Anyone else feel like this?

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Before I got pregnant, I was right around 118-120. I’m about to start my 3rd trimester and feel like I’ve gained too much weight. I’m trying to look at it as I’m healthy as can be, my daughter is healthy as can be. But I’m not going to lie I’ve been insecure about the amount of weight I’ve gained. I’ve never weighed even close to what I am. I’m pushing gaining 35-40 pounds and I still have one more trimester to go. 
3 years ago before my now husband I left a relationship that was emotionally, mentally and physically stressful and bad to be in and dropped down to below 100 pounds and it took a bad toll on my body. It took me over a year to get back to a healthy weight and be able to eat normally. So I can’t help but think I’ve come a long way and think the positive of it. As long as my baby is healthy that’s all that matters. Extra weight can always be lost, right?
Thanks for reading, I just really needed to vent! And to also see if I’m the only one that feels this way or not😟

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I was 120 when I got pregnant with my first and gained 38! Literally by the time I got home from the hospital I had lost half that weight. With breastfeeding and getting into a healthy routine once I was healed I was back close to normal by about 3 months PP.  Really try not to worry about it. Once that baby comes it will be the furthest from your mind! You will absolutely be able to loose and get back to your regular old self again.

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I can really relate to you, even down to and emotional unstable relationship before i met my husband etc. I dropped down to an unhealthy 110 from 215 lbs over it. By the time i got pregnant with this baby I was back up to 130 and very active/working out 4-5 days a week trying hard for and fit body. Since then this has been a high risk pregnancy and I haven't been able to stay as active but have been trying to eat the best I can for the baby. I'm almost 31 weeks and hitting the 37 lb mark 😔 so you're not the only one love..hopefully like the other ladies said, our bodies knew we needed to gain this to have healthy babies. The only thing keeping me positive about it... I have a healthy baby boy growing from it (finally!) and as soon as hes here i can focus on getting back to normal. Try to stay positive and remember your growing another human💗 its worth it😊

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There are varying recommendations fit for much weight to gain during pregnancy, but one thing is clear - it's NOT safe to try to lose weight while your are pregnant!  
Try to remember that your body wants to keep you and baby healthy - if you gained that weight it's because your body thought that you needed it! Just keep eating what you and baby need, and worry about losing the weight later.

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I’ve gained 45 pounds this pregnancy. It’s discouraging, but just remember afterwards you can work your ass off to get it off. You got this!

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I understand! I gained that much with my first and lost it all except 10lbs - which if I’m being honest I wasn’t trying. With my second I gained 25-30, and this one I’ve only gained 20.  As long as the dr isn’t concerned I think that it’s safe to bet it won’t stick around longer than necessary.  Just remember- took many mo to gain this much, so give yourself at least that much time to lose it. Your body is incredible and doing what it was made to do!

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