Weight Gain.

[noodles84]

Is anyone else really concerned with weight gain? I haven't lost any of the 50 pounds I gained with my son last year. I am overweight by a decent amount now. My previous pregnancies were uncomplicated but I also wasn't this unhealthy to start. I am really concerned this time as I know I absolutely cannot gain 50 pounds. I am sure I am in for a lecture when I have my appointment. If I don't eat I feel nauseous this time so it's not helping. If you have any suggestions on healthy snacks that make you feel full let me know. I stocked up on fruit but I still feel nauseous if I eat fruit. If I eat bread it goes away but I just can't eat loaves of bread.

[almachs0786]

Very concerned. I gained almost 70 lbs (don't ask me how because I threw up everything I ate), but since having DD I just can't get the weight off. I'm sure I'm in for a weight lecture at my appointment too, as I'm also well overweight at this point. So far, I've been so sick that I've lost a few pounds, but i know that's not healthy. I'm starting anti-nausea meds today and am worried that the weight is going to start to come back with a vengeance.

[carissa325]

I was overweight when I got pregnant with DS, lost what I gained while pregnant but gained 15 when I quit breastfeeding so I'm starting 15 pounds heavier this time. I'm really hoping to keep weight gain to a minimum but like noodles84 I get nauseated if I don't eat every couple of hours.

[katespade]

I'm concerned. I'm a little overweight- my doctor recommended I lose about 10 pounds before I got pregnant. I lost 6, but I've already gained a pound back in the past 2 weeks.

I'd like to stay below 30 pounds weight gain but I'm worried because I feel hungry often.

[isolemnlyswear]

Surprisingly fruit isn't the best thing to eat a ton of. Because of all the natural sugar it can help pack pounds on quickly. Veggies are great!

I think for me it's remembering even though you are making a baby you aren't eating for two. It's so easy to get in that mind set because everyone else tells you to take that extra piece of pie or cookie.

[queenofjacks]

I'm definitely more conscious about it this pregnancy. I gained 60lbs with my DD and lost 45 of that before getting pregnant this time. Eating helps my nausea too but I'm just forcing myself to eat fruit rather than what I'm really craving. I also bought some ginger mints yesterday to help with the nausea. It sucks but I would rather feel nauseous part of the day then have to lose all that weight again after the baby is born.

[FunniBunni]

I'm a little concerned. I'm very much overweight, but 25 lbs less than I was last time. So I feel good about that. I'm just not gonna stress, and not buy junk food. Like, at all. I do enjoy fruit, but I know that's not helpful for you. I get really finicky during pregnancy, so I just try to have my house filled with yummy things that are good for me, then I eat whatever sounds good. Fruit, raw veggies like celery and carrots, salad fixings are tasty too. Good luck.

[noodles84]

I know fruit isn't the best but I figure better than candy. My downfall is sweets. The only way I have controlled my weight is by eating pretty low carb but I don't do it when pregnant or breastfeeding. I think I will stock up on more veggies today to fulfill this constant feeling of wanting to snack.

[rlpointer86]

I'm worried about not gaining enough which I know sounds crazy. With my daughter I gained 14 pounds. I couldn't put on weight to save my life but I was sick throughout my entire pregnancy until I had to change my diet for gestational diabetes in the third trimester. I kept having to go in for ultrasounds to make sure she was doing okay because neither of us was putting on a lot of weight. I know it sounds crazy but it was a little stressful knowing that because I couldn't put on the weight, my daughter could be affected. So far this pregnancy I have lost 5 pounds due to sickness again. I'm trying to just keep eating but it's hard when I'm feeling sick all the time again. I just don't want to end up worrying about hurting my baby because I'm not providing enough.

[sdchick]

Yup. Count me in. I'm overweight and was before I was pregnant with my first. I managed my weight pretty well but never managed to take it off after he was born. I think a big part of it is wine consumption...those empty calories. I obviously don't drink when I'm pregnant so that helps. BUT, I do crave fruit, carbs and ice cream, the triple threat.

FFMC: I read this thread while stuffing my face with waffles smothered in butter and syrup. YIKES!

[awkwardturtle]

Yes I'm definitely worried. I'm just making sure I don't have sodas or sweets. Everything else in moderation. Also, reminding myself I'm not actually "eating for two" is helpful because as I understand, you only need 300 extra calories for baby in the third trimester.

For snacks, I do a handful of almonds or a banana. I sip on peppermint tea which helps control the cravings and hunger.

[miggg]

Jul 27, 2015 9:21:53 GMT -5 rlpointer86 said:

I'm worried about not gaining enough which I know sounds crazy. With my daughter I gained 14 pounds. I couldn't put on weight to save my life but I was sick throughout my entire pregnancy until I had to change my diet for gestational diabetes in the third trimester. I kept having to go in for ultrasounds to make sure she was doing okay because neither of us was putting on a lot of weight. I know it sounds crazy but it was a little stressful knowing that because I couldn't put on the weight, my daughter could be affected. So far this pregnancy I have lost 5 pounds due to sickness again. I'm trying to just keep eating but it's hard when I'm feeling sick all the time again. I just don't want to end up worrying about hurting my baby because I'm not providing enough.

Not crazy at all, that sounds really stressful. Pregnancy is hard enough without worrying that you're getting enough nutrition for your LOE. FX that you feel better soon and don't have to stress as much this pregnancy!

[miggg]

I'm concerned as I also gained too much with DS and did not lose it all. That extra 60+ pounds made the last weeks of pregnancy so, so difficult. Every movement felt like it was straining my joints and I could never get comfortable. I would really like to do it healthier this time around but so far I am off to a shittastic start as all I can stomach right now is carbs.

[rachelilly23]

Yep. I'm about the same weight I was when I got pregnant with DS1, which is almost 30 lbs overweight. I then gained 52 lbs with him. I lost 82 lbs after he was born and before I got pregnant with DS2. So I was at a healthy weight. Then I gained 55 lbs with DS2. Lost 50 lbs of that. Then since January I've put on 25 lbs from prednisone and anti-anxiety meds... so I'm starting off heavy and can not gain 55 lbs again!!! I really don't want to put on more that 15-20.

[FunniBunni]

... Anyone else really want waffles right now?

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Jul 27, 2015 11:46:39 GMT -5 FunniBunni said:

... Anyone else really want waffles right now?

I have eaten more pancakes in the past two weeks than I have in the past two years.

[KK_8721]

If I could give any advice it'd be this... In first tri, it's all about survival. Eat what you can stomach and don't beat yourself up if you're surviving on waffles and chocolate milk. After the nausea subsides, eat healthy and in moderation. Everyone is going to make annoying comments no matter what you eat! Just ignore them. If you want a piece of pie, eat the piece of pie and go on a walk at lunch. Try to eat (mostly) healthy and exercise moderately and you'll be ok.

Fruit is definitely better than candy. It has lots of nutrients and, while it has sugar, it also has fiber so it's not a fast sugar high.

[nexttonormal]

With my first, I gained 25. My second, I gained 40. I weigh more than I look, to the point where the doctor had to weigh me again because she thought she wrote the wrong number. So ideally, I'd like to only gain 25 this time around. Realistically, I want to keep my weight under 200.. so no more than 37 pounds.
I'm sure that goal will be difficult seeing the only things that I have been able to stomach is carbs. That, and the fact I can't stand the heat and have been too exhausted to get off my ass and exercise.

[isolemnlyswear]

Jul 27, 2015 9:21:53 GMT -5 rlpointer86 said:

I'm worried about not gaining enough which I know sounds crazy. With my daughter I gained 14 pounds. I couldn't put on weight to save my life but I was sick throughout my entire pregnancy until I had to change my diet for gestational diabetes in the third trimester. I kept having to go in for ultrasounds to make sure she was doing okay because neither of us was putting on a lot of weight. I know it sounds crazy but it was a little stressful knowing that because I couldn't put on the weight, my daughter could be affected. So far this pregnancy I have lost 5 pounds due to sickness again. I'm trying to just keep eating but it's hard when I'm feeling sick all the time again. I just don't want to end up worrying about hurting my baby because I'm not providing enough.

I totally understand. I only gained 18lbs with DS. The doctors were constantly after me. I tried but if I ate too much I felt sick. So I ate a bunch of little meals all day. They got off my back at the very end but the whole second trimester I was miserable with worry trying to gain weight.

[jewel441]

I am really not thinking about it. I started/am starting at the high end of healthy weight range. I don't think I have gained any weight yet, but this is mostly anecdotal since I don't have a scale since we moved. My pants still fit though, I wore a pair of jeans this weekend. I agree with KK_8721, right now I am in survival mode, when I feel better I will worry about it. I just am going to take it as it comes and try and be as healthy as I can. Right now my concerns are more like how am I possibly going to get through the work day without crying, murdering, vomiting, or falling asleep.

[blackbird]

Jul 27, 2015 14:57:39 GMT -5 jewel441 said:

I am really not thinking about it. I started/am starting at the high end of healthy weight range. I don't think I have gained any weight yet, but this is mostly anecdotal since I don't have a scale since we moved. My pants still fit though, I wore a pair of jeans this weekend. I agree with KK_8721, right now I am in survival mode, when I feel better I will worry about it. I just am going to take it as it comes and try and be as healthy as I can. Right now my concerns are more like how am I possibly going to get through the work day without crying, murdering, vomiting, or falling asleep.

^^^you read my mind.

[Deleted]

I am concerned too. Last time I gained 45 lbs. Although the last ten went on in the last two weeks....LO was born 8/22 and I live in FL and I was super swollen. I was still about 10 above my PP weight when I got KU. I don't think I have gained any yet, but I am really starting to have crazy nausea and food aversions. For the last few days if it hasn't involved carbs, I haven't eaten it. Portions haven't been crazy though. Still. Last time I went overboard on sugar and kept eating the first tri carbs all the way through. This time I am going to be more mindful.

[arbe]

I have struggled with my weight most of my adult life, so getting pregnant and seeing scale go back to my highest weights was something I really struggled with. I knew I was going to gain but just though to see. So I had H hide the scale and Dr office would let me close my eyes on the scale and would just say great when I was done.
Now is not the time to stress about it as scary as that is to admit. Just try to eat and healthy and clean as possible and come April we can all get back on track together.

[peachesncream]

I am super paranoid about my weight. I didn't really gain weight with DD and still had a boatload of complications. I am starting off a few pounds lighter this time but I am not as active as I was. I am afraid my lack of activity may lead to more weight gain this time around and I'm terrified of getting pre-e again.