Gained too much weight

My midwife told me I have gained too much weight and I have to cut back on "empty" carbs. There is NO WAY I can eat any less. DH is being so mean - he took my Junior MInts away and told me to eat some veggies instead.

I didn't really gain as much as it seems. I had on boots, heavy khaki pants, and big sweater, metal watch at my appointment... I weighed myself at home before and after removing these items and weighed 4.5 lbs less.

So I am almost 27 weeks, and I gained 31 lbs, or 27 lbs after clothes removal. Is it that bad?

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in general ur supposed to gain 25-35 for the entire pregnancy. i'm 35 weeks 4 days and have gained 30 lbs altogether so far. I gained about 10 lbs between 29 weeks and 34 weeks so be careful if you are already at 31 pounds at 27 weeks. I don't think its overall too much but you might def still gain more.

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No, it's not bad at all. Tell Ray to give back those junior mints or risk losing a finger!!!

You're a petite little thing. As long as baby is healthy, it's all good. Don't let your midwife bully you into feeling like you can't eat your beloved carbs. Believe me, I'd be lost without mine..

Besides, once you start BFing, most of that weight comes off easily anyway.

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Have you spoken to your Dr.?
Looking at your pics, it doesn't look like you gained weight anywhere but your belly....I can't imagine you are in that much trouble.

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Posted by Gertyrae

Have you spoken to your Dr.?
Looking at your pics, it doesn't look like you gained weight anywhere but your belly....I can't imagine you are in that much trouble.

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I'm pretty much at your pass and gained around that same at your mark. My MD said it's fine b/c I was small to begin with - as are you. I wouldn't worry too much.

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I got yelled at too. I am up 33 pounds and will be 32 weeks on Friday. I then told them I thought I was swelling and showed them I can no longer wear my rings and then I was told, "oh ok, 5 pounds is probably water weight, so you are ok."

I have read if you were smaller when you got preggo, then sometimes your body just needs to put on some extra pounds. I am also not eating like crazy and have been pretty healthy aside from some ice cream.

My cousin just had a and gained 46 pounds and within 6 weeks she was in her size 4 jeans again and she said it all just fell off. I keep on telling myself that will be me too!!

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Posted by julz33

Posted by Gertyrae

Have you spoken to your Dr.?
Looking at your pics, it doesn't look like you gained weight anywhere but your belly....I can't imagine you are in that much trouble.

Yes, I just came from the midwife. (No more Dr. for me). She is the one that said it is reccommended 25-35 for the entire pregnancy and that I needed to cut back on carbs.

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No - it's not bad at all. I gained almost 50 lbs and my doctor didn't say a word about it.

Over the Christmas weeks I gained 6lbs - I brought it up to my dr. and she said not to worry - it's the holidays.

Keep on eating - you need your energy and your little one needs to grow!

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my mom also told me she gained 50 pounds with me, and other woman I have talked to also said the same. They did tell me however that they made sure on their second pregnancy they stayed under 30 pounds. As long as you and baby are both healthy i'm sure you are fine.

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I gained 50 and 40 lbs with each pg and my doc didn't say boo

By 6 months PP with both pg's i was at pre pg weight.

Please don't fret, some of us just gain

I didn't even eat alot or eat that badly and i still gained.

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I agree with Gerty, I just looked at your pics and you look fab, try not to worry, you're all belly anyway. My weight gain slowed down after about 32w, I put on the most in the 2nd trimester. You look lovely

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I think you look amazing (was just browsing through your album). And you really only look like you gained in your belly. Hang in there, tell her you'll do your best and just continue doing what you've been doing!

And can I just say this is the most adorable pic ever:



You should definitely get it framed!!

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Thanks. It is mostly in my belly, but some has went to my thighs and butt.

I honestly cannot eat any less. But it is true I eat a lot of chocolate bars and junk foods. I will try to replace some of that with something a little healthier. But I know if I do that I wont feel satisfied.

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If you gained too much weight than I am going to have a problem because I'm only 23 weeks and have gained 30 lbs already!

Honestly, I think your fine and haven't gained that much weight. In general, yes they say you should gain a total of 30 lbs from beginning to the end of the pregnancy but that's rare, most pg women gain at least 50 lbs if not more in their first pregnancies.

Just watch your food intake if it makes you feel better but I honestly wouldn't worry, I've seen your pictures and you look beautiful

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Your baby is healthy and thats all that matters.

What it means is that there is just more to take off after- BUT, some women gain 30lbs and can't get the last 10 off 6 months later. Some women gain 50lbs and are at their pre-preggo weight in 2 months.

so, it all depends on the individual. Your body is doing what comes naturally and you are naturally a thin woman so eat away- most likely you will lose it quickly!

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You look great!

If you think you need to improve your eating, then maybe you can be more conscious of it, but don't let them get to you about the number or that you should eat less.

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Posted by casey31

Your baby is healthy and thats all that matters.

What it means is that there is just more to take off after- BUT, some women gain 30lbs and can't get the last 10 off 6 months later. Some women gain 50lbs and are at their pre-preggo weight in 2 months.

so, it all depends on the individual. Your body is doing what comes naturally and you are naturally a thin woman so eat away- most likely you will lose it quickly!

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How about eating the junior mints with the veggies?

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Posted by Gertyrae

Have you spoken to your Dr.?
Looking at your pics, it doesn't look like you gained weight anywhere but your belly....I can't imagine you are in that much trouble.

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Thanks, you all make me feel better.
I go back in three weeks, next time I will wear ballet flats to take off a few lbs

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I'm 39 weeks and gained 50 pounds. I gained 50 pounds with DS as well. I got down to the last five pounds of baby weight before I got pregnant again so I'm figuring the same will happen again.

Just as long as you feel happy. I would have liked to gain no more than 40 pounds but what can I do now.

I get VERY hungry when I am pregnant and beleive me, I am active. I have gotten looks too from DH but I don't care.......

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Julie tell her to go stuff it with a candy bar!! You look great. You were very tiny before and maybe your body would like some extra cushioning (where I don't see it). Your arms are still tiny your legs still look very tiny so tell her to go eat a candy bar and shut up and enjoy. I don't know how much I gained so far I don't want to know and frankly don't care. You will lose it. Try to eat the best you can but enjoy!!

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