Hi y’all!

I just hit 21weeks today! (We just found out our little bundle of joy is a Girl 🥰) we would have been happy with either haha but just so excited to know!

Anyways - my question is for mamas who started off on the heavier side (for reference I’m like 5’2”-5’3” and started at about 260 (most of the weight was due to the birth control I was on prior to trying for a baby). But I don’t have any underlying health issues or anything like that.

That being said my BMI is obviously not great and the doctor said to only gain between 10-20 pounds total for my whole pregnancy.

Welllll I’m a little over that half way mark and haven’t gained anything more than like a few ounces that fluctuate depending on water retention. That being said my baby is actually measuring a week ahead on growth and weight is fine- doctors say she’s healthy so pre-term labor and low birth weight don’t seem to be a consideration right now.

As anyone else had this happen??? If so once you hit a certain month did you gain weight like normal? Or did you drop a lot post-delivery?

Not really sure if this is a normal thing or not. I am definitely showing and my prepregnancy pants do not fit (in maternity pants now) but weight is the same. I’m super confused 🫤