Weight Gain Check In - How We Doing Mamas?

jennamarie05

30 pounds at 31 weeks! Everyone says from that from the front or the back, I "don't even look pregnant!" so I'm not too worried about it, even though its maybe more than "recommended!"

I think most of that weight is in the boobs (much to my hubby's happiness!) 

DarkCat

My pants are getting tight..... I'm worried. 

rnyland1

Just ate a whole chocolate bar that contained 2.5 servings. Not doing so well.

deuxbouledogues

@DarkCat  yoga pants FTW. I'm currently pretending my sugar encrusted blueberry muffin is healthy and not just a blob of deliciousness.

rnyland1

Also, my butt looks pregnant too. Like I said, not doing so well...

DarkCat

theshannondee said:

@DarkCat  yoga pants FTW. I'm currently pretending my sugar encrusted blueberry muffin is healthy and not just a blob of deliciousness.

I have my 32 week appointment next Tuesday. I'm overweight and have gestational diabetes. I really don't want another appointment talking about my weight.

allthingscozy

I'm up another 2 lbs my dr hasn't said anything to me but I know I'm not eating amazing I am now doing a health and fitness team challenge at work so that's been helping me drink more water and fruits and veggies and pushing me to get my exercise.

however I am getting closer and closer to my heaviest ever weight which is really stressful and anxiety provoking even I know it's healthy for baby I have huge fears about being that big again after baby comes and having so much weight to lose after which has been hard and a struggle for me  

PootsDragon

WAYYYYYYY past the point of caring. Pass the nacho cheese yo.

DataJane

Well, my coworkers are helping me out by eating all of the Friday office donuts before I even got here. There was just one disgusting looking coconut one in the box by 8 AM.

rnyland1

@DataJane WAT. The coconut donuts are the greatest!!

whataboutscience

I gained too much first tri and have almost stopped gaining now even though as a whole I think I'm on track. My doctors have never said much about my weight either pregnancy and I've never worried enough to ask, but now I sit here over analyzing wondering if baby is growing okay still if I haven't gained in like 2 months... I believe I'm up 24 pounds and will be 30 weeks tomorrow, but I was around the same place at about 22 weeks.

DataJane

rnyland1 said:

@DataJane WAT. The coconut donuts are the greatest!!

11 out of 11 of my coworkers would disagree (plus me, yuck!)

carolynpetite

23lbs at 30 weeks...more than I had planned for sure. I am hoping to stick to 30lbs total...wishful thinking!

Racso12

I am well on my way to gaining 50lbs this pregnancy. Fook. 

kellz14

Bring me the carbs. All of the carbs.

PhoebeJune1984

Yesterday, I officially had to unbutton my jeans to sit......

tennisbabymama

I'm trying to stop counting. I know I'm on track and that is what I'm focused on. 

deuxbouledogues

@DarkCat  UGH I bet. I'm sorry. Hang in there, there is a light at the end of the tunnel!

BecauseBabyIamAPug

I haven't weighed my self in a few days but my office scale says I am up 15 pounds. That is 5 pounds in 1 week. So I am guessing water weight.
They didn't say a word and actually of the the OB's said I look thinner in my arms and face over all. 

Since I am no longer working, I am cooking more. I am not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

mamafox14

Can't even care. Did I just eat a gigantic rice Krispy treat while still in the store? Why yes, yes I did. Between insomnia and cervix punching, if a rice Krispy treat brings me some happiness, I'm taking it. Shame level: zero. 

Racso12

@PhoebeJune1984 You are still able to wear jeans with buttons?! Damn! 

PhoebeJune1984

I weighed myself at home on Wednesday, and then an hour later was at a prenatal appointment where I mysteriously gained four pounds when they weighed me. So now, I only focus on my scale at home, since that is the one I stand on weekly.

Although I am outside the amount I am suppose to gain (which was 10-15 pounds) my OB's (I have three of them) have said nothing about it.....besides saying that I am gaining at a "healthy and steady curve". I am guessing that they just know gaining only 10-15lb is hard to do, especially when they know I am already eating 80% healthy and watching my calorie intake (and they know I retained water like crazy with my first pregnancy, which a scale isn't showing what percentage is water weight)....so they are really just watching to make sure there isn't a huge jump in weight gain between appointments. Plus, I have gained FAR less at this point in this pregnancy, than I did in my first pregnancy at this point.....so I feel like I am doing amazing compared to my last pregnancy!

PhoebeJune1984

Racso12 said:

@PhoebeJune1984 You are still able to wear jeans with buttons?! Damn! 

Only one pair! I owned them before getting pregnant, and they have a lot of stretch to them...so I think that is the only reason I have been able to wear them this long! I can still keep them buttoned, but it is starting to hurt while sitting. I think they are more comfortable than my maternity jeans, and I actually went back to Kohl's (where I got them for $13!) to see if I could find more, but couldn't....I was so bummed. 

notsoblissylissy

I had a munchie meal from Jack in the box the other day. So, I would say, not doing too well 

SonjaThurston

30lbs at almost 31 weeks. I was pretty small to begin with pre-pregnancy so my doctors said they aren't worried. I splurge here and there but eat healthy about 70% of the time. Unless my doctors tell me otherwise I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing! Yoga pants are the only way to go at this point!

Kellyj103

I gained 3 lbs since my last visit TWO weeks ago. No Hammertime dance this week but I blame it on having my appt in the afternoon after drinking 2 gallons of water like a dummy. I envy all you guys with "no appetite" i'm ready to eat everythiiiiinggggggggg!

IB113

27 pounds at 31 weeks. Level of caring about my weight is so low now. I feel huge and am over caring. ::eats a whole bag of oreos::

elenabrent

This week one of my preschool students told me I looked "quite plump." Today another one said I was "getting really big growing that baby." So that's approximately where I am. 

mamafox14

@elenabrent I don't think I would have any idea how to respond if a kid told me I was "quite plump". That's...amazing. 

YeezusButters

victoria98

I stopped caring about my weight gain after my double chin arrived. 

allthingscozy

So I just realized some rando started this thread and it wasn't the trying to slow weight gain thread. Gotta be honest feeling way more insecure after realizing this was started by a comparison person then it was for support.... 

Also so glad to hear other ladies are past the point of caring I think I'm going to join you! 

Kellyj103

@Backbypopulardemand I thought this was for support too... not a comparison! Gross. Yes, I'm glad most of us who commented aren't in the business of comparing but just sharing their experiences, givign support and not giving a F about the weight gain  Long hair, don't care!

winnie1122

Getting close to the 30lb mark at 34wks and all I want to eat is chocolate ice cream. And cookies. Really not excited to see the scale at docs on Monday, but I will probably still eat cookies because this baby is beating up my insides. 

austinjl

Up 35 pounds at almost 33 weeks.  My doc mentioned last time to slow down carb intake and I did.  I gained 5 pounds in 3 weeks.  I'm moving 5-6 times per week.  Apparently my body is just doing whatever the f it wants.

elenabrent

@stellaluna14 I told her to brace herself because I was only getting plumper from here! 

My favorite piece of feedback from a preschooler was a few years ago when a kid told me my butt was too big for the chair I was sitting in. I mean, no shit. That chair is made for a 3 year old. 

whataboutscience

@elenabrent When I taught 3's last pregnancy, my kids lifted up my shirt to see my "big pants" (the over the belly kind). Haha.

hannahmp

I'm up about 30 lbs. I have taken my scale away from myself and am asking my doctors/nurses not to tell me. I'm having serious emotional problems over it. I retain water soooo bad. I am also 6ft tall which I think makes you gain a bit more. I exercise every day and eat healthy, and the weight just pours on anyway. I can't change it, and I already did this once with my son and lost it all. Anyway, I'm just focusing on the fact that this is only temporary!

ellou05

I'm up about 35lbs at 33 weeks, eat like shit, and don't give a ****. or exercise. or move beyond making it from the bed to the couch. 

jen11797

STM advice: don't spend too much time worrying about the numbers on a scale. Do your best to be healthy for yourself and the baby, and remember that your mental health is A big part of what is important. Don't let your weight affect your joy or your focus on preparing for motherhood. You're about to have a baby...you'll have plenty of time to deal with the pounds later.  I've battled weight issues for most of my life, but let me tell you, that baby is gonna be the most amazing thing that has ever come from you, and you have so much to look forward to with happy anticipation. Enjoy the journey, ladies. We are almost at the point of meeting our littles.

slorbets

Honestly, I  stopped stepping on my scale once it reached a number I was not comfortable with. I get weighed at the doctors office and I don't even look at the number on the scale. My doctor tells me my weight is fine, so thats all that matters right now....i am past the point of caring...i am uncomfortable and always hungry these days, so i am going to eat whatever i want...i am hoping the baby weight magically falls off effortlessly once the baby arrives lol!