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Juliet
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Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I am 11 weeks along and haven't been on a scale but I don't think I have gained much so far. Most of my clothes still fit me except for ones that were snug to start with. Basically, anything I didn't wear when I was PMS'ing, I don't wear now.

Anyone have any really good success stories of not gaining a lot of weight? I know my mom didn't gain a lot with me or my brother but that was 30 years ago!

If you stayed under 30 lbs were you heavier or thinner to begin with?

Posted 7/26/06 8:40 AM
 
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GenLCSW
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

In the beginning I lost 5-6 pounds from MS. I am 21+ weeks and I gained that back plus 4 more pounds. I think that the weight comes on more towards the later part of the pregnancy. I am also still in my regular pants and I just started wearing maternity shirts because my regular shirts were getting too snug!

Posted 7/26/06 8:43 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I only gained about 3 or 4 lbs. until 16 weeks, it's been downhill since then! Chat Icon

Posted 7/26/06 8:44 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Well i hate to put a damper on things, but at 12-14 weeks i was still fitting a-ok into my regular clothes. Then i slowly started putting on the weight. Also, I am carrying twins. My doctor said i am actually okay right now...i am up 33 pounds, but with twins you are suppose to gain 45-50. I really do believe that maybe 5 of those 33 pounds are not baby related.

Just eat healthy and listen to your doctor. Late in your pregnancy its not in your hands your weight. I just eat when i feel the need to eat...whether its 6AM or 11PM. That is my best advice.

Posted 7/26/06 8:44 AM
 

mamaA
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Posted by Juliet

I am 11 weeks along and haven't been on a scale but I don't think I have gained much so far. Most of my clothes still fit me except for ones that were snug to start with. Basically, anything I didn't wear when I was PMS'ing, I don't wear now.

Anyone have any really good success stories of not gaining a lot of weight? I know my mom didn't gain a lot with me or my brother but that was 30 years ago!

If you stayed under 30 lbs were you heavier or thinner to begin with?



I could have wrote this - you will gain weight 11 weeks is VERY early! I only gained about 4 until 16 weeks- then....

Just eat REALLY healthy as it seems pregnancy has a tendency to make more things stick to the hips butt and thighs more than they would normally!

I would try to exercise too- walking is great!

Message edited 7/26/2006 9:08:44 AM.

Posted 7/26/06 9:04 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I will be 23 weeks and so far have only gained 3lbs. I did however have horrible MS and I am also a diabetic so I can't have all those sweet treats that I am cravingChat Icon

Posted 7/26/06 9:12 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I gained about 35lbs in total with Alex. I wore my regular clothes until I was about 23 weeks.

Posted 7/26/06 9:34 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I only gained 15 with Christopher, but I was heavy to begin with. So far with this pregnancy I've only gained 1-3 lbs (it's been fluctuating every day).

Posted 7/26/06 9:41 AM
 

Janice
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I did not gain anything until week 13. Then I know it came on quickly. At 19 weeks, I would guesstimate a 20 pound gain currently

Posted 7/26/06 9:53 AM
 

nferrandi
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I was only up 3 pounds at the end of my first tri-mester, up about 5-6 pounds at 18 weeks. Then by week 25 I was up 20 pounds. It came on quick, but it seems to have slowed down a bit. I was 130 pounds to start off and I'm 5'6.

Posted 7/26/06 9:55 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I also did not even see a bump until week 16. I fit into my regular clothes and I lost 7 pounds from MS. I am 21 weeks and have gained approx. 4 pounds right now.

Posted 7/26/06 9:55 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Unfortunately I have a feeling I will be gaining my fair share. I had NO morning sickness and have put on almost 15lbs at 22 weeks. What's weird is that although I put the weight on pretty fast I still wore regular clothes until 20 weeks so I'm not sure where all the weight was. I'm sure it's only going to get worse for me!!!

Posted 7/26/06 9:57 AM
 

djd711
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I think my total weight gain was 28 pounds. I wore all of my regular clothes, that's because I lived in sweatpants and hanes tank tops. The only maternity I wore was jeans.

Posted 7/26/06 9:58 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I too had convinced myself I wasn't going to gain much, since I actually lost 5 pounds in the 1st trimester (due to M/S) and was still wearing my regular clothes up until about week 20 or so. People kept telling me I did not look pregnant, I hardly had a belly, etc...

I wasn't "skinny" when I got pregnant but I was back to my wedding weight, having been dieting and exercising before my BFP. I started putting on weight gradually after week 14 and by 22 weeks had only gained about 12 pounds. Then I had this HUGE growth spurt between weeks 22-28 ... so much so that I have now gained about 27 pounds at 28 weeks Chat Icon

I fully admit I haven't been exercising outside of my 40 min. walk to/from work and my diet isn't the healthiest always (I still have spells of nausea here and there) but still I was not OVEREATING to the point where I thought I would gain so much so fast ..

You just cannot predict or know how much you'll gain - I know of some ladies who are EXTREMELY diligent about eating well and exercising and they still gain a lot, and yet other ladies who eat junk and don't exercise and hardly gain -- to a point it is in your control, but sometimes it isn't , unfortunately ..

Message edited 7/26/2006 10:15:43 AM.

Posted 7/26/06 10:14 AM
 

Diane
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Posted by FireIslandLove

I only gained about 3 or 4 lbs. until 16 weeks, it's been downhill since then! Chat Icon



same here...you wont gain that much weight in the beginning.
When you get further along you will

Message edited 7/26/2006 10:15:38 AM.

Posted 7/26/06 10:14 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Posted by mommy2Alex

I gained about 35lbs in total with Alex. I wore my regular clothes until I was about 23 weeks.



Same here. At 11 weeks I hardly gained anything. It's still super early...

Message edited 7/26/2006 10:53:17 AM.

Posted 7/26/06 10:52 AM
 

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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Sorry Juliet- but I think weight is determined by a lot of factors. The fact that your mom didn't gain a lot helps though. I actually lost a few pounds in the first 8 weeks( I think from eating healthier and not drinking alcoholChat Icon ) but now at 16 weeks I was 6 1/2 pounds over that weight. I think it will start coming on faster now.

Posted 7/26/06 11:03 AM
 

aimerliny
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I'm plus size before, and in my 11th week. I jumped on the scale this morning and I've gained less than 2 lbs.

Since I was plus size before, I'm going to TRY to stay at the lower spectrum of the weight gain range.

Posted 7/26/06 11:55 AM
 

angelbear217
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Don't worry about not gaining weight at 11 weeks. I actually lost 2 pounds at that time. Even now at almost 18 weks I have only gained 5 pounds total. I had fears that now gaining was harmful to the baby, but it is normal. Don't worry it will come.

Posted 7/26/06 12:52 PM
 

ddunne2
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Up until 24 weeks I had gained 1 pound! Went to the doc appointment that week and had gained 9 pounds in a month! So at 27 weeks I've gained 10 pounds. So everyone is really different.

Posted 7/26/06 1:09 PM
 

annie
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I think it is rare to gain a great deal of weight in the first trimester- it all comes on later though!

I am giving birth on Sunday & I'm up less than 25 pounds. I think that's pretty good- it's all due to my stupid GD diet- I hate it, but its healthy!! I was always thin to begin with, but not a real healthy eater. I was in maternity pants by 12 weeks or so- there was no way I could fit even an ounce more into size 4 pants. I looooved moving into elastic waistbands!! I never understood how pregnant women could wear their regular clothes for so long- mine were so tight right away.

Posted 7/26/06 2:52 PM
 

Juliet
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I am not worried about NOT gaining weight. I am wondering what the secrets are of the ladies who didn't gain a lot.

I excercise three to four times a week and I don't eat a lot nor have I had any of the extreme hunger that others describe. I have not added any additional calories either.

I guess I am trying to figure out if I have a good shot at not gaining a lot.

Posted 7/26/06 3:45 PM
 

CkGm
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

Posted by Juliet

I am not worried about NOT gaining weight. I am wondering what the secrets are of the ladies who didn't gain a lot.

I excercise three to four times a week and I don't eat a lot nor have I had any of the extreme hunger that others describe. I have not added any additional calories either.

I guess I am trying to figure out if I have a good shot at not gaining a lot.



Sounds like based on heredity, your diet and exercise plan you will be fine.

But plan on gaining about 25 to 35 pounds mininum or its just not healthy.
You were thin before so you should bounce back in no time afterChat Icon

Posted 7/26/06 3:50 PM
 

annie
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

just make sure your diet is healthy and well-balanced. not eating a lot isn't a good idea- you need additional calories when you're pregnant. and don't forget the protein! i learned a lot from my nutritionist when they put me on the GD diet. i get 2300 calories a day and my meals are very balanced (but not very fun . Chat Icon )

Posted 7/26/06 6:31 PM
 

Sassy2611
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Re: Anyone NOT gain a lot of weight?

I was in my regular clothing till 13 weeks then my jeans no longer fit. I started packing on the lbs at 15 weeks and it continued from there

Posted 7/26/06 9:49 PM
 
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