I mean a lot of weight. I'm a tiny person; about 105-115 pre-pregnancy and I'm 4'11 or so. I usually eat like crap but have been eating more healthy things with this pregnancy. And I'm still gaining like mad.

I don't have GD or high blood pressure.

I really don't want my midwife to make me see a nutritionist -- so embarassing -- plus I know what I'm suppose to be eating.

My big problem is I'm craving sodas. I have asked DH to start buying the sparkling water and I'm planning on adding a splash of orange or apple juice to that. That is it--no fried foods (except for the occasional chinese food), no pizza, I'm not eating any chocolate at all or even sugary cereals. I don't even want donuts which is weird for me. I'm eating 3 times a day -- and not a ton of food either.

That is the one thing I HATE about prenatal appointment--the weigh in. Blech. So, there you go, doctors, you can bite me.

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So how much do you think you've gained? I've gained like 7 pounds so far. I think part of my problem with gaining that much so far (with Ava I still hadn't gained anything at this point - but I was 50 pounds heavier to start with) is that I had to stop my walking workouts for about 6 weeks. First I had the ordeal with getting my BP regulated, then I had the spotting episode from the slight bleed on the edge of my placenta. I got the go ahead from the doc yesterday that I could start back to walking, but I'm taking things slow and building back up. I was at 3 miles a day before I had to stop. So I'm back at a mile a day right now. Hoping that will keep me from gaining any more than a pound or two each month till right at the end.

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Does your doc/ midwife make a big deal about weight gain? Mine never even tells me how much I have gained so unless I weigh myself at home, I have no idea. What a shame to have something additional to worry about!

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--Kristina

I hear ya, emuone! And I feel your pain! I am having a horrible time dealing with gain this time. I started out at a great weight for me (that I worked really hard to get to and maintain) and seeing the numbers go up on the scale (like 8lbs or so already??) is killing me. I started out bigger (not fat, but not where I wanted to be) with Ellie, didn't work-out daily, and somehow didn't gain in the first tri. This time I still work-out 5-6 days per week AND breastfeed a little...so what on earth is the deal? I do get madly hungry and have made some not-so-great choices, but I'm also not being an all-out pig either. I've cut back on sugar, eat food out only occasionally, working on those fruits, veggies, and whole grains, etc. I don't get it? It's really, really depressing and discouraging for me - ugh. I need to just get off the scale...have my DH hide it or something. I never weighed myself during pregnancy before...I'm finding out it still doesn't agree with me. FWIW, my midwife and OB said they wouldn't make a big deal about it...I'm just beating myself up.

Ok...didn't mean to mow over your thread. I can just totally relate!

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I gained like 20 but then lost 2- might be water weight too you know =)

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~Angela~

Expecting #5!!

Callie ~ 11



Evann~ 5 and Gavinn ~ 3


Ryann Addison 05-09-2008

Yeah, I've gained roughly 8 so far. ....I only gained 16 total with my son so this is new to me...and scary! Just wanted to share that you're not alone!

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Jeannette
wife to Jerry 09-10-04
Mommy to:
Dean 2-23-07
and
Jeigh 06-06-08

I just weighed myself. I started out at 115 and I'm now 129lbs. I really think I needed the weight at first. I was bad yesterday and today but have been pretty good about what has been going in (besides the soda) lately.

Really, if I know I am eating healthy and quit driking the sugary sodas, I'm not going to flip out. I gained a LOT of weight with DS. At least 45lbs maybe even 50. Yikes. I lost it super fast though. I'm not worried about losing the weight. I just want what is best for my little boy.

Oh, yeah, I don't feel comfortable with working out because my heart rate has been anywhere from 110-140. I don't want to push it either. I don't mind walking the dog or doing house work or keeping active, I just will not work out.

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I struggle with food issues too.. for everyone praying for all of us to let go..

I'm on track with this baby but Katie was whole different story! I ate and ate and ate. I'd eat the table if there was no food in sight! My doctor said, "well, you can't take it back now" I think it makes a difference how your 1st trimester goes though...Katie I felt amazing, starving, but amazing. With this one I was constantly ill and didn't want ANY food at all.
Don't beat yourself up, it comes off! It took me a bit longer with Katie (1 1/2 years to get to the same weight as I was pre-pg) but it DOES come off!

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