Pregnancy Weight Gain

First, congrats on your pregnancy! I've heard weight gain is different with every woman, and pregnancy, but typically you should be gaining more of your weight in the third trimester and final weeks, but some women gain a little up front. I have two children also, and gained weight totally different with both. Typically you'll need to consume 100-300 extra calories a day (which isn't very hard) for your baby to grow normally, but ask your doc if he/she could recommend how many calories they want you to consume; I would mention to them your concern about gaining as much weight as you did with your first baby. Did you have gestational diabetes? I'm so glad you're not wanting to diet during pregnancy, because that isn't good for you or baby. Here is a link that had some info on weight gain:

http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/healthy-weight-gain

As long as you follow something similar as what is suggested in the article, you should be able to eat fairly normally. If you need quick items, I would suggest trying to carve out some free time during the weekend or on the weekend when you can cook some healthy meals, and then freeze into whatever portion you need. Also, I bought What To Eat When You're Expecting, which is part of the well known What To Expect When You're Expecting series, and it has great tips and recipes. I really enjoyed it. Here is a link:

http://www.amazon.com/What-Eat-When-Youre-Expecting/dp/0894800159

Hope some of this helped!

Congrats on the pregnancy. Try yoga or swimming...they are great exercise routines while pregnant to keep you moving and active, especially with the older child being around. And give in to temptation, but in moderation. If you want that ice cream, eat some, but keep it reasonable. The eat for two is not true obviously...I tracked (loosely) my calories...people log calories to lose, maintain, and like in your case, gain weight...just don't beat yourself up over the calories or number on the scale. I was a lucky girl, was able to run, do light cardio (dancing, aerobics), swimming, yoga, and strength train through my entire pregnancy (switching to walking the last month per my doctors orders), and was able to get right back into the routine after child birth and the weight came off relatively easier than it did after my first child...and I solely believe it was because I took a healthier and more active approach to my second pregnancy than I did my first.

Oh, and don't forget, when it's all over, it took 9 months to put on the weight...so don't expect miracle work to happen after you give birth. Take it easy and enjoy your pregnancy. Good luck and congrats!!!

Congrats on the pregnancy. It is not necessary to exercise to lose weight. Weight loss 80%diet/20%exercise. Eat less processed foods and both you and the baby will get all the necessary nutrients without you gaining more weight than you need to. Eating clean will make it easier to lose all the baby weight after you have had your baby.