Gave birth almost three weeks ago and only lost 10lbs!?

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  • OrionMama
    OrionMama Posts: 19 Member
    Yes, Just pumping to take the edge off engorgement. We started block feeding yesterday, but I wanted to give it a few weeks to ensure I had a healthy supply. However, just pumping to relieve the pain/ preventing plugged ducts resulted in about 10 oz a day (MOOO) for the last two weeks, and since I am a SAHM I don't need to store it...thus resulting in donation milk.

    Part of the clothing problem is boobs, but part is my hips and legs...I have no idea how that happened? Maybe during birth? I'm a tad swollen in the hands, but not really feet or ankles anymore.
  • 10BlueDoves
    10BlueDoves Posts: 33 Member
    I would go to the Dr for a check up, and stop eating such a restrictive diet. I had a serious issue of swelling and oversupply AFTER my first pregnancy. My blood pressure and everything was perfect through the entire pregnancy, but then it shot through the roof after I gave birth. I was miserable and swollen every where. I have no idea if the over supply was related to it at all, but that was also a serious problem as I was basically turning into Old Faithful every time I tried to nurse, I had to pump a bit first. Please, see you doctor and stop worrying about calories.
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    I would go to the Dr for a check up, and stop eating such a restrictive diet. I had a serious issue of swelling and oversupply AFTER my first pregnancy. My blood pressure and everything was perfect through the entire pregnancy, but then it shot through the roof after I gave birth. I was miserable and swollen every where. I have no idea if the over supply was related to it at all, but that was also a serious problem as I was basically turning into Old Faithful every time I tried to nurse, I had to pump a bit first. Please, see you doctor and stop worrying about calories.

    ^^OP agree with this. Best to go see your doctor. Swelling after pregnancy does not sound normal.
  • Davina_JH
    Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
    You should eat more...regular TDEE plus 300/400 for nursing (500-cut), or your body will store that fat honey! Add me if you want, I'm going through the same thing.
  • PhearlessPhreaks
    PhearlessPhreaks Posts: 890 Member
    I'm going to be redundant and say what I'm guessing everyone else has already said- EAT.

    Don't worry about weight loss right now. Focus on your baby, on getting as much sleep as you can, and taking care of yourself as best you can. And that includes eating and drinking plenty of water. Eat well, eat healthy, but eat.

    There might be a whole host of factors at play regarding your lack of weight loss. You're likely holding on to water weight, particularly if you're not drinking enough water, and/or eating a lot of high-sodium foods. Lack of sleep can hinder weight loss. Stress can inhibit weight loss.

    What's the best way to combat those things? Eat well, drink lots of water, and don't worry about the scale.
  • Davina_JH
    Davina_JH Posts: 473 Member
    I actually have an oversupply of breastmilk and have been donating to the local milk bank. I would certainly not be trying to lose weight if nursing was even an issue. The fact is I am unable to wear maternity clothing that I wore the week I gave birth. I have a three year old son that deserves to leave the house, and I can't care for him properly if I can't get dressed or function. This is not me being vain. We also don't have the money for me to go out and buy new clothing. I was simply asking for advice because I have not even lost the weight of the baby+placenta+other fluids, not really asking to be berated for perceived vanity.

    If you have oversupply and are donating, you are probably burning much more than 500 extra a day. Seriously, eat a lot more and the weight will come off.

    I burned 2300 calories just taking care of my family today. add another 500 for nursing and that's 2800.
    So in order to lose weight I cut a small amount (about 200) and it should come off. Do it.


    It's always hard to say for sure, but I would start at TDEE+500 for a few weeks, then add or subtract 100-200 depending on if you see the scale move.

    Also, you should really give your body two months before you push it. Our bodies are much smarter than we are, and they will do what they need to in order to survive.
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    Oh honey I so know how you feel. I was in your shoes two years ago. I had PPD and I will blame my feelings of hopelessness on that. Yes even weight got me down.

    You are retaining water....it is simple as that. With my first child gained 30 pounds lost all of it in two weeks. Second child gained 48 pounds and it took me 4 months lose it. I didn't start till 5 weeks Postpartum and drinking water helped but I would say it took 9 weeks after the first initial 5 weeks before I could say I wasn't retaining water anymore. I had two pairs of black elastic waisted pants that I wore those and big sweatshirts of my husbands (slippers as well....it took me a good 9 weeks before I could wear my shoes). My kids went to the park and the occasional trip to the grocery store. Unfortunately they had to suffer for about 3 months post partum before I could leave the house with them (mostly due to PPD but clothing was a problem as well).

    If you feel hopeless, want to cry all the time, and worry about crazy stuff you might have the baby blues. Give your mind and body time to heal. Good luck girl!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Losing weight should not be your priority right now. Your baby isn't even a month old.

    Worry more about your milk supply right now.
  • 19TaraLynn84
    19TaraLynn84 Posts: 739 Member
    Personally, I would think you need to be eating at least 1800 cals. Probably even 2000. Your little one is only 3 weeks old. You are his/her sole source of nourishment. Do not deprive yourself for the sake of your child and your own sanity! I wouldn't worry about losing weight at all until I went for the 6 weeks check-up. And I'd talk to my OB about it then.

    Enjoy your baby!
  • Kamikazeflutterby
    Kamikazeflutterby Posts: 770 Member
    After you have a baby you have extra crazy. It leaks out in weird ways, and in the first couple of weeks when your body feels like an ill fitting suit it's easy to focus on weight loss, but remember, that's the extra crazy building up. Think I'm wrong? Go try on new clothes and see if any of it feels right.

    Get used to the new baby, get used to the new body, and try and get food and sleep.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Make sure you are eating enough. Don't restrict. Your body is in a state of flux... why wack out your own hormones, compromise your breastfeeding? What your age, height, weight, etc? Find your maintenance and eat at that. Your nursing will create a deficit for you, and any exercise you do will add to that deficit. Be nice to yourself!
  • amyc115
    amyc115 Posts: 32 Member
    You shouldn't be dieting during your postpartum period because your body needs to repair itself. You also need to eat enough to sustain nursing. Your body has gone into starvation mode and is holding onto everything it can because it's not bringing in enough to sustain itself. Let yourself eat and heal. I had a baby 2 months ago. He was 9lbs and I gained about 35 pounds during the pregnancy. I had lost all but 5 lbs of baby weight during my 6 week postpartum period without a deficit. Worry about your weight later. Let your nursing do your work.
  • Thirdandbird
    Thirdandbird Posts: 5 Member
    It could be water retention. Happened to me as well. My baby is three months and for the first month my maternity clothes would not fit. I had a C section though and had a lot of water retention/bloat. Then 22 pounds just dropped off. My baby was 9 pounds. I'm also breast feeding so no dieting. Just trying to eat healthy foods like lean protein, veggies, nuts, fruits, grain and lots of water. the weight is coming off but very slowly. Maybe 1/2 a pound a week and sometimes nothing. I'm working on toning up right now and not worried about the weight. Give it time.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    I agree with Thirdandbird.
    Also do you have access to a juicer? Juice Italian parsley (wrap it in a lettuce leaf to juice it), romaine lettuce, celery and a fuji apple(for flavor and sweetness). This juice is a gentle natural diuretic.

    Do you take red rasperry leaf tea? It's a general tonic for women and especially related to the issues of pregnancy.
    http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-309-RED RASPBERRY.aspx?activeIngredientId=309&activeIngredientName=RED RASPBERRY

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