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[hannybanany]

I think I gained exactly 30 lbs with my first, she was 7lb 14oz

Kid2 I gained 25-30 and she was 8lb 11oz

Kid3 20 lbs and he was 9lb 12oz. I worked out several days per week with this baby, felt fantastic and had the easiest cesarean recovery.

28 weeks now and I have gained no weight. Now, I am 5' 11" and started out overweight. My recommended weight gain is like 20-25 lb, but I doubt I'll hit that. I've been eating really well so if I don't gain the weight that's fine with me.

Like others, I'm more concerned about being out of shape than what the scale says. I'm chasing 3 kids everyday, and walking a couple times a week, but nothing like the cardio and weights I was doing with kid3. I really need to get my butt into gear!

[BaileyB]

First pregnancy I started at 150 lbs, gained 40 lbs, and DD was 5 lb 10 oz at 38 weeks. Had only 10 lbs of pregnancy weight leftover when I got pregnant again at 7 weeks PP.

Second pregnancy I started at 160 lbs, gained 30 lbs, and DD was 7 lbs 14 oz. at almost 39 weeks.

This pregnancy I started at 145 lbs, have gained 35 lbs already at 30 weeks. The funny thing is I look less chubby in the face, legs, butt, and hip area than I did with the other 2 and everyone says my belly just looks real big for my gestation. I have an u/s tomorrow so I will see if I have a giant baby or what.

Actually, looking at just my weight gain in previous pregnancies it seems I max out at 190 lbs. so going by weight I should only have 5 weeks left?! haha. That is probably not a real solid theory though....

[GabiCristian]

I actually don't own a scale, so I only have the numbers from my doctor's visits. Mid-first trimester I was 131-132 lbs, but I'm pretty sure I lost a little weight before then because I had completely lost my appetite. I didn't have morning sickness very badly, but it was a struggle to force myself to eat. So pre-pregnancy weight was probably around 135 lbs? This week (27 wks plus a couple of days) at the doctor's office I was 149-150 lbs, (the doctor's scale is in kilos, and converting it gives a decimal, which is too precise for the level of precision of her scale) so a total gain of 18-20 lbs so far.

I'm not worried about weight gain, though I know DH would prefer if I kept some of the baby weight after I give birth (he likes women "with a bit of meat on their bones", haha), and honestly I don't feel like 130 is a healthy weight for me. Ideally I'd like to be between 140-150 a few months post-partum, but again, I'm not going to stress about it. I agree with the person on the last page (can't be bothered to look, sorry) who said that she's more concerned about being in shape for labor than anything else. That's me, too. 

[jacquelinej]

Let's see, I gained 15 pounds with first pregnancy, ended at 24 weeks (still birth).  I lost 10 lbs before the next pg.  Got pg with DD 6 weeks after, gained 30 lbs or so with her.  I was already overweight by about 40-50 lbs so I really didn't need to gain more.  But I had pre-eclampsia with DD and lost 21 lbs of fluid/other stuff before I left the hospital 5 days after the birth.  Once I got BF'ing going, I lost the other 9 lbs very quickly.  I was back in pre-pg clothes 1 month after the birth.

With this pg, possibly because we now know I have rheumatoid arthritis and am celiac (mostly under control), I have gained very little - only 12 lbs so far. I have no cravings for bad food (which is so different from the previous 2 pgs) but I do have cravings for various veges and fruit.  

I am hoping that I will be able begin losing the rest of the weight once I have the baby.  I was losing before I got pg, but slowed to a crawl and stop after the 1st tri - 1st tri I was quite ill with MS too.

I have stopped walking since we returned from Japan other then the shopping I have had to do, which has been quite a bit.  It's been very cold here, and snowy and I am scared of falling on the ice.  I do plan to start walking once the weather clears up a bit (soon I hope) and there is not as much ice on the ground.

[adventuregirl]

I totally agree that being in shape for labor is huge, probably most important, exhaustion can really mess things up.

I gained ~20-25 # in my first pg, I was 31 and in pretty good shape to begin with, ate well and was able to endure 30 hrs of active labor + 2 hours of pushing at home, phew! DD was 7# even and born at 39 wks. I didn't weigh myself again until 6wks pp, but it was all gone by then and I was actually a bit underweight by 7mo pp from ebf (apparently I made cream as dd was a roly poly little thing).

Now, I am already up 20# at 27.5 wks, almost 40, in decent shape and do eat well. I am measuring bang on which I did for my previous pg as well. So we'll see... I just want to be in good enough shape to be ready for labor, which will hopefully be shorter this time, and also hoping that bf-ing will be as good a friend to me this time around as well, at least in terms of getting rid of the extra weight.

[FarmerMomma]

I got weighed at the med check office for the first time this pregnancy. I have strep throat and double ear infection and haven't eaten much in about 4 days. Still 128 seems scary low to me. I guess that's why my midwife doesn't weigh me. Numbers can play some head games. I can't wait to get my appetite back. I've had to start telling people again that I'm pregnant. Not so round and definitely lost that glow for awhile.

[timesway]

Hugs farmer.. Sounds like your not doin well atall.. I'm abou 126-130 ish now (depending what day I'm weighed) hope you feel a tonne better soon xx

[lisedea]

I just got weighed today so figured I would share! I started out at 125 and was 162 this afternoon (up 37!)--and my weight is definitely starting to plateau (I guess this is normal for multiples). I was told to gain 50-60 pounds for triplets and don't really think I will meet that goal since I only have 5 weeks max left--but feel like I will be close enough! Babies are growing well so no one seems concerned.

[OtherMother]

I have a feeling I've made some more serious gains since last time. I was right on track- 12 lbs at 24 weeks. But I've had some less than ideal dietary days since. No good  :(

[Lynann]

I'm still sitting at only 8lbs gained at 29w4d. I haven't gained anything in several weeks, BUT I have been loosing on my bust and my "love handles" are disappearing, so it looks like I'm actually loosing weight as the baby etc gains. My belly is definitely growing and the baby is most definitely active.

For me the issue isn't about weight gain, but rather about eating wisely. Each pregnancy I've learned more about how to make wiser choices in how I eat (this time I'm going for 0% Greek Yogurt instead of ice cream) and the result is that each time I've gained less. The amount I gain doesn't appear to have anything to do with how big my babies are. I gained the most with DS1 and while he was bigger than average he was my smaller baby. DS2 I had almost half the gain but a longer and heavier baby by 4 inches & 1lb1oz. However I did eat a LOT more protein with DS2. This time I've finally kicked my carb addiction completely and eating a very healthy way that is full of nutrients and also centered on protein. I'm finding the weight issue with this dietary change interesting, but it certainly wasn't my goal to gain so little. That said I honestly don't think I NEED to gain much weight, as I'm only 5ft 2in and started the pregnancy at 189lb (about 60-70lb overweight.) Like most of the mamas here my concern is more about being healthy, and being fit enough for labor.

I do think that if we are making healthy choices in how we eat, and not filling ourselves with empty calories, then whatever we gain is what our body needs to gain for this particular baby (or babies) and that a number on a scale isn't really that important.

[cadybh]

Can we NOT talk about weight?  LOL.  I'm finding myself a bit sensitive about the topic, to be honest.

With my first pregnancy, I started out overweight (221 lbs at 5'9", BMI ~23) and gained a total of 45 lbs.  DS was born at 9 lbs 4.5 oz.

This pregnancy, I started out at a healthy weight (155 lbs at 5'9", BMI ~18) and so far have already gained 37 lbs!!  I realize this will likely be another 9+lb baby, but sheesh.  

My MIL keeps suggesting it's perfectly fine and that I'm putting on maternal stores to prepare for nursing, my MW couldn't give a hoot and says not to worry about it... but I do.  I eat very healthfully for the most part, but I've DEFINITELY been indulging my sweet tooth.  DH is all too willing to run out for a pint of Ben & Jerry's or a bag of chips or whatever else I want, and he's been doing that probably once per week (after I got over the first trimester nausea blahs).  I have started lately to make more of an effort to have healthy indulgences (e.g. black bean chocolate cupcakes, whole grain cookies with dark chocolate chips and no refined flour or sugar, etc.) but I still feel guilty for putting on so much weight so fast.  I think I am afraid that after losing it all, it's all going to come back.  I know I lost it before so I am capable of losing it again, I just also know how great it felt to be maintaining a healthy weight for the first time in about 10 years... I guess it's hard to give up the idea of that.

[OtherMother]

Originally Posted by cadybh 

Can we NOT talk about weight?  LOL.  I'm finding myself a bit sensitive about the topic, to be honest.

With my first pregnancy, I started out overweight (221 lbs at 5'9", BMI ~23) and gained a total of 45 lbs.  DS was born at 9 lbs 4.5 oz.

This pregnancy, I started out at a healthy weight (155 lbs at 5'9", BMI ~18) and so far have already gained 37 lbs!!  I realize this will likely be another 9+lb baby, but sheesh.  

My MIL keeps suggesting it's perfectly fine and that I'm putting on maternal stores to prepare for nursing, my MW couldn't give a hoot and says not to worry about it... but I do.  I eat very healthfully for the most part, but I've DEFINITELY been indulging my sweet tooth.  DH is all too willing to run out for a pint of Ben & Jerry's or a bag of chips or whatever else I want, and he's been doing that probably once per week (after I got over the first trimester nausea blahs).  I have started lately to make more of an effort to have healthy indulgences (e.g. black bean chocolate cupcakes, whole grain cookies with dark chocolate chips and no refined flour or sugar, etc.) but I still feel guilty for putting on so much weight so fast.  I think I am afraid that after losing it all, it's all going to come back.  I know I lost it before so I am capable of losing it again, I just also know how great it felt to be maintaining a healthy weight for the first time in about 10 years... I guess it's hard to give up the idea of that.

I hear you on the loosening-up-on-the-weight mentality thing. Try to work on the sweets if you feel you want/need to ... but remember baby is going to suck it off. Be kind to yourself, Mama.  <3

[OtherMother]

I'm on a totally different weight-gaining-trajectory than with DD. With DD, I was young, started off low average for my height, and gained 40 pounds. My favorite "craving" foods were McDonalds crispy ranch snack wraps and Fruit Roll-Ups. I worked at HoneyDew, so lots of sweets, bagels, and microwaved steak and cheese wraps. Gross. I don't remember giving any particular thought to nutrition, though I took a good prenatal and I'm sure I wasn't too deficient. Still, t's amazing she turned out as healthy as she is. It was all gone, plus 10 pounds, within 4-6 months, from nursing and from a determined diet that was as healthy as I knew at the time- lots of veggies and lean protein. I became a health nut after she was born.

With this pregnancy, I began about 10 pounds heavier than last time due to years of binge eating and yo-yo dieting. To date, I've gained about 12 pounds. I've eaten extremely healthfully (in my mind) on a very consistant basis, with fun less-healthy foods thrown in for sanity. I'm finding sugar and fatty/processed foods less and less healthy as time goes on, and my nutritional status has definitely improved through diet and supplementation. Overall I feel so much more balanced.

But at this point with DD, I'd probably gained close to 30 pounds! So this is very new for me. Baby is right on track, it's me that's not really growing. In fact, I think my face/arms/thighs are the same/thinner than before. It's kind of weird, but also nice, because I was very concerned about gaining a ton of weight and not feeling comfortable this summer. I'm hoping with breastfeeding I'll be able to accomplish (healthfully) the weight loss I'd been dabbling at for years. But I'm also loving my body, and this newfound balance.

It is strange, though- the chiro's scale said 161 yesterday, and the midwife's scale had said 162 3/4 weeks ago! I tried checking in with my neighbor's scale but her's was definitely off, it said 155. (I started at 150.) I'm really curious to see what the midwife's scale says tomorrow. It's possible I've lost fat weight and gained baby, but it is ... strange. 

I'm also so curious about baby's weight. DD was 7 11 and always measured perfectly on track. This baby has measured perfectly so far too. I come from a family of big babies- 9/10 pounds at full term- so I'm wondering if I'll have another "little" one. I'm thinking the 8lb range.

[BeagleMommy]

I'm honestly in the don't worry about weight, just eat well camp.

I know I was in a healthy weight range to begin with, now, I am about 20 pounds heavier. I feel good. Midwife is happy. I don't know what I gained with the first two. I am eating better with each pregnancy, so why worry?

We're growing babies and that is serious work!