Am I too big?????

mamioftwo93 · August 2017

I'm only 28 & 1/2 weeks pregnant. I'm having a girl this time. 4 yrs ago My son was very huge in my tummy & I carried him low. He weighed 8Lbs 4 is via C/S bc I only dilated 4CM. He was stubborn!! Anyways...everyone seems to think I'm carrying my daughter low & that I am huge now. Is there something wrong that im not seeing? I have 3 months to go its no way she's ready to come out. Ive shown no signs of preterm labor but occasionally have Braxton Hicks..Also diagnosed with GD but according to my doctor ive been managing well thru diet. Am I too big???

cwalker042 · August 2017

Every body is different but this would be a question for your doctor.

MaximumEffort · August 2017

All non pregnant people think pregnant women are big no matter what. If you were big your ON would have said something to you and/or sent you for an ultrasound. Your body has been pregnant before so it's already partially prepped for it. BH also normal especially in subsequent pregnancies.

mamioftwo93 · August 2017

Okay I was just wondering I thought something was wrong. They haven't seemed concerned about my her weight. So I guess y'all are right. Thanx ladies

Abby7 · August 2017

The cashier at the store yesterday asked if I was due next week....so I think it's common to appear "bigger" than expected, depending on how you're carrying.

NYTino24 · August 2017

I got asked if I was due any day when I was 5 months pregnant (and probably 135-140 lbs.) People don't have a clue what they are talking about. Most people are advised to gain about 35 lbs. max and less if you had a higher BMI to begin with. Your doctor will let you know if it's an issue.

DungeonTrollMel · August 2017

It's also very common for STM to show more than you did with your first. Your muscles have been stretched out before and relax easier. As long as your measurements are t 4-6 weeks higher than you are or growth scans are really high, I wouldn't worry if your dr isn't

dragonfly87-2 · August 2017

Everyone carries their weight differently and a lot depends on your starting size/which number pregnancy this is for you.

No one has said anything to me, but I punched my numbers into a website the other day and it tried to say I was "obese" even at my starting weight based on BMI (which is such a load of crap because BMI doesn't account for muscle). I am 5'7'' and started at 160lbs. It's not my most fit, but I didn't have belly/big mid-section and I carry more weight in my butt...but also I work out 3-4 days a week and eat healthy.

Now, I am 178lbs and most of my weight has gone to my boobs (went up two cup sizes) and with some shirts some people still can't tell I am pregnant...at 27 weeks along.

missrekaeagle · August 2017

My mom thinks I'm huge and she thinks I've gained massive amounts of weight this time around (3rd pregnancy, 2nd baby). At 26 weeks, I'm 1 lb lighter than my pre-pregnancy weight, but no one can tell by looking at me. I let people think what they want about my size because all that matters is the health of mommy and baby.

annabarbara · August 2017

This isn't easy!!!!
Just wanted to send some positive energy your way.
I went to a prenatal class where someone kept getting told she was "too small" and I've had a plethora of insane things said to me "I can't tell you're pregnant from the front but I can tell from the back!" and "Looks like twins."
Body image issues seem to get carried right into pregnancy from all directions.

DungeonTrollMel · August 2017

For some reason people think that pregnancy gives them a free pass tonopenly comment on a woman's size. At no other time would they think it's ok to tell a stranger "you look so big" in public. But for some reason everyone thinks it's ok to comment about weight and compare to every other pregnant woman they've ever known. If you aren't telling her "you look amazing" or something of the like, don't say anything to her

mymulligan · August 2017

My dad, who lives in a different state so I haven't seen him since I was about 8-10 weeks and miserably sick, keeps asking me "are you fat yet?" He will even ask DD "is mommy getting fat?" Which actually bothers me more. I know he means no harm but as someone who has suffered with eating disorders in the past and gained 60 lbs with my 1st pregnancy, it's so anno Iying. Not too mention just crude. But that's kind of his personality.

At my last appt 3 weeks ago, I had gained 10 lbs from pre-pregnancy and 15 since end of 1st tri. Like I said above I gained 60+ with DD in the matter of about 5 months because I lost weight in 1st tri and DD was a month early. It was hard on my body to gain that much in a short amount of time. And it was a lot of water weight. I lost it all and thensome (thanks BFing!) but I've heard it's much more difficult 2nd time around.

FTMs - prepare yourself for night sweats!! I had no idea about those!

Abby7 · August 2017

@mymulligan that's awful, especially with your daughter.

kaitlinliz · August 2017

@mymulligan mine have started already! I wake up in puddles (only 27.5weeks) I feel so gross..and all I sleep with is a sheet with a fan on high blowing directly at me and the AC on...doesn't matter, sometimes I feel like I just got out of a pool

mymulligan · August 2017

@kaitlinliz oh no! I didn't have any til after baby was born. I guess that's your body's way of dealing with any swelling/water retention you have right now but I know it feels gross. I would sleep with a towel under me and change it every time I got up to feed baby.

foxaírt · August 2017

Eww. Never heard of getting night sweats.
I don't really sweat a lot . Like when it's hot or I'm working out . I get a bit sweaty but not really definatly nothing that would wet clothes or bedding .definitely never sweat in my sleep, apparently some people just do and others don't . My husband does and my nieces tend to be sweaty kids . I've started getting puffy lately . Trying to drink more water but my legs and back are starting to build up fluid . Wonder if I'll end up sweating it out . Something to look forward to

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