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Did anyone else feel deflated when they realised their denim doesn’t fit anymore? 
I lost 6 stone 9 pounds (93 pounds) before getting pregnant and started to finally feel confident and today my denim skirt doesn’t zip up 😭 I’ve gained 8 pounds this pregnancy and currently 22 + 4. Does this sound about normal? My diet has definitely changed and the sweet tooth is real 😭

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Most people gain around +30lbs while pregnant. I've never met anyone who's pants fit immediately after a childbirth let alone during pregnancy.

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What was your pre pregnancy BMI? That’s really the only legitimate way to know if you’re on track for where you should be for gains, anything else is just anecdotal based on others experience.
But with your question on jeans, have you tried a belly band? Depending on if it’s just the stomach area that’s not fitting anymore, that would allow you to continue to wear them. I bought one but haven’t used it yet.

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My denium didn’t fit by 12 weeks lol your totally normal!

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8 pounds is a great number! There was never anything you were going to be able to do. When the tummy gets bigger, your pants inevitably would no longer fit. It is only a matter of time. The fact that you made it to after 20 weeks before them no longer fitting is amazing! Unfortunately all we can control is our diet. Our body decides the rest in terms of where you get bigger, how you stretch, your stretch marks if you get any, how you carry, etc. Just keep making good choices and the rest of it is out of your control. Congrats mama! Be proud that your sweet baby is growing big and strong as your belly represents that!

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