Weight Gain

mbarbano82 · July 2015

I started at 122 and weight 127.2 and I'm only 6 weeks 3 days prego... That seems like a lot... Don't have weird cravings and don't eat junk food so I'm a bit puzzled...I am very very bloated though....

skruhmin · July 2015

It's called water weight, hence the bloat.

lightrox · July 2015

It's probably water weight I wouldn't worry about it try and control your sodium intake and you may see it go down. I gained 5 lbs this week and it's definitely bloat since it fluctuates just keep eating healthy and you'll be fine.

irisalicea · July 2015

Yes is water weight. I'm 6w6d and I started at 138.3 now I'm 153 yesterday that's about 14.7 pounds

jstanton0822 · July 2015

I was 130 a year ago and I'm 130 today. 6+4

But I'm also chronically dehydrated. I'm doing good just to get 4-6 glasses of water down each day. I feel like I'm drowning!

yodapup · July 2015

Water weight plus an increase in blood volume. Not much you can do about that unfortunately.

googimonster · July 2015

I have gained 3 lbs exactly, I am 8 weeks. I'm pretty sure it's my constipation and water weight. I know, sounds very pleasant.

theluckiestktrain · July 2015

I'm the same way I gained 5 pounds so far and I'm 6 weeks 6 days. Trying not to worry too much about it since I also assume it's bloat.

IrisLShawn2016 · July 2015

Anyone know any tricks for bloating and constipation? I'm going CRAZY!!!! I'm so constipated and I'm already on stool softners

Stormiewinter · July 2015

@IrisLShawn2016 this may be totally random and not sure there is any scientific merit to it, but growing up whenever we had constipation issues my mom always had us drink a big glass of orange juice. To this day it is my go to every time I am feeling backed up. Not sure why, but within a few hours it always seems to get things moving again. Good luck!

brittangio · July 2015

Are all stool softeners safe? I think I need to pick up some just wasn't sure if I could take them or not. What brand are you using?

Rseed · July 2015

IrisLShawn2016 said:
Anyone know any tricks for bloating and constipation? I'm going CRAZY!!!! I'm so constipated and I'm already on stool softners

Mine was so bad (4 days without going to the bathroom!) that I called me doc. They told me Milk of Magnesia was safe to take, so I took it - and it helped tremendously. No cramping, but a bit of stomach rumbling for a few hours. See if you can try that!

lindsayddaniels · July 2015

Juices like apple or orange juice help. Also fruits help move things normally also!

BabyBonbons16 · July 2015

If the fruits don't work my dr told me to take miralax during my last pregnant but I was closer to third trimester.

bethgrillo · July 2015

8w3d and SO BLOATED I can't even stand it. I've only gained 3 pounds as of Friday, but it feels and looks like about 15 more. This is my first pregnancy and I know everyone is different, but I've always heard that no one shows in their first trimester. This seems to be a myth!

kernj316 · July 2015

I've done a few prunes a day as needed, plus adding fiber wherever you can (smoothies with lots of berries and chia seeds helps!). And your one cup of coffee can help if you're a coffee drinker

Plus ironically, make sure you drink enough water as that can help with bloating.

skruhmin · July 2015

brittangio said:

Are all stool softeners safe? I think I need to pick up some just wasn't sure if I could take them or not. What brand are you using?

Yes, they're safe. Colace works wonders (it's on my list of midwife "safe" list)

Starbuck77 · July 2015

IrisLShawn2016 said:

Anyone know any tricks for bloating and constipation? I'm going CRAZY!!!! I'm so constipated and I'm already on stool softners

ditto those who said Milk of Magnesia and Colace...and prune juice (in addition to more fruit and extra water). Miralax is also really helpful, my OB approved it. I'm actually having to use some of these at the same time. $:\$ ">

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