Weight gain

nevey11 · March 2015

Hi there. I hope this ok as it seems trivial and selfish, but I'd like to know if anyone is in the same boat. I'm 13 weeks tomorrow and I've already gained 6kg. I've always eaten extremely healthily and that hasn't changed, and whilst I haven't been as active as I was pre-pregnancy I feel like 6kg is a lot. My legs, arms and belly are all bigger and feel flabby (I'm not showing yet) and I just feel uncomfortable in my skin. My clothes are tight or no longer fit me and I'm struggling to put an outfit together that I don't feel self-conscious in.

Of course I'm extremely grateful to be pregnant when so many struggle, and it feels selfish to even think it, but I just feel gross.

abbyred · March 2015

I feel flabby, too! Your body is going to change. It's part of the deal

so far I've gained 5 pounds and I'm 16 weeks. They say from this point on a pound a week is ideal! Whew!

ForeverEverAfter · March 2015

I'm 14w (with #2) and I've gained 13lbs. I've been eating whatever I feel like. I feel huge, and my thighs and midsection are noticeably bigger. I gained 42lbs with #1, lost it all and was underweight a few months pp, so I'm trying to ignore the scale and just make healthy choices more often.

BubbaJones85 · March 2015

I'm the same! My butt is growing faster than my bump and it's depressing. I used to horse ride, kickbox, run and go to bootcamps but I can only manage slow and short gym sessions and Pilates

Elizabeth043086 · March 2015

I know. I didn't even gain much with ds 1, but I just feel huge and flabby all over when I'm pregnant. The only thing I can be happy with is knowing, the weight falls off me after baby is born and nursing and I'll be the same ole me in no time.

VeronicaGarcia03 · March 2015

I felt like I gained at least 10 pounds since I quickly grew out of my clothing and have been living in yoga pants. At my check up they said I had only gained 2 pounds so I am very happy with that. I am 14 weeks 3 days and showing a lot! Everyone thinks twins but I know there is only one in there lol

amandacarlos1015 · March 2015

I am 14 weeks and gained 2 pounds

amandacarlos1015 · March 2015

Cont. -daughter hit post reply before done lol - with my daughter I gained 20 pounds. I ate well and worked out, finding it harder to get energy to work out this time, but chasing a toddler makes up for it lol.

pandora794 · March 2015

Last pregnancy, I ditched the scale and asked my docs office not to tell me how much I weighed at any of my appointments unless they were worried. Found out after DS was born that I had gained 30 pounds (5'2", from 120-150). Focused on trying to eat as healthy as I could, while still allowing myself the things that I craved on occasion. Lost it all and a little more after he was born.

Doing the same thing this time around - it was nice not to worry about actual pounds and remember that getting bigger is necessary. You're growing another human being!

lopezroke · March 2015

Im at 14w 3d and havent gained anyweight yet. Still the same as when i started. Ibe been eating whatever i want but think im going to cut back a little on the carbs. My butt has def gotten much bigger. But im def showing too. I think my weight has been redistributed. Already in maternity pants full time

maryalice626 · March 2015

I will be 16 weeks tomorrow and I have gained 6lbs. I am showing A LOT.. well to me I am.

I feel like I am at that stage where people don't know if I am pregnant or just fat

nevey11 · March 2015

Thanks ladies, you made me feel better (and gave me a laugh). I know it's silly but I just feel like a blob. I know I'll feel better once I start to show. Hubby has been super cute and tells me I look beautiful. I don't care if he's lying, I'll take it!!

kissthebunny · March 2015

A lot of it is water retention and everyone retain water differently. Even My own weight is different by 1-2kg between morning & night, so really it's not all fat. If you've been eating healthy that's great! (Me on the other hand has been surviving solely on carbs and fat, and definitely not all of them are on my boobs lol)

loulourumba77 · March 2015

6kg is like 3 llbs. That is normal. I am 15 weeks and gained 8 lbs. I am not thrilled about it but I am exercising and eating well. I will not feel guilty. I am a personal trainer and will work harder after the baby.

whitfi24 · March 2015

6kg is actually more like 12lbs.

I'm 15 weeks and have gained 13 lbs. Bloated, stomach, hips and boobs are all huge. I feel like an elephant. I'm trying to be upbeat about it but it's really getting me down - I was super tiny before.

bpv101283 · March 2015

I've gained about 5 lbs at this point. My husband was commenting last night about how incredible my huge butt is and wouldn't keep his hands off me. This morning I just felt like a whale! I told him look I'm not trying to be like Kim K in sorry the butt comments made me totally self conscience. I totally came home from work and took a 45 minute brisk walk with my toddler. But I figure once this thing is over, I'll have a beautiful round baby and will hopefully lose it all and more for my husbands 40th in Jamaica. I'm trying not to sweat it now.

JenLovesDesign · March 2015

I'm not worrying that much about how much I'm gaining etc. This is one time in my life when I don't have to be on a diet or trying to get on one. I say I'm not worrying, but i had a dream the other night I had already gained 50lbs. Eek! Once the weather warms up Ill start going for more bike rides and run/walks, but for now, I'm just working on eating better. I'm usually a super healthy marathon runner, but I totally understand why people gain weight. This baby wants me to eat. The sugar cravings are crazy. Okay...clearly I am worrying, but that first sentence is my talking point.

crazeekates · March 2015

I am a bigger girl (size 16/18) and have lost 20 pounds while pregnant.... And still feel like a whale. I've been on a diet due to gestational diabetes and the dr is totally fine with the weight loss. I just feel gross and miss pizza more than booze.

kjjellybean · March 2015

I have lost 3lbs, but I am a size 18 and have strict orders to not gain weight. I'm 15 weeks today.

Nibles12 · March 2015

I've gain13pounds and I'm16 weeks. I can't stand to even look at myself. I'm so sick all the time and haven't been able to work out I. months! It's terrible. I am miserable. What was i thinking having another child.

loulourumba77 · March 2015

I see. Just try to track your intake and make sure you are eating enough but not too much. At least so you can maintain till you are more weeks. I am a PT

bouncypigeon · March 2015

I'm 14 weeks and I've gained about 10 pounds. I already got two red stretch marks on my butt--which I found kind of hilarious. That isn't where I expected them to pop up! Already covered in stretch marks from puberty so I don't really care.

AyEhm4 · March 2015

Was just looking at myself in the mirror today... i have gained 12 lbs at 16 weeks and I am literally disgusted. I gained 11 lbs total with my first pregnancy and I just feel HUGE already!
It doesn't help that before I got pregnant I had lost 40 lbs on a low carb diet which obviously, I stopped immediately.
BUT...
I keep reminding myself that the important thing is nourishing my growing baby boy. I'll shake the extra lbs off later, and so will you!
It helps reading everyone's comments though. I feel less like a heifer and more like a voluptuous pregnant momma!

TeamEmJay · March 2015

I'm 16weeks and have gained 12lbs! I was a low carb/low Cal eater and gave that up when I found out. I attribute some of my weight gain to adding in carbs. Still healthy choices but definitely more bread and pasta than I was used to!

nevey11 · March 2015

AyEhm4 Exactly! Thanks!!

smrdaniels · March 2015

I'm 16 weeks and up 8-10 lbs depending on the carbs and salt I had the day before. I lost 90 lbs After I Had My daughter, I'm Struggling A ton with the gain. and body changes.

v1wwo · March 2015

I am 15 weeks and my weight swings between 141lbs in the morning to 144 at night. So I count the morning weight after I do everyone I can in the bathroom. And it also matters how much I eat the day before. Once I went really crazy with food and ended up being 148lbs and it took me 3 days to get back. Lol.

tattoosnpearls30 · March 2015

I've gained about 3 lbs but i feel bigger also.. I'm struggling to eat the right things constantly!! Just thinking of my bundle of joy and happy that I'm avtu here