Got a talking to about my weight gain from the dr

Had an appt this a.m. and in 4 weeks I gained 8 pounds . Total weight gain in 18 weeks is 13 pounds so I guess 8 in 4 weeks is pretty bad. Now I have to watch what I eat and drink a ton of water she said ..

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well now the weather is getting warmer start getting out more. it's been a depressing past four weeks.

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I wouldn't worry too much. Just eat healthy. SOme months you'll gain more than others. I got yelled at this past week because I gained 3lbs in 2 weeks. I'm eating the same as I was. I just shrug it off.

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Hm, that is surprising. That doesn't even seem high. Well, it's always a good thing to drink more water (I need to do that but it's so hard). Sometimes I gained a lot in 1 week but then no gain another week. I feel it all evens out in the end. But have you used the babycorner's weight gain calculator? You put in your weight pre-pregnancy, your current weight, and your height, and how many weeks pregnant you are and it tells you the weight range you should be in and if you are over/under target they tell you by how much. I would just use that as well to see if it is matching what the doctor said.

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I gained 8lbs in in 4 weeks and my dr said it was fine, but thats bc I lost 2lbs in the beginning from being sick. I have gained 11lbs in 20weeks, I wouldnt worry too much, just be a little more aware of what you eat.

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Try eating fewer carbs and sweets, you will really be surprised what that alone will do for you

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I guess your doctor knows best, but that doesn't sound like a lot of weight gain!

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ITA that water and healthy food are important, but why are they lecturing you already? I gained the bulk of my pregnancy weight with DD in the second tri. Some people gain immediately and level off later. It varies by person and pregnancy. As long as you're not downing whole columns of Oreos, you're probably fine.

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Did you ease up on the running in the last few weeks? That may have contributed as well...if you are hungry, eat and aim to eat healthy but don't worry too much about it!

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I shouldnt be so surprised ..

I did really eat bad a few days out of this month. One day I actually had McDonalds I NEVER eat that. Last night I had chinese food and Ive been eating a lot of pierogies.
Im gross. haha


I guess its no wonder I started gaining fast

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I'm over it. My OB has never talked to me about weight, not in my first pregnancy and not this one. I was fat to start, and I'll be even fatter after. And in a few years when I've finally slept some again, I'll lose the weight. It just is what it is. I'm starving these days, although still throwing up. But I'm certainly going to keep stuffing my face whenever I want. I'd rather be happy and fat as long as the baby and I are healthy.

Sorry your doc felt it necessary to discuss it with you.

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its good to watch what you eat. i know i do buttttttttttttttttttt when i crave and need something bad i have it. just in small portions. i found out the hard way when i eat an entire bad meal i get some serious heartburn.

sorry he made you feel bad. im sure hes looking out for you and your baby.

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I wouldn't worry about it unless you gain that much every month.

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My OB did the same thing with me - I was so pissed!! I am sorry - but I am hungry!!! I eat so many fruits and vegetables I should be a stick!! But I am not! This is how my body reacts to pregnancy - I get huge!!
So, whatever - I basically ignored her because I knew I was eating healthy and not stuffing my face with bad foods.

Just keep it healthy, drink plenty of water and don't over-indulge too ofter -You should be fine!!

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Posted by IAMMRSBROWN

I shouldnt be so surprised ..

I did really eat bad a few days out of this month. One day I actually had McDonalds I NEVER eat that. Last night I had chinese food and Ive been eating a lot of pierogies.
Im gross. haha


I guess its no wonder I started gaining fast

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Posted by cutie

Posted by IAMMRSBROWN

I shouldnt be so surprised ..

I did really eat bad a few days out of this month. One day I actually had McDonalds I NEVER eat that. Last night I had chinese food and Ive been eating a lot of pierogies.
Im gross. haha


I guess its no wonder I started gaining fast

If you ate chinese last night, and your appointment was this morning, there is a REALLY good chance some of that weight is water that is being retained from the salt in the chinese

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Posted by IAMMRSBROWN

I shouldnt be so surprised ..

I did really eat bad a few days out of this month. One day I actually had McDonalds I NEVER eat that. Last night I had chinese food and Ive been eating a lot of pierogies.
Im gross. haha


I guess its no wonder I started gaining fast

Re: Got a talking to about my weight gain from the dr

Posted by MammaPajama

Posted by IAMMRSBROWN

I shouldnt be so surprised ..

I did really eat bad a few days out of this month. One day I actually had McDonalds I NEVER eat that. Last night I had chinese food and Ive been eating a lot of pierogies.
Im gross. haha


I guess its no wonder I started gaining fast

you are so NOT gross!! lol We're pregnant, it's easy to grab fast food when we're starving! Don't be too hard on yourself and just try to add more fruit from now on, even if you have days (or weeks you fall off the band wagon for the record, I had pierogies for lunch today lol! sometimes you have to eat what you know you can stomach! I know I've been having a lot of food aversions, so I eat what I know I can without going overboard (ok ok except for the 6 rugaluch I ate last night in a moment of weakness

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I gained 57 pounds with DS and my Dr. never said a thing. I am almost 6 feet tall and was slim and he told me not to worry - I wasn't eating everything in sight but my body put on the weight and retained a lot of water. I lost 40 pounds within 6 months of DS being born, struggled a bit to loose the rest but all but 7 pounds came off before BABY was on board. I'm not worried this time around either - I am disciplined and I will loose it and I am not depriving my body when it is going through so much change.

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Lol I had one of those months, too!!! Don't worry about it - my OB was super sweet and said everyone is entitled to a growth spurt. :) He was very relaxed in telling me to just be careful but didn't make a big deal of it. You are lovely - don't stress!!!

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Posted by MrsRapz

I wouldn't worry about it unless you gain that much every month.