Are any 2nd time moms gaining weight faster this time around? For my first pregnancy, I was super happy to not start gaining until around week 20. I had no morning sickness, I just wasn't that hungry and was able to exercise normally. It was fantastic because I didn't gain much weight overall (20 lbs), and had a super healthy/comfortable pregnancy and a healthy baby. Now, it's like even if I hardly eat anything I gain weight and it's been sticking. It's really frustrating and I was just wondering if others had the same experience.
Re: 2nd time moms (or more) -- gaining weight faster?
Yep, I do believe I am. With DS I started gaining around 14ish weeks. My last dr. appt. was a week ago, and I had gained 3lb.
My pregnancy with DS wasn't all that fun though. I had pre-e and was on bedrest from 28w-37w (induced at 37w due to my protein levels getting higher by the week). I gained 25lb just in fluid & 25lb in pregnancy weight--so 50lb total.
This pregnancy, I'm already starting to swell a bit in my feet after work and such. I just hope it doesn't go the same route as the first did.
With DD, I only gained 1 or 2 pounds by the end of the 1st tri. Sp far with this one, I have LOST 1 or 2 pounds, and that was at my 8 week appt. I weighed myself the other day and I lost another pound, at 10 weeks. I have been sicker this time, but I am starting to feel better sooner, so maybe I will break even by my next appt., which is in a couple weeks. So for me, I have done the opposite so far.
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