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JessicaLS

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First Trimester Weight Gain Posted: 05-30-06 01:54am


This is my first pregnancy - I am only 10 weeks and i've gained 13lb! I keep growing at enormous rate and I am not sure that it's normal anymore. No one I know gained so much weight before the 3rd month of pregnancy. I certainly eat more than usual - because I get very sick every 4 hours if I don't put something in my stomach. I am experiencing day and night nausea, so I am unable to do any type of exercise and my doctor said it's fine if I don't for now. I started watching what I eat - I can't go on my normal diet 'cause I do require carbs - they make feel a little better. I just start feeling very depressed about my looks- i've never been so huge in my life even though i've always struggled to keep my weight under control. If I am + 13lb now, what will I look like at 9 months? Can someone tell me how to get my weight gain under control while having a healthy pregnancy?

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Posted: 05-30-06 02:34am


I'm only 5 weeks, &.I've already gained 5lbs. So i'm about on the same track as you. I'm not sure if it's normal to gain so much so soon. But .I'm already starting to look like .I might be pregnant! My mom doesn't know .I am yet, &she's been commenting on it. ".You're hungry again?" ".Why have you been eating so much!?" .It's getting harder to hide! Lol.

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Posted: 05-30-06 03:22am


Just wait till she finds out - she'll be on your case constantly. I told everyone early as I felt I have to explain weight gain. I thought their support would make me feel better, but now it's even more pressure - every member of my family feels they need to give me an advice or comment on my eating habits. I feel like under a microscope. Even my husband tells me what I should or should not eat - not knowing a thing about pregnancy.

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Posted: 05-30-06 08:42am


Im 22w3dw#4i have gained 19 pouds so far all to geather will find out on the 12th on what more I have gained should not worrie about what you gain it for the baby.. As long as you take care of your self you should be fine I would like to keep most of my waight that I gain but I know I want im a small person just like my mom..

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Posted: 05-30-06 10:54am


Correct me if I am wrong but youre not suppose to gain any weight or very, very little in your 1st trimester. I am 14 weeks and agined 6 lbs and my Dr. Was extremely pleased with this amount. At 1st I thought it was not normal but he says its very good.

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Posted: 05-30-06 10:57am


shrugs everyone is different.

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Posted: 05-30-06 11:04am


Everyone is different. In the first trimester they like you to gain only 3-4 pounds. Then it's a pound a week until you deliver. At 14 weeks i'd gained 5 pounds. At 17 I was up another 8(!). My doctor said not to worry about it unless i've put on another 8 pounds by my next appointment. I just don't get it though, I haven't been eating much more than normal. Oh, the joys of pregnancy.

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Posted: 05-30-06 11:45am


During my first trimester, I actually lost 2 lbs. Now i'm 23w1d, and i've only gained 6 lbs so far. I don't really know how since i've been eating everything in sight. Lol

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Posted: 05-30-06 11:59am


Alanna: thats incredibly awesome!! Jessica: slow down!!!! I was tiny when I got preggy. I started at about 130 and when I delivered I was 195!! I have officially demolished my body!!!! I am en esthiologist and deal with the problems of the skin and there is literally nothing I can do until my stretchmarks heal. I didn't get my 1st stretch mark until I was about 30/31 weeks. Then they spread like wild fire!!!! Beware!!!! I used cocoa butter 3 times a day since the day I conceived! But there is no stopping a stretchmark if you grow too quickly!!! Good .Luck!! Sarah

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Posted: 05-30-06 12:47pm


Doctors say the baby only needs 300 extra calories per day. Try snacking on fruits and veggies between meals so you don't get too queasy. Remember: the "eating for 2" thing is a myth. 300 extra calories.

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Posted: 05-30-06 14:02pm


Talk to your Dr. It is very important not to have a lotof weight gain while being pregnant or even not being pregnant, you can talk and listen to a nutritionist. Use table muscle by pushing yourself away from the table and leaving a couple of bites left on your plate. Avoid fast food as much as possible as much as junk food(iknow it is easier said than done). I used to struggle with my weight and I realize how difficult it is and I still get the munchies now and then. The main thing is is to do the best you can before it leads you into depression, an eating disorders and other problems. The best to you and yours!

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Posted: 05-30-06 14:11pm


I am 30 wks and 1 day and at my appointment on 5/26/2006 I had lost all 7 lbs that I gained during my whole pregnancy so far. (i am going thru a lot right now, I do know that losing my weight might be a bad thing) I asked my doctor to see if this was a bad thing, and he said that as long as my uterus and baby measure the right amount for the number of weeks I am there isn't a problem. Does that make since?

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Posted: 05-30-06 18:44pm


I lost like 12lbs my 1st tri cause of bad morning/afternoon/night sickness. I was finally put on meds for it. That said I went from like 135 to 123 to....192lbs when I finally delivered! Luckily i'm back down to 140 right now, but flabby belly!! Lol and I did not have 1 stretch mark till 2 days after delivery! Sucky!

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Posted: 05-30-06 19:00pm


I'm 15 weeks and 2 days and i've put on 3kgs - which I think is around 6 pounds??? (correct me if i'm wrong!) in the book i'm reading it says it's healthy/normal to put on 1-2kgs in the first trimester then 0.5kg every week after that. But looking at me it looks like i've put on about 6-7kgs!

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Posted: 05-30-06 19:28pm

rasuyoung wrote:

doctors say the baby only needs 300 extra calories per day. Try snacking on fruits and veggies between meals so you don't get too queasy. Remember: the "eating for 2" thing is a myth. 300 extra calories.

yep, that's right.
It's like one small potato, or a sandwich, and that's all you need, if that.
That said, I gained about 30 kilograms with each of my pregnancys. What is that-like 70 pounds? I don't know, ask a drug dealer!
The first time wasn't so bad, 'cos I was underweight to begin with (no stretchmarks that time, not even one)
the second time-whew. I'm back to pre 2nd pregnancy weight now (6 months on) nut. My skin is all stretched and loose, so the more weight I lose, the worse it actually looks.

Eat when you feel you need too, but try to make a healthier choice, something like a piece of fruit, or a handful of nuts- rice cakes are nice and filling too.
I wish I had been more careful.

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Posted: 06-04-06 22:51pm


It's funny how everyone talks about what is normal weight gain. I guess for people who never had to diet in their life - it's ok to add a potato a day and still lead a healthy pregnancy. The problem is I used to starve before the pregnancy just to keep my figure in a normal range - I ate at most 2 times a day ( no dinner), mostly salads and nearly no carbs. Now I read 'healthy suggestions' that state my baby needs meat, protein, calcium, carbs, dairy, veggies - the list is so long. How do I eat all that and not gain weight? I tried to stick to just salads, but they are no help - I get very dizzy and sick if I don't have carbs every 3 hours or so. :cry:

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Posted: 06-04-06 23:27pm

jessicals wrote:

it's funny how everyone talks about what is normal weight gain. I guess for people who never had to diet in their life - it's ok to add a potato a day and still lead a healthy pregnancy. The problem is I used to starve before the pregnancy just to keep my figure in a normal range - I ate at most 2 times a day ( no dinner), mostly salads and nearly no carbs. Now I read 'healthy suggestions' that state my baby needs meat, protein, calcium, carbs, dairy, veggies - the list is so long. How do I eat all that and not gain weight? I tried to stick to just salads, but they are no help - I get very dizzy and sick if I don't have carbs every 3 hours or so. :cry:

hun, your pregnant. Just eating a salad and starving yourself is a no no. You need the normal 1500 calories a day, plus 300 extra for the baby. You are gonna gain weight. You are growing a whole person in there. So get over your fears of being "fat" and just eat healthy ie: protein, carbs, fruits, veggies, and calcium. Now is definitely not the time to worry about dieting.

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Posted: 06-05-06 01:11am


I know it seems overwhelming .Jessica, but there are ways to eat right continuously throughout the day and gain a healthy amount of weight. In fact, eating many times throughout the day in smaller portions helps your body metabolize calories better. If you eat only twice a day, your body goes into starvation mode and turns the calories you do consume into fat - something you can blame evolution for. According to one web site, your body's calorie needs can be calculated as follows: for an adult woman, multiply your body weight by 10, and then add your body weight to that value. (ex. 120-pound-woman = 1200 + 120 = 1320 cal/day. Add around 300 to that for your pregnancy. I'm not pregnant, but I recently gave my diet an overhaul because I just was feeling sluggish all day. Now, a typical day for me goes like this (and it can for you too, with some variations): 1.) I always eat breakfast - cereal, low-fat yogurt, or oatmeal. 2.) mid-morning snack - fruits and veggies are good for you and are satisfying. They'll help give your body nutrients the baby needs. 3.) lunch - lean turkey breast on whole-wheat bread is a great choice. You can absolutely eat carbs... Just try to eat the ones that are good for you. White bread is sugary and has no nutritional value. Whole wheat products are more filling, too. When you buy groceries, check the food labels and avoid buying anything that has high fructose corn syrup or partially hydrogenated oil in the first five ingredients. You want your food to be as pure as possible, as nature made it. It's the best food for you and your baby, and it ensures you won't gain needless pounds. 4.) mid-afternoon snack: nuts, like almonds or cashews (non-roasted), are so filling and provide healthy omega-3 fats. Mix them with raisins for extra fiber. 5.) dinner - essentially the same as lunch. If you like pasta, try to get non-enriched products. Barilla plus is a good choice. 6.) dessert - dark chocolate is good for your heart, because it has antioxidants. I hope some of this information helped. The book that really inspired me to change my eating habits for the good of my body was you: the owner's manual. It's on amazon, and there's a show about it on the discovery health channel. I promise that if you change your diet to include some or all of the tips I supplied, you'll feel full and gain a healthy amount of weight during your pregnancy. Best of luck to you.

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Posted: 06-05-06 12:17pm


I didnt gain any extra pounds untill I was in my 6th month. I lost weight all threw the first months.

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Posted: 06-05-06 13:14pm

iheartmybostonterrier wrote:

everyone is different. In the first trimester they like you to gain only 3-4 pounds. Then it's a pound a week until you deliver.

At 14 weeks i'd gained 5 pounds. At 17 I was up another 8(!). My doctor said not to worry about it unless i've put on another 8 pounds by my next appointment. I just don't get it though, I haven't been eating much more than normal. Oh, the joys of pregnancy.

i gained 6 pounds in the first trimester and I am now 14 weeks (two weeks into my second) and I haven't gained anything more. Am I really supposed to be gaining a pound a week? Wow, i'm a little behind.... But I definately should not increase my apetite right?