Anybody slowly gaining weight

tulegrl14 · June 2015

Im 23 weeks on sat and have only gained 5 pounds so far. I am 5'5 148 pre pregnancy so in normal bmi and I'm currently at 153. Docotor isn't considered baby is healthy and in the 43 percentile. She only expects me to gain 25, I know I will get most of my weight gain in third trimester. I was just wondering if anyone else is slowly gaining weight. I attached a pic I took yesterday of my bump.

dnbkittie · June 2015

Long as the baby weight is normal and you measure ok at your appointments, I doubt it will be a concern. At my 20 week scan I had put on 9lbs but I started at 90lbs or something. Baby is healthy weight and size, and even though I'm petite in size (5ft 2 and size UK 6) my bump stands out! I have a friend who only gained a stone the whole pregnancy and she was a bit bigger than me but not much. And her baby is totally fine and healthy. Generally the heavier you are the less weight gain you need, but I've heard it really creeps up in third trimester so I'm thinking I might gain 20lbs or so. We'll See!

DeeGreer · June 2015

I've gained 17 pounds so far from my first visit. Made me sad but it's legitimately all belly, as my size 2 jeans still fit with a hair tye through the button hole. My boobs tripled in size too. I'm hoping I don't get past 30 pounds. From ultrasounds though I've got a chunky baby in the works lol

JaqiDec04 · June 2015

With my first daughter, I was actually 10 pounds under my pre-pregnancy weight at my 20 week appointment. But by the end, I was 15 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight.

I'm sure it'll all balance out in the end.

christina4436 · June 2015

I've gained about 4-5 so far at 21 weeks
Tomo. I haven't been able to eat much meat. I had my anatomy scan this week and baby was on the petite size but said prob bc my frame (130lbs, 5'6" just a little bump so far) but I still have to go back in 4 weeks to monitor growth. See my reg doc next week so will also ask her. I bought ensure to get extra protein and will try to drink that once a day and see if it helps!

Littlehummingbird · June 2015

I had gained 3lbs at my 18 week appt. That was 4 weeks ago and I haven't weighed myself since. The midwife wasn't concerned, but told me they'd like to see a pound a week weight gain (based on my pre-pregnancy weight they would like a 25-35lb weight gain). I'm trying! I had an ultrasound at 22weeks yesterday and baby was 1lb, so it seems like he's growing just fine! I'm sure my weight gain will accelerate over time!

h3speris · June 2015

I've gained 4 lb at 21 weeks, baby growth is actually measuring a little ahead. I am 5'4 and 115lb now. Kiddo is getting what he needs despite my small size. Shrug. Not worried. You shouldn't be either! (: I also chug a Protein shake or two a day. Meat is not my friend.

AmandaRN03 · June 2015

I'm 5'2" and prepregnacy 143. At 21 weeks I was 140. I had HG and lost 12lbs to begin with.

leessshhh · June 2015

im 21 weeks today , i had my mid pregnancy ultrasound 2 days ago , weighed 132.25 lbs and my baby was a normal 12 oz . im 5'4" and was 113 lbs pre-pregnancy . im only expected to gain 25-35 lbs , but with 19 more weeks to go , im pretty sure ill surpass that . so i guess it all depends on your own body and what you put in it .

xlipservicex · June 2015

24 weeks and I'm hovering between 2.5 and 3.5 gained. Baby girl is measuring in the 60th percentile so all looks well. My doc said baby is most important and weight is different for everyone.