I feel like a needy headcase...

redhotchili83

In all aspects of my life, Im a really mellow person.  I rarely get stressed and usually just go with the flow.  Thats why Im so confused as to why gaining weight is bothering me so much. 

 Last month, I gained 7 lbs.  This month its looking like another 5-6.  I've never been one to have to diet or watch what I eat (I know I know, really hard life, right?) so its difficult for me to watch the scale keep climbing. Again, this is so unlike me and Im sure most of it is hormones.

 How are you all handling the scale shock?

Abinormal

I'm trying my best to remember that I am growing a healthy baby and when I eat I am feeding my baby. I no longer think about my weight gain as MY weight gain. I think about as my baby getting bigger and stronger.

Also, I MAYBE step on the scale once a week and when I do I try to feel proud of the weight I have gained. I feel good that I have only gained about 10 pounds (I was overweight before getting KU), but I also realize that I will gain more and that is ok.

If the weight thing is really bugging you I would suggest that you don't get on the scale.

Kingston54

I do not weigh myself at home and do not look at the doctor.  I just trust that he will tell me if I've gained too much or too little. 

mbedford

between my first and second appointments, I gained 8 pounds!  It was a little upsetting, so now I just stay clear of the scale.  every once in a while I go in there, but i try not to think about it anymore.  i just started eating more realistically.  first tri gets people sometimes because you eat what's appealing and not necessarily what's really good for you.  at least that's what I attribute all that cereal i craved!!

SigmundsGirl

Unlike you, I have dieted off and on since I was about 13. Before getting pregnant I was on Metformin (for insulin resistance), which helped me to lose about 10 lbs. I'm not overweight, but didn't have much wiggle room in my weight range.

I gained 4 lbs the first trimester and am trying to make sure the weight I gain is for the baby and not because of junk food. Sadly, carbs are the only thing I could stomach until this past week.

I'm trying to make sure I have healthy weight gain and that makes me happy.