Anyone in the same boat?

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I’m currently 21 weeks and .5 lbs up from when I found out I was pregnant. So I’m currently 5’6 and 117.5 lbs, my goal is to gain 15-20 lbs this pregnancy. Although I won’t restrict or prevent extra weight gain, I know my body and I don’t think I’ll gain the recommended 25-30 lbs.
I feel like the generic number that a doctor gives out to everyone doesn’t apply to me.
Anyone in the same boat?

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Not me. I’m 5’ 2” and was 110 pre pregnancy. I’m now 19 weeks and up to 121. I’m alllll belly though which is good. I’d rather gain the weight and feed the baby than think about calories. I am conscious of what I eat in terms of nutrients and fat content, but I never limit myself.

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my first pregnancy and have nausea during 1st tri, i was 182.2lbs.. now im 21w4d and weigh 175-177lbs... i did not asked OB about it, but had my ultrasound last week at 21w1d my baby is 15oz almost a pound and they said its normal :)

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Ohh I’ve put a stone and a half on 😂 I mean I could have done with it, cause pre pregnancy I was 7st 6 and I’m now 9 stone which is much better in my opinion, don’t worry about it too much x

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I am 21 weeks and have only gained 1lb. I am 5ft and started at 112 then lost a pound, gained it back, and now I’m at 113. The doctor has told me it’s okay as long as I’m eating. Baby is measuring a week ahead so I’m not too worried.

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Me! I haven't gained like any weight! I started at 118, dropped to 113 and now I'm back at 118. I'm 5'6", but I've had a high matabolism my entire life and I think that's a big part of why I probably won't gain much weight! I don't care if I do gain weight though! I honestly feel like I need to gain some weight!

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25-30lbs is an average they give out. Not everyone gains that much or gains that little. It’s sooo different for every woman and as long as you’re not dieting or trying to prevent weight gain in some way, your body will do what it right for itself. 
One of my friends only gained about 10lbs. Her baby was a healthy 6lbs something at birth and he was 30lbs by 3 months with EBF!! Bigger than some toddlers I know! 
For me, I gained 15lbs in the first trimester and have been steadily going up every week. And, they actually say you’re only supposed to go up 1-2lbs in the first trimester 🤷‍♀️
I just say that as long as you’re healthy, I wouldn’t worry too much. Plus, there was a woman a while back who posted at 8 months who didn’t even have a belly. Turns out she had a retroverted uterus. Our bodies are just all so different.

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