Help! Is this normal weight gain?

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So I’m a FTM-scared if gaining too much! I started out at 154 pre-pregnancy (I’m 5’10” so a healthy gain would be 25-35lbs.) the first trimester I gained maybe 5. I got to 158 and stayed there for awhile. I’m now at 23 weeks and at 170lbs... the last 2 weeks has been like 5-7lbs. I could do better eating healthy food but it’s not like I’m eating whatever I want every time, and I’m drinking at least 120 ounces of water a day. 
Any tips?!?! 
Thanks 😊

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Some women gain all their weight in the beginning of their pregnancy and some gradually gain it throughout and even some gain it all at the end!
Every Body is different

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I started with 154 and ended my pregnancy at 185 😭 just gave birth a month ago and at 160 now. So yes it’s normal!

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With my son I gained 50 pounds! 😅😅 but I lost it quick with nursing. My doctor said that as long as I passed my glucose test and lost weight okay post pregnancy there was nothing to worry about, with future pregnancies.

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Yeah I think you’ve gained half the recommended weight and your half way through! Just try to not go crazy on carbs or sweets and you’ll be fine. I gained 50 pounds with my first pregnancy. My third trimester I was starving 24/7. Like I would wake up in the middle of the night starving with a growling stomach. So just be mindful of it but don’t stress too much about it! 
I lost 30 pounds within a month of having my son from literally just breastfeeding and eating healthy-ish lol so it does come off fast

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you’re super skinny to begin with! you only gained 14lbs total right? i think you’re totally fine :) i know how you feel though. i’m 5’7 and i started at 152lb. i’m 19 weeks now and i’m 160lbs so i am starting to freak out too. but my OB said it’s totally fine. normal women gain 40lb+ and half of that is like baby and water weight

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You’ve gained 1/2 (or less) the weight & you’re over 1/2 way there 👍. Different women gain their weight differently or at different times, but sounds good. I’m only 5’2” so my goal was 20 lbs. by 20 weeks I’d gained 10 & I gain 10 more by birth.

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I’m 5’9 and started at 131 but I’m having the opposite problem I cannot break past 5lbs! I’ve heard most of pregnancy weight comes in third trimester and Also women have a tendency to gain the most weight in their first pregnancy. If you can add in some exercise to keep at the same weight before 3rd trimester!

Help! Is this normal weight gain?

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