Weight shot up in 5 days!

actresscye

Hey buddies:

 I'm just wondering if anyone else had this happen   I started on the heavier side for pregnancy at 195 lbs.  My last doctor's appointment (this past Monday at 23 weeks), I was 199 lbs.  I was happy with my 4 lb gain as I want to try to manage not gaining too much weight during my pregnancy.

I've been on winter break this week.  This morning I checked the scale and I am 204!  That is 4-5 lbs gained in 5 days!  What the heck was I doing lol?  

 Anyone have this happen?  I've definitely enjoyed food this week but no different than when I am at work so I wouldn't blame it on food.  Although I have been on a juice kick for about 2 weeks lately.

cvl105

I definitely jumped up a lot in one week. I think it was a combination of me (or baby) growing a lot that week and my appetite really picking up. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Sazhrah

Probablly just a baby growth spurt. When they grow blood increases and so does amniotic fluid.

MommaA117

I am sure growth spurts are totally normal.

Not to sound alarming or anything because it's probably totally normal but with eclampsia weight does shoot up quickly too. I am sure your dr is monitoring your BP though and there are other symptoms such as swelling, headaches, blurred vision and sometimes abdominal pain. Can you tell it's a fear of mine..lol. I've been watching too much of that show I didn't know I was pregnant.

Turtle143

My nursing instincts also wants to caution you about preeclampsia. Have your blood pressure checked and definitely be aware of symptoms April mentioned already, particularly swelling of the hands and face. I'm not telling you should worry though. Just be aware of them.

AmsterdamMa*am

What does juice kick mean?  Juice is full of sugar, not much nutrition and TONS of calories.

actresscye

Blood pressure has always been good at appointments.  My last appointment was 5 days ago.

 Juice kick meaning: I've been drinking and craving it a lot AND I know I have to stop   

No major swelling yet.  Rings are still on and toes are still good in general.  As I mentioned I am on break.  But usually when I am in the school, I drink water all day since I am on my feet regularly.

LollyBug18

Did you weigh yourself under the same conditions as usual? Meaning time of day, amount of clothing, etc. I will usually weigh myself in the mornings, after a BM (a "trick" I picked up when I was on WW wanting all the loss I could muster) and usually naked or just with underwear on. One night I was curious and stepped on the scales to find this outrageous gain in a short time but I was wearing clothes, had been eating all day, hadn't pooped. The next morning, for my usual routine, I was "down" an entire 5 pounds. Definitely keep an eye on things though and let your doctor know if you keep gaining that quickly!