I gained 17 lbs in 11 weeks!!!!!!

laurenmike09 · May 2010

Yikes!!!!!! So my doc told me that I should only be gaining a pound a week so I obviously have NOT done that. She said it wouldnt affect the baby; it would just be harder for me to lose the weight. I am really upset because I dont indulge in anything. I'm not the typical pregnant woman who just eats crazy cravings like ice cream and sweets. I can't workout as much now because I faint when I walk/speedwalk now that I am pregnant. I was used to running 4 miles a day before. All I have been able to handle now are pregnancy workout dvds. Has anyone else experienced this? I don't want to diet since I am pregnant, but now I find myself being overly critical on what I am eating.

DaniLovesPink · May 2010

Just because you gained big now, doesn't mean you won't have weeks down the road without a gain and it won't all even out. With DS, I gained 11 pounds total, 7 of those in the last two weeks. As long as you're eating sensible and trying to maintain some activity, which it seems you are, I wouldn't be concerned.

Have you thought about trying a prenatal water aerobics class? That might provide a low-impact work out, too.

Just remember - you are a beautiful woman.

KRB8 · May 2010

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just try to eat healthy and fit in some excerise when you can.

I gained 8 pounds in 4 weeks at one point. But I've noticed like spurts and then it slows down.

TheBuddha · May 2010

Yep, I'm experiencing that. I am pretty careful of what I eat, I don't usually eat garbage because I have to work very hard to maintain my weight, I gain very easily. I am a runner too, and gave it up around week 18 and started walking quickly. I am a food journaler so I how much I've been eating and I've been pretty careful. I have gained (according to my scale at home) 22.6lbs and I am 21 weeks today. I am unsure what to do.

With my first pregnancy I gained 80lbs, but I had lost it all by 4 months post partum. My goal this time was 25lbs, but I'm only 2lbs away from that! I'm not sure what to do either.

Ryleigh · May 2010

laurenmike09:
Yikes!!!!!! So my doc told me that I should only be gaining a pound a week so I obviously have NOT done that. She said it wouldnt affect the baby; it would just be harder for me to lose the weight. I am really upset because I dont indulge in anything. I'm not the typical pregnant woman who just eats crazy cravings like ice cream and sweets. I can't workout as much now because I faint when I walk/speedwalk now that I am pregnant. I was used to running 4 miles a day before. All I have been able to handle now are pregnancy workout dvds. Has anyone else experienced this? I don't want to diet since I am pregnant, but now I find myself being overly critical on what I am eating.

Didn't know that was the "typical" pregnant woman. Most pregnant woman I know actually eat rather healthy and probably don't indulge anymore than they would prior to pregnancy.

All I can say is keep eating healthy and exercise moderately (i.e. walking). There is not much else you can do. I would not be too worried about losing the weight. If you used to run 4 miles a day before being pregnant, my guess is you must workout on a regular basis, so you should not have a problem.

pnwmama11 · May 2010

I gained 7lbs in 4 weeks and my Dr wasn't worried. I haven't gained anything since then and it's been 2 1/2 weeks. I think sometimes there is a big gain and then it slows down.

drewiekc · May 2010

I wouldnt worry too much about it. If you're leading a healthy lifestyle and eating appropriately, your body is just going to do what it's going to do. At my 22 week appointment, I was up 23 lbs from pre-pregnancy, and had gained 8 lbs since my prior appointment 4 weeks before. My doctor isnt concerned. I am (was!) a runner too, and havent been doing it because it has just gotten uncomfortble. I'm still walking and lifting weights. There's not much we can do aside from exercise and eat reasonably!

Carrano29 · May 2010

I just went to the drs about 2 weeks ago and I was having trouble gaining weight at first. I gained weight and then lost weight all but 5 when I was 16 17 wks. So I went back after 4 wks and had gained 9 lbs! My dr said its rude of him but he suggests that I go on a diet and started laughing. And said It will be harder to lose the weight in the end and the baby could get really big and then have to have a c-section. BUT all i have been eating is A LOT of fruit and salad. I'm not a huge junk food junky. Still no cravings yet, well just Iced mocha from mcd's. but that was 3 times a week. But he said then I am just eating toooo much fruit and fruit has alot of sugar and cut back. So the last 2 weeks I have been watching what I eat and added lot more salads and veggies instead of fruit now. And I lost 2 lbs. but i dont want to lose, My goal is to stay the same or at least just gain 2 lbs by my next visit..so far so good. we will see on my next apt. LOL

laurenmike09 · May 2010

It's good to know I am not the only one with the weight gain. I thought it was just a huge amount to gain in 11 weeks. Hopefully it was jsut a one time thing, and I will just gain the normal 1 pound a week after this. Thanks for all the comments!

Hawt83 · May 2010

Exactly! SOme weeks are more of a gain than others!! If you were VERY active pre pregnancy and cant do as much now, this might just be your body reacting to such a change!!!

Best of luck, seems like you are doing everything right!!!!! )

MJHershey · May 2010

I think that will be the hardest part for me... when i start not being to run (getting there) or exercise as much. My body loves putting on weight the second it sees the chance, and it never likes to come off... so I am wary of any non-essential- baby weight.

I feel for you, it would frustrate me too. Sad

Everyone has such good advice!

Lisa602 · May 2010

Dont fret! You are not alone. I have gained 12lbs in 16 weeks, and I was not underweight or anything to begin with. I am now getting more energy again so I am trying to get back to the gym more often and of course trying to watch what I eat. Its is difficult. My mom keeps telling me my body is a temple, I am trying to keep that in mind when I am eating or making decisions. Just keep doing what you can when you can and soon you should find that you have more energy (at least for a while).

MamaNikita · May 2010

I just got told this at my last appt., but my doctor was less concerned with me losing weight after the pregnancy and more concerned with my baby growing too big and the chance of getting gestational diabetes. baby is measuring really large, so she suggested me cutting back (but not cutting out) carbs and eating more vegetables. a lot of insurance companies include a nutritionist during pregnancy. mine did, and i spent an hour on the phone with one this morning. give your insurance company a call to give you some guidance.

i also just started a water aerobics for pregnant women class and i love it. in addition to not feeling the pain of a regular workout, i slept better than i have the entire pregnancy.

Jeane_P · May 2010

I was in the same boat and I know it's hard not too worry but I will tell you that I had to cut out a lot of my carbs. I am a very healthy eater as well but didn't really think too much of my carb intake because I worked out and knew it would burn off...WRONG!!! My doctor said that during pregnancy your body stores carbs differently than it would prepreg and that I should cut down on them. So know I have no juice/soda (only one every couple of weeks if that) I just drink water and that's it. I limit the about of simple carbs that I eat...i.e. potatoes, white bread (and excessive amount of wheat bread), corn, anything with sugar etc. The general rule of thumb is if the grams of sugar are NOT less than half the grams of carbs you should not be eating it. Try to eat more things enriched with protein and fiber. That will help as well. I gained 11 lbs in 8 weeks. Since I cut my carb intake I have lost 2 lbs in 7 weeks. I only lost weight because I increased my cardio a little more but my doctor said it was fine and she was completely pleased about my weight. I hope this helps.

tastyburger · May 2010

meh, I'm up over 30 lbs at 20 weeks. It surprises me because I still look pretty thin--my weight gain has seemed to be all belly and then pretty evenly distributed to my thighs/hips, etc. It's a scary number to be looking at halfway through but I still look and feel great, so I'm not going to worry about it.

millikenk@shawnee.edu · May 2010

Hawt83:

Exactly! SOme weeks are more of a gain than others!! If you were VERY active pre pregnancy and cant do as much now, this might just be your body reacting to such a change!!!

This. And I agree it goes in spurts.

At my 18 wk. appt. I had gained 8 lbs. in 5 wks. and received a lecture from the doc. Then at my appt. last week I had only gained 1/2 lb. in 5 wks. It's just growth spurts I think.

RunningWife · May 2010

I wouldn't worry too much about it, although I can certainly see why you'd stress out about it. But from looking at your pictures, you seem like a tiny, tiny woman, so perhaps your body needs the weight. You are right in the fact that you shouldn't diet, because THAT will be detrimental to the baby, whereas the extra weight won't be.

Besides, if you were that active prior to your pregnancy, I"m sure you will have no issue getting right back at it afterwards, so even if you have an extra few pounds to lose, it will come right off with the workouts!!

Hang in there! I know it's hard some days, but just think of your healthy little one in there!

laurenmike09 · May 2010

Thanks again girls for all the additional comments. I cant wait for these next 3 weeks to go by so I can be weighed again to see if I gain the right amount, or still gain a ton. Hopefully you are right and it was just a growth spurt!!

delg23 · May 2010

yes. My weight gain has tapered off considerably since the 24 week mark though.

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