Pregnant and almost gained it all back.

Hugs! Try to be easier on yourself. Growing a baby is hard work!

Deep breath. well, as deep as you can at 37 weeks.

You didn't gain it all back. You are growing a WHOLE OTHER PERSON inside you. You are going to lose a bunch of that weight the day yu give birth, and a bunch more in the following weeks as your body adjusts back to being not-pregnant.

Do not panic.

Aw, congratulations on your pregnancy and hugs! It's impossible not to feel huge and uncomfortable towards the end, but it will all be worth it. I was terrible about exercising during my last two pregnancies, but as soon as I was cleared to work out postpartum, I was determined and took all of the weight off. You'll do it too. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to stress about it now and just enjoy this amazing time. After the baby comes, you will come up with a plan and stick to it. You've done it before, so you know it can be done. :flowerforyou:

What everyone else said. You're growing a human being. That is your priority. I lost 25 pounds the day after birth! Go easy on yourself. It will all be OK.

Wait till a few weeks after baby arrives to get a real guage of what you have lost and gained. At 37 weeks theres isnt much you can do now apart from eating healthy and walking. of course you will have put on weight. I lost 10kg in 6 months from MFP and within 2 months of maintenance I got pregnant again. At 31 weeks ive gained 8kg of those 10kg i lost but its not like its fat, its a baby and necessary growth. if there is a valid excuse for HEALTHY weight gain, its pregnancy.

Its better to lose and start from a lower weight when you get pregnant than start at your heavier weight. your previous weight loss is not in vain, its helped you start off at a better place for your pregnancy!! all the best in the next few weeks and months

Deep breath. well, as deep as you can at 37 weeks.

You didn't gain it all back. You are growing a WHOLE OTHER PERSON inside you. You are going to lose a bunch of that weight the day yu give birth, and a bunch more in the following weeks as your body adjusts back to being not-pregnant.

Do not panic.

This right here, sister.

There is a baby, amniotic fluid, extra blood in your veins, your uterus grew, breast growth, water retention, and then extra fat stores. You gained more than the recommended 25-30lb, and so did I, and a lot of other women.

It isn't permanent and you get a sweet little baby to love forever out of the deal.

Ok, you're 37 weeks right now. You've got 3 weeks (give or take) left. Start TODAY. Right now. I'm not saying restrict your calories, or do anything radical or crazy, but make healthy choices. It's never too late! Ok, you've regained some. It's ok! We can do this! Some of that is baby. Baby weighs anywhere from 6 to 9lbs (average). You've got more blood, a placenta in there, plus amniotic fluid, AND you could be retaining fluid. That *could* at this point account for as much as 20lbs or more. Granted, key word here being, COULD. You've got three weeks left in your pregnancy, barring going into labor early, or if you have a c-section scheduled early. Make these next few weeks count! Continue to eat what you need to keep your little one growing strong in the last crucial weeks, and yourself healthy, BUT make sure these are healthy choices. Get in your fruits, proteins, and plenty of water.

With the weight gain, do you know where you've had the gain? Did you have cravings that you endulged in maybe a little more than you realized? Or, it was a matter of this all happening at once? If this is the case, then it very well may be fluid. Believe it or not, my best friend lost almost 60lbs of fluid with my first godson.

*BIG HUGS* You're doing ok! I know pregnancy is hard! From where you are, I only made it another week and a half, and at the point where you are, I was MISERABLE. My back hurt, and I had PICA so severe that all I wanted was ice. I'd gnaw someone's arm off for ice. Two days before I went into labor, I ate 100 Otter Pops in less than 24 hours, only because I wanted the ice. That WAS the worst right there. I don't wish having PICA on my worst enemy. I wouldn't have gotten my "Otter Pops" if my husband hadn't caught me gnawing of a block buffer (that you buff acrylic nails with. I wanted something gritty, and he wouldn't buy me any more Otter Pops. After that, he took away my block buffer, and bought my Otter Pops.

I do understand the cravings. Until about the last week of my pregnancy, mine had usually been healthy. The first thing I craved with orange juice. I drank so much I ended up with a horribly upset stomach and sores in my mouth. I had to stop that, and all citrus fruit for a few weeks, and it about killed me because I wanted it SO badly. Even though what I was craving was healthy- I can sympathize. I know what it's like when you WANT it. There's nothing like a pregnancy craving. When you want it, you WANT it! You'd just about gnaw someone's arm off to get it, too!

I'd go to the Wal-Mart to get more orange juice, and I'd open up a small one, and be drinking it, while I'd have two of the large gallon jugs of it in my buggy. It was *that* bad. Then I'd wheel on over to the fruit section, grab me some oranges, a watermelon, grapes, and act like I'd never seen any of this fruit before. Then, I'd get home, and think- ok, this is fruit, it's good for me- good for baby, but I gotta make sure I don't eat too much of anything. I want to keep her healthy, and me healthy, but I don't want to gain *me* fat, only baby fat. I was on BabyCenter like 24/7. I knew *roughly* how much the baby was supposed to weigh weekly/monthly, along with blood, placenta, fluid, and everything else. I didn't mind gaining any weight associated with the baby, but I wasn't going to gain anything that didn't pertain to the baby.

My best friend, Slowly gained with all three of her babies. She had an easier time getting it off after the first, and snapped back to her pre-baby body. After the second, it took a little while, and after the third, none came off. We're working together to do it. The main reason I was afraid of gaining any weight, is because I live with PCOS. Gaining weight for me, equals, getting sick. I'm terrified of seeing the scales go up, because to me, that means I'll get sick again. I knew *in theory* I had so much during pregnancy I had to gain, but I didn't want to gain any more, not for vanity reasons, but for fear of headed back to being sick again.

I know I've typed you a novel here, but long story short, this isn't impossible! You may have gained a little bit during pregnancy, and it's ok! We're all human. You know where you went wrong, and you know what to do! If you're going to be nursing after delivery, you will have to keep your caloric intake up a little as well, to keep a healthy supply of milk, but that's definitely not a problem! Just talk to your doctor or lactation nurse about the best diet to follow for you while nursing. And if you aren't going to be nursing, then you can resume your regular diet, and when your body is healed, you'll be able to slowly work back into your exercise routine. Don't go at it full force! Slowly work your way back up, as you may be sore, your body is going to take some time readjusting, and I know everyone is different. Some women don't have any problems, and bounce back immediately- others like me, have pain for quite some time.

Number one thing, don't beat yourself up for what has been done. Look forward, and know that you can do this! You've got a lot of good things ahead! A beautiful baby to come, and healthy life for both of you! Best wishes!