Anyone want to talk weight...again?

Saemilyn

I'm totally in-my-head-obsessed with my weight gain! I know it's completely normal but I hate it! I worked really hard to get down to 125 for my wedding in August. I now weight 136. Even at 125 I was just on the cusp on healthy/overweight BMI since I'm only 5 feet tall. For me it's also a battle with genes, 125 was really hard to get to, my body just doesn't want to weigh any less. Don't get me wrong, I loved the way I looked at 125! I really can't imagine ever weighting any less. At one point in my life I weight 165 (extremely obese for my height).

So, I'm 14 weeks 3 days and up 11 lbs! I wasn't supposed to gain anything first tri according to my MW. I think it's hard to deal with because I notice all my clothes are too tight, or just plain don't fit. My arms are bigger, my butt and hips are bigger, my thighs too! I'm trying to ignore the weight gain and just focus on healthy eating... but really can't we all agree that it just feels icky to keep gaining, to see those numbers keep going up when we've all spent so long and tried so hard to keep making them go down or stay even.

I purged my closet over the weekend, filled 2 big rubbermaid storage bins! All stuff I will keep and *hope* to fit in a few months after baby.

MGauthier

At my 11 week appt I had gained 2 lbs already. I don't go back until my 15 week appt but I dont feel like Im gaining like I did with DD. I gained 44 lbs with her EK! Maybe I'm being more conscience about it.... the morning sickness helped too lol

christinaramirez08

HappyAardvark:

Am I the only one who really has no clue how much weight she has gained, and doesn't care about it?

I'm not using pregnancy as an excuse to beast out, but seriously, if there's one time in your life to not have to worry about an extra few pounds, it's RIGHT NOW. 

I'm not worried about it. At my morning appointments I'm at my normal pre-pregnancy weight, but at my afternoon appointments I'm up about 3-5 lbs, and I feel it is just bloat. I'm not paying any attention to it though. All my clothes still fit and I'm eating very healthy. And as soon as the exhaustion wears off, gym, here I come!!!

btsrc5

as of Monday I was down 6 lbs, but I am overweight and my doctor already told me she doesnt want me gaining more than 15 lbs total

rkto

christinaramirez08:

HappyAardvark:

Am I the only one who really has no clue how much weight she has gained, and doesn't care about it?

I'm not using pregnancy as an excuse to beast out, but seriously, if there's one time in your life to not have to worry about an extra few pounds, it's RIGHT NOW. 

I'm not worried about it. At my morning appointments I'm at my normal pre-pregnancy weight, but at my afternoon appointments I'm up about 3-5 lbs, and I feel it is just bloat. I'm not paying any attention to it though. All my clothes still fit and I'm eating very healthy. And as soon as the exhaustion wears off, gym, here I come!!!

I only worry because usually more weight increases your risk of other problems.  Obviously not the difference between gaining 30 or 35 lbs but if you gain 60lbs you are probably over working your organs.   You cant just eat whatever you want for the entire pregnancy.   Also, who wants to lose 40lbs after the birth when it is much easier to lose 20lbs. 

alison2379

rkto:

christinaramirez08:

HappyAardvark:

Am I the only one who really has no clue how much weight she has gained, and doesn't care about it?

I'm not using pregnancy as an excuse to beast out, but seriously, if there's one time in your life to not have to worry about an extra few pounds, it's RIGHT NOW. 

I'm not worried about it. At my morning appointments I'm at my normal pre-pregnancy weight, but at my afternoon appointments I'm up about 3-5 lbs, and I feel it is just bloat. I'm not paying any attention to it though. All my clothes still fit and I'm eating very healthy. And as soon as the exhaustion wears off, gym, here I come!!!

I only worry because usually more weight increases your risk of other problems.  Obviously not the difference between gaining 30 or 35 lbs but if you gain 60lbs you are probably over working your organs.   You cant just eat whatever you want for the entire pregnancy.   Also, who wants to lose 40lbs after the birth when it is much easier to lose 20lbs. 

You are being monitored by a doctor, who will tell you if you are at risk based on your weight gain.

I really don't get this obsession. I mean, I don't love the feeling of getting larger, but I think this discussion is troubling.

sewpinkgal

I'm up 8 or 9lbs at this point. I still workout 5-6 days a week and am trying to get a handle on the carb obsession (the only thing that sounded good for the first 3 months or so), but it is what it is. Yes, I miss my flat stomach and small boobs, but at this point, I'm really just trying to roll with it and not get too obsessed with the number. I'm keeping an eye on it just because I always do, pregnant or not, but I figure if I'm eating mostly healthy stuff and keeping up with exercise, I should be fine in the long run.

christen_z1

jeannkerricotober09:

I gained 1.5 pounds by week 11.  My next appointment is today and I know I gained another 1.5 pounds or so and I am worried.. I started out 5'2 and 123 pounds and my doctor said I should only gain 15 pounds!!  According to her, I only have 12 more to go.  It is unfair.  I am well within my healthy BMI.  I resent that she has me so preoccupied by my weight.  I am a nervous wreck to get weighed in.  I don't want her to judge me.    I am seriously considering switching OB's.  I see someone else form the practice today... I hope she will look at it more realistically and tell me 25 is more appropriate.

I work out 6 days a week and eat when I am hungry.  I haven't changed anything (except the intensity of my workouts).  My boobs have gone up two sizes and my stomach has popped but I have no weight gain anywhere else.  I hate that this is even a concern.   It is hard enough to let go and allow yourself to gain weight, but when a doctor sets unrealistic limits.. it is almost impossible to shake.

That does not seem right at all! I am 5'4'' and gained about 25 lbs with each of my other pregnancies and was perfectly healthy. They usually recommend 25-35 for an average weight woman.

kaydi327

I don't think it's a bad thing to want to know how much weight you've gained.  Just like it isn't a bad thing if you don't want to know.  Personally, I've never had a weight issue and I am weighing myself weekly because I'm truly fascinated in the changes that are taking place in my body- although weight isn't an indicator of really anything, it's still interesting to me.  I could see it becoming problematic if one becomes obsessive/worried about it.  However, if there are no damaging thoughts behind wanting to know how much weight you've gained, why have an issue with it?

Elsa1984

I have gained 10lb at 12w1d. Which is weird to me because I feel the exact same (except my stomach is harder) and I am still wearing all of my regular clothes with no problem. I think it is mostly boobs because I was a C and now I am almost busting out of a DD. I had already gained 8lbs in the first 8 weeks so I am just glad that I gained only 2 more pounds in the weeks that followed. I also ate like poo for the most part because I ate whatever sounded good and wasnt going to make me gag....and most of the time it wasn't healthy foods. So now I think I am starting to even out because I am now actually able to eat meals that are healthier since they arent making me want to hurl.

 I am also curious how much of that 10lbs was poop.....because when I was weighed....I hadn't taken a crap in like 3 days....

cantalopes24

HappyAardvark:

Am I the only one who really has no clue how much weight she has gained, and doesn't care about it?

I'm not using pregnancy as an excuse to beast out, but seriously, if there's one time in your life to not have to worry about an extra few pounds, it's RIGHT NOW. 

Agreed. I don't own a scale but I do occasionally use my parents. I've gained no weight but I'm not worrying about it until much later in my pregnancy or until my OB comments.

sherbieface

As of my appt. today, I lost 2 lbs. My doctor sort of lectured me, but I'm taking it with a grain of salt. My bloat has gone way down, I'm no longer only eating carbs and cheese, and I've been walking and doing yoga since my last appointment. Whatevs, the gain will come when it comes.

3/05bride

I am up 10 lbs at 14 weeks.  I gained somewhere between 40-50 with DS (I stopped paying attention at the end because it was too depressing).  I really did not eat a bunch of junk and did exercise but I just could not stop gaining.  During 1st 20 weeks with DS I could not eat a vegetable or would get sick.  So far this time is a little better but not much. My Dr. was never concerned and said my body would do what it needed to do.  I had a very easier labor/delivery and a healthy pregnancy and baby.  I hope to not gain as much this time but am on the same path even though I am eating fewer "bad" foods and more vegis this time.  I am trying not to obsess over weight but the last 10 lbs were very hard to loose after DS and I dread having to do that again.  I think if I had stayed in the recommended weight gain range I would have lost that amount of weight pretty easily.