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How the heck have I gained 39 lbs??

goldenleavesgoldenleaves member
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I honestly don't understand how I've gained almost 40 pounds. I am all belly and don't look any bigger anywhere else, other than my gigantic swollen feet. I mean, I'm glad I don't look huge or anything, but I just don't understand how it's possible!
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Re: How the heck have I gained 39 lbs??

  • cerad5cerad5 member
    It could be a lot of fluid ? especially if your feet are pretty swollen.
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  • wallycatwallycat
    When you figure it out let me know - I am at 39 lbs as well and I just can't see it.  All belly and boobs.  My DH is starting to tease now that I weigh more than he does!
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  • WithoutMelissaWithoutMelissa

    i read this and thought it was interesting. It's a breakdown of weight gain during pregnancy from americanpregnancy.com

    • Baby: 7-8 pounds
    • Placenta: 1-2 pounds
    • Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds
    • Uterus: 2 pounds
    • Maternal breast tissue: 2 pounds
    • Maternal blood : 4 pounds
    • Fluids in maternal tissue: 4 pounds
    • Maternal fat and nutrient stores: 7 pounds

     

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  • dy14daze2dy14daze2
    I wonder the same thing. Everyone tells me I'm all belly too. My feet are also really swollen.  At least its because we are carrying another human life and not fat, lol. Look on the bright side...i'm trying too. I'm sure it will all be worth it when LO is here!
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  • karenandjeffkarenandjeff
    I am in the same boat, I am at 35 lbs and don't think I look THAT big.  I never wantded to go past 30 and we have 4 more weeks.  Yikes!
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  • murfygirlmurfygirl member

    imagekarenandjeff:
    I am in the same boat, I am at 35 lbs and don't think I look THAT big.  I never wantded to go past 30 and we have 4 more weeks.  Yikes!

    Where have you gained 30lbs?!

    I got upset because everybody at my shower on Saturday assumed because I was so big in the bump department I had gained a crazy amount of weight which I haven't at all!

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  • dbos99dbos99 member
    I don't know, but I am right there with you!  Today I found out I gained 5 lbs in 2 weeks...sweet!  I am hoping a lot of it is water weight b/c I haven't really changed my diet too much.  I just hope that the weight I put on at the end comes off easy when its time.
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  • blackdollhouse66blackdollhouse66
    Yea im almost up to 40 and the picture below is from today...a hella good portion is in my tummy...I actually seemed to have stopped swelling everywhere. I debating on weither or not to put my wedding rings back on.
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  • lovebug630lovebug630
    I know what you mean. I've gained at least 40, and I swore to myself that I wouldn't go over 25. Embarrassed Everyone keeps saying my weight is all out front, that I don't even look pregnant anywhere else. I think my family and friends would be shocked if they knew how much weight I've gained.
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  • jenny1980jenny1980 member

    I'm up more than I planned as well. I think it's probably a couple of things:

    1. When you gain weight over time, it can be hard to tell where exactly you've gained it. It seems like I'm "all belly", but I am sure I have gained fat pretty evenly all over. It's just part of the process.

    2. I am retaining a bunch of water. If your feet are swollen, chances are you are too.

    At this point, there's not much we can do. The baby will be here soon enough and we'll be able to start getting back in shape. In the meantime, just focus on baking a healthy babe. ;)

     

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