Confused about how much weight I've gained...

amanda1680 · March 2011

Ok, this is a dumb question, but it's been bugging me because I don't know at what point I start counting the pounds I've gained. I lost 11 pounds in the first tri. I have gained that all back, plus another 8 pounds. So do I start counting my total weight gain from the lowest point, or do I start counting from after I got back up to my pre-pregnancy weight? Have I gained a total of 8 pounds or 19 pounds?? I hope that makes sense...? Embarrassed

The_Birds_04 · March 2011

I would say you would just count the 8 pounds. You take your starting weight from you BFP and the weight you are now. I dont think the loss in 1st tri should reduce your starting weight.

By the way I am jealous....I have gained close to 30 pounds! Your 8 sounds so much better!

CarlaAndJames · March 2011

Yeah I've gained 15, but if I count first tri loss it's a little over 20. So I just count the 15 Smile

(fwiw, that's what my dr counts too. And he has seriously given me a high five at every visit if I gain!)

prncsstp · March 2011

I would also say to only count the 8.... the 11 you lost during first tri was prob a result of MS or not drinking or whatever.... but overall, you are up 8lbs from your starting weight!

Good for you! Im up about 15!

MrsEmilyS · March 2011

I agree with the 8lbs. Way to go!

luvbeingmom · March 2011

my doc is only counting what i've actually gained too

i lost about 10lbs from the ms, and right now i've gained about 8-9 of that back.

not bad for me then! only 9lb weight gain at this point! hopefully i can still keep it under 20!

heyemilina · March 2011

My midwife determines from pre-pregnancy weight. So even though I lost a few pounds at the beginning, I was up 11 pounds at my last doctor's appointment from pre-pregnancy, which means to them, I only "gained" 11 pounds.

amanda1680 · March 2011

Thanks, ladies! I weighed more than I should have before I got pregnant, so I guess I always consider my pre-pregnancy weight to be lower than it really was. Also, it bothers me even more now that the doctor told me that I gained too much weight last month when apparently I've only gained 8 pounds total!