Need to gain weight...best way?

Re: Need to gain weight...best way?

• ktshafra member

  March 2011

  I don't think you need to make an effort to "pack on the pounds." Has your doctor expressed concern? Until then, enjoy being able to wear all your pre-preg clothes (I envy that). Eat when you're hungry, try to eat healthy (but indulge when you want), and the baby will take the nutrients it needs.
  

  

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• SkyBee member

  March 2011

  I don't think you need to worry! I have lost 12 lbs, and I have a friend who lost 30 in the first three months. I would do exactly what ktshafra said and just let the scale move when it wants.

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• globalwife

  March 2011

  I agree you should talk to your dr. to see what they recommend. I was underweight when I got pregnant and have lost about 5 pounds. Considering I am almost 15 weeks, they are concerned and gave me a weight gain "diet" to follow. They also had me buy a pregnancy weight gain shake that I drink once a day. 

  

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• hisaak

  March 2011

  If the doctor hasn't expressed concern, I wouldn't be too worried.

  That said, I know sometimes it is a concern.  At about 20 weeks pregnant with DS I was on a "gain weight" diet.  You quickly find the foods packed with nutrients - I ate a lot of peanut butter, eggs, nuts and added avacado to everything!

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• OUKap member

  March 2011

  Just eat healthy foods. Eat when you are hungry. I find myself being more hungry frequently so I just have healthy snacks around.
  

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• water-fairy

  March 2011

  You don't need to do anything. Weight will pack up, no worries. I have had ZERO morning sickness and as of this morning, 14w1d, I've only gained 3lbs. Which was about the same the first time around. By the time I delivered I had put on a grand total of 32lbs. All while eating healthy and going to the gym 3 days a week. I hope you do not become one of those that complain about having gained too much weight in their 3rd trimester.

  

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• IrishGal002

  March 2011

  I lost 4 lbs between 8 wks and 12 wks...but I think that was mostly due to eating better & not drinking. I dont think I've gained anything additional yet - so I am waiting for the dr's appointment at 16 weeks to see if i need to do anything. Don't worry unless the Dr tells you otherwise

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• shanna82 member

  March 2011

  I still haven't gained weight and I'm almost 15w. My OB saidnot to worry, I will gain plenty here soon enough.

  

  
  

  
  

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• SFAug07 member

  March 2011

  With my last pregnancy, I only gained 12 pounds overall by the time she was born at 40 weeks. The dr was concerned and had me do non-stress tests weekly. She thought the baby was going to be too small. She was born at 6 lbs 11 oz and 21 inches, so definitely not small. My dr recommended a weight gain diet in third trimester, just to eat more nuts, nut butters, avocado, etc - healthy non-animal fats.

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• BrittDanX member

  March 2011

  I have lost 7 pounds, and when I expressed my concern to my OB he said, "We will keep an eye on it, but as long as the baby is growing, that's all I care about" So I'm not too worried. I do feel bad because I know I'm not eating the recommended calories a day.....but I'm just not hungry. I'm hoping the hunger phase kicks in soon like all my mommy friends say it will!

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• MsCrispy member

  March 2011

  ktshafra:

  I don't think you need to make an effort to "pack on the pounds." Has your doctor expressed concern? Until then, enjoy being able to wear all your pre-preg clothes (I envy that). Eat when you're hungry, try to eat healthy (but indulge when you want), and the baby will take the nutrients it needs.
  

  I agree. You're body will gain weight. Adding fat to your diet is not what you need. 

  
  

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• caffinated_tulip member

  March 2011

  Don't worry about it yet if your OB isn't worried.

  I've lost some where between 20 and 25 lbs since getting pregnant and my OB isn't worried about it. I was a little over weight (40ish lbs?) when I got pregnant, so they say that I'm still well in the OK zone, but I'm really close to the "worried" line.
  

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• nora231 member

  March 2011

  As the rest have said,healthy fats like nuts and avocado will get you there soon enough.  If you're really worried about it, my doctor, the "worry wart" I called her, had me drinking Ensure nutritional shakes.  
  

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• jcmurphy member

  March 2011

  Thanks for the encouragement ladies! I guess I'm just an anxious first-timer! G/L!

  

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