is 16 pounds too much to gain

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Re: is 16 pounds too much to gain

Does your doctor seem concerned? If not, neither should you.Really. Everyone gains differently. Unless you're sitting around eating crap all day (which, actually I did some days) every day, try not to worry yourself.

I gained a bunch in my first 2 trimesters (I remember 10 pounds in just one 4 week period!) but have barely gained so far in my third. So it all evens out. Even with close to 40 pounds gained, I still look pretty *normal*- although I DO get tired and achey easily.

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i also gained most of the weight in the 2nd trimester (between the 5th and 6th month i suddenly POPPED and even gained 9 pounds in 4 weeks) but it has slowed since and i havent gained much since being in the 3rd trimester
and i have had m/s the whole time from 6 weeks on. i pretty much look like i am carrying a ball under my shirt LOL
it all evens out like porrrus said, and your doctor will let you know if its too much/too litltle. the month after i had the 9 lb gain, i gained nothing , so my OB at the time wasnt concerned and just felt the baby had a major growth spurt

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I don't think so. Everybody gains differently. If your dr. does not seem concern, don't be either.

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I think you should be fine

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Sounds like you're right on track to me...everyone gains differently.

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I've gained 11 thuis far and the Dr was fine with it. Don't worry

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I had gained about 16 lbs at my 24 wk appt. Dr said that was absolutely fine....

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I gained 21 pounds and I am 22 weeks, so you have nothing to worrry about..
My doctor thinks its fine..

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NOpe not at all. I gained at least 20lbs by that time and doc wasn't concerned.

As long as he isn't concerned, don't worry-your weight gain sounds normal to me.

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My doctor has never been overly concerned with my weight gain during pregnancy..and definitely not with this pregnancy. Im on a specific diet of which I write everything down. Ive gained about 20 lbs so far!!! 10 right when I get pregnant and another 10 since then..He knows what Im eating..he knows that my activities are limited...so he is unconcerned..If you saw me from behind you would never know that I was pregnant..Im all belly and boobs!

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Not at all...I think my preganancy week by week book says that weight gain between 12-16lbs is normal at this point. I'm 22 weeks 3 days and I've gained 14lbs.

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I think you're in the normal range...I am going to be 22 weeks on Friday and I have gained appx.10 lbs...but I feel like my hips have gotten so big I am actually kind of depressed about it today...need to cut out some carbs for sure.

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I gained a pound a week with this pregnancy. Don't stress please... you are SUPPOSED TO GAIN WEIGHT!!

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I think its fine! I'm sure it depends a little on how much you weighed to begin with but I know I had gained 15lbs at my 24 week visit and my dr. said that was perfect for me! So sounds like you are on track

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i gained 13lbs by my 16 1/2 week appt. My doc was not concerned - I was the one who asked the doctor "isn't that too much" and she said its on the "higher side" but not too much. She said if i'm worried to cut my sweets and useless carbs

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I have gained at least 15 and I am 21 weeks. I think its fine.