jennifergmcnamee wrote: »

I'm getting close to the third trimester, and I hope I can just keep chugging along. I have my GD test on Thursday, and I'm pretty nervous about screwing it up. My doctor said just to eat normally but not to go overboard with a bunch of stuff I don't normally have. Well, of course my work decided to throw me a "surprise" baby shower on Wednesday night. I'll probably have something small there and wrap up the rest of my plate for after the test just to be on the safe side. I just hope no one gets offended!

wantoldme wrote: »

Height: 5'1.5"
SW- 118 ( I gained weight from the winter and being sad about the miscarriage).
Week12: 122
Week 16: 120 (net gain 2 pounds).

Just went to ob a couple of hours ago. My blood pressure is super low again and I have to go to hematologist because of my anemia (born with it because my mom was severely anemic especially when pregnant with us and had blood transfusions after every delivery). and I am a carrier for both alpha and beta thalassemia.

VeryKatie wrote: »

Format: (Weight gain this week, cumulative weight gain)
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 28
First Pregnancy
Goal to Gain: 25-35 lb

Starting weight: 139.6 lb
Week 9: 11/09: 139.2 (-0.2, -0.4)
Week 10: 11/16: 140.2 (+1.0, +0.6)
Week 11: 11/23: 139.0 (-1.2, -0.6)
Week 12: 11/30: 141.2 (+2.2, +1.6)
Week 13: 12/07: 139.8 (-1.4, +0.2)
Week 14: 12/14: 139.2 (-0.6, -0.4)
Week 15: 12/21: 141.0 (+1.8, +1.4)
Week 16: 12/28: ? - On a trip
Week 17: 01/04: ? - On a trip
Week 18: 01/11: 140.8 (-0.2, +1.2)
Week 19: 01/18: 143.2 (+2.4, +3.6)
Week 20: 01/25: 145.2 (+2.0, +5.6)
Week 21: 02/01: 145.6 (+0.4, +6.0)
Week 22: 02/08: 146.8 (+1.2, +7.2)
Week 23: 02/15: 147.0 (+0.2, +7.4)
Week 24: 02/22: 147.4 (+0.4, +7.8)
Week 25: 03/01: 148.8 (+1.4, +9.2)
Week 26: 03/08: 150.2 (+1.4, +10.6)
Week 27: 03/15: 150.4 (+0.2, +10.8)
Week 28: 03/22: 151.4 (+1.0, +11.8)
Week 29: 03/29: ? - On a trip
Week 30: 04/05: 152.6 (+1.2, +13.0)
Week 31: 04/12: 153.4 (+0.8, +13.8)
Week 32: 04/19: 153.4 (+0.0, +13.8)
Week 33: 04/26: 154.2 (+0.8, +14.6)
Week 34: 05/03: 154.6 (+0.4, +15.0)
Week 35: 05/10: 157.0 (+2.4, +17.4)
Week 36: 05/17: 156.8 (-0.2, +17.2)

wantoldme wrote: »

I only have a MIL and brother in law and his wife. My husband's father passed away last year and the rest of their family is out of the country. My family lives in another state (just some background info).

So my husband called her last night. I told her he could after I told my family. She immediately calls my mom and tells her the news (acting like it's a big scoop that only she knew and tells my mom to not tell anyone). My mom pretended it was a surprise and my MIL called me after and told me what she did. It annoyed me because first of what if I wanted to tell my mom and secondly who are you to tell my mom not to say anything to anyone. Also she then started telling me she is coming up with a list of baby names for baby. She already has said before that she wants to name the child (which isn't happening). Then she started saying stuff in Farsi like oh God give your child, husband, and your child's uncle (her other son) good health but somehow neglected to say anything about me. WTH. Then my brother in law called and said I can't believe I didn't know sooner. He said I don't "look pregnant" at all and he usually has a pregnancy radar. He also said now we would see each other more which is annoying because I can only take him in small doses. Also they were like your lucky your child will have cousins here. In my mind I'm like no im not. I wish my adorable nephews were closer but thank God I have some family in Virginia. All in all my in laws maybe small in number but they are so pushy. Also I have seen how my mother in law tries to diminish the mother daughter bond between her other daughter in law and grandchild. It's like she is in such competition. I don't want that happening to me.

artgalchitown wrote: »

Height: 5' 11"
Age: 34
First Pregnancy
Goal to Gain: 25-30lb

Starting weight: 169 lb
Week 14: 05/04: 172.8 (+3.8, +3.8)
Week 15: 05/11: 176.0 (+3.2, +7)
Week 16: 5/18: 178.4 (+2.4, + 9.4)

What is happening??? I am very concerned that I have gained almost 10 pounds and it's only week 16. I've been trying to be really careful about what I've been eating and most days have hovered right around my calorie goals and sticking to lean proteins, fruits, and veggies. I know I'm supposed to gain a pound a week in the second trimester, but it's already been 6 pounds in just two weeks. At this rate, I will be shooting past 200 lbs when all is said and done. Mostly I am worried about baby's health and my own. I have a dr appointment today so will see what she says.

getfitgal123 wrote: »

Holding steady!! YAY! This was the pattern with my past pregnancies too. Weight gain slowed/stopped at this point. So, hopefully I won't end up too far off from my goal of 25 lbs. My last babies came naturally (no complications) at 36w3d and 37w5d, so if I follow that pattern again too I won't have too long to go. (though we want 37 weeks + of course!)

artgalchitown wrote: »

The doctor said I'm a bit high for weight gain at this point but as long as I'm eating healthy, staying within the healthy range of calories, and exercising regularly, she's not concerned. She said some women gain steadily over the course of the pregnancy, and others do not, and still others do everything they're supposed to re: diet and exervise and still gain more than what the average recommendation is. Sounded like beyond diet and exercise (two big things for sure), it's largely out of my hands and she's not concerned unless it seems like I start to be at risk for things like high blood pressure or gestational diabetes. Fingers crossed I can figure out how to manage this so baby and I are both healthy and safe.

MrsS8214 wrote: »

Random question- I'm only 6 weeks along but I will definitely update my numbers when possible! Anyways- for those of you who were actively losing weight before you got pregnant, how did you adjust your calorie intake? Most of us were likely eating at a deficit prior to pregnancy (I'm assuming) so what did you do to find the balance between not eating at a deficit, and not eating too much?

Hurricane_C wrote: »

@MrsS8214 During the first trimester I tried to eat at maintenance. During the 2nd trimester I ate at maintenance +300 and during the third started out at maintenance +500, but haven't really been tracking the last month or so - I'm 35w4d. I had morning sickness until about week 26 - and didn't really have any gain until the 2nd trimester because I didn't have much of an appetite. And I'm back to not really having an appetite, so I haven't been tracking. I've gained about 20-22 pounds so far and my OB says I'm doing great and right on track so I haven't been too worried about logging - but will definitely be getting back to it once this baby finally decides to be born (I'm getting super impatient).

If you have more specific questions, definitely talk to your OB/midwife. That's what they're there for. If you find that maintenance has to you too hungry, add 100 calories for a bit and see how it goes and just kinda play around with it until you find what works for you/your body/your doctor. Everyone is different and every pregnancy is different.