Officially feeling huge...

CourtneyRenee9109 · February 2011

So I already felt HUGE this morning when I was trying to bend over and clean house.

THEN I go and look at the FFFC surveys that everyone posted!!

I've gained 21 lbs now =/ and I highly doubt that all that weight is in my tummy...?

How is it that everyone is only gaining 5 or 10 pounds??

Anyone else feeling huge??Is the bump starting to get in the way of everyday activities yet?

Callidryas · February 2011

yes the belly is definitely in the way... DH wanted to pass me in the hall, and I stood against the door to let him pass, he just looked at me like, 'yeah right'. I had to open the door and take a step in for him to go around. Sad

I cannot bend over, it makes me nauseous! Forget shoes and socks from now until May..flip flops and slip ons for me! And if its on the floor, either DD or DH will have to get it.

mzsparklepdx · February 2011

Yeah, I'm definitely starting to feel it. Today was the first day I wasn't sure I could get my shoes on by myself, but I managed. I used to waddle when I wasn't paying attention. Now I waddle a little even if I try not to. And I'm having trouble doing laundry. I have to bend in sideways to get stuff out of the washer because the belly is in the way!

jazzyag · February 2011

I've gained 20 and yes i'm feeling big. I was washing the dishes last night and realized that my belly was making me lean into the sink in a funny and uncomfortable way. I can still do socks and lace up shoes, but that may stop soon.

maggiedm · February 2011

I feel huge but I'm all baby... Ive gained a total of 8 pounds during my pregnancy and im entering the third trimester - the drs. say that all the pounds will pack on now but im praying it doesnt because I already feel like a moose!

Uggghhhhhhhh

marybeth1699 · February 2011

I've gained 20 lbs too! And the other posts where people have gained 8-10 lbs only make me feel like a heffer too! I was a size 0 pre-pregnancy so I'm seeing numbers on the scale that I've never seen before. I can't believe I've put on so much weight already!

kammmmay · February 2011

Ive gained 20 pounds too and my belly is giant! I have had trouble with my socks and shoes for weeks now. My waist was about 31in around to begin with and now I'm almost 50 in around! I cant imagine how huge I'm going to get. Some of my maternity shirts are already getting too short and I still have 3 months to go.

CourtneyRenee9109 · February 2011

marybeth1699:
I've gained 20 lbs too!? And the other posts where people have gained 8-10 lbs only?make me feel like a heffer too!? I was a size 0 pre-pregnancy so I'm seeing numbers on the scale that I've never seen before.? I can't believe I've put on so much weight already!

I'm the same way! I started out being a size 0 as well so these numbers on the scale seem RIDICULOUS to me!! =/

I try not to look when the doctor weighs me now....but it's just so hard!! lol?

crbrooks25 · February 2011

I've gained 17 pounds to date myself. I think some are just made differently than others, some can be pregnant hardly gain a pound and some put on weight when pregnant. This is my 3rd pregnancy and I stay active and eat right but weight still packs on. It's just part of the job right now I guess

Don't feel bad though, I was changing the other day when my 4 year old shouts out "Wow mom, your bootie is so big!"...yeah...felt great...

CourtneyRenee9109 · February 2011

And I can't STAND it when people say "You're not even that big yet!"

Because to me...my stomach is HUGE. If someone tells me that I'm "not that big"...then that makes me think maybe all the weight ISN'T in my belly; it's just ~everywhere~ else. =/

robbi123 · February 2011

CourtneyRenee9109:

And I can't STAND it when people say "You're not even that big yet!"

Because to me...my stomach is HUGE. If someone tells me that I'm "not that big"...then that makes me think maybe all the weight ISN'T in my belly; it's just ~everywhere~ else. =/

I get this too! I hate it because I can't imagine getting much bigger than I am!

I'm nearly 6 feet tall but I've gained 25 pounds! I hope I can keep it under 35 total!

KelsnEm · February 2011

I've tried to not pay attention too much to weight because it has always been a struggle for me and I knew that I would balloon up during pregnancy. I don't know the exact number, but I'm pretty sure I've already gained closer to 25. I'm trying not to pay attention and just keep thinking about how nice it will be this summer to go for walks with my baby girl and get back in shape! I'm so over all of this cold and snow we've had in my area.

hvonbevern · February 2011

Weight gain has mentally been a huge issue for me! I'm finally getting to the point where I don't care what the scale says anymore. I'm just now in the 3rd trimester, so I have at least 10lbs to go. When other people say they have only put on 5-10lbs, I remind myself that my doctor would flip a sh!t brick if that was all I had gained.

Christine&Chris · February 2011

I'm feeling extremely huge today. I have only gained 11 lbs - but it's all tummy and boobs. I have a winter maternity coat which used to look cute when it fell flatter; I realized as I left this morning I officially looked like I was wearing a tent. Felt like Donald Duck wearing a winter coat/bell.... I actually packed it away when I got home - I can't make myself wear it again.

BabyBebe1 · February 2011

I am huge too. I've gained 20 pounds and my boobs are enormous (new bra purchased today is a 36DD). And I've always been a thin girl, so I have to admit that I catch glimpses of myself and cringe a little.

If it makes you feel better, I only gained about 5 pounds in the 3rd tri last time (granted I delivered at 36 weeks but still). You may be like that and the gain may taper off in the final tri - everyone gains differently.

mellydawn84 · February 2011

I've definitely had those days. I've gained probably almost 25 already and Hate seeing others only having gained 10. Its taken my brain a long time to adjust to it, and there are days where I still haven't. But, doctor isn't worried, so I know I shouldn't be. And it's for baby's benefit, I can lose it after, but can't go back if something is wrong when he's born and it's because I didn't eat properly. You are not alone, and just cross your fingers with me that the weight gain will taper off towards the end.

I also tell myself less chance of stretch marks now, since I got bigger earlier and won't have that giant pop that some women get at the end of third tri. It may be crap but I still tell it to myself and it sort of helps.

fraservalleybride · February 2011

Some people like me Courtney are plus sized it is recommended that we do gain less, and i have experienced just that like my friend did we just aren't gaining alot infact i've lost more than i've gained.

It's so true that every pregnancy is different in my opinion!

I am def feeling huge compared to my 1st Pregnancy with DS, @ 27 weeks i look full term. I find the bumpie isnt getting in way but as i get bigger my back hurts more doing chores , and im more tired

kammmmay · February 2011

BabyBebe1:
I am huge too. I've gained 20 pounds and my boobs are enormous (new bra purchased today is a 36DD). And I've always been a thin girl, so I have to admit that I catch glimpses of myself and cringe a little.
If it makes you feel better, I only gained about 5 pounds in the 3rd tri last time (granted I delivered at 36 weeks but still). You may be like that and the gain may taper off in the final tri - everyone gains differently.

I wish my boobs were that little. Mine were 36DDD to start, now I'm a 38H! They don't even look that big because my belly sticks out so much. I hope I don't get much bigger

MrsDink · February 2011

You know what... I've gained 20 lbs too and I am darn proud of it!! I think we all should be!

I'm 5'4", started at 125 lbs and I'm up to 145 lbs. I've always been fairly small. Although my belly is definitely getting in the way, I know that the 20 lbs I've put on is healthy for me and the baby. I've tried to eat well, but don't keep myself from indulging here and there.

We are growing tiny human beings here. That requires a healthy dose of extra padding. Although it makes for uncomfortable sleeping, walking and moving around in general, I wear my weight proudly Big Smile

melgrady · February 2011

I feel so huge because my boobs have become ginormous along with my belly so I look super top heavy. I think I have gained 30 pounds, but my doctor has not said anything negative about my weight at my appointments so I am not too worried. Luckily my weight gain hasn't seemed to spread to my thighs and butt yet.

Tying my shoes has become very challenging the past two weeks. Doing laundry also sucks since I have to lug the basket and soap out to our complex's laundry facility and DH insists on buying the largest bottle of detergent possible. I think he needs to take over doing my laundry from now on. Big Smile

NJMom050911 · February 2011

Well this post makes me feel even bigger lol I was a size 4 before pregnancy I have gained 30lbs.... Granted I gained it all so fast and haven't gained anymore in the past month so I'm hoping I won't game anymore than 10 lbs in the next 12 weeks or so...

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