Too much weight gain by 17 weeks?...

chloeval · January 2013

I have gained 13 lbs and I am 17 weeks pregnant. My dr said its a little more than wanted me to gain. I am a vegetarian and a very healthy eater. I've been allowing myself some ice cream, sweets etc but nothing crazy. I also have been active with yoga and walking. They say some women just gain more in the beginning and that will level out. Anyone else having the same issue ? I was bummed out all day over it.

jglenn4 · January 2013

I had nausea well into my 2nd trimester and the only thing that helped was to eat carb-y things every 2-3 hours. Although, I kept up my pre pregnancy workout routine I was always a pound or two over the recommended range. Now that the nausea has subsided some, I'm well within the recommended weight gain suggested for pregnant women. I think it will even out if you're somewhat mindful of what you're eating and exercising.

mel72 · January 2013

I gained 13 lbs w/ all three pg in the first tri. I stopped working out until the end of first tri w/ all of them which was obviously the cause but paranoia after a late 1st tri loss, a second loss - DS1's twin, many IF treatments caused me to walk only. I ended up w/ GD for DS1 and DS2 so they were super strict on my weight gain. I gained almost 40 lbs. w/ DS1 (and he was a 33 weeker) I got yelled at every week, and just about 30 w/ DS2. FWIW, I have never been more hungry in my life than I was when I became pg. As long as you are staying active and don't go super crazy w/ the junk food then I wouldn't worry.

mrs.mastro · January 2013

If you started out on the lower end of normal, you are likely to gain more at first. During my first pregnancy I had gained 14lbs at 20 weeks, but only gained 10 more by 37 weeks (when I delivered). I am following the same weight gain now in my second pregnancy. I am up 14lbs, but I really can't imagine only gaining 10 more this time for some reason.

Angela814 · January 2013

Some women just tend to gain more. I gained a lot with my first two - 55-60 lbs total. I was determined not to do that again. This time around I'm working out 3-4 days/week and eating much healthier.

I was up 6 lbs at 17-18 weeks. Then DH and I went on a cruise and the holidays happened... Now at 31 weeks, I'm up 31 lbs. I'm sure I'll gain 40 lbs by the end of this pregnancy. It's not the 30-35 lbs that was my goal, but there's really nothing I can do about it. I'm still exercising and still trying to eat healthier. I'm just hungry all.the.time.

shawnjs · January 2013

same here... I gained alot- about 10 pounds first trimester, but in the end only gained 28 pounds (started at 130 pounds, 5'3"). This pregnancy was similar, I gained alot in the beginning (started at 125) but will probably only gain 25. Just stick to healthy eating, small meals and lots of snacks. I got in trouble with eating alot before bedtime. I have backed that off when I know I have had enough food/calories for the day even if I feel like snacking (sometimes the cravings get the best of me).

Don't worry. Stay active. Swimming is great exercise during pregnancy.

Olegna · January 2013

I feel like I've gained too much. I'm also 17 weeks and I've gained 15 pounds. I also lift weights. However, allot of people are saying I'm "little," I feel like a cow. People are also surprised when I tell them I'm PG. I'm not worrying about it; but I think I will be one of those that gains most of the weight early. I just don't want to gain more than 30.

Angela814 · January 2013

shawnjs:
same here... I gained alot- about 10 pounds first trimester, but in the end only gained 28 pounds (started at 130 pounds, 5'3"). This pregnancy was similar, I gained alot in the beginning (started at 125) but will probably only gain 25. Just stick to healthy eating, small meals and lots of snacks. I got in trouble with eating alot before bedtime. I have backed that off when I know I have had enough food/calories for the day even if I feel like snacking (sometimes the cravings get the best of me).

Don't worry. Stay active. Swimming is great exercise during pregnancy.

How do you manage to gain so little in the last trimesters? Once I hit the 3rd trimester, I'm up 1-2 lbs a week no matter what I do. From 28-30 weeks I worked out 3-4 days/week, chased after a 2.5 yo, made sure to choose healthy snacks, and I still managed to gain 2 lbs.

I suppose it doesn't help that I have 9 lbs babies, and 3rd trimester is the time baby really starts to gain weight.

vlagrl29 · January 2013

it sucks but there literally is not much you can do. some women are more prone to gaining more weight. I was told the same thing as you, that some women gain more in the beginning. that gave me hope, but i just kept on gaining a total of 76lbs. ICK! Not saying this will happen, but it does and half of what i gained was water weight. I lost half of it within a month pp and have lost it all. You will lose it, no matter how much you gain

shawnjs · January 2013

Angela814:
shawnjs:
same here... I gained alot- about 10 pounds first trimester, but in the end only gained 28 pounds (started at 130 pounds, 5'3"). This pregnancy was similar, I gained alot in the beginning (started at 125) but will probably only gain 25. Just stick to healthy eating, small meals and lots of snacks. I got in trouble with eating alot before bedtime. I have backed that off when I know I have had enough food/calories for the day even if I feel like snacking (sometimes the cravings get the best of me).

Don't worry. Stay active. Swimming is great exercise during pregnancy.
How do you manage to gain so little in the last trimesters? Once I hit the 3rd trimester, I'm up 1-2 lbs a week no matter what I do. From 28-30 weeks I worked out 3-4 days/week, chased after a 2.5 yo, made sure to choose healthy snacks, and I still managed to gain 2 lbs.
I suppose it doesn't help that I have 9 lbs babies, and 3rd trimester is the time baby really starts to gain weight.

I agree with the last post... I think it is just how we are all different. I was swimming about 45 min pretty hard throughout the second trimester and gained less and then the last 3 weeks was nauseated again and ate less (still kept the goal calories)... I was still enjoying the good stuff... reese's cup, ice cream... I wasn't all that healthy:)

shawnjs · January 2013

Angela814:
shawnjs:
same here... I gained alot- about 10 pounds first trimester, but in the end only gained 28 pounds (started at 130 pounds, 5'3"). This pregnancy was similar, I gained alot in the beginning (started at 125) but will probably only gain 25. Just stick to healthy eating, small meals and lots of snacks. I got in trouble with eating alot before bedtime. I have backed that off when I know I have had enough food/calories for the day even if I feel like snacking (sometimes the cravings get the best of me).

Don't worry. Stay active. Swimming is great exercise during pregnancy.
How do you manage to gain so little in the last trimesters? Once I hit the 3rd trimester, I'm up 1-2 lbs a week no matter what I do. From 28-30 weeks I worked out 3-4 days/week, chased after a 2.5 yo, made sure to choose healthy snacks, and I still managed to gain 2 lbs.
I suppose it doesn't help that I have 9 lbs babies, and 3rd trimester is the time baby really starts to gain weight.

I agree with the last post... I think it is just how we are all different. I was swimming about 45 min pretty hard throughout the second trimester and gained less and then the last 3 weeks was nauseated again and ate less (still kept the goal calories)... I was still enjoying the good stuff... reese's cup, ice cream... I wasn't all that healthy:)

AlexisLA · February 2013

chloeval:
I have gained 13 lbs and I am 17 weeks pregnant. My dr said its a little more than wanted me to gain. I am a vegetarian and a very healthy eater. I've been allowing myself some ice cream, sweets etc but nothing crazy. I also have been active with yoga and walking. They say some women just gain more in the beginning and that will level out. Anyone else having the same issue ? nbsp;I was bummed out all day over it.nbsp;

That may be a few pounds more than the ideal but it's nothing to worry about. I am 20 weeks and gained 15 pounds so far which is also a few over. But if I am hungry, I am going to eat! Remember, we've also been pregnant through the holidays so that might have something to do with it. I say eat when you're hungry but just try to focus on lower calorie nutrient dense foods like salads and soups and fruit.. That's what I am doing. If I am craving something though I am probably going to have that too. Don't worry about it!

DeMom510 · February 2013

this post made me feel better.. i was doing well and then th holidays hit! I'm up 23 lbs and i'm 23 wks! yikes! I told my close friend today tho and she was surprised i've gained that much so i'm hoping i dont look like i've gained 23! haha..

anyway- i'm trying to eat better and exercise. but we'll see how it goes.

FYI- I only gained 25 with DS but I started 20 lbs heavier in the beginning with him too.

ssemovsk · March 2013

Everyones body is so different. Even from pregnancy to pregnancy women's weight gain varies. There is only so much control you have over your body. I didn't start gaining weight until about 23 weeks and even now at 27 weeks im under 10 pounds. I lost 10 pounds during first tri due to sickness and i was skinny to begin with so 10 pounds was way too much for me to lose. I am terrified of gaining weight during 3rd tri or retaining water but realistically there isnt much you can do. Try to eat healthy and workout and dont stress

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