Feeling discouraged

Saw my doctor last week for my 16 week check up the day before my flip day for the week (16wks6d) . I was feeling super proud of my bump. I’m normal extremely self conscious of my weigh but I was embracing the growing belly.

My doctor is SO sweet but I left the appointment in tears (waited till I got to the car). She said I needed to watch my weight because I’ve gained too much. I’ve ket active and kept any snacking to a minimum but I’ve already gained 19 pounds according to their scale, which is 4 pounds more than our scale at home. All my shirts still fit fine. I started wearing maternity jeans last week because my jeans were really uncomfortable on my lower belly and my husband bought me a pair.

Now since the appointment I feel gigantic and like a failure. Yesterday was my birthday. My husband bought me an ice cream cake since I’ve never had one but always want one as a kid. I was sad eating it. I feel like I’m hurting my child. I just want to cry all the time.

This was me at 11 weeks

And this was me last week at 16 weeks

I know my belly is bigger but 19 pounds bigger? 😔