Is this normal?

Question

I'm 32 weeks pregnant now and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. 
From week 12 to week 28 I gained just over 6lbs. I got weighed at my 32 week appointment & have lost a lb, meaning that basically I've only gained just over 5lb my entire pregnancy. 
Is this normal? I'm not small, U.K. Size 18, but I'm concerned that I maybe should have put on more weight at this stage especially if they think my little girl could be larger than expected because of the GD. When I asked nobody really told me anything. Am I worrying over nothing?

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I just saw on one of the What to Expect online articles that if you were already overweight before pregnancy, one should gain only 11-20 pounds. Considering you have 8 weeks to go, your weight gain seems good--if doctors aren't saying anything about weight, then you must be ok

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Heavier women dont usually need to gain as much, my friend who was heavy before pregnancy and had gestational diabetes actually lost 20 pounds during her pregnancy.

Answer

Is your doctor concerned?
Did he/she tell you how much they wanted you to gain?

Is this normal?

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