Weight gain/loss question.

AlwysAwsm · February 2009

My SIL is about 14 weeks pregnant and she is normally very overweight. She didn't have much morning sickness if any and lost 10 lbs in her first tri. Now she is in her 2nd tri and still hasn't gained any weight.

I personally think that it is because she stopped eating McDonalds 4x's a week and started drinking water rather than iced tea.

But she always asks me if it is normal because she is freaking out. I tell her yes because I didn't gain until just a few weeks ago (16-18 wks) and it is normal to lose in your first tri. Plus you are only supposed to gain a total of 15 lbs when you are overweight.

Am I wrong with what I told her? Or do you think there is something wrong that she isn't gaining?

Aliliv · February 2009

You are exactly right!

MidwestTexan · February 2009

The only person who can provide an informed decision is her doctor.

GreenBride624 · February 2009

MidwestTexan:
The only person who can provide an informed decision is her doctor.

ditto!

HappyTXChick · February 2009

No, definitely not. I know several overweight people who ended up gaining less than 10 pound total by the end of their pg.

With both pg's I didn't start gaining until nearly 20 weeks. I would say that I am a little overweight (I have about 20lbs pre-pg that I would like to lose).

mavilabride · February 2009

AlwysAwsm:

I personally think that it is because she stopped eating McDonalds 4x's a week and started drinking water rather than iced tea.

Plus you are only supposed to gain a total of 15 lbs when you are overweight.

Yes, she's dropping weight because she stopped her poor eating habits. That is normal and there is nothing wrong with her.

However, I would not have told her that she is only "supposed" to gain 15lbs since you aren't her doctor. I'm overweight as well and my doctor told me to just gain weight. She cannot be restricted to a certain weight goal because she may end up eating less than she should.

She will start gaining soon and when she does, she can ask her doctor to monitor her progress and make sure she isn't gaining too much. But make sure that she eats and doesn't focus on a restriction as little as 15lbs

Andrea&Mike · February 2009

First if the Dr. isn't worried then neither should she be. I haven't gained any weight yet. Research shows that when you are overweight that you actually gain less weight then a skinny or fit person. Most of the weight gain is reserves that your body need for Breastfeeding and delivery. Overweight people just already have those reserves so if you are eating healthy and drinking more water than you did before then you are fine. Tell you SIL not to worrry unless her Dr. says she needs to gain.

JGM281207 · February 2009

I think her Dr. would have said something if he/she was concerned. If she's overweight to begin with I would imagine that it wouldn't be a problem.

theweathermanswife · February 2009

That is a good answer, but her doctor will be able to provide the best information specific to your SIL.

AlwysAwsm · February 2009

MidwestTexan:
The only person who can provide an informed decision is her doctor.

Her doctor said it was normal but she needs to make sure she eats. I thinks she's looking for reassurance.

annibes · February 2009

She should definitely talk to her doctor, but your advice sounds good to help her chill until she gets an appointment.

If it helps, I was average pre pg, and at my last appointment was told I hadn't gained anything (around 16 weeks) which the doctor said was OK (but that I should start gaining soon).

alli&pat · February 2009

i agree with the others that she needs to be sure she's discussing this with her doc but it sounds like she is and is just feeling nervous. in that case, yes, everything you told her is correct. she's stopped poor eating habits and its helping her body to be more healthy which involves not needing to put on a ton of weight for baby. she will start gaining soon. tell her not to freak out and to just keep bringing it up with doc.

Mary0913 · February 2009

You're right - next time tell her to stop bugging you and ask her doctor!

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