Weight Gain!!!!???!

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I'm feeling like crap today about my weight. And I know my doc is going to scold me on Wednesday. During the first 20 weeks I only gained 7 pounds, partly due to having morning/all day sickness for 6 weeks. Well now I'm 24 weeks and I have gained another 8 pounds?!?!!! I have not changed my eating habits much (other than I treated myself a FEW times), I still workout 3-4 days a week and have been including more cardio in my routine. I was 177 to start and now I'm 192! I was originally told I couldn't gain more than 20-25lbs but I have a feeling I'm going to go well over that and I don't know what to do? I have struggled with my weight for years... Right before I got pregnant, I had gotten down to 172 after losing almost 65lbs! I was feeling great! Now I'm feeling so bad about myself. Anyone have any advice or in a similar boat?

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I gained 40 lbs with my first son. I weighed less then. Now the second time they told me to only gain 15-20 lbs. if it helps I lost that 15 pounds within days of giving birth due to baby blood, placenta etc. you ladies are doing an Amazing job growing humans in your bodies. Don't eat all junk and take care of yourself and don't worry too much about the number on the scale. Feeling good about yourself is best for you and baby!

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I am in the same boat! I started around 180.. My midwife told me to not gain more than 15 pounds!! Yikes! She said to avoid carbs and sugar. I'm 27 weeks and have gained 18 pounds! She scolds me every month I see her 😩 but I stuck to my diet last month and I only gained 1/2 a pound. I usually eat scrambled eggs for breakfast or a veggie omelet, then a protein bar for a snack, salad for lunch, another protein bar, then some type of meat and veggies for dinner.. Sometimes I'll have a cup of whole grain cereal right before bed if I'm stil feeling hungry. And I did this for a month like my midwife said and  I gained 1/2 a pound.

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Don't worry about it!! We are all different and gain it differently during pregnancy. Everything will be worth it in the end and you can worry about it after. It makes me angry that they get you so anxious about weight. Are you in America? Because I have been weighed once my entire pregnancy when I had my 12 week scan. Thats it out of 5 appointments! They don't focus at all on it here, certainly not in my region, unless they see it as an issue, and I'm not exactly skinny!!.  Honestly, stop stressing and just do what you can until after bubs is here.

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My first pregnancy I Gained 50lbs & my second I gained 40 & this is my third & I'm pretty sure I'm going to be somewhere around there again!

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There's really nothing that they can do about it, just try to brush it off as much as you can! As long as you & baby are healthy then your fine!

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I am 25w 1d and I myself was concerned about my weight gain.i was 188 at my April appointment and at my appointment today I am 201.6 I started out at about 171.my doctor told me I am putting myself at risk for preterm labour. My problem is I drink way too much milk! Like a half gallon a day if I have enough milk.i was told it was safe if I lose a few pounds by walking and just regular exercise.not by dieting.she told me that that would be unsafe for baby and myself.

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Them telling you that you CAN'T gain a certain amount of weight means nothing. It's a suggestion really. And if you feel that you have been living a healthy lifestyle and making good food choices then oh well if you gain more than what they wanted you to gain, there's really nothing they can do about it other than scold you. I was told about the same as far as weight gain and at 24 weeks I think I'm up about 11 lbs already.

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Same here. I went in today weighing 195. Started out at 175 I'm just over 24 weeks.  Thank god the doctor dont stay anything to me and my so. Is amazing. He tells me everyday that I'm beautiful and I'm growing a baby in me. Not to worry about how much I weigh :-) I've come to terms too stop looking at the scale when I go in.. Upsets me to much

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I had only gained 4 pounds up to week 20 because of how sick I was. Went in today for my 24 week app and was shocked at the scale haha started at 155 in the beginning and today I hit 169. 14 pounds seems like so much considering I haven't had to buy bigger clothes or anything yet and I still wear my pre pregnancy jeans and shorts. But oh well. It's all part of the process I suppose. I'm just glad to see I'm not the only one! Just keep up on your works outs and such cause it'll benefit after the baby is born and your weight will fall off! That's what happened with my son! Only I only gained a total of 20 pounds with him 😒 definitely not happening weight wise this time LOL.

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I'm in the same boat as well... I just had my prenatal appointment today (22+2), and I had a BIG jump in weight this time. At my last appointment at 18+2 weeks, I had gained about 7 lbs. I had a lot of nausea my first trimester and was living on soup and crackers and fruit. But this last month I've been feeling good and eating more. I try to make generally healthy decisions, but I occasionally indulge in my cravings (ice cream). I haven't done much cardio because I'm having the WORST sciatic nerve pain all the time, but I do yoga. At this appointment I gained 6 lbs for a total of 13 lbs gained. I started out at my heaviest (4'11, 172) and now I'm at 185. I've always had trouble with my weight and have lost 40, gained 30, lost 20, gained 30... My body likes to gain if I'm not on a VERY strict low carb diet and exercise regimen. I was told I should gain no more than 25 lbs, but at this rate I'll be well over that and into the 200's for the first time in my life. I'm TERRIFIED! It's a horrible feeling. I know my body is doing an amazing thing, but all I can see are the rolls and dimples and everything else that makes me feel ugly. It's such a bummer!

Weight Gain!!!!???!

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