Weight (again!)

adawn1981 · May 2013

I know this issue comes up all.the.time, but I have gained 7.3 pounds and I am 11 weeks. I am fine with that. I wish it was less, but whatever - I am good because I cannot change it. BUT according to my phone app that is "excessive weight gain" for 11 weeks. I know all doctors recommend different things. Some say do not gain yet, some say 5 pounds etc... but that can't be THAT bad, right? How much have you all gained? Has anyone been to the doctor yet and the doctor commented on the weight gain? I go next Thursday and hope she doesn't say anything!

brittni0703 · May 2013

I have only gained 1.2 pounds but I am only 9 weeks. As of last week I had not gained any, but I also had the stomach flu a couple weeks ago. I have heard mixed reviews about wt. gain in the 1st trimester (from 2 lbs-5 lbs seems like the window). As long as you are eating healthy and getting in your exercise 3-5 times a week I wouldn't worry too much!

ChicagoWeded2007 · May 2013

Here's a solution! Don't weigh yourself. Eat when you are hungry. Try to eat more fruits, veges, meat and grains; and fewer milkshakes and donuts.

ChiAmy · May 2013

you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

swirl25 · May 2013

I went to the OB around 8.5 weeks and I had already gained 4lbs. I know that is partly due to the fact that I have been eating nonstop to curb the nausea, plus any bloat. My doctor didn't say anything, but I'm sure she will at my next appt if I keep that pace. I gained early with DD too, but it really did even out in the end....all in all I gained the recommended 35 lbs with her, so I'm not too concerned. Once I am feeling better, and can actually make an effort to eat what is healthy and not just what I think will settle my stomach, I'll be back on track.

bribre1122 · May 2013

I had lost a couple lbs from not being able to eat anything. But with my DS I gained weight like crazy, mostly from water retention, but my dr was so nice about it and never made me feel like it was too much. I feel like it depends on the doctor.

SarahDavis83 · May 2013

Step away from the scale... That's what I did as soon as I found out I was pregnant. I figure if it becomes a problem, my dr will say so, as they weigh me every time I come in for an appt. Also, I had a subchorionic hematoma early on and was on pelvic rest, so that means no exercise. The SCH has since resolved itself, but I'm leaving myself on pelvic rest until first tri is over. I'm too nervous about it coming back. So now I have REALLY stepped away from the scale. I don't even look at the doctor's office anymore. Huh?

SarahDavis83 · May 2013

ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

Once again, you are sooo helpful. Confused

ETA: OP, please ignore anything ChiAmy says.

waTracy · May 2013

ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

False. You can gain weight in the first trimester. That's what I've read from several resources. Many women with severe ms struggle to gain weight, though.

waTracy · May 2013

ChicagoWeded2007:
Here's a solution! Don't weigh yourself. Eat when you are hungry. Try to eat more fruits, veges, meat and grains; and fewer milkshakes and donuts.

This, and remember there's a lot of bloat going on during the first trimester.

carnold07 · May 2013

haaaaaahahaha ohhhh how I wish I were in your situation. It's easy to say "eat healthy! exercise!" but when all you can stomach is junk food and the m/s has left you a pathetic mess who can't move off the couch without risking puking all over the place, it's difficult to eat healthy and to exercise. I'm at 10 weeks and I've probably gained 10 or so pounds. A woman I work with said she gained half of her pregnancy weight in the first trimester (and she's a petite woman). As the m/s becomes less severe, I have made a more conscious effort to put fruits and protein back into my diet, but I'll put exercise back into my routine when I feel I can move without needing to throw up. The only thing I'm trying to do at this point is survive one day at a time.

adawn1981 · May 2013

ChicagoWeded2007:
Here's a solution! Don't weigh yourself. Eat when you are hungry. Try to eat more fruits, veges, meat and grains; and fewer milkshakes and donuts.

Nasty! I couldn't eat any of that if I wanted to!! I have been living on grains while feeling sick. I do not eat meat and would throw up thinking about a milkshake or a donut. Yuck. I am trying to get more protein though, thanks! I think protein is the ticket.

golfingdarwinfish · May 2013

Please calm down and step away from the scale.

Who knows how much of it is water vs. real weight gain.

I've read that 0 - 5lbs is normal during the first trimester, but it varies from person to person.

Weight is never one size fits all.

Again, step away from the scale (and the phone app).

Edit: I agree with PP to try to incorporate healthy foods into your diet when you are feeling up to it. I know you said you are eating a lot of carbs; what about adding sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale chips, edamame?

MollySm · May 2013

Try and force yourself to eat healthy foods to curb the nausea. Take long walks or do some form of exercise. And if you are doing both if those things I wouldn't worry about the weight.

FutureMrsCaesar · May 2013

Don't stress about it. As you start feeling better and can make healthier food choices without feeling ill, then try to do that. I've always gained 4-5 lbs or so during the 1st tri then went on to gain only around 20 total by eating healthy and staying active.

If you're like me, all I can eat without getting sick is carbs and salt...it's so awful, I know, but I just can't get anything else passed my mouth. I have still been working 5 days/week and have gained 4 lbs or so. It just is what it is! I know I won't keep it up the whole pregnancy.

Some people will gain none or even lose then go on to gain 40 lbs or more. Don't beat yourself up about what you did on the first trimester, just try to do better from here on out!

adawn1981 · May 2013

SarahDavis83:

ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

Once again, you are sooo helpful.

ETA: OP, please ignore anything ChiAmy says.

Oh yes - I will. I remember her posting that she eats 1300-1500 calories a day while pregnant. If I did that I would not gain weight either Instead, I choose not to diet and cut calories while I am pregnant

swirl25 · May 2013

ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

Sure, that may be the ideal scenario, but everyone's experience and body type is different. All a statement like that does is make those who have gained feel bad. It's easy not to gain if you are so nauseous that you can't eat much or keep anything down. Some women gain early and it ends up evening itself out in the end (this happened to me with my daughter, even though I had no appetite with her). I stayed within the recommended weight range.

insertclevername · May 2013

ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

You are so helpful in every post you answer. We should have a weekly ask ChiAmy thread.

lisab613 · May 2013

ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

seems like you really shouldn't make a blanket statement like that.

OP, I'm sure your doctor will talk to you about any possible weight concerns. Like others have said, if you focus on eating healthy things when you are feeling hungry I think you should be OK.

Personally I'm not weighing myself, b/c I think focusing on the number would drive me nuts.

adawn1981 · May 2013

NY Mama:
ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

You are so helpful in every post you answer. We should have a weekly ask ChiAmy thread.

Oh yes! That would be fun

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ChiAmy · May 2013

waTracy:
ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.
False. You can gain weight in the first trimester. That's what I've read from several resources. Many women with severe ms struggle to gain weight, though.

I am just going by what my Dr. tells me. She said you should not gain weight. Yes it happens, but don't worry about the scale. It's just a number.

Mallyboomer · May 2013

With my last pregnancy, I gained about 8lbs in the two or three weeks after I got my positive test... then I puked it all back up in morning sickness that lasted until about 18 weeks. I think my body knew a sh*tstorm was about to hit.

Everyone is different, unless your doctor is concerned, don't worry.

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mkarns · May 2013

NY Mama:

ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

You are so helpful in every post you answer. We should have a weekly ask ChiAmy thread.

LOLing right now.

KateVA · May 2013

mtb21:
NY Mama:
ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

You are so helpful in every post you answer.  We should have a weekly ask ChiAmy thread.

That is a fabulous idea, she really seems like she knows it all!

This would be awesome. Let me be the first one to call it, but she will be the post partum mom who can't lose the baby weight. Seen it every pregnancy, the one that posts obsessively and critically about weight and claims to be gaining nothing somehow ends up gaining plenty. And they can't lose it

adawn1981 · May 2013

VCGolfNYC:

Please calm down and step away from the scale.

Who knows how much of it is water vs. real weight gain.

I've read that 0 - 5lbs is normal during the first trimester, but it varies from person to person.

Weight is never one size fits all.

Again, step away from the scale (and the phone app).

Edit: I agree with PP to try to incorporate healthy foods into your diet when you are feeling up to it. I know you said you are eating a lot of carbs; what about adding sweet potatoes, quinoa, kale chips, edamame?

Thank you! I asked about protein choices last week and I got some good suggestions. I have been choking them down as of yesterday. I know things will get better now that I am making myself eat healthier even though it tastes bad right now. I got edamame, quinoa, cottage cheese, almonds, beans, protein bars.. stuff like that. It is hard to eat healthy when you feel bad, but I gotta do it!

Also, I know a lot of it is water. I can feel that. I have always retained a lot of water and now it is worse!

oneplusoneequalsfive · May 2013

carnold07:
haaaaaahahaha ohhhh how I wish I were in your situation. It's easy to say "eat healthy! exercise!" but when all you can stomach is junk food and the m/s has left you a pathetic mess who can't move off the couch without risking puking all over the place, it's difficult to eat healthy and to exercise. I'm at 10 weeks and I've probably gained 10 or so pounds. A woman I work with said she gained half of her pregnancy weight in the first trimester (and she's a petite woman). As the m/s becomes less severe, I have made a more conscious effort to put fruits and protein back into my diet, but I'll put exercise back into my routine when I feel I can move without needing to throw up. The only thing I'm trying to do at this point is survive one day at a time.

This this this exactly! I am up 11.5 pounds at 11.5 weeks...wonderful. A pound a week.

bunnybean · May 2013

I've gained somewhere from 5-8 lbs already. I'll be 12 weeks on Thursday. I hate it because I worked so hard to lose weight before I got pregnant (and I still have weight to lose), but I'm so damn hungry all the time. I wake up craving regular coke. Seriously, wtf is that? I never drink full sugar soda, and now I have a small one every couple of days. It's really weird.

My doctor is not concerned with my weight gain, and I'm glad for that. He told me I could see a nutritionist if I want to, but that's not something that interests me. I will just try to do my best.

jokyho · May 2013

SarahDavis83:

ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

Once again, you are sooo helpful.

ETA: OP, please ignore anything ChiAmy says.

Yes

Ancraig · May 2013

I actually started at 127 and am currently between 119 to 121 depending on how morning sickness effects the day... My doctor said some people don't gain at all or actually lose weight their first trimester and its completely okay. HOWEVER the "norm" according to her is gaining 5 to 7 pounds your first trimester. So what I get from that is that everyone's different! And as long as is isn't a HUGE drop or gain there shouldn't be a problem

thirsty85 · May 2013

Like PP have said, gain is just fine! I went in for my 8 week apt yesterday and had gained 3.5.... they were thrilled I had put on a little weight. Said there was absolutely no issue with that.

MrsQueale · May 2013

What pp said, pregnancy and weight gaint isn't one size fits all!

First pregnancy I gained 15 pounds in my first tri. I was underweight to start with and my dr wanted to see weight gain.

Second pregnancy I was so sick that I lost a lot of weight. By the middle of 2nd tri I was back up to my pre pregnancy weight.

Current baby I'm up 6lbs. I'm chalking it up to blood volume and a lil bloat. Nothing much has changed with my body, except a small gut only I notice.

Just relax and ignore the scale, eat healthy foods and drink loads of water!

bribre1122 · May 2013

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poogers86 · May 2013

Try to stay away from the scale, but if you must weigh yourself...take away 8 pounds for your head. That's what I do when the number has me feeling down :]

wickedZ · May 2013

Everyone is different. Take care of your little one right now and don't worry about the weight. I agree with many of the ladies... don't weigh yourself!

bribre1122 · May 2013

bribre1122:
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adawn1981 · May 2013

bribre1122:

bribre1122:
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Sorry I dont know how to attach the actual picture!

LMAO!! I love Will Farrell!

kchill80 · May 2013

Although I don't like it, I have gained about 8 pounds and I am almost 12 weeks but I don't care at all. I have not felt well, so I have been eating foods that I would usually stray away from that are absolutely delicious and stay down. I'm all about getting food in my belly at this point. I'm starting to feel better, so I'll start my preggo workouts and eat better foods. Don't stress, I'm sure it will all even out!

ChiAmy · May 2013

KateVA:
mtb21:
NY Mama:
ChiAmy:
you really should not gain weight in the first trimester.

You are so helpful in every post you answer. We should have a weekly ask ChiAmy thread.
That is a fabulous idea, she really seems like she knows it all!
This would be awesome. Let me be the first one to call it, but she will be the post partum mom who can't lose the baby weight. Seen it every pregnancy, the one that posts obsessively and critically about weight and claims to be gaining nothing somehow ends up gaining plenty. And they can't lose it

Nope, I lost all my weight with my son, and I gained 20 lbs.

born2b4unc · May 2013

Is that a Hollywood phone app you have? By my math, if you're pregnant around 40 weeks, you're just over 1/4 of the way through. So if you multiply your 7.3 lbs by 4 you get less than 30. I'd say you're right on track!

We women are so hard on ourselves already. We don't need people making us feel worse about ourselves. We're usually pretty good at beating ourselves up on our own. Let's keep this supportive, ladies!

I will say, I must have too much of a filter. Y'all are killing me! Hahaha!

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