Weight Gain

lindsaym2106 · May 2016

Hey all!
So..I am at 7 weeks 5 days and I have already gained 4 pounds. I feel like I have gained 15 and look like I have gained 10! I was already kind of bigger girl size 12...and now my clothes are starting too feel tight. Is this too early?? This is technically my second pregnancy I have a miscarriage back in January. Anyone else feel like this? Is it too early to get Maternity clothes.

littlebirdie28 · May 2016

I am a FTM, but from what I have read, 1-5 lbs in the first Tri is totally normal. Plus, we've all got mega bloat, which will definitely contribute to feeling even bigger. If it's more comfortable for you to already move into maternity clothes, go for it. It's important for you to feel comfy. We are all different

phoenix870509 · May 2016

I got maternity jeans at 8 weeks because my jeans were a little snug, and I was traveling so I wanted to be as comfortable as possible. I'm 11 weeks today and I have only gained about a pound. I have had issues keeping food down, though, and massive food aversions, so I think that played a big role in everything. I feel like I've gained more, especially with this bloat. It's the bloat that's making those clothes snug, really.

DiFazette · May 2016

Sorry for your previous loss. Do not compare your weight gain to others. Everyone's body is different and that's perfectly okay. My doc suggested I would gain 5 lbs 1st tri. Our bodies are changing. Whatever makes you comfortable is fine. I'm in maternity pants already. This is my second PG (I have a 3 year old) and having twins, so I'm growing at a faster rate, but there's no shame in choosing comfort. Assume your gain is normal - your doc will tell you quickly if it is not.

doodleoodle · May 2016

Every woman and every pregnancy is different! There's no shame in wearing maternity clothes already. No one can tell

beff12 · May 2016

Don't feel bad about weight gain! We will all gain at different rates. Every body is different! Maternity pants are the best - I pulled my jeans out to wear the other night because my usual jeans were making me uncomfortable. Wear whatever makes you feel the best!

MamaWino · May 2016

I've been wearing maternity clothes for about a week. I couldn't deal anymore. As for weight gain, during my first 6 weeks I had zero appetite, crazy food aversions and a stomach bug and lost 4lbs. I've more than made up for that in the last 6 weeks though... ugh. I'm up 4 from my starting weight, so technically I've gained 8. I'm not terribly worried though, as it's on par with my first trimester weight gain with my first two pregnancies and I've never had any trouble losing the weight after.

Gizmo1231 · May 2016

Ugh. Don't do this to yourself. Trust your body will know how much weight it should gain to support your healthy and growing baby. Make good food choices, eats splurges every once in awhile, take those prenatals, and stay active. Throw the scale out. It will only go up from here because you are pregnant and it needs to!

Christinaruth74 · May 2016

Agree with things said above.. Don't compare your weight gains/losses with others as it will drive you crazy. I was so anxious about my weight gain with DD and it drove me crazy. This time around I am trying to be a little more reasonable. First tri is also really tricky.. You eat what you can and make healthy choices when the mood strikes.
And girl, wear all the maternity clothes whenever you want! When I wear my maternity pants it feels like my comfy dirty little secret.

slartybartfast · May 2016

I felt 100% out of control of my weight gain last pregnancy. I wouldn't gain a thing for weeks and then would gain 5lbs over night. That's how it went for all 30lbs. The last 2 weeks I didn't gain that much more but somehow my bump got HUGE.

It's different for everyone but for me I don't stress it because I feel I'm not at the reigns. I try to eat healthy the whole time but sometimes that gets beyond me too. I'll worry about it after I'm done nursing this one

dmontgo · May 2016

Put away the scale! Don't beat yourself up for gaining weight--it's going to happen, and like everyone mentioned, it happens differently for everyone.

I understand where you are coming from, though! I am vain about my appearance. Not in the sense of I'm really hoity toity about brands and that kind of crap, but I try to take good care of myself nutrition and exercise wise. I've been the same size for a long time, and I will admit that sometimes I will get a little fearful about gaining too much weight. But I'm trying to focus on being healthy and not skinny, because baby needs me to gain some weight to be safe and healthy. I have been surprised at how much more challenging eating healthy is while pregnant, but I'm trying.

Kacie209 · May 2016

I have also read that it's normal to gain about 5lbs in the first tri, but obviously everyone is different. I've only gained a couple, but it feels like a lot more due to bloat. I would go to the gym regularly, but have cut back a lot since becoming PG. I still try to get some exercise in when I can, but am surprised that I haven't gained more since I have literally been shoving food in my face, and not healthy food... as it curbs some cravings and makes me feel better when MS/NS kicks in.

I had gained about 10lbs. in the last year and have struggled losing it, so that didn't help that a lot of clothes were already fitting tight and now are even tighter. I did go out and buy some maternity dress pants, capri jeans, shorts, and leggings this week... so to be prepared. I dress business cusual for work and knew I needed some dress pants for sure. I also have a HUGE box of clothes from my SIL that I need to go through and see what I can wear from that. If mat. clothes make you feel better... go for it. I may start next week!

Edit: To add in that most of the foods that make me feel better are carbs, so that doesn't help either.

Cooks2009 · May 2016

I don't know how much I have gained since I found out I was pregnant. I know from starting fertility treatments back in August of 2015.. I've gained 35 lbs. So I'm already dreading my apt June 1. I plan on telling my dr its his fault and his meds he gave me to get me preg! (In a joking way of course, we joke all the time) I know whatever I've gained in the past 5 weeks is because the only things that sound good are mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, bean burritos, pasta, bread, etc. I found my cord for my treadmill lastnight and Im going to start walking again and my mom made me my favorite salad with spinach and apples and cranberries so I'm planning on eating that for days.. should help get rid of a lot of this bloat and curb my carb overload.

tarheelcaroline · May 2016

I feel ya! I've already gained 5 pounds at 10 weeks (even with being sick almost every day??). I'm having some thyroid issues, but I also only ever want to eat carbs with occasional meat and dairy (definitely no veggies haha). The last few pounds have all been in within the span of a week, too! Right now I am loving maternity clothes and eating whatever I feel like

Hoping to get a little more discipline in my second tri!

aevan011 · May 2016

I'm 12 weeks today and have only gained a pound, but with bloat, clothes got tight very quickly. I already had pudge around my middle, the only place it seems to ever appear and can't get rid of it. Now the bloat is less and I'm very self conscious that I'm showing (haven't told many people). I was having a hard time with this until I saw everyone's HDBD pics yesterday and realized everyone truly carries very different. Don't be too hard on yourself!

PharmDMom · May 2016

I gained 4-5 pounds by week 7 this time! I'm guessing a lot of it was increased blood volume bc I'm still fitting in some of my clothes. But now I'm 11w2d and haven't gained a single pound since then.

I'm in the camp of trying to make healthy choices but giving myself grace when the healthy stuff makes me want to hurl. I will monitor my weight but not obsess. With both my other pregnancies I weighed myself every week or so just to make sure I was gaining somewhat evenly and ended up gaining 30lbs or so with each of them. If I went up several pounds quickly I didn't freak out, but I was more intentional about less sugar, more fruits/veggies etc for a while. I don't think just saying "forget about it, you'll gain what you gain" is a good philosophy at all. But of course obsessing over/trying to avoid pregnancy weight gain is not healthy either. It can be a hard balance to achieve but I felt like bc I kept an eye on it and didnt gain more than the recommendation, I was more easily able to get all the weight off from both kids within about 6-8 months of having them. Just my take on it.

Edited to remove a word that sounded weird.

yellingbanana · May 2016

Everyone and every pregnancy is different.
My first baby, I gained nothing the first trimester. I ate terribly and didn't exercise. I ended up gaining a total of 70 lbs, I also had pre-eclampsia- massive swelling!
My 2nd, also gained nothing the first trimester. I ate super healthy, controlled portions, and exercised every day! I ended up gaining 60lbs, again- massive swelling and water retention.
This is my 3rd pregnancy, I still haven't gained a pound, but I am very bloated and already can't wear my regular jeans. We've made massive lifestyle changes since my 1st pregnancy 10 years ago. We now eat really healthy- whole grains, lots of fruit/veg, not much meat, and at least half the food we have is organic. But considering that, my exercise, and discipline with 2nd pregnancy, I know I can only control so much. Maternity jeans, hear I come! And I'm praying that I just gain about 35lbs this time around. But I know that my body has its own plans. I'm working out lightly. And I've got my exercise routine ready for post-baby! So if I gain 60 again, so be it. We are all creating a brand new life!

bailando.bebe · May 2016

I'm only 8.5 weeks and so far the scale hasn't budged. My first pregnancy I gained 40lbs and was very swollen and uncomfortable by the end. Endless hours sitting in front of a computer and reading for grad school and a long commute didn't help any. I had a LOT of water retention. I night-sweated about 30lbs out in the first 2 weeks post partum. I've never washed the sheets so frequently. Oh the joys.

My goal is to gain a healthy 25lbs this time around, and to remain much more active throughout. I can't imagine chasing around my DD (who will be either crawling or just walking at 12mos) feeling like I did at the end of my last pregnancy. I suppose then for me it's not so much about the number on the scale but rather my overall fitness level.

bailando.bebe · May 2016

I also agree with previous posters that everyone and every pregnancy is different. It is not something that can be compared and there is no measuring stick to hold yourself up to (aside from the recommendation made by your doctor) as so many factors play into it: starting weight, lifestyle, dietary restrictions, etc.

ashleaf2018 · May 2016

I was at a size 12-14 when I got pregnant. I asked my OB what she thought I needed to do and she said that I should be eating healthy and exercising as much as I can just to make sure baby is getting all the nutrients it needs and is healthy as can be. I know the recommended amount is somewhere around 25 pounds, but just to put it into perspective, I have a friend who is tall and lanky and weighed less than 100 when she got pregnant. She gained 60 pounds while pregnant, now weighs 110-115 and has a very happy, healthy little boy. Every pregnancy will be different, but if it concerns you enough then ask your doctor what you can do to make sure your pregnancy is as healthy as possible.

zubenescamali · May 2016

I'm pretty sure all the weight we gain in first tri is just poop. The colon can hold a surprising amount.

prb09003 · May 2016

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mimi603107 · May 2016

With my first pregnancy I gained 32 lbs and with my second, 30 lbs. With my first I gained a ton of weight in the beginning and then again towards the end. With my second, I gained pretty gradually throughout my pregnancy. I feel like I carried the weight very differently with the two also....all over with the first and mostly in my belly with my second, which is surprising because there was only a 2 lb difference with the two. So not only is each person different but also each pregnancy. I'm all ready wearing maternity jeans and I'll be 9 weeks tomorrow....I honestly just want to be comfortable. Don't worry about it too much, some weeks you won't gain anything and some you'll gain more than others.

Channytee · May 2016

I'm 12.5 weeks and I've gained more than I should (around 10 lbs). I was tiny to begin with though. I haven't gained any weight or inches anywhere but my boobs and belly. Boobs have gone up 2.5 cup sizes already. So I'm attributing a lot of the gain to that! My grandmother and I have very similar body structure and she told me with her pregnancies she blossomed early. Her belly just grew and grew until 4 months and then stopped until 8 months. At this rate I'll probably be similar, as I've had pretty much the exact same pregnancy as her so far.

I just hate it because I've been so self conscious. I feel like I look fat in everything aside from loose black maternity tops. I've always struggled with poor body image and self esteem. But family keeps telling me I'm 3 months pregnant. I'm allowed to be showing and stop getting hard on myself. I think once I get past the is she pregnant or is she just gaining weight stage I'll be fine. I've always bloated a lot with periods so I'm sure it's also hormonal.

shoeflypie · May 2016

Like previous posts... Don't compare and just listen to your body. You're craving something? Maybe you're lacking a vitamin or mineral. Just be sure to eat as healthy as you can and drink lots of water! I was in maternity earlier for all 3 pregnancies. I'm 5'2, size 6 and a PE teacher by day, toddler wrangler by night. I actually brought out all of my clothes (11wk tomorrow) I'm pumped to be back in maternity again! I love getting to let my belly out instead of sucking it in lol

Kacie209 · May 2016

I posted before on this, but weighed myself for the first time in a few weeks this morning and was up a few pounds since the last time... I'm in my 11th week today. I know it's due to a TON of factors, so I am not reading too much into it. Plus, if the average is 5lbs. gained in the 1st trimester, then I am at that... as it's been 5lbs. gained since finding out.

I did buy some maternity dress pants, jean shorts and jean capris last week and I may start wearing the dress pants this week. The ones I am wearing today are a bit tight, and I only zipped them up and buttoned them... did not close the tabs. I had MAJOR muffin top this morning and am thankful for the loose blouse I decided to wear. I just feel like I am in that awkward stage at the moment, but it's probably just me.

jenlynne0624 · May 2016

I had gained about 4 pounds by 8 weeks, but I have been able to eat healthier since then and be more active. I also had a full bladder and didn't poop before that lol. I did really well with my weight last time only gaining 23 pounds, but I was so strict with myself and didn't really enjoy being pregnant.

ashleaf2018 · May 2016

Just checking back in to say that so far I have lost about 6 pounds since getting pregnant and at this point I'm 11+4 weeks. I have no idea where I lost it from though because none of my regular jeans fit very well anymore and FI and I both agree that my boobs have gotten much bigger to the point that I probably need to invest in some sports bras a size or two up. So 6 pounds is just gone but I feel huge all over!

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