Where is everyone at with their weight gain?.. The only part I dislike about pregnancy

bebeloveee · April 2015

Im sure there is a past post on weight gain but I wanted to ask and get the recent 411 on everyone.. I'm 19 weeks 4 days and so far I've gained a total of 8 lbs. Probably more now after the junk I've eaten the past two days.. I have had problems with body image in the past and when I was really young in high school I suffered from an eating disorder for almost 7 years.. I am much better now and have been for many years when it comes to the eating disorder however I still will always have that fear of gaining too much weight..that part never goes away unfortunately. I am a very healthy person and was finally at a good place when I got pregnant. I'm just afraid my old disease will come back after baby when my body has REALLY changed. So frustrating and sickening. I know I shouldn't be worried about it but I really can't help it. Sorry just had to get that of my chest!

toderiukt · April 2015

You're doing great for weight gain! I've gained 20+ pounds (haven't stepped on the scale in a while). I'm terrified of gaining too much weight after loosing 110 lbs in the last couple of years. It's very hard to watch the numbers on the scale go up not knowing if it's because I'm eating like crap, or baby. I can definitely see /understand (to a point) where you're coming from that's for sure.

MrsT05 · April 2015

I'm 20w 2d & have gained 2lbs. I had nausea & sickness the first 15 wks & dropped some weight.

surprisepkg31 · April 2015

I'm 17 weeks! last week at docs I had gained 5 pounds in 4 weeks! Making it a total of 8 pounds for me to. I am already overweight, I don't look how much I weigh, never have, when I was skinny I still weighed as much as as muscular guy, it's so weird. Alot of the reason I was scared to ever be pregnant was because of gaining more weight. I have DD boobs with out being pregnant. I totally understand how you feel. But I think 8 pounds is great at this point. I'm trying to stay under 10 pounds by 20 weeks. My doctor told me I should try not to gain more than 15 the whole pregnancy! Talk about pressure! MY goal is no more than 25 but trying for 20. YOUR Body WILL Do what it has to do! You can't get to discouraged, you will lose it after baby. My girlfriend said just by delivering she walked out the hospital 30 pounds lighter! Gained a total 50, had 20 to lose. She looks great now!

Mewkie · April 2015

It must be stressful to have those concerns on top of all the other physical and emotional changes that come with pregnancy. I wonder if there are women who have also struggled with eating disorders and had children who you could speak with? Their perspective could maybe help better prepare you for what to expect.
Don't get down on yourself for worrying about it. These are big changes our bodies are going through.
The post partum period can be a stressful time at best, think of the hormonal and physical changes your body goes through all while taking care of a tiny newborn! Definitely get the support you will need now so you can take care of yourself as well as your baby.

mamadeez · April 2015

I am 18 weeks and have gained 20 lbs. I had no morning sickness what so ever and have instead had issues with my legs and hips that cut down on my ability to stay active. It's been a bit of a downer because I'd lost 60 lbs a year before my pregnancy but I'm trying not to worry to much about it.

thefuturemrsdaniel · April 2015

Went for my 17 weeks appointment today and I'm up 14 lbs. Right on track for where I was the first time around. Looks like I may have another chunky baby boy

sammid80six · April 2015

20 weeks - about 11 pounds.

els831 · April 2015

18 weeks. Same weight/up one lb on some days.

babygeene2015 · April 2015

19 weeks and last appointment I was at 7lbs so I'm hoping too have hit 10lbs by Wednesday

adtaylor2015 · April 2015

I'm 18 weeks and I've gained 1 pound.

ReneeJ2011 · April 2015

17 weeks tomorrow and up 4 lbs.

caityrose · April 2015

I think these posts so clearly illustrate how different each persons pregnancy really is! Try not to stress. Your body will do what it needs to do to be healthy for you and your baby.

pregat40 · April 2015

17 weeks gained 5lbs. I was 30 lbs overweight already so they told me no more than 20 for the whole thing......

sugarmagn0lia · April 2015

I'm 17 weeks and started out right on the cusp of underweight. I had gone up around 9 pounds, but after a stomach bug and some major stress, I lost 5 between my 12 week and 16 week

I don't weigh myself outside of the doctor, and aside from my midwife letting me know if I'm doing okay with it or not, I don't ask so that I don't stress myself out about something I don't need to be stressed about. I've never had an eating disorder, my size has really just been nature, but it still isn't easy seeing the pounds go on.

squigles28 · April 2015

It truly is an individual experience. The girls who gain weight are worried its too much. The girls who have not gain are worried about that too! Just focus on eating healthy for yourself and baby, and make sure if it causes a lot of anxiety to find someone to talk to.

kelbel90 · April 2015

I am 19 weeks, I lost 6 lbs in the first trimester and have gained back 2 lbs. So I'm still down 4 lbs. Really hoping to stay under 25 lbs this time. I gained 48 with my first and 30 with my second.

jnlebean23 · April 2015

Im 18w5d I'm down 8lbs, no ms.

jen83mn · April 2015

19 weeks, 17 pounds ... all in the belly and chest. I didn't have morning sickness first tri ... instead I was starving and had food aversions that made me only want carbs!

jessababyphoto · April 2015

18 weeks, third baby, 0 weight gain

LoveLee85 · April 2015

Almost 20 weeks...weight gain only 3 pounds!! Lol!

seg6394 · April 2015

20+2 and 4 pounds

excited2bmommy09 · April 2015

I am right there with you! I went through that when I was younger and got through it with counseling and taking lots of classes on nutrition and exercise. The last 5 years or so I have had the healthy mindset of "I'm working out and eating to be healthy and strong, not skinny." But now that I'm pregnant I'm the biggest I've ever been in my life and it's terrifying! I'm still doing my best to make healthy eating choices, I haven't been "eating for two" or powering down fast food or junk food. I'm still working out at the gym consistently and trying to keep my workouts as normal as possible. But I've still gained 22 pounds so far at only 18 weeks! I don't even know how to stop it because I'm doing everything right! If I didn't have my SO to talk sense into my ridiculous head I would be a crazy mess. Hang in there!

mama2roro · April 2015

Almost 20 weeks and I'm surprised that I have only gained 7 pounds.

Erricom · April 2015

It's really hard to compare when everyone's bodies are so different. I'm 19 weeks today and up 13lbs. Try to stay off the scale! I know it's easier said than done because I used to weigh myself every day but I have been trying to stay off too.

bhaley44 · April 2015

20 +3 I have gained 24# expecting twins but very hard to see numbers keep climbing when you eat right and stay active

MrsAmoako · April 2015

19 weeks Sunday: 3-4 pounds

colorwheelcrafts · April 2015

I will be 20 weeks tomorrow. I lost 14 lbs in the first trimester and have only gained 7 lbs back so far.

kilograham · April 2015

18w and up 3lbs, can't complain

sidskinner · April 2015

19 weeks 3 days gained 7 pounds. We are all so different! Our bodies will grow how baby needs us to. Its hard to think about having to lose baby weight but thinking about the reason we are doing it makes it all worth it. I just try not to stress it and be as healthy as i can be!

babycap15 · April 2015

19w4d up 2.5 lbs

agiroir · April 2015

I'm 20 weeks and I finally gained a pound from my prepregnancy weight. I was starting to feel like I was harming my baby because I couldn't put on weight to save my life!

aprilmay92 · April 2015

25 pounds. After my husband and parents and doctor all telling me I'm still a healthy weight, I've decided not to let that number bother me anymore.

LouLouLove · April 2015

20 weeks and roughly 10 lbs. I struggle with the idea of gaining weight but I try not too step on the scale too often. I just pay attention to my patterns and my body. If I've had a few days where my eating hasn't been the best and/or I've been less active, I just try to adjust and plan some really healthy meals and some time to get some exercise. For what it's worth, I think if you're healthy and active normally, you'll lose the weight fairly quickly. I was 15 lbs lighter the day I came home from the hospital after my first and the rest of the weight came off within 3 months. I had to work at it, but it wasn't impossible.

hollyk224 · April 2015

I'm 19w2d and I have gained 15 lbs. I went to the doctor yesterday and she said my weight gain was totally fine so far. I didn't have any morning sickness at all so I have been eating pretty well since the beginning... Lol

shaunnar053 · April 2015

19 weeks 4 days, lost 10 lbs the first trimester, back up by 8 lbs now so technically -2lbs pre pregnancy. But I was "overweight" before pregnancy, so for my health it's not necessary for me to gain as much as someone who was a healthy weight or under weight pre pregnancy. All of our bodies are completely different so you really have to just go off what your doctor tells you is healthy for you and your child.

jennahkross · April 2015

17w 4d up six pounds

ashlenn · April 2015

18 weeks today and in the beginning of my pregnancy I lost 2 lbs and yesterday at my doctor I gained them back so I guess 2 lbs ? Or 0 I don't know but either way I feel like it's too much! My doctor said I should only gain about 15 to 25 lbs my whole pregnancy. You're not the only one worried about this girl.

hayewilliams · April 2015

Same!!! All I wanted was carbs and cheese!!! Hahah glad I'm not the only one, I never got sick.

angelargrock · April 2015

Sadly, at 20 weeks, I've gained 19 lbs & I've actually been eating better than I ever have! I'm trying not to worry. It's all for baby & I'll be able to lose it once she's born! Hopefully!

berticus87 · April 2015

18+4, still down 15 pounds. First trimester kicked my butt and now I can finally eat but I'm pretty sure my stomach shrank because I can't over eat or I get sick!