To sum up the last 3 years…

July 2019 - April 2020: pregnant

April 2020 - October 2021: breastfeeding

**June 2020: IUD implant (had not gotten my period back)**

April 2022: IUD removal

From July 2019 up until April 2022 I did not have a period and my weight would fluctuate up and down about 5-7 pounds. I started going to the gym in July 2021 - 4 nights a week. I cleaned up my eating but I still have days where I don’t do great. But my weight was staying consistent. When I had my IUD removed I noticed the weight coming back faster. In the last 4-5 weeks I’ve gained 13 pounds. I’m still going to the gym and I’m still eating the same. Probably 60/40 healthy 😬

I’ve had 2 periods since the removal but they were pretty similar to pre pregnancy periods. Minimal bloating and light. Clearly my hormones have been on a roller coaster since 2019 so I expecting my weight to be a little crazy… but this is getting out of control.

Has anyone else had similar experiences? When should I call my doctor and which one? PCP or OBGYN… my husband and I are trying for baby #2 which is why I had the iud removed. I am a plus sized mama already so more weight (that isn’t pregnancy weight) is not what I’m going for. Any advice is welcome!