I hate to be this person but I feel so awful that I thought it might help to see if fellow preggers feel the same. I have struggled with weight my whole life. In high school I got up to 215lbs. I lost close to 70lbs at the age of 21 and have always fluctuated 10lbs back and forth since then. Needless to say, weight gain was a huge concern with my getting pregnant. I had planned to even try to get in better shape before getting pregnant, but my husband and I almost instantly conceived so I didn't have the chance to drop any weight (I swear I'm not complaining. I know that we are blessed to have conceived so quickly).
At 12 weeks my doctor was tickled I had only gained 1lb while in my first trimester. I was feeling good! However, at my 16 week checkup I had gained 8lbs in a month! My doctor wasn't concerned, but told me to make sure I'm watching my weight gain from here on out. She also mentioned she'd like to see me maintain my weight until my next appointment at 20 weeks. Well, I weighed myself today and I've gained another 3lbs! I've now gained 12lbs in a month and a half. I feel terrible. I know weight gain is expected, but 12lbs before the half way point seems like a lot. Especially when I was advised to only gain 20-25lbs total!
I'm terrified to gain a ton of weight. I know it is not healthy for me or my baby. I realize that it's inevitable but am I out of control already? I don't always eat the best, but I do not binge eat or eat more than I normally would. I exercise often as well. Not hardcore workouts, but walking, yoga, etc.
Am I worried over nothing? I feel like I'm going crazy!
Re: Weight Gain at 19 weeks.
At the end of the day everyone gains weight at different points in their pregnancy and while the ranges they give are a good guideline my OB is a firm believer that everyone is different and if you are a little out of the ideal range so what?
I'm trying to not concentrate on the scale and instead focus on eating well. It helped me loose almost 40lbs just before getting pregnant so I'm trying to keep that focus on maintaining my weight while pregnant
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I would look at what you have gained overall in the 18-20 weeks. 12 pounds seems reasonable for 20 weeks. If you gain a pound a week from here on out, that would put you at about 32 lbs overall, and that is not ridiculous (even if they told you to gain 25 max, 32 isn't bad).
Just make sure you're eating healthy and getting exercise in, and don't stress too much about your weight. You've been able to lose 70 pounds before - you can lose the pregnancy weight again if you put your mind to it. And now is not the time to worry about it.
#STOPTHEINSANITY
Well I am 20 weeks pregnant, and have gained a little over 20 lbs. It is difficult to read posts asking "is this normal, I've only gained ___ pounds!" and I'm over here thinking I'm a monster. I do my best to stay active, and eat my fruits and veggies before my candies and cakes. Stay positive!
Ive gained 15 and im only 16 weeks.. I know how you feel! I keep telling myself everyBODY is different. There's a little baby in there remember!