 lbs.
Don't feel bad. At my 20 week appointment I was already up 32 lbs (and I was already about 8 lbs overweight when I got pregnant). I'm doing my best to maintain my calories and not gain any more or least to gain as little as possible. Don't know how it's working as I haven't weighed myself but am seeing the doc next week. Fingers crossed!0 -
Just wanted to let you guys, especially those that have gained a lot....I have lost 33lbs 9 days after baby. I did gain around 60 though. Remember, a lot will fall off easily, so don't think of it as the whole weight you have gained. I'm hoping to have only around 20 difficult pounds to lose!
Thank you so much. Your post is so reassuring and has made me feel much better as I've gained so much so quickly. Thanks again and best of luck to you and precious baby!0 -
I meet with a different one on Tuesday so we will see! It would be impossible for me to try to maintain that for the next month considering the baby is supposed to gain like half a pound a week for the next few weeks! I was in Central America....so the focus was all on the health of the baby because many mothers don't get adequate nutrition. My doctor never once even mentioned my weight or a weight guideline, she just wanted me to eat a lot of lean protein and vegetables, but with no calorie rules or weight gain rules. Just make sure the baby gets what he needs!
this sounds like a good doctor. I would prefer a doctor who gives guidlines on the type of food to eat rather than the amount to eat.0 -
Musicgirl:
At my 20 week appointment I was up 20lbs and have maintained ever since. I do weigh myself regularly and maintaining has been pretty easy. :-) I've even lost some weight lol.0 -
:sad: :sad: :sad: I am 22 weeks and have gained almost 35 lbs.
Don't feel bad. At my 20 week appointment I was already up 32 lbs (and I was already about 8 lbs overweight when I got pregnant). I'm doing my best to maintain my calories and not gain any more or least to gain as little as possible. Don't know how it's working as I haven't weighed myself but am seeing the doc next week. Fingers crossed!
I've been really trying to maintain as well. I'll do good for a few days and then end up binging out because I'm craving something. I'm 28 weeks and at 35 pounds gain so I'm REALLY hoping to keep my weight under 40 but from what I hear the 3rd trimester is the hardest0 -
I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and he told me something interesting. He had a patient who gained 115 pounds. 115! No pre-eclampsia, she was watching her diet and exercising, etc. He said she'd come in at every appointment crying and didn't know what to do, but her baby was perfectly healthy and also wasn't overly large. Within the first two months after birth she lost 70 pounds, almost 60 of which was fluid only! The rest came off during the next 3 months as she nursed. Obviously this isn't the typical case but he told me some women gain way more in water weight than others.0
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didn't gain anything from last week...
33 weeks today & up 18 pounds total0 -
Im at 25 pounds in 23 weeks...dr said i "better slow down" cause i gained 10 in the past month....I refuse to starve myself.. and with my other 2 kids i gained 50 and 72 so ill be happy if i end up with 40lbs gained....
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I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and he told me something interesting. He had a patient who gained 115 pounds. 115! No pre-eclampsia, she was watching her diet and exercising, etc. He said she'd come in at every appointment crying and didn't know what to do, but her baby was perfectly healthy and also wasn't overly large. Within the first two months after birth she lost 70 pounds, almost 60 of which was fluid only! The rest came off during the next 3 months as she nursed. Obviously this isn't the typical case but he told me some women gain way more in water weight than others.
wow, that's crazy! I guess that just goes to show that it's not how much you eat that matters it's what you eat and your body is going to gain what it needs/wants to gain.0 -
Im at 25 pounds in 23 weeks...dr said i "better slow down" cause i gained 10 in the past month....I refuse to starve myself.. and with my other 2 kids i gained 50 and 72 so ill be happy if i end up with 40lbs gained....
thoughts????
at about 23 weeks I gained 10lbs in one month also, doc didn't really say anything about it, he said my stomach was a perfect size and didn't comment at all on my weight (I love him for this! lol) I haven't done any research but a friend who is "in the know" said that's when the placenta is growing the most so not to worry about it....I agree with you that 40lbs for total of pregnancy isn't bad and I wouldn't stress out....just be aware of what you are eating0 -
I am almost 12 weeks and I haven't gained anything yet. Anyone else experience this as being normal?0
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Im at 25 pounds in 23 weeks...dr said i "better slow down" cause i gained 10 in the past month....I refuse to starve myself.. and with my other 2 kids i gained 50 and 72 so ill be happy if i end up with 40lbs gained....
thoughts????
My doctor said something similar to me at my last appointment. It's just deflating. I'm so tired of the focus on weight gain, when it should be about the health of the baby and good nutrition. Unless it's an astronomical gain that raises red flags, just STFU <grumpy pregnant woman here!
Anyways- my goal is also 40lbs. Based on previous healthy pregnancies- this seems where my body is most comfortable. Not every woman will be the same or fit into their cookie cutter 10lb range guideline of 25-35lbs. :flowerforyou:0 -
I am almost 12 weeks and I haven't gained anything yet. Anyone else experience this as being normal?
It's normal! I don't gain until 20 weeks usually but then it comes on fast!0 -
I am almost 20 weeks and I have gained 7 lbs. I gained 2 in the first 13 weeks and the other 5 since then. Trying to keep total gain to 25 lbs. We'll see how that works out since my other 2 pregnancies resulted in 40 lbs gained each time.0
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I definitely think that pregnancy just does weird things to your body and I am starting to see how most of what is a rapid gain is usually water! I never retained water before, but I've noticed that pregnancy has made my body super sensitive to sodium. If I weigh myself in the morning, my total gain is always about 3 pounds less than if I have a late afternoon dr.'s appointment or weigh myself at night. I have heard so many stories like that, of women gaining a huge amount and most of it coming off quickly because it was water! I'm starting to think it's better to go by the philosophy of eating in moderation but mostly healthy, and eating when your body and baby really are hungry. When our babies are born, the numbers really won't matter anymore! And then we can focus on getting that extra weight off.0
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24 Weeks and gained 6 pounds total.0
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I am almost 12 weeks and I haven't gained anything yet. Anyone else experience this as being normal?
It's normal! I don't gain until 20 weeks usually but then it comes on fast!
Awesome - thank you! I just don't want to go to the doctor in 2 more weeks (14 week appointment) to hear doctor say you need to gain weight. I'm eating healthy and what I can - my stomach is still not digesting large amounts of food very well.0 -
I'm 30 weeks and I have gained 30 lbs, I hope to not go over 40lbs but would love to be at 35lbs weight gain. My doctor said it's not bad, it will be more work to lose after baby is here. He also recommended that I watch what I eat, try to minimize the junk and sugary drinks.. stick with water n healthier food choices.... I have also started walking in the last 2 weeks, and it has helped my energy levels
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I am almost 12 weeks and I haven't gained anything yet. Anyone else experience this as being normal?
It's normal! I don't gain until 20 weeks usually but then it comes on fast!
I agree, I didn't gain until about 20 weeks. Gained 7lbs so far and I'm 25 weeks. So it came on rather quickly! My goal is to keep it under 25lbs.0 -
That sounds like me in a nutshell. As of my week 38 appt, I've gained 36 lbs, but I'm retaining water as noticable in my hands and, in the evenings, my feet/legs. Can't wait until that part returns to normal soon as I hate hearing that "untrue" weight every appt!I definitely think that pregnancy just does weird things to your body and I am starting to see how most of what is a rapid gain is usually water! I never retained water before, but I've noticed that pregnancy has made my body super sensitive to sodium. If I weigh myself in the morning, my total gain is always about 3 pounds less than if I have a late afternoon dr.'s appointment or weigh myself at night. I have heard so many stories like that, of women gaining a huge amount and most of it coming off quickly because it was water! I'm starting to think it's better to go by the philosophy of eating in moderation but mostly healthy, and eating when your body and baby really are hungry. When our babies are born, the numbers really won't matter anymore! And then we can focus on getting that extra weight off.0 -
I am almost 12 weeks and I haven't gained anything yet. Anyone else experience this as being normal?
It's normal! I don't gain until 20 weeks usually but then it comes on fast!
I agree, I didn't gain until about 20 weeks. Gained 7lbs so far and I'm 25 weeks. So it came on rather quickly! My goal is to keep it under 25lbs.
During my first pregnancy, I didn't really gain any weight or really show till third trimester. Complete opposite this time around.0 -
I am almost 12 weeks and I haven't gained anything yet. Anyone else experience this as being normal?
It's normal! I don't gain until 20 weeks usually but then it comes on fast!
I agree, I didn't gain until about 20 weeks. Gained 7lbs so far and I'm 25 weeks. So it came on rather quickly! My goal is to keep it under 25lbs.
During my first pregnancy, I didn't really gain any weight or really show till third trimester. Complete opposite this time around.
So glad I'm not alone! I don't want to gain more than 25 either, actually I'd feel better with just 20, but I guess we will see as time goes on! Thanks ladies!0 -
25 weeks today! I wish I had kept a consistent log of my weight gain, but it was basically a pound a week (due to nausea eating) until recently:
Weeks:
14: +14
20: +20
22: +24
24: +24
25: +24
I started feeling better at week 22, when I began working out daily and counting calories. I guess it's paying off!0 -
I am almost 12 weeks and I haven't gained anything yet. Anyone else experience this as being normal?
It's normal! I don't gain until 20 weeks usually but then it comes on fast!
Awesome - thank you! I just don't want to go to the doctor in 2 more weeks (14 week appointment) to hear doctor say you need to gain weight. I'm eating healthy and what I can - my stomach is still not digesting large amounts of food very well.
I didn't gain until 20 weeks and still managed to put on 40 pounds. You will be fine. I'm hoping this time to keep it to a more reasonable gain, only because I carry all my baby weight until I finish breasfeeding and I feed a long time.0
