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12 weeks and I feel like a big fatty

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So far my pregnancy (twins!) is going very well.  No m/s, just tired and some headaches.  The thing is I feel like I just look like I gained weight, chubby....Not pregnant.  I am staying off the scale b/c seeing the number goes up just bothers me to much.  I am slowly (maybe not so slowly) growing out of my clothes....another mental hurdle for me...

Getting pregnant was not easy for me.  It took a long time and I am so happy to finally be pregnant.  I don't want to get all wrapped up in feeling fat and worrying about my weight instead of enjoying being pregnant.  I see my OB in about 10days so I will have to face the scale then.  I am really hoping it won't be to bad.  You know, they give you that range and I always thought I would stay in the range....Not so much.  I worry, I don't want to gain to much weight or do anything to harm my babies. 

Anyone else having the same or similar feelings?  How are you handling it?

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  • RubyEggiRubyEggi member
    I'm only 5 weeks but I already feel like a fatty! I just wanted to say really don't worry about the weight. With my first, I got so depressed about my weight gain that I stopped looking at the scale at the doctors and just turned around and asked them not to tell me. I gained 50lbs with my first and I was so stressed. I was the same weight after my delivery as I was before I went into labor. However, I actually lost 70lbs by 10 months through just pumping (I tried BF but DD was in NICU and wouldn't latch so I exclusively pumped).
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    Have you talked to your doctor about your concerns?  I don't know if you are at a healthy weight or not, but I don't agree with PP.  You DO need to be concerned about your weight- especially if you are gaining too much or even not enough.  It will not be good for the baby.  That doesn't mean that you shouldn't eat, but you need to make sure you are putting the right things in your body, especially during pregnancy. 

    Being overweight during pregnancy can put you at risk for many problems.  Like I said- I don't know if you were at a healthy weight or not before you got pregnant, so please don't take this the wrong way.  Your doctor can refer you to a nutrition counselor who can help you with this if you are worried about it or think it may become a problem.  It took you a long time to get pregnant (me too!), so I know you just want to do what is the best for the both of you!!  Good luck!!

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  • ericaley98ericaley98 member
    I was 10lbs over my ideal weight before I got PR and was on WW to try to loose that.  I am VERY concerned about weight gain.  I'm trying to eat as healthy as possible and havn't gained any weight so far but I know that will change soon and I am concerned about how I will deal with that.  I'm working out semi-regularly and plan to get back into the gym more as my nausea continues to decline.  My Dr recomended I gain 20-30lbs during PR and I'm targeting to keep it under 25.  Hopefully I can keep it in check.
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  • jessica102706jessica102706
    I have felt the same way at a few points. I think EVERY pregnant woman hits that point. You go through a phase where you gain weight but dont LOOK pregnant yet so you just feel fat. I went and got maternity clothes and I am much more comfortable so that helps. It never feels good when you try to squeeze into clothes that dont fit - just a constant reminder.
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  • katie0919katie0919 member
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    Have you talked to your doctor about your concerns?  I don't know if you are at a healthy weight or not, but I don't agree with PP.  You DO need to be concerned about your weight- especially if you are gaining too much or even not enough.  It will not be good for the baby.  That doesn't mean that you shouldn't eat, but you need to make sure you are putting the right things in your body, especially during pregnancy. 

    Being overweight during pregnancy can put you at risk for many problems.  Like I said- I don't know if you were at a healthy weight or not before you got pregnant, so please don't take this the wrong way.  Your doctor can refer you to a nutrition counselor who can help you with this if you are worried about it or think it may become a problem.  It took you a long time to get pregnant (me too!), so I know you just want to do what is the best for the both of you!!  Good luck!!

     

    / / / THIS. I agree, you should be concerned with your weight. Every woman should be cautious to avoid gestational diabetes and gaining too much weight can be bad for lo. However, I have no idea what an ideal range or calorie consumption would be for a woman pregnant with twins. 

    My regime so far has been to try and keep calories the same as I was before. With a single pregnancy at least, there is no need to increase calories the first trimester and you only need about 300 more in the 2nd and 3rd trimester. I think two of the most important things to do is avoid sugar as much as possible (I'm trying to cut it out almost entirely) to avoid gestational diabetes, and definitely watch your sodium intake.

    Good luck! You will be fine, just remember, you're not really eating for 2 (or 3 in your case!). When I have cravings and want to go crazy on junk foods, I just remember that it's not about me anymore...it's about what's good for the little one. :) Enjoy your pregnancy, and congratulations!

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  • vanessa11411vanessa11411 member
    I'll be 12 weeks on Wed. I feel like a whale lol but I haven't gained any weight. The bloat is just killing me. Im already considered overweight so my doctor said I should only gain about 15 lbs this pregnancy and I am sticking to it. I eat almost every hour but I make sure it's healthy like fruit, oatmeal, yogurt.
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  • rachaelskirachaelski
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    Have you talked to your doctor about your concerns?  I don't know if you are at a healthy weight or not, but I don't agree with PP.  You DO need to be concerned about your weight- especially if you are gaining too much or even not enough.  It will not be good for the baby.  That doesn't mean that you shouldn't eat, but you need to make sure you are putting the right things in your body, especially during pregnancy. 

    Being overweight during pregnancy can put you at risk for many problems.  Like I said- I don't know if you were at a healthy weight or not before you got pregnant, so please don't take this the wrong way.  Your doctor can refer you to a nutrition counselor who can help you with this if you are worried about it or think it may become a problem.  It took you a long time to get pregnant (me too!), so I know you just want to do what is the best for the both of you!!  Good luck!!

     

    / / / THIS. I agree, you should be concerned with your weight. Every woman should be cautious to avoid gestational diabetes and gaining too much weight can be bad for lo. However, I have no idea what an ideal range or calorie consumption would be for a woman pregnant with twins. 

    My regime so far has been to try and keep calories the same as I was before. With a single pregnancy at least, there is no need to increase calories the first trimester and you only need about 300 more in the 2nd and 3rd trimester. I think two of the most important things to do is avoid sugar as much as possible (I'm trying to cut it out almost entirely) to avoid gestational diabetes, and definitely watch your sodium intake.

    Good luck! You will be fine, just remember, you're not really eating for 2 (or 3 in your case!). When I have cravings and want to go crazy on junk foods, I just remember that it's not about me anymore...it's about what's good for the little one. :) Enjoy your pregnancy, and congratulations!

    I'd check with your doctor or MW. My midwife said it was important to keep up your sodium intake, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy. She encouraged me to salt my food. I don't recall why the salt is important, but it was one of the 4 groups she mentioned as being important (water, salt, protein, and veggies). That being said, if you already salt your food, I am not sure you need to increase that... 

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  • smooga_79smooga_79

    After I wrote this post I took a few days to think about how I was feeling and reassess.  I finally faced my fears and stepped on the scale ( I was at a normal weight before pregnancy and had maintained the same weight for 5years).  I was pleasently suprised but the #.  My weight gain is pretty much w/in the range my OB gave me.  I am starting to see a difference in my appetite and am feeling much less hungry .I am trying to make the best food choices I can and to limit salt and sweets.  I have really increased my water intake and am trying exercise on a more regular basis.  I am tired and don't feel like exercising most days, but I know it is good for me and the babies.  After some thought, I realized that I am doing the best I can.  I may not be perfect, but I am trying to be as healthful as I can be.  I think when I wrote this post I was having a moment.  It's passed and I feel better.

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