Post by thehockeylady on Sept 26, 2015 17:35:45 GMT -5
Sorry in advance for the novel. tldr at bottom.
I was handed the following sheet at my 7 week appt and I didn't think of much at the time, but now it is kind of bothering me.
First, the parameters for gaining weight seem really narrow compared to other ranges I've seen. (11-40lbs overall but each BMI category has like a 10 lb range). It's weird to me because the group seems so "listen to your body" and "everyone is different" when I've asked about other things.
Second, no one in my midwife group said anything to me about weight last pregnancy and I gained 65 lbs (I definitely indulged a bit too much on the pizza and ice cream). I was fortunate to still have a healthy pregnancy with no GD, BP or other issues. If they truly believe in this range, I'd think someone would have said something when I was screaming by it.
I'm planning to be healthier this pregnancy but what that translates to in terms of weight gain I don't really know or particularly care.
Finally, I don't agree with putting me in the obese category based solely on weight and height. I'm active and muscular and right on the border.
Obviously, I plan on clarifying at my next appointment but I'm curious what you all are thinking along these lines / any guidelines you've been given. Sorry for the novel.
tl;dr Are you making or have you been given guidelines for your weight gain during pregnancy?
Post by mrssqueegy on Sept 26, 2015 17:52:54 GMT -5
I think those recommendations are very standard. I gained 50 with my last and my OB never said a thing and honestly I'm kinda mad that she didn't. My new OB and I had a chat about it and she is going to remind me if things are getting out of hand. I do not want to do that again.
DS (our little Clomid miracle) born Sept. 25, 2012 Baby #2 lost at 8w3d on March 4, 2015 (EDD Oct. 11, 2015) Baby #3 lost at 5w2d on April 16, 2015 (EDD Dec. 15, 2015) Baby #4 lost at 4w1d on May 20, 2015 (EDD Jan. 25, 2016) DS2 (our little rainbow miracle) born May 25, 2016
I also think those sound pretty standard. I too gained more than I should have last time, right around 40 pounds (and I went 3 weeks early so it could have been much worse at the rate I was going). My doctor's didn't really give me a hard time about it before, but one of them did make a comment once to slow down a little (in the nicest possible way you can tell someone to stop gaining weight). I promised myself this time I'd be better, but the nausea has already hit and all I want are carbs. French fries and pizza... yes please! Ugh.
It's standard but with my last pregnancy I gained about 45 and the only thing my doctor said was "Keep in mind, the more you gain now the more difficult it will be to get off afterwards!" It worked because I started watching it after that! So far this pregnancy I've actually lost weight because all I can eat most days is saltines and toast. But we'll see what happens after the nausea stage passes.
Straight out of the book standard! A woman needs to consume only 300 extra calories/day to grow a healthy baby. And that 300 isn't really necessary in the first trimester. The body actually needs more calories while exclusively breastfeeding. Your weight, I'm assuming, was probably taken a little later in the day and might be a little lower.
No matter what the doctor or midwife or some stranger on the web tells you, focus on listening to your needs. Eat healthy foods, proteins, lots of water and exercise/walk. Focus on lifestyle rather than number on the scale. Moderation is key!
Post by thehockeylady on Sept 26, 2015 22:04:08 GMT -5
Yeah- I really like that sentiment babycaps. I think this was surprising to me because I have always had a fairly wide weight range and I've not been my healthiest at the low end necessarily. Since I still am breastfeeding I'm really trying to focus on staying hydrated and ensuring I have good protein.
Post by helloerrbody on Sept 27, 2015 11:46:45 GMT -5
My office's literature says:
Underweight (BMI less than 20): 30-40lb. Normal weight (BMI 20-25): 25-35lb. Overweight (BMI 26-29): 15-25lb. Obese (BMI >29): up to 15 lb.
I totally understand having these recommendations, BUT there are a lot of problems with BMI. My husband is extremely muscular and fit and his BMI puts him at obese which is ridiculous. It seems like whoever checked that box and wrote-in your numbers is going strictly by the numbers and not by who you are and how it might be different for you. I wouldn't get upset by it, but just think of it as a loose guide to try to keep you aware of your weight gain throughout the pregnancy.
Post by shadesofgold on Sept 27, 2015 14:50:14 GMT -5
Just wanted to add that we started a healthy pregnancy check-in on Wednesdays, though I totally missed this week (I'm sorry ladies!) We focus on our nutrition, exercise and mental health goals rather than just on weight, though I'm sure that is what motivates a lot of us to want to keep up the healthy habits! FWIW my midwives have pretty strict nutrition and exercise recommendations but say not to beat yourself up about it in the first tri, when you should "listen to your body" because it is more sensitive. They assure me that good nutrition and fresh air can help with the nausea... if you can ever make it off the couch in the first place.
Post by ivedonethisb4 on Sept 27, 2015 21:13:14 GMT -5
Seems pretty standard..I know in my first pregnancy even though on my charts it considered me morbidly obese (what? I'm only a size 18-20.)...the doctor just said he didn't want me to gain a ton..it wasn't even a problem though. I weighed less once I had the baby than when I started out. And I stayed steady at that lower weight too. I started out this pregnancy about 6 lbs lighter than I started my last one and have lost 8 lbs already. I lost 18 during the first tri last time and slowly gained back to right around my starting weight.
I was so concerned last time because of the weight I lost but dr said he was fine with it as long as baby was healthy...I just had an absent appetite and basically forced myself to eat...which I'm doing again this time...it's super hard to make yourself eat when you take a bite and feel full..so I'm trying to do lots of snacking..on healthy things.
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