if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

.. what was your total weight gain for your pregnancy?

I have a relatively small/thin build although I was about 10lbs above my ideal weight when I got my BFP. I'm wondering if I'm on track to gain the 25-35 lbs they recommend, or if I may still balloon up like Kate Hudson. I'm eating whatever I want - although most of my cravings have been on the healthier side - and staying relatively active but the whole weight thing crossed my mind as I hit the half-way mark...

Re: if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

you will NEVER get an accurate amount by asking us..everyone's body gains differently. Eat healthy and don't worry about the weight gain. Continue to stay active..there's no way to tell how much youll gain.

enjoy your pregnancy and good luck to you!

Re: if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

7 sounds pretty good to me! I was up 20 by 20 weeks with DD My total weight gain was 50 and if it makes you feel any better I still lost it all by 5 mos PP

Re: if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

6 of the 7 lbs were in the last 8 weeks! I'm not as worried now that I'm starting to gain (I was a little worried that I was only up 1 lb at the 12 week mark) but I guess my body will do what it needs to do...

I'll be a bridesmaid at 36.5 weeks though so hopefully my body at least does what it needs to do in a semi-attractive way

Re: if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

I think I gained 7lbs before I got my BFP!

I gained about 1lb/week consistantly...
I delivered at 41 weeks and gained 43lbs. At 4 months PP, it is all gone, so don't stress over the gain. Your body will gain what it needs!

You are doing great with only 7lbs... there's no way to really know what you will gain, but as long as you don't go overboard and 'eat for 2', you will be good!

Congrats!

Re: if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

Every body is so different I don't think you can rally gauge, but I think the worst weight gain comes much later.

I lost 20lbs in my first trimester, I had really bad morning sickness. But I gained 45lbs in my pregnancy, all mostly in the 3rd trimester.

Re: if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

Posted by Linda1003

you will NEVER get an accurate amount by asking us..everyone's body gains differently. Eat healthy and don't worry about the weight gain. Continue to stay active..there's no way to tell how much youll gain.

enjoy your pregnancy and good luck to you!

Re: if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

Everybody gains weight differently.

I gained most of the weight in the last trimester. I lost 4 Lbs in my first trimester due to eating healthier.

Message edited 4/7/2011 5:18:33 PM.

Re: if you were up ~ 7 lbs at ~ 20 weeks...

I was + 8lbs at 20 weeks and gained 18lbs total by the time I gave birth at 39.5 weeks.