how much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?

AnnaBorst7 · June 2015

I have gained 11 pounds in 3 months

breezymeema7 · June 2015

What's normal for me may not be normal for you. Everyone will be different. Your doctor will be able to give you a more accurate "normal" for you.

bpwife&mama · June 2015

Lucky you. I've gained more than that. I'm also 5'2" and have a small torso. See the difference?

changedname · June 2015

AnnaBorst7 said:

CaliforniaDream87 said:

AnnaBorst7 said:
You don't need to be rude.
I guess this was to me??? It's hard to say considering you failed to use the quote button. If that's all you have to say to what I asked...ok. I'll take it.

The search bar will give you TONS of posts that go over this exact same question. You're welcome.
And my doctor didn't tell me anything.

If you're doctor didn't bring it up, then you're fine. Usually they follow the "no news is good news". As pp stated there are several other postings that go over weight gain, reccommendations, and comparisons. If you are concerned talk to your doctor they'll be able to guide you better than anyone here as we are all unique and gain differently.

j&gmiller2015 · June 2015

You will gain whatever your baby needs you to gain, whether it's 10 lbs or 50 lbs. Just eat decent, try to get some kind of exercise, and try not to stress. That's my pregnancy weight motto. You can't compare your body to someone else, you'll never be happy.

catalinadlong · June 2015

Goodness! We are moms not teenagers. Stop with the drama! If you didn't like the post then don't click on it and read it? Don't really get how this can be annoying to anyone... It's your option to read the post!!!!! No need to attack her over & over!

hclzmm14 · June 2015

AnnaBorst7 said:

AnnaBorst7 said:

emmacake08 said:
It's our option to respond... Don't think she was attacked either. If she feels that way, which I think she does because she dirty deleted her response, then I think she's on the sensitive side. You can't just jump on a board and assume all the internet strangers are here to make you feel amazing. People on this board are really supportive and I think everyone explained the annoyance. Most people say "my bad, should have used the search button" and not resort to name calling, that is immature.
Actually I did not delete my comment. I'm not Coward. It disappeared. And I actually can do whatever the heck I want. I wasn't asking for people to make me feel "great" but I also wasn't looking for rude annoyed responses. There's no need for that. Yes, I must be incredibly sensitive. So sorry.
Might have used the "search" button if I could find it, but it isn't snowing up on my phone.

It's at the bottom of the screen.

CaliforniaDream87 · June 2015

What did your doctor tell you? We cannot tell you what is "normal weight" gain for you.

hclzmm14 · June 2015

There is no such thing as "normal." How many posts on this topic must there be before people stop posting about it again and again? Everyone is different.

CaliforniaDream87 · June 2015

cllgarrison said:
There is no such thing as "normal." How many posts on this topic must there be before people stop posting about it again and again? Everyone is different.

Lol @cllgarrison I'm sensing you understand my frustration, eh?

AnnaBorst7 · June 2015

You don't need to be rude.

CarelessDiva89 · June 2015

AnnaBorst7 said:
You don't need to be rude.

I don't think they are meaning to be rude. I think that the longer your a member the more you realize how aggravating it is to see the same post over & over. Also everyone's body is different & responds differently to pregnacy. So the only one who will really know if your gaining weight to fast would be between you and your doctor.

CaliforniaDream87 · June 2015

AnnaBorst7 said:
You don't need to be rude.

I guess this was to me??? It's hard to say considering you failed to use the quote button. If that's all you have to say to what I asked...ok. I'll take it.

The search bar will give you TONS of posts that go over this exact same question. You're welcome.

missmarissa711 · June 2015

I know it takes times getting used to the boards here. As I see you only joined a couple of days ago. There is a search bar to search through the discussions and like PP have said, there are TONS of weight gain posts that may be able to help you. I think PP's weren't being rude at all actually. (And ill admit sometimes the ladies can be quite blunt...I promise, you'll learn to appreciate the honesty lol), they were just trying to help you out. It is a little frustrating because a lot of women on here don't like the weight gain threads because it can become almost like a like a "skinny pregnant competition". comparing weight gain is not a great idea because it varies so differently from person to person. So if someone has gained 50 or 10, we don't know the back history of the person. My favorite line is, if your doctor has shown no signs of concern, then you should not be concerned.

AnnaBorst7 · June 2015

CaliforniaDream87 said:

AnnaBorst7 said:
You don't need to be rude.
I guess this was to me??? It's hard to say considering you failed to use the quote button. If that's all you have to say to what I asked...ok. I'll take it.

The search bar will give you TONS of posts that go over this exact same question. You're welcome.

Actually I was talking to @cllgarrison.

AnnaBorst7 · June 2015

Marissalynn0620 said:
I know it takes times getting used to the boards here. As I see you only joined a couple of days ago. But there is a search bar to search through the discussions and like PP have said, there are TONS of weight gain posts that may be able to help you. I think PP's weren't being rude at all actually. (And ill admit sometimes the ladies can be quite blunt...I promise, you'll learn to appreciate the honesty lol), they were just trying to help you out. It is a little frustrating because a lot of women on here don't like the weight gain threads because it can become almost like a like a "skinny pregnant competition". comparing weight gain is not a great idea because it varies so differently from person to person. So if someone has gained 50 or 10, we don't know the back history of the person. My favorite line is, if your doctor has shown no signs of concern, then you should not be concerned.

I'm not trying to "compete" with anyone. Geesh.
It was a simple question. First pregnancy, so as you can imagine, I have a lot of questions. Newer to this page and still learning how to use it. So sorry I asked the same question that's obviously a touchy subject.

AnnaBorst7 · June 2015

CaliforniaDream87 said:

AnnaBorst7 said:
You don't need to be rude.
I guess this was to me??? It's hard to say considering you failed to use the quote button. If that's all you have to say to what I asked...ok. I'll take it.

The search bar will give you TONS of posts that go over this exact same question. You're welcome.

And my doctor didn't tell me anything.

emmacake08 · June 2015

Then your weight is fine. Stick around and surf the board for a little bit and get the lay of the land. @Marissalynn0620 said it really does seem like people just want to post numbers for validation that they've gained less than most. If you just want comparisons, search for weight on the search bar and you'll find a bunch of threads with responses. If you were genuinely worried than I fail to see why you wouldn't have discussed this with your doctor. There are people on this board with serious complications like pre-e, GD, chromosomal abnormalities, and cervix issues just to name a few so we eye roll weight concerns.

hclzmm14 · June 2015

I don't think I was rude at all. Even if you are new here, you should have started with the Bump Guidelines thread and read about searching for topics rather than posting a new thread that has been beaten to death.

missmarissa711 · June 2015

AnnaBorst7 said:

I know it takes times getting used to the boards here. As I see you only joined a couple of days ago. But there is a search bar to search through the discussions and like PP have said, there are TONS of weight gain posts that may be able to help you. I think PP's weren't being rude at all actually. (And ill admit sometimes the ladies can be quite blunt...I promise, you'll learn to appreciate the honesty lol), they were just trying to help you out. It is a little frustrating because a lot of women on here don't like the weight gain threads because it can become almost like a like a "skinny pregnant competition". comparing weight gain is not a great idea because it varies so differently from person to person. So if someone has gained 50 or 10, we don't know the back history of the person. My favorite line is, if your doctor has shown no signs of concern, then you should not be concerned.
I'm not trying to "compete" with anyone. Geesh. It was a simple question. First pregnancy, so as you can imagine, I have a lot of questions. Newer to this page and still learning how to use it. So sorry I asked the same question that's obviously a touchy subject.

Okay. You unfortunately misunderstood what I was saying. I didn't say that you were. If you read my reply again, I was saying that sometimes the weight gain posts turn into that. It's my turn to say geesh now, because I really took time out to reply to your post to try to help you out a little bit with how to board works, that's all.

kjandericka · June 2015

Marissalynn0620 said:
I know it takes times getting used to the boards here. As I see you only joined a couple of days ago. There is a search bar to search through the discussions and like PP have said, there are TONS of weight gain posts that may be able to help you. I think PP's weren't being rude at all actually. (And ill admit sometimes the ladies can be quite blunt...I promise, you'll learn to appreciate the honesty lol), they were just trying to help you out. It is a little frustrating because a lot of women on here don't like the weight gain threads because it can become almost like a like a "skinny pregnant competition". comparing weight gain is not a great idea because it varies so differently from person to person. So if someone has gained 50 or 10, we don't know the back history of the person. My favorite line is, if your doctor has shown no signs of concern, then you should not be concerned.

This is why so many people voted @Marissalynn0620 as one of their bump crushes. Perfectly explained, straight to the point, and very well said. Thanks for always helping out the new girls

missmarissa711 · June 2015

kjandericka said:

I know it takes times getting used to the boards here. As I see you only joined a couple of days ago. There is a search bar to search through the discussions and like PP have said, there are TONS of weight gain posts that may be able to help you. I think PP's weren't being rude at all actually. (And ill admit sometimes the ladies can be quite blunt...I promise, you'll learn to appreciate the honesty lol), they were just trying to help you out. It is a little frustrating because a lot of women on here don't like the weight gain threads because it can become almost like a like a "skinny pregnant competition". comparing weight gain is not a great idea because it varies so differently from person to person. So if someone has gained 50 or 10, we don't know the back history of the person. My favorite line is, if your doctor has shown no signs of concern, then you should not be concerned.
This is why so many people voted @Marissalynn0620 as one of their bump crushes. Perfectly explained, straight to the point, and very well said. Thanks for always helping out the new girls

Aw, I am blushing!

Thank you so much $:\$ ">

bpwife&mama · June 2015

Listen, you've gained an average of 3.5 pounds a month. Did you think that's bad?!? Even as a FTM I wouldn't be questioning that.

AnnaBorst7 · June 2015

catalinadlong said:
Goodness! We are moms not teenagers. Stop with the drama! If you didn't like the post then don't click on it and read it? Don't really get how this can be annoying to anyone... It's your option to read the post!!!!! No need to attack her over & over!

Thank you!!!

emmacake08 · June 2015

It's our option to respond... Don't think she was attacked either. If she feels that way, which I think she does because she dirty deleted her response, then I think she's on the sensitive side. You can't just jump on a board and assume all the internet strangers are here to make you feel amazing. People on this board are really supportive and I think everyone explained the annoyance. Most people say "my bad, should have used the search button" and not resort to name calling, that is immature.

AnnaBorst7 · June 2015

emmacake08 said:
It's our option to respond... Don't think she was attacked either. If she feels that way, which I think she does because she dirty deleted her response, then I think she's on the sensitive side. You can't just jump on a board and assume all the internet strangers are here to make you feel amazing. People on this board are really supportive and I think everyone explained the annoyance. Most people say "my bad, should have used the search button" and not resort to name calling, that is immature.

Actually I did not delete my comment. I'm not Coward. It disappeared. And I actually can do whatever the heck I want. I wasn't asking for people to make me feel "great" but I also wasn't looking for rude annoyed responses. There's no need for that. Yes, I must be incredibly sensitive. So sorry.

CarelessDiva89 · June 2015

emmacake08 said:
It's our option to respond... Don't think she was attacked either. If she feels that way, which I think she does because she dirty deleted her response, then I think she's on the sensitive side. You can't just jump on a board and assume all the internet strangers are here to make you feel amazing. People on this board are really supportive and I think everyone explained the annoyance. Most people say "my bad, should have used the search button" and not resort to name calling, that is immature.

This ×100 .. my response was extremely nice in letting you know why they may have come off "rude to you" however telling us ALL to shut up & deleting your extremely RUDE comment will definitely not get people blowing rainbows & glitter up your a$$.. just sayin.. Some of us were actually being nice & helpful with our responses.

AnnaBorst7 · June 2015

AnnaBorst7 said:

emmacake08 said:
It's our option to respond... Don't think she was attacked either. If she feels that way, which I think she does because she dirty deleted her response, then I think she's on the sensitive side. You can't just jump on a board and assume all the internet strangers are here to make you feel amazing. People on this board are really supportive and I think everyone explained the annoyance. Most people say "my bad, should have used the search button" and not resort to name calling, that is immature.
Actually I did not delete my comment. I'm not Coward. It disappeared. And I actually can do whatever the heck I want. I wasn't asking for people to make me feel "great" but I also wasn't looking for rude annoyed responses. There's no need for that. Yes, I must be incredibly sensitive. So sorry.

Might have used the "search" button if I could find it, but it isn't snowing up on my phone.

lap018 · June 2015

Oy vey, another no research gathered/ didn't ask her own doctor about this then gets butthurt over the replies from a public forum where any and everyone can say whatever they please post. #-o

Edited because words are hard

CaliforniaDream87 · June 2015

lap018 said:
Oy vey, another no research gathered/ didn't ask her own doctor about this then gets butthurt over the replies from a public forum where any and everyone can say whatever they please post. #-o

Edited because words are hard

You forgot to add she told us to *shut up* and the comment somehow disappeared.

Pot always meets kettle here on TB.

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