How much is too much ?

mihaela1984

this is my first pregnancy. I just started my 37th week and so far I've gained 70 lbs. both baby and I are healthy, no high blood pressure or GD ... But I keep reading that the normal weight gain is 20 to 35 lbs. I gained a lot of weight early since I quit smoking, and started eating non-stop. just curious how much weight did you guys gain ?

MJMum524

I'm almost 35 weeks and I've gained about 25lbs. I think as long as your OB isn't worried, you shouldn't either. It is what it is and when baby comes, the rest won't matter. You can get back to being yourself and think about losing weight as you are settled and healed post partum. Try to think of your body as a vessel to bring baby into the world and don't be so hard yourself for the number in the scale .

mihaela1984

You're right Thank you

mrs1374a

With DD1 I gained a lot of weight, 75 in totall and I really don't know why. I probably ate a little extra because my coworker and I were both due the same time so we were a little bad at work. But I ended up losing it all, plus 10 lbs, after she was born and from breastfeeding. This time, I've only gained 20 at 32 weeks, so I'm doing much better. Thankfully. But you'll be okay

MrsJIsbell

I'm 29 weeks and so far I've actually lost around 10lbs total since getting pregnant. I found out at about 17 weeks and had already lost a lot by then. My weight fluctuates at every appointment. I've only gained 2 lbs since I started seeing my OB. I got in trouble for this last time I was there but baby is growing on track and my grandma, mom, and aunt all didn't put on too much weight either so it may just be how my body does pregnancy.
Everyone is different, as long as baby is doing well, not too big or too small and the Dr isn't concerned for your or babies health then your doing good. Don't stress momma.