Holy weight gain batman!

adamstodrake

As of today's doctors appointment at 21 weeks I have gained 25 pounds. Holy cr*p! I almost cried right there at the doctor's office. She said I should be eating 2000 calories a day, and I am making it my goal to get to the gym 3 times a week. We signed up for the YMCA on Saturday (DH has been 4 times already now, so proud of him!) and I am waiting to hear from a trainer to meet up with them. I am very nervous to find out what I can and cannot be doing. I've had weigh issues as long as I can remember, and it is so wierd being ready to attack this issue (once again), but knowing I am not going to see the number go down. Unfortunately I had also gained some weight before the BFP, so i am going to be having a great time after this baby is born trying to get it all off. Has anyone else gained too much wieght? I'd love to hear what you are doing to curtail it! My plan is stick to the 2000 calories, keep a food journal (I am really good at 'forgetting' what I've eaten), and get to the gym 3 days a week.

Ellasmommy07

Im right there with ya. I had my appointment today and I gained 7 lbs in 4 weeks. Yuck!

Couture21

I had gained about 10 pounds from 18 to 22 weeks, but at my next appt I only gained 3. I think my baby just went through a growth spurt.

Mrs.Paws

I totally understand.  I had gained weight pre-pregnancy so I always do two weight gain calculations -- one based on my normal pre-preg. weight and another based on my weight the cycle that I got pregnant. 

I haven't had an appointment in two weeks but I'm probably up over 20 pounds.  Try not to worry.  Some women stop gaining towards the end of the third trimester.  And you have too listen to your body.  If you are hungry and eat more than 2000 calories, that's what you have to do.  I've had plenty of friends who have gained 50+ and lost it.  You will be able to do it!

kate081206

Your weight gain will slow down in third tri!

ran_gonzales

StarAnnice:

I've gained about 19 lb. so far (by 21 weeks).  I had gained 9 lb. from 16-20 wks. 

I gained 72 pounds when I was pg with DS and lost by his 1st birthday.  I'm not worried about it.  I haven't gained as much this time as I did last time.  Everybody is different, and as long as the baby is healthy and the pg is uncomplicated, that's all that matters.  Weight is weight...it's not the end of the world. 

I completely agree. Weight can be lost, but a healthy baby is all that matters. My friend is preggers and has decided that she shouldn't eat as much because she gained 5 pounds in a few weeks. And I'm thinking, what? why put the baby at risk? i just don't understand the obsession with weight gain.

Masters219

I am up 23 pounds, 13 of that I gained in the last 2 months.  I haven't gained anything this month.  I did the calorie counting last month but did not alter how I was eating.  I was really suprised that I was taking in 1500-1800 calories a day.  I did this EVERY day for a month.  I thought that with 6 pounds gained the previous month I had to be eating like 3000 a day!  But even at 1800 calories a day I gained a crazy 7 pounds last month.  So I quit.  I'm not going to stress over it anymore. 

Lottie410

Well you don't want to hit the gym too hard if you didn't work out a lot before BFP. I work at my local YMCA and the best class for pregnat women is H2O Cardio I would take a basic class b/c they only last 30 min. It would even be good to swim laps for 30 min as well with a kick bord. Basic Cycle is also a good class to take as well. I hope that this helps.

adamstodrake

Thanks for that info! I will definitely take it easy. I was working out 3 or 4 days a week pre-pregnancy, and I really do miss it! My SIL told me how much she enjoyed the water aerobics classes, and I am looking forward to trying it out. Not so excited to have to shave the legs so often though, lol . I'm very lucky that the pregnancy is going great so far, and baby is doing great! I just want to make sure it stays that way. The doctor was very nice about the gain, but she and I talked about healthier habits for the rest of the pregnancy, so this is what I am going with. Hopefully the other ladies are right and thr weight gain will slow down. I just need to be better about that cummy food that I eat (and then try to justify somehow; it's always been a part of my weight problems), and get healthier options back into the mix. Thanks all for your support and info!

IrishBrideND

eh, gaining too much weight isn't necessarily healthy for the baby, so I don't quite get that argument that some are making.

 

To the OP: good for you for taking control of the situation and chaning your lifestyle! GL

kat1012

I understand what you're going through.  I was a good 15 lbs overweight BFP...yuck.  I've gained about 6 lbs so far.  I definitely need to tone down the sweets, but all I really crave is fruit.  Sigh.  I'm taking prenatal yoga classes.  I'm still feeling a little tired so I've limited to taking them on the weekends.  Once my energy level spikes back up I hope to do it 4-5 times a week.  GL to you!