Weight gain- obsessing/depression?

Question

I'm having a serious problem obsessing over the weight. When I'm healthy and working out I'm about 104... We did IVF so I wasn't able to work out and got pregnant at about 112... I'm already 125 and only 18 weeks. I've gained 13 lbs! My boobs are already a 34 DD and they aren't even filled with milk yet. I went from a size 2 to a size 6 jean.... I'm loosing my mind already and im not even half way there. I don't feel like I'm eating crazy amounts or being unhealthy... But I'm so big. I'm working out about 3-4 days a week. I can't stop obsessing and talking about it. I'm annoying, I know it, and I feel like I'm on the verge of depression! What'l is going on?? Please tell me it's hormones

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It's got to be hormones. If you doctor isn't concerned about your weight gain then you should try not to be. I know it's easier said than done; my doctor started fat shaming me before I'd even gained a pound. When you start feeling down on yourself, remember you're gaining weight for the BEST reason ever. You can always lose weight after the baby's born, but you only get one shot for healthy development in the womb.

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I understand, I'm normally a size 2 as well and I have gained ten (give or take a few) pounds so far. And I'm exercising everyday still, lol. But a lot of it is water and our hormones. Our bodies do what they need to and are going to hold on to what it needs to in order to nourish the baby now, and after they are born! It's no fun feeling puffy, but what the hell, it's just a few months of our lives to be rewarded with beautiful children. Our beauty comes from the inside and scales and numbers don't define how awesome we are! Xoxo

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It's the hormones! Don't worry. You're doing everything you right, unfortunately the smaller you are, the more you're supposed to gain! I was 112 before I got pregnant and am up about 10 pounds and am 18 weeks as well, even though I hit the gym 3-4 times too! It's hard to not think negatively, but just remember that you can get your body back after the baby comes!

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Every time I get on the scale and get upset I start thinking about how much everything weighs. Especially these boobs that are up three sizes already ha. Then you have the placenta, the extra blood, the water weight. Just remind yourself that it isn't all fat, just lots of parts that are heavy!

Weight gain- obsessing/depression?

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