April 2013 Moms

8 lbs in 2 weeks?

I am sitting at ob office waiting for dr. I gained 8 lvs in 2 weeks. How is that even possible? I kniw I have some water swelling but seriously!
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Re: 8 lbs in 2 weeks?

  • Swelling yes.  Water is heavy.  Also, baby may have gained a good bit too.
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  • The swelling is ridiculous!  I'm a little bit ahead of you but they estimate my baby weighs around 7-8lbs right now and still gaining so I'm sure it could be that too. 
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  • I gained 7 in two weeks, but then lost 1.5 at the next app't (two weeks later).  My OB never commented, so I assume it is relatively common. 

    BFP #1: 08/17/2012  DD1 born 05/01/2013

    BFP #2: 07/31/2015  M/C 09/23/2015 (11.5 weeks)

    BFP #3: 12/16/2015 DD2 born 8/27/2016
  • I think weight gain mostly has to do with water retention right now....I've been pounding the watermelon, cucumbers, and water to flush it out of my system. Seems to be working. No weight gain at my appt yesterday, and I for sure didn't eat the best in

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  • Totally normal! They'll check your bp to make sure you're still healthy but I've totally had the 8lb/2 week gain already once this pregnancy. Comes with the territory I guess.
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  • Thanks all - I was freaking out a bit.  When the dr came in, she said it was 6 pounds, and that it is probably all water weight and a baby growth spurt.  She said everything is totally normal, and to chill.  I am thankful for an awesome dr
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  • Yeah... my weight gain has been all over the map this pregnancy.  I went three weeks gaining only 6 oz and then over one weekend managed to put on 2 lbs.  I think a lot just depends on fetal growth spurts, coupled with whatever water you retain,
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  • I gained 6 in two at my 33 week appointment.. not looking forward to this Thursday for the 35 week. v.v
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