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1-2 pounds...really?!?!?

thebigmarethebigmare member
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So I've been totally obsessing about my weight gain, in particular the last two weeks.I've done Weight Watchers for what feels like half my life. I had every intention of getting to my goal weight before getting pregnant. Who knew we'd get KU the 3rd month? Part of me is "mad" at myself for not getting to my goal weight. So I'm determined to gain only the recommended 15-25. 

In May, I weighed 202. Then I lost weight in May and June and I got down to 195-196. My thyroid got super messed up in July and I jumped right back up to 202. In August, my thyroid got under control and I kept my weight around 203...until the last two weeks where it has jumped all over the place from 205-206. I started feeling guilty and questioning what I've been eating. I've debated throwing out the scale for the next 6 months. So I'm thinking my pregnancy gain has been around 9 pounds.

I go into the doc's today and he's all excited at my weight gain, or lack thereof. In their office, I weighed 205 in May, 204 in August, and 206 today. So I've gained btw 1-2 pounds according to their records.  I know that "technically" I gained more. But I'm counting the "official" numbers bc I like those better!!! So much for all of my obsessing! 

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  • perplexed59perplexed59
    Woo-hoo! Good job, keep it up. I think getting rid of the scale is a good idea. Why not blow it up? You have enough to stress about when you are pregnant to worry too much about your weight gain. I'm also in the 15-25 pound ideal gain for my pregnancy. I decided to stop looking at the numbers and start just feeding my body as best as I can. Its going to do what its going to do.
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  • orchid2007orchid2007 member

    I can relate to a degree because looking back I wish I would have tried harder to get my weight down before getting pregnant, but there is nothing I can do about it now. So I have been just trying to make good choices in food not only to keep my weight gain under control but to also eat the right things for the baby. But don't beat yourself up about it. It is hard to change your minds et when you spend most of your life trying to make the number on the scale go down to now you need it to go up. Pregnancy is not the time to try and diet or anything like that, just try to eat wisely and eat enough, because you have to think of the baby too and what he or she needs to thrive and grow.

    Also about "technically" gaining more than just 2 lbs. Just count the weigh ins at the doc, your weight can fluctuate give or take up to 5lbs in a single day from eating, drinking, and passing waste. I feel for you on this one, but dont let it get to you.

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  • drea_rayedrea_raye
    I think it is important not to worry too much about the weight gain. As long as you are eating well and the doctor is happy there shouldn't be an issue. Now when I got pregnant my BMI was 25 and I have only gained 5lbs total, most in the first 4 weeks. At this point baby only weighs a couple of ounces, so it isn't a big deal yet.
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  • shaysmom05shaysmom05 member
    I know what you mean. I started out at 218 and I'm at 226 now. I asked my doc how to keep my weight down or possibly shed a couple pounds. She told me to just eat right and try to walk. Other than that, I'm not even worrying too much about it.
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  • NurselorieNurselorie
    I'm a WW Lifetimer.   I was a bit below goal when I got pregnant and it's tough to see the numbers on the scale go up.  I gained 58 pounds with DS (lost it all in 4 months) but I am determined to not gain that much this time.  I don't count calories at all and eat a ton of ice cream!  I've put on 14 pounds so far- my goal is to keep it around 40.  Try not to stress too much about weight though.  It can mess with your head!
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  • BlueEyedMama715BlueEyedMama715 member
    I just try to listen to my body, if I feel hungry I eat something. At my 20 week appointment I was up 14 pounds so I am happy with that for midway through and my doctor said I could gain another 15-20
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