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I put on too much...
Just got back from the doctor's office and I put on 6 pounds this month alone. I'm six months now, putting me at a total of 16 pounds thus far. He made me feel like a heffalump to say the least. How are you supposed to control how much you put on? He said I shouldn't have put on more than 2-4 pounds this month. That I am 50% over normal. He said "I'm not going to reprimand you just yet, but take this as a warning." :(
Just venting because I feel awful now.
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MayBbaby21
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Re: I put on too much...
I'm not a doctor, but 16 lbs doesn't sound like too much for 6 months!
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| Posted 9/7/10 5:47 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
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Re: I put on too much...
Posted by MayBbaby21
I'm not a doctor, but 16 lbs doesn't sound like too much for 6 months!
It's not! Why would he assume that weight gain is a steady thing? People grow at different rates; why wouldn't a fetus?
FTR, I'm 27 weeks and gained 20 lbs so far. I'm no doctor, but your weight gain is fine!
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| Posted 9/7/10 5:56 PM |
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LadyBug1209
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Re: I put on too much...
16 lbs at 6 months is FINE!!! I am 28 weeks at up about 25ish lbs and my doctor hasn't said a word.
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| Posted 9/7/10 5:58 PM |
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3forMe
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Re: I put on too much...
With both of my pregnancies, I gained 20 lbs in my first 2 trimesters. For number 1, I put on 9 in my third trimester, and for my second I gained 5 in my last trimester. My doctors NEVER said anything.
Sorry he made you feel bad. That's not nice
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| Posted 9/7/10 6:05 PM |
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Re: I put on too much...
yeah that seems kind of normal to me. . my SIL is at 6 months and she gained 23 so far and her doc hasn't said a thing!
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| Posted 9/7/10 6:14 PM |
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Re: I put on too much...
thanks guys...this is the second time they did this to me, last month I was up 10 pounds and they told me I should start using the elliptical or the stationary bike and lifting light weights. Maybe this office is just super uptight about things. I don't even look pregnant other than my stomach area and my huge boobs lol. People keep telling me how well I am carrying actually. I guess I have to learn to take some of this stuff with a grain of salt. What you said makes perfect sense, how could they possibly expect weight gain to always fit in the perfect range? I feel better.
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| Posted 9/7/10 7:14 PM |
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KNic19
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Re: I put on too much...
I'm sorry, I can't believe they made you feel like that!! Its ridiculous, I don't think that is too much weight. Especially if you only are carrying in the belly and boobs. I think you are right, they are just really uptight about the weight thing.
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| Posted 9/7/10 7:40 PM |
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KD718
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Re: I put on too much...
I'm 30 weeks and I have put on 40lbs and my doctor thinks its fine. He tells me he has full faith I will loose it after the baby arrives. I started off slim. BTW - I have up 28 at 6 months. Don't worry - I have many friends who gained 50 pounds when pregnant and they are all slimmer than ever now.
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| Posted 9/7/10 10:18 PM |
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Jenbug927
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Re: I put on too much...
At six months I was up more than that and me, being the psycho that I am about my weight went into panic mode and my doctor said that I was doing great! I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe your doc was having a bad day.
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| Posted 9/8/10 8:17 AM |
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Pray4Baby2010
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Re: I put on too much...
16 pounds overall doesnt sound bad to me... I gained 8 pounds between one appointment if it makes you feel better
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| Posted 9/8/10 8:19 AM |
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poasBFP
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Re: I put on too much...
Tell him to go shove it. I put on 50lbs with my son. And he came out perfectly healthy, as was I. 
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| Posted 9/8/10 8:42 AM |
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robynfs
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Re: I put on too much...
I put on way more than that at 6 months....you are doing great!
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| Posted 9/8/10 10:28 AM |
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babybird2010
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Re: I put on too much...
I think thats crazy! 16lbs at 6 months doesnt seem like a lot at all!
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| Posted 9/8/10 11:03 AM |
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mtdr1106
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Re: I put on too much...
@ 6 months i had put on 22 and was read the riot act by my doc as well.
i really believe my metabolism has shut down (or at least slowed) because im actually very active and havent changed my eating habits much at all.
i have continued to gain weight throughout. ive also continued have him yell @ me each week but i feel good and am still pretty mobile - so ive learned to tune him out. my body is doing what it needs too. i did increase my water intake to help me drop any water weight - you may want to try that.
@ 38 weeks weeks i have put on 49lbs total for my pregnancy! 
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| Posted 9/8/10 11:13 AM |
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AngnShaun
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Re: I put on too much...
Posted by MayBbaby21
I'm not a doctor, but 16 lbs doesn't sound like too much for 6 months!
thats what i was thinking... idk maybe because all my sisters always gained so much with their pregnancies that 16lbs seems like nothing out of the ordinary
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| Posted 9/8/10 11:19 AM |
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Lisa982006
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Re: I put on too much...
We are due the same time and I have also gained 16-17 lbs. My doctor has said nothing. I think yours is being too hard on you.
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| Posted 9/8/10 1:38 PM |
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zoe282
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Re: I put on too much...
I was up 15 lbs at 6 months! I am surprised your doctor said anything..according to pregnancy week by week thats normal!
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| Posted 9/8/10 1:53 PM |
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DSLaff
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Re: I put on too much...
thats insane to be warned at all!!!! unless you are extremeley overweight to begin with that is the only reason bc dr is concerned with bmi . I am 33 weeks tomorrow and up 33 lbs and my dr has not said ONE WORD about my weight . doesnt make any sense
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| Posted 9/8/10 2:08 PM |
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jteach
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Re: I put on too much...
Absolutely ridiculous
I am 24 weeks and up 20lbs and my dr said thats great
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| Posted 9/8/10 2:12 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: I put on too much...
Umm 16 pounds at 6 months doesn't seem high at ALL to me.
I put on a total of almost 30 lbs and not one word was said to me...
I think your Dr is being a bit over cautious here...
Sorry he madeyou feel like poop!
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| Posted 9/8/10 3:39 PM |
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LImom19
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Re: I put on too much...
I am 29 weeks and put on 22 pounds already and my doctor didn't say a thing. Don't worry!!!
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| Posted 9/13/10 2:16 PM |
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jbjames23
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Re: I put on too much...
I wouldn't be too concerned.I don't think your dr should have made a big deal unless your consistantly putting that much on every month..When I was preggo with DS I gained 8 pds 2 months in a row and he just told me to watch it. I'm pregnant with #2 and at my 20 week was up 13 pounds..which Excellent!! Average woman should gain between 25-35 pounds. Your Fine!
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