Grrr...why the weight gain!?!

Lindsaywillo · July 2011

So I was diagnosed with GD about a month and a half ago, the first few weeks, I actually lost weight and then maintained for a good while so I thought that was going to be the norm around here till the end. Now all of a sudden I've gained 4 pounds in the last 2 weeks!!! This can't continue, I'll be a house by the end of this! Hopefully it's all baby and not butt and thighs!

lovelyophelia · July 2011

Unless you gained a lot earlier in your pregnancy, I wouldn't be concerned. You are going to gain some because baby is really starting to put on the weight now. This is no time to be overly concerned with your weight unless you are losing or gaining way too much. 4 pounds in two weeks is normal.

Pattern · July 2011

I hear you! My last visit I gained three pounds in two weeks! I am pretty small, 5'1 and now I weigh 142! The doctor said it was my body starting to store extra fluids and not to be worried. I have noticed my ring is tighter on my hand. I think some of us just gain in spurts!

TotallyNot_Isha · July 2011

My weight gain would come in spurts. I maintained from 28 weeks until about 35 and then more came on, but the baby is growing and packing on the fat right now, so no need to be worried!