weight question after giving birth.

I am in my 30 week and I feel like I have gained a ton of weight. I am up 35lbs and I still have 2 months to go. Everyone keeps telling me I am doing fine and it will go away after giving birth. How much weight do you usually lose after giving birth? I am afraid my Dr. is going to say something about the weight gain but I have been seeing a nutritionist and following her plan the entire pregnancy.

Sorry for the silly question I just wanted to know if they are all telling me this so I feel better or if it is the truth?????

Re: weight question after giving birth.

If your doctor has no problem with your weight gain than I wouldn't worry. I have one girlfriend who exercised, ate great and still gained 45 pounds.

I gained about 40 with my daughter and when I left the hospital had lost 28 of it. Everyone is different - some women can wear regular clothes when they leave the hospital, I wasn't one of them LOL.

Just take care of yourself, eat healthy and try to either walk or do some yoga type stretches.

Re: weight question after giving birth.

At this point dont worry about the numbers, you have done the best you can. I gained about 35 pounds with this pregnancy. Within 2 weeks I lost about 25 pounds and by 6 weeks I lost the full 35 and I wasnt the best as far as healthy eating.

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I wish I can say the same. With my son I gained 65 lbs. I lost 30lbs. from giving birth, and that was it. I BF for a year too! I even worked out a lot for 9 months and haven't even lost 1 lb. My PG changed my whole body chemistry. Before I was PG I was wearing size 7/8... now I'm in a 14. It's been really hard for me and on me. I can't believe I haven't been able to lose anything! My son is now 17 months old. I'm joining WW this week so I hope it'll help and help me with my self esteem issues. It's hard going from a 7/8 to a 14 and staying there. I'm sure you'll lose the weight everyone I know has. Right away too. Everything that was associated with my pregnancy I was the opposite. I mean everything. I don't think I would of gained so much with being PG but my son was born almost 11 lbs. so that didn't help. I really thought though after having him I would of lost at least some weight. But my whole body and skin changed unfortunately not for the better. But like I said, I'm not the norm so I wouldn't worry about it. Good luck!

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I had gained 43 pounds and I had lost around 20 pounds when I gave birth

Message edited 6/13/2005 11:48:26 AM.

Re: weight question after giving birth.

Don't dwell on the lbs - it's all for the baby - hard to do I know.

For me I gained 33-35 lbs and was very lucky that within three weeks I was down to less than 5lbs from my pre-preggo weight - without trying anything. But my body is nothing like it use to be and a lot of my clothes didn't fit. My body kind of changed form. Little by little though the excess flabby skin is going away. Four months later - I am still at that same weight although my body is in a little better shape. I still have awhile to go though before I can be back in a lot of my pre-preggo fitted clothes but most of my looser stuff fits fine. My belly still has a lot of excess skin and is flabby. But I have to say I was lucky because I don't watch what I eat too much (but I eat relative heathly/decent) and I haven't exercised (although I am always on the go and active).

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I was weighing in somewhere in the 170's when I had Jack 3 weeks ago today, now I am in the 120's and pre pregnancy I was about 113lbs.

I still feel huge because my breasts are still massive as well as my hips spread alot and my belly has alot of giggle to it but alas I still have a few more weeks before I can really exercise.

I went from a size 1/2 shorts last summer and 3 days post partum had to buy an 11 in jean shorts for my belly and hips. I highly doubt I will ever fit into alot of my prepregnancy clothes but I"m not that worried. My shirts would be too short anyway now with my D cup and well if I can get down to a 5/6 I will be perfectly happy.

I am having some mental issues with the extra flab around my belly and lack of stomach muscles though but I hope that will change with time and Dh keeps reminding me " you just had a baby!"

Re: weight question after giving birth.

Thanks girls I am just having a hard time with the numbers on the scale and I am afraid it is not going to go away. I have always been very picky about my weight and I understand this is all for a great cause but I still feel like a wood tick. I guess I am just one of those picky over concerned moms sorry. Thanks again for all of the input. I have been going to the gym and eating healthy that is why I posted this is because to me it doesn't make sense. So I am glad to hear I am not alone. Thanks!!!

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I did not eat a lot, but towards the end packed on a good 30 pounds, which made my total up to 50. Michael is 6 months old and I'm still struggling with the last 10-12lbs - I lost 30lbs pounds right after birth the last 20 were the hardest to get off, which is why I'm still working on it!

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I gained 65lbs and lost 30lbs from birth. I dont regret anything I did I enjoyed my pregnancy. My daughter is 4 1/2 months and I have been doing weight watchers and knocking off the pounds. ENJOY YOUR PREGNANCY and you will take it off. Even though I have been on a strick diet I am so glad I enjoyed my pregnancy

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I gained 75 lbs and lost all but 10 by the time he was 4 months old...unfortunately I am still trying to lose those last few lbs!

Re: weight question after giving birth.

Bump for baby avocado.

I am just as nervous. I needed to know how much everyone lost because I feel like I am a house and I needed to know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It seems like there is.

Re: weight question after giving birth.

Re: weight question after giving birth.

Don't feel bad about your weight gain you're still doing really good..
I gained 60 pounds and I lost 30 right after. I was a cow! And now I'm still a little calf I'm just too tired to exercise.

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I went from 125 to 175 and only lost 13lbs after I gave birth! Juliette was 3 months yesterday, and I finally fit in to a size 6 pair of jeans. My legs are normal, but my stomach is saggy. Nothing that a little exercise can't take care of. Hopefully the summer will motivate me...

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I gained 45 pounds with Jared. I started at 135 and ended at 180. It's been 1 week and 3 days since I've given birth and I'm down to 155. Don't ask me how I did it! Maybe it's because I hardly have time to eat!!!

Re: weight question after giving birth.

I'm still PG but I spoke about this same issue with my doc at my last appt. He said that women lose 1/2 of the weight they gain within 6 weeks of giving birth w/o doing a thing and the other 1/2 comes off with some effort on the mom's part (diet and excercise) usually within a 6mos-a year of giving birth. He also said that you continue to retain lots of water until about 10 days after giving birth. Hope this helps.

Message edited 6/23/2005 3:38:44 PM.