where is all this weight i've supposedly gained?

kurokai · August 2011

I weighed 165 pre-pregnancy. I now weigh 200 even. My measurements except for waist and boobs are the same now as prepregnancy. Aka, my hips, thighs, arms, etc. WHERE IS ALL THIS WEIGHT COMING FROM? Surely I haven't gained 35 pounds in baby belly and boobs alone?

My belly isn't even THAT big. In fact, most people are surprised that it's so small. My breasts have gone from DD to DDD (or maybe E) but I can't believe that I've gained so much breast-weight and belly-weight to equal to 35 pounds. Where's all the other weight going to?

arobertson072409 · August 2011

I was thinking the same thing this morning. The measurements everywhere but my belly and chest are the same... I can pull my pre-pregnancy pants up to my waist, just not button and close... hmmm.

Emerald27 · August 2011

Sounds a bit unfair to me. Hehe - It's so nice that you can't see the weight! It's probably mostly extra blood/fluids and baby, then!

I've gained about 15lbs so far, but I feel like I look much much heavier. My boobs aren't much bigger, but my arms, my legs, my butt, and my face all show my weight gain. Ugh. :P

sarahjames9 · August 2011

I don't know, but my 15lbs are showing everywhere including my boobs and belly!

Danielleee · August 2011

Lucky! I've gained 14lbs and you can see it everywhere, even my face and feet!

CandiceNT · August 2011

Baby: 7-8 pounds
Placenta: 1-2 pounds
Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds
Uterus: 2 pounds
Maternal breast tissue: 2 pounds
Maternal blood : 4 pounds
Fluids in maternal tissue: 4 pounds
Maternal fat and nutrient stores: 7 pounds

Christine&Mario · August 2011

Jealous that you're hiding the weight! Every time I see pictures from my wedding, which was only 4 months ago, I am amazed at how much rounder my face has gotten compared to how "skinny" I used to be!

jjmac · August 2011

All of mine, well most of it, my thighs and butt lol

stargirljulie · August 2011

I'm also jealous that your weight has been hidden!

I'm pretty sure I'm representing a whale right now. I was my thinnest ever this past summer, and now, with baby, I am almost 50lbs heavier (and I still have 13 weeks to go!!). I gained a lot of weight just by stopping birth control (and yeah maybe eating a few too many pizzas, but I generally didn't change my eating habits).

I stopped exercising once we decided to start trying for a family too, which also contributed, and haven't started up again since I've become pregnant.

I however, CAN NOT WAIT to start exercising once this baby is out and get back to my normal shape. I know it might take me a few months, and I know I have more weight to lose than ever, but it'll feel SO GOOD to accomplish that goal.

StefB28 · August 2011

CandiceNT:
Baby: 7-8 pounds

Placenta: 1-2 pounds

Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds

Uterus: 2 pounds

Maternal breast tissue: 2 pounds

Maternal blood : 4 pounds

Fluids in maternal tissue: 4 pounds

Maternal fat and nutrient stores: 7 pounds

These estimated numbers are at the time of delivery, BTW. I'd be frightened if your baby was 7-8lbs at 24 weeks!

CandiceNT · August 2011

I just assume that was a given? I just thought it was nice to see the breakdown of where everything does go....

kurokai · August 2011

So I weighed my boobs. They weigh almost 10 pounds each. I hate them.

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