weight gain?

Question

FTM here and I've put on nearly 30lbs and I'm only 23w5d! My doctor is concerned that it's water retention. But I'm still having a tough time coping because I've always been on the slim side and now I just feel like a cow. Is anybody else having this sort of issue??

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My SIL is very athletic and a size 2.  She gained 60lbs for both her pregnancies.  I think too much emphasis is put on weight with pregnant women, as long as the baby is healthy, try not to stress too much.

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I'm 22 weeks and I've gained like 20 so far and I'm not even really that hungry :(

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I have always been slim and fit. My first pregnancy I gained nearly 55 lbs and dropped 40 lbs within 2 weeks of delivery since most of it was water weight. I'm currently 23w2d and have gained 15 lbs so far. Every pregnancy and woman is different. As long as the baby is growing healthy, don't worry! Your doc will monitor swelling if they are concerned about water retention, but usually it's nothing to worry about.

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As long as you're eating healthy foods (not Costco-sized Doritos/soda/juice/bucket of fried crap) and baby is healthy, I think you'll be ok.

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I gained 50 with my first and I ran up until the day she was born. This one I've gained about 15 so far and have 17 weeks left so I'm on track to gain less. No exercise outside of walking and pelvic rest due to placenta previa. Everyone is different. I wouldn't worry about it.

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