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Weight Gain in 1st Tri

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At my doctor appt Tuesday, the scale said I had gained 5lbs. I googled what is normal weight gain and most of the sites said that 5lbs should be all you gain in the 1st trimester. I still have 4 weeks to go!

I don't really feel any heavier. I haven't been eating poorly or any more than usual. (At least I don't think I have) So I'm perplexed as to why I would have such a dramatic gain in the first few weeks. Could it be water weight? That's the only thing I've been drinking more of.

I really haven't been strict on my eating habits except for adding more veggies and fruits than normal. But now I'm wondering if I should start being a little more particular about what I eat. Like not eating that hamburger and fries I treat myself to every now and then.

Anyone else gain more than normal in 1st tri? If so, did you change your eating habits in 2nd tri? Thx

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Re: Weight Gain in 1st Tri

  • ashsashs
    If it makes you feel better I've gained and lost in the 1st tri.  Right now I'm down 3.5 pounds and I haven't really been that sick.  So in the next 4 weeks you may lose some weight. 
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  • MrsRoehl_2008MrsRoehl_2008
    Don't worry about it too much unless your Dr. called you out on it.  Between water weight, constipation, natural weight flux, and differences between scales, you can easily explain away 5 pounds.  And eating healthy is always more important that what the scale says.
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  • gremaud07gremaud07 member

    I have already gained 7 lbs ..Embarrassed but my doc didn't say anything about it so I feel I am ok.

    Due to my m/s I had to keep food in my tummy so I feel that know that I am not experiencing m/s as much I can be more careful of what I eat.

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  • FinallyCs_girlFinallyCs_girl

    With my DD, I gained 11 pounds in my 1st trimester!  I only gained 26 the whole pregnancy with her.  I just chalked it up to water/bloat that turned into baby, and I also has horrific m/s that could only be tamed by constantly nibbling on carbs or (go figure) anything from Taco Bell.  In the 2nd & 3rd tri, I just concentrated on eating healthy and walking 3X a week.  That kept my weight in check for the remainder of the preg.

     This preg, I've gained 10, and I'll be in 2nd tri next week.  I am now starting to hit my 'healthy' craving point, and am :::crossing fingers::: going to do the same thing now that I can stomach food:  eat as healthy as possible, limit my 'cravings & comfort foods' and exercise as much as the dr. will allow.

    I think some women just put on more in 1st tri than others, but it evens out in the end.  Just don't go crazy. Stick out tongue  HTH! Big Smile

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  • lil'kimlil'kim
    I gained about 10 pounds in the first trimester and now I'm up about 16 (yikes)!  I am very surprised that I have gained this much already, since I normally maintain my weight pretty well.  I ate bad in the first tri, but now I'm back to eating pretty healthy and working out.  I think everyone is different.  Some girls eat really healthy and still gain, so who knows!  Good luck!
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  • LindseyS0504LindseyS0504
    Are you underweight at all? You look thin in your pic! :) My friend was underweight and gained 10 pounds right away. Her doc said that was okay because it was her body trying to catch up to sustain the pregnancy for what her baby needs. I wouldn't worry about those 5 pounds!
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