So discouraged about weight

melisb25 · August 2009

I had an appointment yesterday and my dr. commented about my weight gain in the 4 weeks since my last appt. She told me that I have to try to stick to one pound per week. I have gained a lot...probably about 30 pounds so far (although I try not to look at the scale when they weigh me)! The thing is though I really don't feel like I'm eating much different than before I got pg...with the exception of giving into some cravings. I'm also still exercising. I'm really trying not to think about it, DH keeps telling me that I'm pregnant and I shouldn't care, but it's hard not to.

On another note...we got some awesome u/s pics yesterday. The baby was opening it's mouth trying to get it's thumb in! Here's one of them...

honeybeee · August 2009

It should slow down from here on out. I gained the majority of my weight by 30 weeks and have only put on a couple of pounds since then. Hang in there, just eat healthy and don't stress out about the number on the scale.

vera1127 · August 2009

oh how cute!!! What an adorable pic. Really try not to get discouraged about your weight. I literally had a breakdown last time I went to the dr and found out I gained 15 lbs in 5 weeks. I didn't think that was possible. I really think it had a lot to do with me being on vacation for 2 weeks and eating at restaurants or out of a cooler! If you're not eating all that differently and you're still packing on the weight I wouldn't worry. Your body is doing what it needs to do, and that might be off a little bit from the textbook 1 pound a week your dr thinks you should gain.

RebandJake · August 2009

I'm in the same boat. It is a little scary right now, I'm also up almost 30. It's good to know it will slow down a little in third tri! It's been so sudden these last two months.

jeffrae · August 2009

I slowed down in the past few weeks. like 1/2 lb a week. I am guessing between 35 and 40 lbs total for me. Everyone is different.

orleyl · August 2009

I understand how u feel, I am up 40 lbs and I was chubby to begin with. But I am not eating as healthy as I should. I was gaining a pound a week until my last apt when I gained 8lbs in 3 weeks, but my doc said that was from my swelling and he did not lecture me at all. I figure as upset as I am about it, I have 5 more weeks and after baby comes I know I can lose the weight. And its great that your dh is supportive.