How much weight have you gained by....

tuluwen · May 2011

25 weeks? I am trying to see how I compare. I see posts all the time about people NOT gaining weight, but I was curious to see if I am above or below average. I've gained about 20 lbs so far. I was unable to exercise for a few months because of nausea, but I never threw up, so I kept on gaining! Stick out tongue

cbm3228 · May 2011

I am 26w and gained 14lbs. My doctor doesn't want me to gain more than about 20lbs, so no more desserts for me

SheLovesMrHip · May 2011

15 weeks here with 15lbs pack on so far.....

mplesset23 · May 2011

tuluwen:
25 weeks? I am trying to see how I compare. I see posts all the time about people NOT gaining weight, but I was curious to see if I am above or below average. I've gained about 20 lbs so far. I was unable to exercise for a few months because of nausea, but I never threw up, so I kept on gaining!

I feel better after reading this. I had my appt. yesterday and I have gained like 19 lbs. It's weird though, I don't really look like I've gained anything more than in my tummy. My doctor hasn't said anything about my weight gain so I guess he isn't worried. I feel bad for people who's doctors scold them when they gain weight.

tuluwen · May 2011

mplesset23:
tuluwen:
25 weeks? I am trying to see how I compare. I see posts all the time about people NOT gaining weight, but I was curious to see if I am above or below average. I've gained about 20 lbs so far. I was unable to exercise for a few months because of nausea, but I never threw up, so I kept on gaining!

I feel better after reading this. I had my appt. yesterday and I have gained like 19 lbs. It's weird though, I don't really look like I've gained anything more than in my tummy. My doctor hasn't said anything about my weight gain so I guess he isn't worried. I feel bad for people who's doctors scold them when they gain weight.

My doctor didn't exactly scold me, but he didn't seem thrilled, either. Lol. He just said that it was fairly normal to gain a lot in the 5th month, but that I shouldn't gain 9 lbs every month from now on. HAH! I guess that's what the difference was in my last two weight reports... Although come to think of it, the last time I saw him was in the early morning right after my ultrasound. I had basically nothing in my stomach. This past time was 3 in the afternoon, so I had just eaten a good hearty lunch! Surely that counts for something, right?

Big Smile

Mom2Cinderella · May 2011

Hi. I think it depends on what you start out at. If you were small to start, gaining 30 pounds or a little more is ok. If you start out overweight, the weight gain should be limited. Should still gain some and should make sure to eat healthy, but shouldn't gain as much. So it's hard to compare. But I don't think 20 is bad for 25 weeks.

tuluwen · May 2011

Mom2Cinderella:
Hi. I think it depends on what you start out at. If you were small to start, gaining 30 pounds or a little more is ok. If you start out overweight, the weight gain should be limited. Should still gain some and should make sure to eat healthy, but shouldn't gain as much. So it's hard to compare. But I don't think 20 is bad for 25 weeks.

Oh, I totally forgot about this factor... That's true. I started out small, so I figure I can gain 30-40 lbs. I have only gained in my tummy (and my boobs!), so it surprised me that I gained that much!

dlast09 · May 2011

tuluwen:
25 weeks? I am trying to see how I compare. I see posts all the time about people NOT gaining weight, but I was curious to see if I am above or below average. I've gained about 20 lbs so far. I was unable to exercise for a few months because of nausea, but I never threw up, so I kept on gaining!

I am not quite up there yet, but I put on a good 10-15 pounds already because I could not do anything in first tri and am having a hard time in 2nd tri because of my hips hurting so bad. My exhaustion has not gone away. So I am hoping things start looking up soon, so I can go to the gym more. I was doing really good before I got pregnant.

jesslabs · May 2011

I had gained 9 at my 14 week checkup. I'm pretty sure I gained at least one more this week. I have no self control when it comes to junk food. Oops!

missyishere · May 2011

from my first appointment, I believe (from my own estimate) I've gained approximately 10 lbs. at approx. 18 wk., which would be around 1/2 lb to 1 lb per week. I believe that's about average, but I still feel I'm chunking up real quick.

Stellasmom · May 2011

I'm 26 weeks and I've gained 14 lbs....5 in the last month. lol

tuluwen · May 2011

Stellasmom:
I'm 26 weeks and I've gained 14 lbs....5 in the last month. lol

Jealous!!!

Wink

cbm3228 · May 2011

Stellasmom:
I'm 26 weeks and I've gained 14 lbs....5 in the last month. lol

Mine was 7 in the last month!!

alicia023 · May 2011

I will be 25 weeks Friday and I've gained 25lbs. Wow! My doctor wasn't so happy with me and pretty much told me to diet at my appt last month(made me feel wonderful!) but she didnt' say anything when I went in on Monday ?! But I think you are doing fine.

sarteratops · May 2011

I've actually been wondering the same thing... I had only gained about 4 pounds at 16 weeks, then I got worried that I wasn't gaining enough. At 17 weeks I weighed myself and had actually LOST a pound and started to get even more worried! So I upped my calorie intake a bit and have gained a total of 10 pounds at 19 weeks. My doctor always tells me I'm healthy and looking good but it's nice to see where others are at! I think that as long as you feel good and healthy you are doing just fine!

Spencer1 · May 2011

I am 17weeks tomorrow and I have gained only about 4-5 pounds. All in the tummy.....well at least I haven't noticed it anywhere else.

xtinaxmariex · May 2011

I've gained 20lbs and never had morning sickness. I think that along with the fact that I quit smoking helped me pack on a few pounds. But hey, I was thin to begin with and my doctor hasn't said anything to me so I'm not worried about it.

lililand · May 2011

I am 18 weeks and have not gained a single pound :S my last appointment my doctor asked if i was eating, so i wonder what she will say when i see her next week :S

Riah333777 · May 2011

I, unfortunately, have gained 20lbs (23wks). But my doctor hasn't complained and I think since I quit smoking plus I don't have a thyroid when my hormones get low I pack them on. Oh well, i really need to eat a little better. It will be an on going struggle throughout this pregnancy since it feel like all I want is sweet and cold.

MNhorselvr · May 2011

Good question! I feel like everytime I read weight posts I hear about how much people have lost too and then I feel HUGE. I'm 17 weeks today and have gained about 10lbs. (5lbs in just the past 2 weeks (blaming easter for most of that).) Been walking and riding horse still and don't really feel like I'm eating extra. Doctor hasn't said one word about my weight, so I must be acceptable for her!!! I was hoping to only be gaining an average of 1/2lb/week though, so I'm a little high for now. I was slightly overweight to start with (or at least on the heavy side of average weight), so I'm trying to watch weight closely.

KayJ88 · May 2011

By 25 weeks I put on 30lbs. Probably a few extra by now.

SailorGray · May 2011

I just got back from my 22 week appt. and I have gained 13 lbs. with 7 of those lbs. being this last month. I kind of freaked about that, buy my doc laughed, said I looked beautiful and that was it. I don't feel beautiful. I fell like, well, that I gained 7 lbs. in a month...haha.

jen3283 · May 2011

Almost 27 weeks and I've gained 20 lbs

Cobra11 · May 2011

26 weeks and gained 15 lbs...trying extra hard to stay with the "recommended" amount of weight gain.

sunflwr2 · May 2011

i'm 21 weeks and haven't gained any weight yet. Maybe 2-3lbs if at all.
my doctor isn't concerned at all. I think it also depends on where you started before you got pregnant. I was overweight before getting pregnant (I could have afforded to lose 20-25 lbs) So I think that might have something to do with it.

kristenwilk · May 2011

I am 18 1/2 weeks & I've only gained 2 pounds, but I am nervous about where I will be at 25 weeks.

mrl02 · May 2011

At 22 weeks, I have gained about 5 pounds. But, I was probably 30 pounds overweight to start with. So I am glad it hasn't been significant thus far. I also had to quit exercise in the first trimester (after finally getting to love running) due to a SCH.

laurelnikki · May 2011

Sadly it seems i have all of you beat. I had given up smoking (2 packs a day) and most of my caffiene (drank multiple coffees and red bulls per day) but no excuses lol by my 20 week appointment I had gained 30 lbs. so now everyone can feel better they havent gained that much!

kim1989 · May 2011

I?m 23 weeks and 9lb gain

LauraLovesJon · May 2011

21 weeks and have lost 5lbs. : / . My OB said I could stand to gain a few pounds, but my belly is growing well and the baby is measuring a week ahead. As long as I keep eating healthy that's all that matters, I'm not going to binge on junk food just to gain weight.

mlstagner · May 2011

17 weeks... about 4 lbs... but things are definitely shifting around so it looks like a lot more to me!

RJJB · May 2011

At my 21 week appt I had only gained 9 Lbs thus far. Very happy about that! lol

JenWhite123 · May 2011

cbm3228:
I am 26w and gained 14lbs. My doctor doesn't want me to gain more than about 20lbs, so no more desserts for me

I'm 23 weeks and have gained 6 - my doc also only wants me to gain 20. I don't know how I am going to go the last 17 weeks and only gain 14 lbs -- seems almost impossible to me!

[Deleted User] · May 2011

At my appt last week, I was up 12lbs. Dr wants me to gain a total of 25lbs. I was a size 4/6 to start with.

kylik90 · May 2011

I just had an appointment today and so far I've gained about 20lbs (I'm 24w1d). I've gained 7 of those lbs since my last appointment 4 weeks ago haha

Ritzy19 · May 2011

I'm not there yet with this pregnancy, but with my last pregnancy I had gained about 15lbs by that point.

christinemurray91 · May 2011

My BMI was high when I first got pregnant so I'm not supposed to gain over 25lbs. I'm 22 weeks and have gained 10. So I think I'm doing alright

hepcats · May 2011

By week 25 I had gained about 13-14 pounds but I had lost 5 pounds right away after I found out I was pregnant so I guess "technically" you could say I had gained 19. 20 seems good.

neems1982 · May 2011

wishful thinkin:

cbm3228:
I am 26w and gained 14lbs. My doctor doesn't want me to gain more than about 20lbs, so no more desserts for me

I think your doctor would be very disappointed in me! I gained 16 and I am 14w3d!!!

I'm right there with you. I'm 14 weeks and up 18lbs already. I was small to start with and never threw up so I've been steady gaining.