Gain too much weight?

Question

My Doctor told me the other day that she wants me to only gain 15 pounds in this pregnancy. While I think that should be fine, I'm a little panicky since I have gained 9 already and I am almost 22 weeks (21/5.) Is it really feasible to only gain 6 more pounds the rest of the pregnancy?!? I started out a little overweight, nothing too crazy but I find myself obsessing now. I weigh myself every day. Anyone else having this problem?

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On average a woman should gain 1 lb every week after week 30 according to my dr so that does seem a little crazy and restrictive that your dr would expect that. :(

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I started out overweight and my midwife hasn't once given a weight gain limit. 
I have been different weights with all of my other 3 and pretty consistently gained 30 lbs with each. 15 lbs seems kind of unrealistic to me. You also don't look very big. I wouldn't obsess about the number. Eat healthy foods and take care of yourself and your baby. Nutrition is a much better focus than a number.

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http://www.babymed.com/tools/pregnancy-weight-gain-calculator-by-week

I found this calculator online. I think it's pretty helpful.

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My doc just gave me a chart which definitely shows 15 lb for me but she doesn't seem at all concerned. Just try to eat healthy and keep moving!

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All doctors tell you what they would like you to gain. But realistically it doesn't happen often and I can attest to that personally I gained 100 pounds last pregnancy baby boy was completely healthy so they didn't say much. They watched my blood pressure and blood sugar but other than that everything was fine

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