Too much weight gain?

Question

Hey all, I am currently 28+2 pregnant with my first. At my first OB appointment I was 5’7” and 262. I just left the doctor today and weighed in at 292! My doctors have not said anything about my weight or weight gain but I am worried because it seems like a LOT and I was clearly obese to begin with. This may be because I carry my weight pretty well and don’t look like I am almost 300 pounds.

Should I limit calories till the end and try to lose some or maintain?

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First of all, you look incredible! I was right at 200 when I got pregnant with my first, was 270 when I delivered him. Doctor didn’t say much about my weight gain and honestly, everything other than my weight said I was healthy until the end (my blood pressure spiked at the end). Baby was healthy too! I lost 35 pounds and got pregnant 3 months later at 235. I delivered my second at 265, so I did better that time. I’m now 16 weeks with my third and have gained nothing (starting at 245). Every pregnancy and person is different. If doctor says you and baby are healthy, then roll with it!

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As a fellow lady of size I was told to not gain more than 15 pounds.  I also suffered from gestational diabetes, by the time I delivered I had only gained 12 pounds and was below pre pregnancy weight days after delivery.  I counted carbs, 15-30 grams for breakfast and snacks, 45-60 for lunch and dinner.  I also started walking to work in early pregnancy as I only lived about a mile away.

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I can't answer your question but i cant tell you that u look incredible. Absolutely beautiful and yes hunny you carry your weight well!

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You supposed to gain 30 through the whole pregnancy at least that’s what my doctor told me so i would just try to maintain sweetie 😊

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Just do what you need to do. Now is not time to worry about losing weight. I’ve gained 6lb at 18 weeks so I wouldn’t worry. I’m only allowed up to 20lb though

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it depends on your doctor! im only allowed to gain 15 and the first two trimesters you shouldn’t gain very much. I would start tracking calories to make sure you are eating enough but also not over eating and the rest of the gain should be baby weight not any extra fat.

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You look great!  I ended up gaining 42 pounds.  I was 210 to start with and weighed 252 on delivery day, but I am only 5'4".  They did say something to me towards the end but they told me not to try to diet or restrict anything because that was not good for the baby.  They said they wanted me to eat if I felt hungry but try to make healthy food choices.

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First off you look great ! With my daughter i started at 235 and ended up at 295 when she was born , got back down to 248 , my dr wanted me to get back to pre pregnancy weight before having another ... I’m not pregnant with #2 and so nervous about going to the dr ☹️ i retain fluid really bad so I’ve been trying to watch what i eat and drink ! I’m also 5’9” but being overweight and pregnant stresses me out 💔

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yes you're too freaking gorgeous. I need dressing tips and what to wear bc I have a b belly and am so nervous lol. you wear your weight so well!!

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I started at 218 and I’m 5’6” and my doctor recommended I gain about 25 lbs during the and I even asked her if that was an okay number since I’m already overweight and she still said yes. At your next appointment I would just ask them specifically about it.

Too much weight gain?

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