2nd Trimester
So depressing.... (vent)
So I'm about 26 weeks and I had an OB appt today. I dread going to the doctors every month because not only does someone other than myself realize I've gained to much weight but the doctor just makes me feel like crap about it (as if I don't already feel like crap about it, like I'm purposely gaining a butt load of weight on purpose). I swear it doesn't matter what I do, what foods I cut out, how much water I drink, etc I stil gain on average 2-3 lbs a week. It's getting ridiculous. So, I'm up for another GTT and my doctor wants me to have my thyroid tested to see if that may be causing weight gain. I also had some bacteria in my urine and so she had a urine culture sent out. Oh and I also have to see a nutritionist. As if I didn't have enough problems to begin with, all of that had to be added. Didn't even have the chance to talk about my back pain/ abdominal pain this time there was too much other crap going on that we just barely talked about it. I have to start seeing my doctor every 2 weeks now because of all of my "complications". Fun stuff. It's probably dumb that I'm complaining about this. I'm sure there are other women that are having more serious complications and are having a hard time. I just get so frustrated sometimes that nothing I do is apparently good enough. Thanks for listening (well reading actually)
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Re: So depressing.... (vent)
It sucks to be stressed out during your pregnancy but as they say stress is the worst thing for your growing baby so I'd say try to take it easy. Whether you are overweight or underweight, the docs say that exercise is extremely important during pregnancy. Pilates are an easy, low-impact workout. Also swimming is great for us pregnant ladies because it keeps us cool and works out every muscle. Walk everywhere you can.
Another suggestion would be to make sure you're eating right. If weight gain is such a problem you should stick to romaine salads, juices, water, and protein. I know it's like a broken record, but its healthy for you and your growing baby.
Eating whatever you want and not exercising is just gonna put more weight on you so it's time to change- if not for yourself then for your baby.
Also keep in mind being pregnant is something to be excited about!! Y
I did gain a ton of weight with DS, had to see a cardiologist, get ultrasounds of my legs and see some other specialist due to complications (it all ended up ok). I lost 20lbs to begin with...then from month 6-end of pg I gained the 20 back...plus another 60. No matter what I did I couldn't stop the gain. My OB was never worried...but I was. I gained 10 lbs in one week. It turned out to be mostly water. From the time DS was born to the time I got home from the hospital I was down 30lbs. I had been warned that swelling after birth can sometimes make your weight go up...my swelling before birth was so bad it didn't. Maybe you will just be like this? I hope so...and if not...I hope they can find a solution so you don't feel bad about yourself! Hang in there.
Edit: I also wanted to give you encouragement for the future. I still had about 5 lbs left to lose from DS when I got pregnant. I was terrified I would have the same weight problems this time (the weight gain really does make you feel bad about yourself...doesn't it?!). So far I have gone down one pound. Granted I haven't hit my dreaded 6 month mark yet but I feel the consistency has to be a good sign!