You must first be logged in to edit a post.
If you are not registered, please click "Create Account".
| Posted By |
Message |
Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!
Member since 7/05 15652 total posts
Name:
Melissa
|
First Trimester Weight Gain?
Just wondering how much everyone gained in their first trimester!
My doctor said that he will be fine with me gaining 20-25lbs total with the pregnancy, but also wouldn't mind if I maintained my weight during the pregnancy since I am still overweight.
I gained 2.5 lbs in my first trimester. I am 13 weeks today. And while I am totally fine with that ... I am just wondering where everyone else was at.
This is my 2nd pregnancy so I know the bulk of my weight gain will happen in the 3rd trimester, and I just want to keep it in check and try not to gain *too* much during the pregnancy.
Melissa
|
Posted 9/16/11 8:57 AM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
JavaJunkie
Someday, Somehow
Member since 6/05 5857 total posts
Name:
Lois
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I am plus sized also. With my first I gained 74lbs, a lot of which I still have on  anyway this time At 23 weeks have gained 11lbs which I am happy with, at this point with ds I had gained like 30-35lbs! I am conscious of what I eat and how the weight is comin on but I eat what I want!
|
| Posted 9/16/11 9:02 AM |
| |
|
ali120206
2 Boys
Member since 7/06 17795 total posts
Name:
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I gained 8 lbs my first trimester. I had just started weight watchers a month before and had lost 5 lbs - I gained those right back and 3 more.
I gained about 50 lbs with DS 1 - and had lost 46 of them before I got pregnant with DC 2.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 9:11 AM |
| |
|
fakenamettc
LIF Toddler
Member since 7/11 402 total posts
Name:
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
so far almost 6 weeks and lost 1 lb  Not good I know, but my OBGYN doesn't seem concerned , she said it happens to some women in the beginning and then they start gaining around 8-10 weeks. Come to think of it I barely gained any weight in my first tri with my first pregnancy, most of the wight I gained came in the end of my 2nd trimester.
I don't have an appetite, I force myself to eat, thank god no MS yet.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 9:17 AM |
| |
|
Bearcat
Love my little girls!!! <3
Member since 6/10 10818 total posts
Name:
E
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I gained about 12 in first trimester, about 14 in second trimester... and none so far in the third trimester (i'm 35w3d).
|
| Posted 9/16/11 9:44 AM |
| |
|
bettybcafe
Big brother in the making
Member since 7/07 8611 total posts
Name:
M
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Ive actually lost weight due to MS :*( Im 8wk 5days and have lost 6 lbs Im hoping that changes soon.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 9:58 AM |
| |
|
buttercup
St. Jude pray for us...
Member since 1/11 2951 total posts
Name:
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I gained about 4 to 5 lbs.. end of second I was up about 18 lbs total.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 10:03 AM |
| |
|
Melbernai
I am a lucky Momma!
Member since 7/05 15652 total posts
Name:
Melissa
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Posted by bettybcafe
Ive actually lost weight due to MS :*( Im 8wk 5days and have lost 6 lbs Im hoping that changes soon.
With my first pregnancy I also lost during my first trimester! I lost 12 lbs in my first trimester due to severe MS. My MS lasted until week 26 =( It was horrible. And I was commuting via the parkways to Bushwick, Brooklyn, every day wehre I was teaching. Let's just say that I probably caused traffic jams on some days because I had to pull over to get sick OFTEN!
Anyway...first trimester with my first pregnancy I lost 12 lbs. I stayed about the same 2nd trimester, and towards the end gained back 8 lbs of what I lost. I had GD and so the nutritionist was concerned, but my OB assured me that it was fine. I weighed 65 lbs more when I concieved my 6 year old DD then I weigh now. So he said that since I was significantly overweight at that point, it was fine to not gain. I ended up being about 35 lbs less at my 6 week post partum after losing the baby weight and breastfeeding! 
This pregnancy my MS wasn't as bad, so...I've gained 2.5. I am also not as heavy. So I worry that I will gain more! I still have about another 70 lbs to lose after the baby is born to get to my goal weight!
|
| Posted 9/16/11 10:04 AM |
| |
|
jax1
Love my baby girl!!!
Member since 3/09 3405 total posts
Name:
Jackie
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I gained like 18-20 lbs first trimester!!! I dont know how. I was puking every day and not eating too much! I think it was all the carbs..
My body seems to gain all the weight 1st and 2nd trimester. 3rd I didnt gain much at all.
Everyone is different!! At this point, 40 weeks 1 day, I gained 51! I know more than they say is normal, but my dr said it was fine. *** long as your dr isn't concerned, try not to worry!
 You seem to be doing fine!!
|
| Posted 9/16/11 10:20 AM |
| |
|
Budjeg11
LIF Adult
Member since 4/11 2644 total posts
Name:
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Posted by Bearcat
I gained about 12 in first trimester, about 14 in second trimester... and none so far in the third trimester (i'm 35w3d).
You are officially my new role model bearcat and you give me hope! I am up about 23-25 pounds and just about to enter my third tri. Between the doctor, co workers and my family (well really just my SIL) this week Im starting to feel like I am going to get SO huge by the end. If I can get away with not gaining anything the third tri or only gaining 5 pounds I would be thrilled!! Admittedly I have NOT been really watching what I eat, and kind of eating whatever I want. I have no intention of "dieting" but I am starting to watch what I eat now. Any other advice on how you slowed down your weight gain ni the 3rd tri.. or was it just your body doing its thing naturally?
|
| Posted 9/16/11 10:21 AM |
| |
|
MelToddJulia
Love my Family!
Member since 7/05 29064 total posts
Name:
Mel
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I gained around 4lbs, and had terrible MS!! Now that I'm getting closer to 3rd trimester the weight gain is going up even though I'm watching what I eat!
|
| Posted 9/16/11 10:21 AM |
| |
|
LoveMyHubby605
Our April Baby is here!
Member since 4/11 2418 total posts
Name:
A
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Posted by jax1
I gained like 18-20 lbs first trimester!!! I dont know how. I was puking every day and not eating too much! I think it was all the carbs..
My body seems to gain all the weight 1st and 2nd trimester. 3rd I didnt gain much at all.
Everyone is different!! At this point, 40 weeks 1 day, I gained 51! I know more than they say is normal, but my dr said it was fine. *** long as your dr isn't concerned, try not to worry!
You seem to be doing fine!!
OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS. I am horrified at how fast I'm gaining and I have not been eating too much these past few weeks. I think the no excersise because of the sickness and the carbs have made me balloon.
I think I have gained over 10 lbs and I'm 10 weeks 
|
| Posted 9/16/11 10:28 AM |
| |
|
LightUpOurLife
Totally in love
Member since 8/06 12785 total posts
Name:
Bonnie-Jean
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I think I was about 6 pounds for the first two trimesters. I gained 5 so far this trimester (3 of them in one week on vacation). I found out I have Gestational diabetes the week I came back from vacation and the diet has made me lose all but 3 of those pounds. The Doctor isn't worried because I have plenty to spare and unfortunately the baby is too big anyway.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 10:39 AM |
| |
|
queensgal
Smile
Member since 4/09 3287 total posts
Name:
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I'm only at 8 weeks and I am up 3-4 pounds.
I swear at least 2 of those pounds are in my boobs!
I am trying to watch what I eat but with this fatigue, I don't have the energy to exercise. Luckily, I don't have MS but I don't feel good if I don't eat so I have increased my food intake.
I lost 10 pounds in the spring time and gained about 3 back while we were TTC due to summer eating and less exercising.
So unfortunately with the added 3-7, I am getting close to the weight I was last winter. 
Message edited 9/16/2011 11:40:32 AM.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 11:39 AM |
| |
|
WenRC
Happiness is...
Member since 4/11 1253 total posts
Name:
Wendy
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Lost 6lbs in 1st tri.
Im 21 weeks and back to pre-preg weight, maybe 1 to 2 lbs over.
ETA: so far all the weight gained in my belly and boobs  
Message edited 9/16/2011 1:30:53 PM.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 1:30 PM |
| |
|
MrsSx2
Finally a MOM!
Member since 11/10 2222 total posts
Name:
Valerie
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Halfway through the 1st tri and I gained 1.5...my RE said she only wants me to gain about 20...since I am overweight to begin with. Yikes.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 1:36 PM |
| |
|
citywife
LIF Adult
Member since 10/10 994 total posts
Name:
Expecting #3
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Posted by jax1
I gained like 18-20 lbs first trimester!!! I dont know how. I was puking every day and not eating too much! I think it was all the carbs..
My body seems to gain all the weight 1st and 2nd trimester. 3rd I didnt gain much at all.
Everyone is different!! At this point, 40 weeks 1 day, I gained 51! I know more than they say is normal, but my dr said it was fine. *** long as your dr isn't concerned, try not to worry!
You seem to be doing fine!!
I'm the same... at almost 34 weeks I'm up about 30-35 pounds.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 1:40 PM |
| |
|
Shelleybean11
Mommy of 2!
Member since 12/08 11013 total posts
Name:
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
At my 16 week, I was us 5lbs...so probably 4lbs in the first trimester. With DS I gained a total of 32 or 33 lbs.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 1:49 PM |
| |
|
MrsPenthouse
LIF Adult
Member since 11/10 924 total posts
Name:
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
I gained 3 pounds 1st tri and at 26 weeks, 12 pounds second tri. I've upped my cardio since I started off overweight and would like to stay within 20 pounds total gain.
All 11 of my pounds in the second tri were gained in 1 month!!! It happens when it happens. My little boy is measuring just above average- 55%. So long as he's healthy it's all that matters.
Message edited 9/16/2011 1:58:13 PM.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 1:57 PM |
| |
|
Erica
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 11767 total posts
Name:
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
#1 I gained 7 in 1st tri
#2 and 3 I lost 3 pounds both times due to m/s (but went on to gain the 3 +56 and 53!)
|
| Posted 9/16/11 2:04 PM |
| |
|
Bearcat
Love my little girls!!! <3
Member since 6/10 10818 total posts
Name:
E
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Posted by Budjeg11
Posted by Bearcat
I gained about 12 in first trimester, about 14 in second trimester... and none so far in the third trimester (i'm 35w3d).
You are officially my new role model bearcat and you give me hope! I am up about 23-25 pounds and just about to enter my third tri. Between the doctor, co workers and my family (well really just my SIL) this week Im starting to feel like I am going to get SO huge by the end. If I can get away with not gaining anything the third tri or only gaining 5 pounds I would be thrilled!! Admittedly I have NOT been really watching what I eat, and kind of eating whatever I want. I have no intention of "dieting" but I am starting to watch what I eat now. Any other advice on how you slowed down your weight gain ni the 3rd tri.. or was it just your body doing its thing naturally?
oh honey... i'm not gonna lie to you cause i like you... i really think it's the GD diet. I was diagnosed and started the diet right at 28w.
|
| Posted 9/16/11 2:05 PM |
| |
|
jax1
Love my baby girl!!!
Member since 3/09 3405 total posts
Name:
Jackie
|
Re: First Trimester Weight Gain?
Posted by LoveMyHubby605
Posted by jax1
I gained like 18-20 lbs first trimester!!! I dont know how. I was puking every day and not eating too much! I think it was all the carbs..
My body seems to gain all the weight 1st and 2nd trimester. 3rd I didnt gain much at all.
Everyone is different!! At this point, 40 weeks 1 day, I gained 51! I know more than they say is normal, but my dr said it was fine. *** long as your dr isn't concerned, try not to worry!
You seem to be doing fine!!
OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS. I am horrified at how fast I'm gaining and I have not been eating too much these past few weeks. I think the no excersise because of the sickness and the carbs have made me balloon.
I think I have gained over 10 lbs and I'm 10 weeks
You're welcome! I was sooo worried at first, but I wasnt and still dont eat bad. Everyone's body is different! Try not to stress it..I know it's hard!
|
| Posted 9/16/11 2:10 PM |
| |
|
