How tall are you if I may ask? I wish I was 58kgs again and gaining 2 kgs is not that bad especially if you are that petite Eat what you crave. Again, if you gained about 4 lbs it's not all your body mass. It's the blood, fluid etc. .
I think this is something for all us moms to keep in mind:
1.5 lbs Placenta
7.0 lbs Maternal stores of NECESSARY fat, protein and other nutrients
7.5 lbs average baby
2 lbs breast tissue
4 lbs increased fluid volume
4 lbs increased blood volume
2 lbs uterus
2 lbs amniotic fluid
soooooo if at the end of the day we gain more than the average 30lbs it's not THAT big of a deal So what if we store more nutrients :P
There, that made me feel better LOL
All I could think was TWO POUNDS OF BOOBS!?!?!
I'm a grown up. I promise.
Me: 31 DH: 36 Married 5 years DD born 8/30/13 #2 expected 4/25/17
How tall are you if I may ask? I wish I was 58kgs again and gaining 2 kgs is not that bad especially if you are that petite Eat what you crave. Again, if you gained about 4 lbs it's not all your body mass. It's the blood, fluid etc. .
I think this is something for all us moms to keep in mind:
1.5 lbs Placenta
7.0 lbs Maternal stores of NECESSARY fat, protein and other nutrients
7.5 lbs average baby
2 lbs breast tissue
4 lbs increased fluid volume
4 lbs increased blood volume
2 lbs uterus
2 lbs amniotic fluid
soooooo if at the end of the day we gain more than the average 30lbs it's not THAT big of a deal So what if we store more nutrients :P
There, that made me feel better LOL
All I could think was TWO POUNDS OF BOOBS!?!?!
I'm a grown up. I promise.
I have giant boobs. I have had DH lift them up for me before when I got on the scale and I lose 10lbs. Another 2lbs is nothing
TTC since June 2015
DH {29} Me {26}
PCOS Diagnosis | September 2015 IF Specialist | November 2015 Provera | November 2015 | 179 Days since last AF HSG | December 2015 | All Clear Provera | January 2016 | 46 Days since last AF 1st round of Femara 2.5mgs | January 2016 | No response Provera | February 2016 | 44 Days since last AF 2nd round of Femara 5mgs | March 2016 | O CD18 | AF 3/28/2016 3rd round of Femara 5mgs | March/April 2016 | No response | AF 5/6/2016 4th round of Femara 7.5mgs | May 2016 | BFP June 4, 2015 EDD: 2/15/2017 | Loss Discovered: 6/11/2016 | NMC: 6/15/2015 Gonal-F 75 IU upped to 100 IU | June 2016 | IUI June 29, 2016 | Beta: July 13, 2016 | AF 7/12/2016 Gonal-F 75 IU upped to 112.5IU | July 2016 | IUI July 27, 2016 | Beta: August 10, 2016 | + Beta 171! BFP on Digi 8/8/2016 | Beta #2: 396 = 39 hour doubling time | Beta #3: 1659 = 34 hour doubling time First ultrasound: August 17, 2016; 5 weeks; Gestational Sac and yolk Second ultrasound: August 25, 2016; 6W+1D; Heartbeat 105bpm Third ultrasound: August 31, 2016; 7 weeks; Heartbeat 136bpm Graduated from RE: August 31, 2016 EDD: April 17, 2017
That is where my mind went too! It doesn't surprise me one bit though...I have always been small chested, and these boobs (that's what I call them, because they are definitely not mine!) are out of control! I always wanted bigger boobs...but this is extreme!
I know...mine grew so quick and won't seem to stop. I'm filling out shirts. My gf went from A to D before baby...I started as a B.....I need to go see what I am
@MrsBakes I am 166cms and the problem is, the extra kilos do show somehow... I look porky. I know it's probably a lot of fluid etc, but still - this first trimester does nothing for my self esteem
Oh well, I am sure that I feel better when the bump starts showing!!! How are you getting on?
Me: 35 year old FTM, a busy city banker living in London, and a constant worrier. My DH: French guy, car fanatic, best husband ever. Our baby boy: Due on 17 April, currently 37 weeks. I can't believe it - I made it to full term!!!! Last measurement: 3150 gs at 37+1! This is going to be a big baby
I know what you mean. When I was pregnant with my first, I started off slightly underweight. Man every pound changed me LOL But you have plenty of room to gain and still be well within average weight for your height. WE do however always look at ourselves with more criticism. I'm sure you are one pretty mama
I never understood the "maternal fat" need. Why?? Is it included in the boobs? Is it because your body is prepping for the possibility of a sudden food shortage? I gained 20 total last time; 6 was baby, and at least five was just good old fat that took months that get off. Thanks, body.
So I gained 3lbs since my 8 week appointment (3 weeks ago)....One pound per week is no bueno for me. I keep saying I'll get my act together in second trimester once I start feeling better.
@beemaya83 a pound a week is really a decent pace to put you in the "recommended" range! I know it's hard, but be gentle with yourself! You're growing life!
I got on the scale this morning and I've gained 2 more pounds... so i'm up to 10 pounds gained. in 11 weeks. I don't feel like i'm really eating much more than normal, I guess more carbs so there's that. I know my boobs have exploded so I guess that could be blamed for a pound or two... but i'm so sad and frustrated. I gained 60 pounds with my DD and I just don't want to go down that road again.
I haven't gained any weight, but in the last week I feel like everything has really settled to my lower stomach. DH and I are starting to notice a tiny "bump". Although it definitely just looks more like I ate too much food. Still on the same weight, same belt loop, jeans all fit, etc. but I feel like I've gained so much in my mid section the last few days. Ugh. I think I would feel better about it if the scale showed a gain haha
I've gained 9 lbs at 14 wks. I always gain .5-1 lb per week spaced out through my entire pregnancies no matter if orating mostly salads or indulging. I don't stress about it. My body knows what to do.
Gained 10 lbs in the first tri and about 1.5-2 more the past couple of weeks. I cried about it today. I'm just worried about getting to the point where I can't get healthy again after the baby. My mom's big and I worry about getting unhealthy. I already love carbs and sugar.
I'm a week into the second trimester and I'm still five pounds less than when I got my bfp. I know it's the result of nausea but I'm still afraid I'm not getting enough to eat for baby. I plan to ask my doc about it at my next appointment. Of course, I may make up for it later and gain a lot of weight so there's probably nothing to worry about. I just feel I should have gained something by week 14. But I also know baby is fine because I listened to the heartbeat this weekend. I guess once I get my appetite back I'll want to eat again and start packing it on.
I'm a week into the second trimester and I'm still five pounds less than when I got my bfp. I know it's the result of nausea but I'm still afraid I'm not getting enough to eat for baby. I plan to ask my doc about it at my next appointment. Of course, I may make up for it later and gain a lot of weight so there's probably nothing to worry about. I just feel I should have gained something by week 14. But I also know baby is fine because I listened to the heartbeat this weekend. I guess once I get my appetite back I'll want to eat again and start packing it on.
If it helps any, I was worried at my first appointment about the fact that I was only eating junk at the time due to nausea. I have somehow still gained weight, unlike you. But my midwife assured me that until around week 16, baby sort of feeds off the stores you already have in your body, so we get a little bit of wiggle room for our own nutrition for a while. Your body will always take care of baby first, so I'm sure your LO is growing just fine and you'll be able to gain weight later. With DD I stopped gaining any weight for over a month in the 2nd tri and I just stopped weighing myself because it wasn't worth the stress.
Me: 31 DH: 36 Married 5 years DD born 8/30/13 #2 expected 4/25/17
@cafedisco thank you. That's reassuring. I don't weigh myself often and I don't suppose I'll increase it. I'll just eat what I can and hope the nausea goes away soon for good.
Also I just caught the reference in your username. I can't believe it took me that long.
I am at 15 weeks and probably up 7lbs, I'm not TOO worried about it though, I went from eating super clean and working out consistently before I was pregnant too eating whatever my body would tolerate and no exercise.Within the past week I am finally starting to feel normal and back to exercise and eating better.
I've decided to simply not check my weight or worry about it when they do it at the docs. it's pointless. I've probably gained more than 10lbs. However, I still fit in my size 2 maternity jeans I bought at 7 weeks with no changes. The only thing that's currently growing is my belly and my boobs are fuller, too although I can still squeeze them into my regular bra. So I say SUCK it docs. We are all just trying to survive here. I'm not even sure why my doc told me that my limit is 15-25 lbs. Isn't that for someone starting at above average weight who may have potentially higher risk of other issues? (just wondering as that was my understanding) I'm very well within the average so shouldn't it be 35lbs max? And again, the weight that I've gained so far is NOT body fat at all, so this whole scale is bologna. If you go by the whole scale the docs put together at 35lbs you only gain about 7lbs in own body fat, the rest is all blood, placenta, baby, fluid etc. So then what, women who are considered overweight have to technically keep dropping weight during pregnancy, or control their blood volume? lol Obviously I'm exaggerating here but in all honestly, the pressure that's put on pregnant women is ridiculous. Of course, we should all be cautious, and even more so if we are at risk for diabetes, high blood pressure etc, but to be criticized over every pound even if it shows no affect on the health, is just ridiculous.
End rant. Jees I guess I was all hot about this HAHA
At my 16 week appointment yesterday I learned that I'm up 4 pounds thus far. I'm not weighing myself and am not really concerned with it. I just want a healthy baby. Last fall (my first pregnancy), I was stressed about gaining only the recommended amount of weight, but then my thyroid got out of control (causing weight gain) and I lost my daughter shortly after. I got pregnant three cycles in a row, and had three chemical losses, before this pregnancy. My last period before this pregnancy was the start of a miscarriage. Did I gain weight through all of that? Oh yeah. I'm up about 24 pounds since my very first BFP. Oh well. To say I've been a bit depressed is an understatement.
I'm editing this because I realize I'm being moody and emotional. I'm sorry. This is a sore subject for me. I'm a runner (just ran a half marathon in July in the middle of all off this, actually), I gave up hot yoga, I was eating paleo before my pregnancy journey. I hate that I'm overweight now, but I have to tell myself I don't care because it's just one more thing that I don't really have control over in this pregnancy.
@thecavfamily I'm sorry that you have faced so many losses. Praying that this one continues to go smoothly. I know that weight gain can be a hard realization to handle. First priority, get these babies out healthy. Second priority, loss the weight. I'm sure you will be able to do it once the baby is here because you seemed incredibly disciplined beforehand. Hugs going out to you.
13w and gained 12 lbs, hopefully it is mostly bloat. I don't eat toooo unhealthy but I am starved all the time. Whoever said you only need 340 extra calories a day apparently has never studied me pregnant. My stomach rumbles within an hour after eating and the healthier the snack the sooner it's gone. I gained about 60 lbs with my DS but that was 9years ago.
I'm up 5lbs total at 16w and I'm thrilled. With my first I put on about 15lbs in the first tri and 65lbs total for the pregnancy. I'm very overweight and I'd prefer not to gain that much again. But I refuse to stress about it. I'm growing a life, one that is very important and my top priority. I'm eating as healthy as I can without blowing chunks constantly. But if I have an overwhelming craving I give into it, no biggie. Most of mine have been oddly healthy things like Honeycrisp apples and bananas but I wanted a funnel cake and you bet you ass I killed it like a champ. I'll worry about losing the baby weight later.
I am up about 9 lbs at 16 weeks, which seems like way too much given what I am eating. I know I have been eating way more carbs that I should because that is all that was appealing to me for the longest time (just now starting to reintroduce vegetables and some meat back into my life) but still...I have not been eating enough calories to gain 9 lbs of fat. So I am hoping it's water weight/fluid. The only reassuring thing is that it seems the only change in how my clothes fit is in my stomach, whereas prior to being pregnant I never gained weight in my stomach - mainly in my thighs/butt/hips - so it is reassuring me that it's probably pregnancy related and not just eating way too much. Just hoping I don't get lectured at my next doctors appointment in a few days...I started out at the higher end of a normal BMI for my height so I am probably supposed to only gain 25 lbs throughout this pregnancy.
I lost 4-5lbs in the beginning from lack of appetite and have since gained that back, but nothing else, so I am almost 16 weeks and back at pre-pregnancy weight. I have not been too concerned with gaining weight, although I have tried really hard to keep active (running/Jazzercise) and not over-indulge too much with my eating. My mom gained almost 60lbs with my brother and I and I am hoping to keep within the recommended range 25-35lbs.
@thecavfamily you've been through a tough journey and I can only imagine that not having your body makes it even harder. Lots of love going to you.
A few people mentioned so now I'm curious, are your boobs already growing?
I ask because I had major supply issues before, was eventually diagnosed with IGT. My chest didn't really grow at all with DD, just got a bit fuller but bras still fit and from all my reading, that's a major factor with supply as well. So far, no changes this time either. I keep giving them the old pep talk every day so I'm hoping there's still time for my girls!
Me: 31 DH: 36 Married 5 years DD born 8/30/13 #2 expected 4/25/17
@cafedisco I wonder if I had the same issue with DS. My boobs didn't really grow, just became fuller. And I never felt as if though DS was getting enough to drink/eat. But never had anything confirmed/diagnosed. Now my boobs definitely have already gotten fuller, so I'm hoping they will get bigger as well since We still have months to go. At this point with DS, boobs were exactly the same...
I am up a good cup size and probably could go one more depending on bra type at 16 weeks. I feel much fuller and bigger early on this time than I did with DS so I am wondering if it is a "been pregnant before" thing or if it will mean that I will produce more/better. I am hoping the latter because I really struggled with supply with DS and hope this time isn't so stressful.
@cafedisco@kristinH88 I have already noticed a visible different in size and fullness at 14 weeks. i'm up more than a cup size. The same thing happened with DD, the boobs were the first to explode during pregnancy for me.
maybe you can talk with some lactation consultants and see if they have any suggestions for supplements and things to help with supply at the end of your pregnancy and getting started breastfeeding.
I'm in the not checking, not worrying about it camp unless dr says something. Think I gained 20-22 last time, probably will be a little more this time.
I went to the OB yesterday and at 16 weeks I've gained 18 pounds. I'm just so frustrated, I know I'm not eating the greatest... but it's definitely not that bad! I am feeling a bit hopeless right now. I don't understand why with each pregnancy I balloon up like I'm ready for the Macy's day parade end of rant
I weighed myself yesterday and have gained 10 lbs in 20 weeks. That feels a little high for me, considering I started at the top end of healthy weight. I think I'm going to try to make a concerted effort to eat healthier when I get back from my weekend away, because I haven't been trying very hard so far...
DD #1: April 2017 DD #2: May 2020 Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022
@BeachMommy2B, thanks for resurrecting this! At my 14 week appt, I was up 20 lbs already. I asked the midwife not to lecture me. LOL. I'm a dietitian so when I'm not pregnant I maintain a healthy weight, eat good, exercise a couple of days a week. My first trimester, I just wanted comfort carbs. I'm still dealing with nausea, but am finally craving and able to eat more protein foods (i.e., meat). I check my weight at home now once or twice a week and have only gained 1 lb in the last two weeks.
Anyways, what my novel is trying to say is hang in there, mama. I'm the same way with my pregnancies and have finally accepted that's the way it is for me. Besides, I figure it's more important for me to show my kids how to be healthy in the long run and I do that outside of pregnancy!
I'm only up about 4-5 lbs, but I started out still a little overweight from DD3 (still breastfeeding her and it's messing with my bodyweight/appetite still). I gained 60 with DD1 (got up to 175lbs), 60 with DD2 (got up to 200lbs), lost a bunch, gained some, got up to 175lbs with DD3 and started this pregnancy at 150ish. My "in-shape" weight is 120-125 (I'm 5'3"), but that's running 15 miles a week and lifting weights 4x a week, which I'm obviously not doing right now. My "goal" though is to stay under 160 until new years, because I'm eating like garbage and literally not moving my body more than is necessary. Need to start being a little more active and eating less crap foods (but I *really* don't want to...)
Baby 1 - November 2009 *loss* - March 2010 Baby 2 - January 2011 Baby 3 - June 2015 Baby 4 - April 2017 Baby 5 - May 2019
I'm only up about 4-5 lbs, but I started out still a little overweight from DD3 (still breastfeeding her and it's messing with my bodyweight/appetite still). I gained 60 with DD1 (got up to 175lbs), 60 with DD2 (got up to 200lbs), lost a bunch, gained some, got up to 175lbs with DD3 and started this pregnancy at 150ish. My "in-shape" weight is 120-125 (I'm 5'3"), but that's running 15 miles a week and lifting weights 4x a week, which I'm obviously not doing right now. My "goal" though is to stay under 160 until new years, because I'm eating like garbage and literally not moving my body more than is necessary. Need to start being a little more active and eating less crap foods (but I *really* don't want to...)
100% with you. What is exercise? I'm not sure I remember....
Me: 31 DH: 36 Married 5 years DD born 8/30/13 #2 expected 4/25/17
Ugh I just weighed myself and I'm up 18 now. At about 20 weeks. This is so frustrating because I'm definitely not eating that much and honestly I don't even feel like I look 18 lbs heavier. It's like my body is just holding onto every calorie I consume. Does the weight gain typically ramp up during the second half of pregnancy, or stay the same pace? I feel like if I can keep the whole pregnancy under 40 lbs I'll be OK. Not ideal but that's my revised goal at this point. 25 is not happening!
@kitkat8387 typically the majority of weight gain happens in the last couple months of pregnancy.
Everyone is different during pregnancy. Some bodies just hold onto all that weight and others don't. With my first, I only gained 17 lbs and DS was almost 7 of that 17 lbs. With this one, I'm still 1 lb down at 16 weeks.
I'm up about 8 ish pounds at almost 18 weeks with my twins, I didn't gain much with my son though and I was barely eating for the first 14 weeks. OB and midwife told me the average is 5 -10 pounds in the first trimester, but obviously that varies greatly lol.
Re: Weight gain
I'm a grown up. I promise.
DH: 36
Married 5 years
DD born 8/30/13
#2 expected 4/25/17
IF Specialist | November 2015
Provera | November 2015 | 179 Days since last AF
HSG | December 2015 | All Clear
Provera | January 2016 | 46 Days since last AF
1st round of Femara 2.5mgs | January 2016 | No response
Provera | February 2016 | 44 Days since last AF
2nd round of Femara 5mgs | March 2016 | O CD18 | AF 3/28/2016
3rd round of Femara 5mgs | March/April 2016 | No response | AF 5/6/2016
4th round of Femara 7.5mgs | May 2016 | BFP June 4, 2015
EDD: 2/15/2017 | Loss Discovered: 6/11/2016 | NMC: 6/15/2015
Gonal-F 75 IU upped to 100 IU | June 2016 | IUI June 29, 2016 | Beta: July 13, 2016 | AF 7/12/2016
Gonal-F 75 IU upped to 112.5IU | July 2016 | IUI July 27, 2016 | Beta: August 10, 2016 | + Beta 171!
BFP on Digi 8/8/2016 | Beta #2: 396 = 39 hour doubling time | Beta #3: 1659 = 34 hour doubling time
First ultrasound: August 17, 2016; 5 weeks; Gestational Sac and yolk
Second ultrasound: August 25, 2016; 6W+1D; Heartbeat 105bpm
Third ultrasound: August 31, 2016; 7 weeks; Heartbeat 136bpm
Graduated from RE: August 31, 2016
EDD: April 17, 2017
Oh well, I am sure that I feel better when the bump starts showing!!! How are you getting on?
My DH: French guy, car fanatic, best husband ever.
Our baby boy: Due on 17 April, currently 37 weeks. I can't believe it - I made it to full term!!!!
Last measurement: 3150 gs at 37+1! This is going to be a big baby
@smallanimal
I know what you mean. When I was pregnant with my first, I started off slightly underweight. Man every pound changed me LOL But you have plenty of room to gain and still be well within average weight for your height. WE do however always look at ourselves with more criticism. I'm sure you are one pretty mama
So I gained 3lbs since my 8 week appointment (3 weeks ago)....One pound per week is no bueno for me. I keep saying I'll get my act together in second trimester once I start feeling better.
ETA: A total of 8lbs since I got my BFP.
BFP #1 12/23/13 MMC 01/24/14 @ 9w5days
BFP #1 12/23/13 MMC 01/24/14 @ 9w5days
DD: 6/20/11
DS: 2/23/13
EDD: 4/15/17
DD1 born 5/24/10.
Missed M/C at 14 wks Feb 2012.
DD2 born 5/14/13.
Missed M/C at 9 wks July 2015.
DH: 36
Married 5 years
DD born 8/30/13
#2 expected 4/25/17
Also I just caught the reference in your username. I can't believe it took me that long.
I've decided to simply not check my weight or worry about it when they do it at the docs. it's pointless. I've probably gained more than 10lbs. However, I still fit in my size 2 maternity jeans I bought at 7 weeks with no changes. The only thing that's currently growing is my belly and my boobs are fuller, too although I can still squeeze them into my regular bra. So I say SUCK it docs. We are all just trying to survive here. I'm not even sure why my doc told me that my limit is 15-25 lbs. Isn't that for someone starting at above average weight who may have potentially higher risk of other issues? (just wondering as that was my understanding) I'm very well within the average so shouldn't it be 35lbs max? And again, the weight that I've gained so far is NOT body fat at all, so this whole scale is bologna. If you go by the whole scale the docs put together at 35lbs you only gain about 7lbs in own body fat, the rest is all blood, placenta, baby, fluid etc. So then what, women who are considered overweight have to technically keep dropping weight during pregnancy, or control their blood volume? lol Obviously I'm exaggerating here but in all honestly, the pressure that's put on pregnant women is ridiculous. Of course, we should all be cautious, and even more so if we are at risk for diabetes, high blood pressure etc, but to be criticized over every pound even if it shows no affect on the health, is just ridiculous.
End rant. Jees I guess I was all hot about this HAHA
I'm editing this because I realize I'm being moody and emotional. I'm sorry. This is a sore subject for me. I'm a runner (just ran a half marathon in July in the middle of all off this, actually), I gave up hot yoga, I was eating paleo before my pregnancy journey. I hate that I'm overweight now, but I have to tell myself I don't care because it's just one more thing that I don't really have control over in this pregnancy.
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
I lost 4-5lbs in the beginning from lack of appetite and have since gained that back, but nothing else, so I am almost 16 weeks and back at pre-pregnancy weight. I have not been too concerned with gaining weight, although I have tried really hard to keep active (running/Jazzercise) and not over-indulge too much with my eating. My mom gained almost 60lbs with my brother and I and I am hoping to keep within the recommended range 25-35lbs.
A few people mentioned so now I'm curious, are your boobs already growing?
I ask because I had major supply issues before, was eventually diagnosed with IGT. My chest didn't really grow at all with DD, just got a bit fuller but bras still fit and from all my reading, that's a major factor with supply as well. So far, no changes this time either. I keep giving them the old pep talk every day so I'm hoping there's still time for my girls!
DH: 36
Married 5 years
DD born 8/30/13
#2 expected 4/25/17
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
maybe you can talk with some lactation consultants and see if they have any suggestions for supplements and things to help with supply at the end of your pregnancy and getting started breastfeeding.
I went to the OB yesterday and at 16 weeks I've gained 18 pounds. I'm just so frustrated, I know I'm not eating the greatest... but it's definitely not that bad! I am feeling a bit hopeless right now. I don't understand why with each pregnancy I balloon up like I'm ready for the Macy's day parade
DD #2: May 2020
Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022
Anyways, what my novel is trying to say is hang in there, mama. I'm the same way with my pregnancies and have finally accepted that's the way it is for me. Besides, I figure it's more important for me to show my kids how to be healthy in the long run and I do that outside of pregnancy!
Married: 12-04-06
Annabelle: 1-1-08
Patrick: 8-15-10
EDD: 4-20-17
Baby 1 - November 2009
*loss* - March 2010
Baby 2 - January 2011
Baby 3 - June 2015
Baby 4 - April 2017
Baby 5 - May 2019
DH: 36
Married 5 years
DD born 8/30/13
#2 expected 4/25/17
Everyone is different during pregnancy. Some bodies just hold onto all that weight and others don't. With my first, I only gained 17 lbs and DS was almost 7 of that 17 lbs. With this one, I'm still 1 lb down at 16 weeks.
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17