Weight Gain

kmornelas29

I went to the dr this morning and I have gained 8 lbs so far at 16 weeks. Curious, where are other moms at so far with their weight gain or loss? How far a long? Are you happy with it, or what are you planning on changing to meet your weight goals!? 

I think i  I I need to amp up the walking and skip some snacks! I don't want to keep gaining 8 a month! 

Share mamas! 

VLillyV

Howdy! Everyone is different, as you very well know! 

Edited to remove weight.

Yes, I've gained weight.

carries2018

yea everyone is different and there are a lot of factors that play a role. just because you gained 8lbs in the first 16 weeks doesnt mean that is what it will be for the next 2 trimesters. and BTW your gains seems well in the normal range.

bluejeanbabi05

Hi, guess what, what you gained has absolutely nothing to do with anyone else, because all of our bodies are different. 

ariz17

@kmornelas29 I gained about 8 pounds when I was at 16 weeks. I was a little shocked myself. My doctor said my weight gain was normal though.

I really feel like i haven't been eating that much more than I usually do... although DH said, "I think you might be hungrier than you think," okay... I know some of the weight is the baby growing.

I do think that I need to start working out more. DH and I planned a gym date for Saturday morning!

migdala

I've gained 7 at 16 weeks.  But I had already gained 7 at 14 weeks, so in the past 2 weeks there's been no change.  I don't think you can look at your gain to date and assume that you'll keep gaining at steady intervals.

sjohns908

carries2018

meanwhile in carries2018 land

natleilynn

I have no idea how much I've gained. I don't pay attention to it, to be honest and have no idea how much I gained with my last one. If my doctor says I'm not gaining enough, I'll adjust and if she says I'm gaining too much, I'll adjust. I don't want to fixate on the numbers on a scale. I trust my doctor and trust that she will make me aware if she has any concerns about my weight. 

mrs_fogue

Out of respect for those that may be struggling with weight gain, I don't see how this thread is going to be beneficial to the group. 

emwj10187

Well everyone is different. I've gained well over 8lbs and im 17 weeks. Most of my weight gain was in the first trimester and ive started to slow down. My doctor hasn't said anything about my weight so im not going to stress about it. I'm growing a human, thats enough to worry about.

Edit to add: Also, I just ate a box of Walkers Shortbread cookies. No shame. None. 

ForwardnBackward

Everyone is so very different in this regard. I think weight gain is an appropriate topic of conversation here, but with the realization that everyone is so different.

Actually, I can't think of a constructive way to participate in this conversation except to say what I just said.

mrs_fogue

Oh, I've been dying to use this!  I think now is a perfect opportunity. I don't mean to keep bumping this pointless thread, but Michael Jackson insisted.

carries2018

did i win?

bluejeanbabi05

carries2018

live footage of me. i did my makeup today obviously.

bluejeanbabi05

@carries2018 yum, extra listeria too!

mrs_fogue

@carries2018 totes! 

lemonlyman

As others have said, this doesn't seem like the best forum to discuss issues that could potentially be sensitive to moms who have struggled with body image. Every body is different, every metabolism is different, and for that matter every pregnancy is different!

For anyone who's concerned about healthy weight gain levels, I'd recommend developing a plan with your doctor, not comparing notes with other moms on the internet whose pregancies/bodies are totally different from yours

carries2018

whilst on the topic. i really fucking need cheesecake tonight. ::ponders if i can get away with feeding the girls cheesecake for dinner::

lund

melarowan

carries2018 said:

whilst on the topic. i really fucking need cheesecake tonight. ::ponders if i can get away with feeding the girls cheesecake for dinner::

It's got a serving of dairy and if you put cherries or strawberries on it, there's a serving of fruit.  

dumbledoredies

@carries2018 HOW DARE YOU SAY CHEESECAKE! Now I need some...

What if we just post delicious food gifs in this topic, yes please.

TallMomma29

Yes @lemonlyman FTW.  

There is zero benefit to comparing weight gain with other strangers on the internet.  It only serves to make some people feel unjustifiably better about themselves, and others to feel unjustifiably worse.  

That said, I've been told I'm supposed to gain 50+ pounds, so give me all the carbs!  

dumbledoredies

@TallMomma29 I got you a pizza gif with tons of carbs. You're welcome.

emwj10187

lemonlyman said:

As others have said, this doesn't seem like the best forum to discuss issues that could potentially be sensitive to moms who have struggled with body image. Every body is different, every metabolism is different, and for that matter every pregnancy is different!

For anyone who's concerned about healthy weight gain levels, I'd recommend developing a plan with your doctor, not comparing notes with other moms on the internet whose pregancies/bodies are totally different from yours

@lemonlyman

carries2018

that is true i need to think of the children's bones. i think the fetus is working on some bones this week too. so really i am doing everyone a favor. what can i say...i am a health nut.

sjohns908

@dumbledoredies Thanks for the pizza gif. I saw a pizza hut commercial about a half hour ago that is making me want to order some something fierce. Give me all the carbs!! Said as I just finished a giant bowl of cheesy potato soup...

bluejeanbabi05

@sjohns08 cheesy potato soup sounds amazzzzing

I'm making beef with broccoli in brown sauce for dinner tonight, yummmm. I wish I was talented enough to make my own spring rolls to go along with it

sjohns908

@bluejeanbabi05 oh it's soooo good! I made it Sunday night and had it for dinner and also for lunch yesterday and then as a snack just now lol

bluejeanbabi05

We should start a favorite recipes thread sometime..

JessDG

@bluejeanbabi05.   Yessssss.   I thought the same thing the other day when we wanted to try something new for dinner and couldn't find anything we liked!

lemonlyman

@bluejeanbabi05 I would be 100% on board with this! My husband used to work mornings but he just switched to a normal 8-5 shift, which leaves me in charge of dinner. Oh, and DH is also a very talented chef so...

carries2018

my favorite recipe: tacos.

monstera13

I love the idea of a recipe thread! 

Also, +1 to all those who've cautioned how harmful a weight gain thread is. Eating disorders are way too prevalent to be comparing our weights during a time when they are guaranteed to go up. Just be happy about the miracle happening inside you

rosepinkslipper

Hi @kmornelas29 I wanted to share that I can totally relate to the slight anxiousness around the question of "Am I gain/not gaining at the right rate?". I did a little poll of the Momma friends I have and heard ranges from 20-70 lbs weight change by the time they delivered. And the best news - they all delivered healthy babies and are healthy themselves. 

Because I too was questioning my rate, I talked about it with my Dr. at our last appointment and she made me feel way more relaxed! So talk to your doc if you get a chance. Since that conversation I have been able to shift my mindset to "Am I nourishing my baby and preparing my body for labor?". Much less stressful than focusing on the scale. 

Sending empathy and thoughts of gentle ease your way!

canonmom413

tyannej

I asked google about my weight gain, and like everyone else said, everyone is different. I did however ask my mom how she gained during her pregnancies to get an idea of what MIGHT happen, and it eased my mind. But with that being said; definitely consult your doctor. If they are concerned they'll address it. 

jessafishy

Brambles23

lemonlyman said:

As others have said, this doesn't seem like the best forum to discuss issues that could potentially be sensitive to moms who have struggled with body image. Every body is different, every metabolism is different, and for that matter every pregnancy is different!

For anyone who's concerned about healthy weight gain levels, I'd recommend developing a plan with your doctor, not comparing notes with other moms on the internet whose pregancies/bodies are totally different from yours

kmornelas29

The purpose of this was not to ask someone's weight, rather the weight gain or loss. It's. Question my friends and I often talk about in person, and it's helpful to know where others are in relation to you. I for one, find it very helpful. 

In addition, I was not asking to simply give moms a range of where others are. I am very well informed that everyone is not the same. I'm not even the same as my first pregnancy. 

It is however a pegnancy topic that some like to discuss, because it helps keep you accountable. If you don't want to share or find it sentive to talk about then don't share. I never have found weight to be a sensitive topic, it's real life issues we all deal with. 

Thanks to those who have shared with me and others on the board.  As I can see, we're all within a similar range. Good to know as a guideline.