For those with GD who LOST weight...

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  Brewtowngrl member

  May 2011

  I had about the same stats and I am 5'9"  I gained 25 before being Dx and was at 23lb total gain when I delivered.  I lost 10 the first few weeks after being Dx.   I was at my pp weight by 6 weeks and now about 10 under.  I did BF. 

  
  
  

  
  

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  memali26 member

  May 2011

  I'm "curvy" and 5'4". With my DD I didn't lose weight, but I plateaued at my highest weight around 36 weeks and stayed there until delivery at 39 weeks. I gained 17 lbs total and walked out of the hospital at pre-pregnancy weight.

  With this LO, I gained 10 lbs before getting pregnant again, and have lost 9 lbs since I started the diet 11 weeks ago. It's not because I "need" to (though I certainly have it to spare) or because I was trying to, I just eat healthier and less carbs on this diet which caused the weight to come off. I'm also more active this time chasing DD around. I still have 17 weeks to go, so we'll see where I end up overall.

  If you start losing weight and your doctors are concerned, they will probably up your calorie/fat intake by way of proteins and veggies. But as long as they aren't concerned, I wouldn't be either. 

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  katiewhompus member

  May 2011

  I'm 5'6 (5'7 on good days) and weighed about 155 at the beginning of the pregnancy. At 26 weeks I was at 168, went on GD diet and dropped down to 166, and now (33 weeksish) am at 172. My doctor said as long as all of my measurements are good she's less concerned about weight. If I hadn't gained any weight by week 32 I was going to be upped to 2000 calories a day but then we had a little growth spurt lol.

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  rainlily member

  May 2011

  I am 5'1" and started my first pregnancy at 115.  I was nauseous and lost weight in the beginning.  I was diagnosed in early 3rd tri at 119 lbs.  I delivered DD at 39 weeks,1d weighing 122 lbs.  I did not gain much during my pregnancy and hardly anything once on the diet.  DD weighed 7 lbs 5 oz.

  This pregnancy, I started at 97 lbs.  I got diagnosed at 13 weeks weighing 99 lbs.  I now weigh 103 lbs.  My MFM limits my fat grams (15 per day, 5 with each meal).  I eat extra protein when I am hungry and I do sneak a little extra fat (cheese sticks) here and there.  The nutritionist said they were going to "fatten me up".  LOL- on 15 grams of fat.  I just don't see how I am supposed to gain weight on such limited fat, but at my last ultrasound baby was perfect.  My nutritionist actually got after me in my first pregnancy because I was eating  fat free cottage cheese with snacks.  The horror...I wasn't allowed a dairy serving at those times.  

  I think that most GD moms gain much less once they are diagnosed than people allowed to eat whatever they want whenever they want.  You will be closely monitored with ultrasounds to make sure that your baby is growing well.  I wouldn't worry about lack of weight gain or weight loss unless your doctor is worried.  If you are very hungry or feel "too full" at the end of the day to eat all of your food, then bring it up with the nutritionist.  Maybe they can move some calories around for you.

  

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  c4162

  May 2011

  I am short but hhave always been thin. My first pg I gained 25-27 lbs (non gd) and lost it all by 6 weeks. This time I am 37 weeks (going to have c section in 2 weeks) and have . I only gained 18

  

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  5de5

  May 2011

  I am 5'6" the day I got pregnant I was 162 (had a weigh in. At my trainer ) at 13 weeks I weighed 172. I'd lost 5 lbs the appointment before and the weight gain caused me to be tested for GD early. The day I was admitted to the hospital I weighed 163. It was a struggle for me to gain since I was still so active. At one point I'd dropped to 150 something. I ended up with additional snacks to try and gain weight but kept my sugar controlled

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  CADE387 member

  May 2011

  I'm 5'7" and weighed 170 when I got my BFP. I had been about 145-150 up until 6 months before we got pg and then had gained the extra weight. I only went up to 186 by the time I was diagnosed at 29 weeks (so up 16 lbs).

  In the first 1.5 weeks on the diet I lost 9 lbs so they increased my calories by 200. That put me at 31 weeks and only up 7 lbs from my pp weight. When I delivered at 39w1d (induced) I weighed 188 so I only gained 18 lbs the entire pg.

  I am now 2w3d post delivery and weigh 162. I am EP due to latch issues but I sure that has helped.

  My doctor wants me to be at 150 by 9 months pp in order to maintain our healthcare benefits so it is exciting to have dropped so much weight already considering I can't work out or even lift LO in his carseat until 6 weeks pp. I'd like to be back to 140 maybe even 135 so I guess we will see.

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  35baby

  June 2011

  What is normal really? I am 5'4 and weight 147 not even the most i've weighted in my life.  I gained 29 lbs since becoming pregnant but still didn't think I would be GD as being heavier in my younger years never brought diabetes on. Was boarderline once that's it.  I did notice though that when I lost that akward teen year fat weight, I was no longer at risk for eventually developing diabetes.  Well I guess until now.  Maybe it is because I am older and considered high-risk at 37 for 1st child who knows.  I do know that if you control what, and how much you ingest you can minimus the risk of it getting seriously out of control.  Have family members who have proven that.  Heck, you can even eliminate it altogether and ensure it doesn't hit you down the road.  Just wondered though what is the difference between fasting #'s and non fasting? I figure you don't want fasting #'s to be high.

  

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