Gained way too much since my last visit

and my doc was a little concerned. I totally partied these past two weeks - went out to dinner/lunch so many times, ate dessert like it was my job, and laid around as much as possible.

But I am paying for it now. I totally blew up and am now officially over the recommended weight gain amount and have 10 WEEKS to go!!!!

If one more person tells me I'm big I am going to deck him/her!!! I swear each boob itself weighs at least 5lbs.

I wasn't told to cut down on my intake but it was suggested that I exercise much more often. He wants me on the elliptical and doing light weights at least 3-4 times a week.

I feel so bad about myself. And I am scared that I am not going to lose it even though I am a pretty determined person. I am bummed about it all.

Re: Gained way too much since my last visit

Dont be bummed I got yelled at for the same thing !! I am 28 wks and gained 38lbs in total so far
with DD#1 i gained 60lbs
DD#2 55lbs
and after each of them I lost all the weight !! Just be careful of your Blood pressure and sugar !!
BTW since Im "Obese" I wouldnt say lol. I was only supposed to gain 15lbs what a joke !!

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Please don't feel bad. They call it "recommended" weight gain for a reason. As long as baby is healthy, screw them, trying to make you feel bad.

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Dont feel bad
Iam 30 weeks and my Dr. said wow! what have you been eating..? I laughed and said everything ( she didnt think it was too funny) ... Just enjoy your pregnancy dont stress yourself out. As long as you and your peanut are healthy that's all that matters

Re: Gained way too much since my last visit

I got yelled at for the same thing. I gained over 35 lbs before starting the third trimester!

I am 37 weeks now and up 46.5 lbs. I don't think that is tooo bad

Re: Gained way too much since my last visit

Don't feel bad!! My SIL gained over 60 lbs with her first baby... she had my nephew on 1/30/08 and has about 20 lbs to go! You can totally do it when it's time to lose the weight. No worries sweetie!! Now is your time to enjoy your pregnancy!!

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Thanks guys! You made me feel better

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Don't sweat it!

Like the other girls say, as long as you are otherwise healthy, you're fine.

I gained fifty pounds with my last pregnancy, and lost it without much effort - and I am NOT one of those high-metabolism people, either! Especially since this is your first, it will probably be shed quickly.

My sister gained about 70lbs with her two pregnancies. Again, lost it without even thinking about it. I think some women just tend to gain more during this time.

I have asked my doctor not to tell me my weight with this pregnancy. I caught the number last time, but I am not going to think too much about it.

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Posted by julz33

I got yelled at for the same thing. I gained over 35 lbs before starting the third trimester!

I am 37 weeks now and up 46.5 lbs. I don't think that is tooo bad

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I know exactly how you feel! I have 6 more weeks to go and I've gained a total of 34 pounds. I gained 9 pounds in one month! My Dr. told me 9 pounds in one month was way too much weight and I cried! But in the end my baby boy is still healthy. I do some light exercise 5 times a week and I have only gained what I need to which is baby weight. Just try to eat a little healthier, stay away from junk food! When I give birth I'm determined to lose all this weight too. If you stay focused everything will turn out just fine and you will have a safe and healthy delivery.

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No worries - when it comes down to it, is the actual amount of weight gain that important? As long as the baby is healthy, right? I would think not gaining enough is more of an issue than vice versa. I think doctors sometimes overanalyze things. You will be fine and lose it afterwards. Don't they say about 20 of it comes off after delivery??

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I am 36 weeks and have not gained any weight in the last eight weeks! It all seemed to pack on at once, similar to what you are describing. I've gained 23 pounds, which is perfectly fine. Many ladies do not gain any weight the last month or so...sometimes they even loose.

Everyone is different, and will gain what their bodies need. I do think the exercise reccomendation is a good one though...

Good Luck

Re: Gained way too much since my last visit

don't worry about it, I am 24 weeks and have gained 20 pounds, some women just gain more than others, i actually really watch what i eat too, keep a low carb diet, exercise and still have gained all this weight. i feel that every couple days i gain 2 pounds its crazy, but as long as the baby is fine and healhty.

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I wouldn't worry about it.