Weight gain?!

Question

So, had a check up with my Doctor today (I'm about 9 weeks), and she says that I've gained 13 pounds since my last visit when I was about 4 weeks and that was A LOT of weight...huh? First, I don't look nor feel like I've gained remotely close to that. My clothes still fit normally and everything. I'm SUPER bloated right now and my doctor found it hard to believe that being bloated would cause that amount of weight gain....I'm irritated and concerned now. I haven't been eating crazy or anything like that. Anyone else have this issue now or with other pregnancies?

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I weigh myself at home in the morning, first thing, and that is the number I give to my midwife. That way I know it's an accurate portrayal of what I actually weigh, with no varying factors. If you have morning appointment in the summer and you step on the scale vs an afternoon appointment on a cool day, that makes a difference! Clothes/shoes and a stomach full of water/food can make a significant difference.

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It is upsetting to get told you gained too much weight. But if they are weighing you with the same scale and the number show a 13-pound difference you can't really be mad at them for stating the facts.

They say you don't really need any extra calories during your first trimester and you should only gain about 6 pounds unless you are underweight.

If you are feeling bloated it's possible that you will have a lot of water weight and if you are very constipated that could also add to it.

Maybe you should get a scale at home and start weighing yourself every morning before you eat without clothes on. You might be able to find out whether this is water weight because that fluctuates very quickly..

You may also want to start keeping track of what you're eating to see if anything is making you bloated. Also to see if maybe you are eating something that has very many calories in it even if it's not a lot of food.

Do not be upset with your doctor. Think about it this way - if you were to continue gaining 13 pounds between the number of weeks since They last saw you you would end up very overweight at the end of your pregnancy.

Know that you're into your second trimester and beyond you will gain weight more rapidly but remember they only want you to gain about 25 to 30 pounds during your pregnancy unless you are underweight so if you are already at 13 pounds they want to make sure that you don't gain too much weight.

If as you say your clothes still fit you fine unless you have really gigantic clothes then maybe you are just carrying bloat or constipation just relax try not to freak out too much don't let it stress you out and don't feel like a giant cow lol. I'm sure you look great and I do think sometimes they make you feel extra bad about gaining weight during pregnancy I'm sure you and your baby will be very healthy. You're actually better off packing on a few extra pounds than being underweight while pregnant

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I am like that s well. I beat myself up because I am diabetic and I don't want to risk my baby

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I would get a home scale and weigh your self first thing in the morning after you pee, naked. The nurses at the office i go to weigh me but they always put a different number in the computer compared to what the scale says. At home im 111.6, their scale said 114.4 she entered 116. So im keeping track myself to have the most accurate number.

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I am 9 weeks today and none of my clothes fit me! I'm already showing. Giving it this is my 7th pregnacy hopefully 6th child I never showed this early but I clearly can't hide it. Your not alone every pregnacy is different.

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Are you really constipated?  Being super backed up adds on some pounds!  As if being that uncomfy & miserable feeling isn't enough!  Sorry that your doctor made you feel down on yourself.

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With my first pregnancy i did, i probably gained 60 lbs or more by the time i gave birth 😩 with this pregnancy (11 weeks 2 days) i haven't gained anything in fact i have lost 2 lbs lol... Maybe bcuz my morning sickness is really bad 😔

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