almost 28 weeks and gained 13 lbs already YIKES

Tavianna - posted on 01/07/2010

I've heard that women gain the most weight the 1st pregnancy. Any views on that?

Caitlin - posted on 01/07/2010

I wouldn't be concerned at all. I'm 32.5 weeks right now, i'v only gained 10 pounds, but on the other hand, my first daughter wasn't born that long ago and my body never really had time to lose the weight from my first pregnancy much to my dismay. I gained a total of 56 pounds the first time around!

Ashley - posted on 01/07/2010

I just got weighed yesterday at 28 weeks 4 days and i've gained 13 pounds in total so far. my doctor said that was great. if your weight gain is too much or too little your doctor would tell you.

Lauren - posted on 01/07/2010

I don't think that's a lot at all actually. I think we are supposed to be gaining about a pound a week from here on out. That would put you at 12 more lbs for a total weight gain of 25 lbs. Unless you were overweight to begin with, 25 to 35 lbs is around the standard weight gain. No worries!

LeeAnn - posted on 01/06/2010

not to worry. my midwife and the doctor that i saw for my glucose test both agree that as long as you are eating healthy and your baby is growing normally, its not really about how much you gain. i had my 28 week appointment on dec 31 and i had gained 11 pounds. i've been really sick the whole time i've been pregnant which has probably caused me not to gain very much. the doctor told me that the average weight gain is between 25-35 pounds.

Marta - posted on 01/03/2010

Honestly that really doesn't sound bad at all...I wouldn't worry about it...it is all just going to equal a healthy baby. I'm 28wks and am just under 30lbs, with twins, so you are lookin' good to me:)

Misty - posted on 12/29/2009

I'm 28 weeks and have gained 23lbs. I'm not to worried about it, the weight will come off sometime. My dr said everything looks good and he isn't concerned about my weight. I gained over 45lbs when pregnant with my son then with my daughter I gained 23lbs. Expecting another boy so I can see more weight gain in my future.

Kristen - posted on 12/29/2009

i am 30 weeks and i have gained about 15-20 lbs

Maria - posted on 12/28/2009

I'm 30 weeks and 3 days pregnant with my first baby. I have gained 20-23 pounds so far. I am now on bedrest, however. And am VERY scared that this weight is gonna catch up on me being I cannot be up on my feet and be active no more. Don't be concerned about that baby weight gain!!! Your lil peanut needs you to gain weight!! 13 pounds isn't anything to be concerned about, dear. :) Sounds right on target to me! Congratz, and good luck.

Tavianna - posted on 12/26/2009

I'm at 30 weeks this coming Wednesday and I've gained about 20 pounds so far. You have to look at your blood line, also. My mom gained almost 85 pounds when she was pregnant with me! So far, my little 20 pounds is ok w/ me!!! My midwife says she doesn't want me to gain more than 25 but I still have 2 more months to go! I'm not stressed about it and I'm not gonna go on some pregnancy diet to make sure I don't gain anymore weight. Your body does what it's supposed to when you're pregnant. And sometimes stressing about your weight gain can stress you out TOO much! And we all know that too much stress leads to a stressed out baby! (And sleepless nights after delivery!) Do some research, find out what your family history is and you'll have a better understanding of what may...or may not... happen to you! :) Good luck!

Trish - posted on 12/25/2009

I think that how you feel is far more important than the weight you gain. Enjoy being pregnant ladies. Oh, and for weight loss, I've heard that it is not unrealistic that it us 9 months up and 9 months down. I'm at week 28 and have gained 15 pounds. I feel beautiful and happy!

Jennifer - posted on 12/25/2009

I am almost 30 wks now and have gained 30 pounds. That's pretty much a pound for each week. lol. I'm not worried though. My specialist says everything's going good and that what really matters

Vilka - posted on 12/25/2009

im 27wks and currently have gained about 30lbs im so not happy, but im retaining water and have gestational diabetes which is a major reason for the weight gain...with my first i gain 100lbs :( for the same reasons i was extremely said but lost it before getting pregnant wit my 2nd

Amanda - posted on 12/23/2009

I feel like I have you all beat, sad to say. I am 29 weeks and have officially gained 40lbs...cant tell you where all of it is tho. Im only 5'1 so maybe thats my flaw but its getting to be ridiculous.

Stephanie - posted on 12/22/2009

Right with ya! Only I had gained 12 pounds at my 24 week check up yikes...especially since I am overweight to start...sigh but what can ya do? haha

Tammy - posted on 12/19/2009

I am also 28 weeks and already gained 30lbs!!! Now thats YIKES lol

Lacey - posted on 12/18/2009

psh..thats nothin. haha. well. with my first i lost like 20 lbs but gained it all back and then some haha..this 2nd time around ive gained 13 lbs so far too and ill be 28 lbs on monday. i dont think thats too bad..i dont want to gain too much more though!!! haha..

Stephanie - posted on 12/18/2009

Im 27 weeks and have gained 26 pounds and 9 of them were in the past 4 weeks i expect to gain 20 more and feel that its fine i gained about 45-50 with my first child.... as long as your eating healthy and exercising u should be fine : )

Autumn - posted on 12/16/2009

I am 27 weeks pregnant, and I have gained about 35 lbs. The women in my family tend to just gain a lot during pregnancy. The first time I carried to term, I gained almost 70 lbs. After I have the baby I will begin training for a half marathon, so I am confident that I will lose the weight within a year.



In other words, I wouldn't worry about 13 lbs, that sounds really good to me actually.

Melissa - posted on 12/16/2009

I was a little shocked to jump on the scales yesterday at 27 wks to notice i have put on 1.2kg almost 3 lbs. I was expecting more!! My boobs alone have gotten 3 cup sizes bigger already!! Everyone is different. With my last pregnancy i gained 12kg total (approx 26lbs) and it was all gone the day after i gave birth....hope im that lucky this time around (fingers crossed) :)

Lauren - posted on 12/16/2009

i am 26 weeks friday and was only small when i got pregnant around 8-8 n half stone i am now over 10 stones its horrible thinking i wiegh so much hopefully most of it is the baby and water and hopefully i loose most of it when shes born :)

Justine - posted on 12/16/2009

That is fine. Dont worry about it. i gained a total of 10 lbs with my son I was really sick and the DR said nothing. With my daughter i gained 20lbs. It came all at the end. 7lbs in one month. I was worried cause the DR would say watch what your eating. I wasnt eating anything different. When I had her and went for my 6week check up i lost all the weight. Im now expecting # 3 in April (im 21 weeks) and I have been really sick I have only gained 2lbs. Im still sick. But the DR said im doing fine baby is growing and looks healthy. Everyone is different

Melody - posted on 12/15/2009

That's funny- I had gained 13 pounds at my 28 week check and my OB said that's right on target. Are you concerned that you're gaining too fast? What did your OB say?

Erica - posted on 12/14/2009

I'm almost 29wks and have gained 23lbs. My Dr said it's nothing to worry about and that I'm right on track. Even with the weight gain, I can still wear my pre-pregnancy low rise jeans. As long as you and baby are healthy...all is good!!!

Allyssa - posted on 12/14/2009

Girl - I wouldn't worry! I know it's easier said then done, though. I freaked out at my last appointment but mostly because I am not use to weighing so much. LOL. My last appointment I was a few days shy of 23 weeks - And I was up 12 pounds. I've gained a little since, but hopefully not as much (I had gained 6lbs in 6 weeks at that appointment). I go to my Midwife on the 24th again - So we'll see. But 12 lbs at almost 23 weeks my Midwife was happy with. So I'd bet you're fine with 13lbs at 28 weeks. :)

Jessica - posted on 12/14/2009

There's no need to be concerned about that amount of weight gain for as far along as you are. Most women gain even more than that by now. I have gained 18 lbs myself, and my doc says that's pretty much right on track (I'm 27 weeks). I began this pregnancy at only 95 lbs, so doc wants me to gain about 30-35 lbs altogether. I definitely wouldn't worry about the weight you've put on. It sounds just fine, and even a little more wouldn't hurt.

Brandi - posted on 12/13/2009

I'll be 28 weeks tomorrow and when I started out I lost 10 lbs, and currently I have not gained any weight. Should I be concerned about this? My doctor only wanted me to gain 10-15 lbs.

Ashley - posted on 12/13/2009

I lost 7 lbs in the first trimester, I gained all 7 lbs back plus an extra 16 lbs so far! ICK! I'll be 28 weeks tomorrow. I gained 30 lbs with my son.

Jessica - posted on 12/11/2009

I was SO sick for the first trimester that I actually lost 13 pounds- I've gained all of that back now plus an additional 11 pounds. My doc says that's right about where I should be for right now. So I wouldn't worry about 13 pounds if I were you- it seems pretty normal.

Annette - posted on 12/11/2009

im 24 weeks and i have gianed 16lbs. I was underweight when i was pregnant. She wants me to gain a total of 35lbs. Been gaining 2-3lbs about every 4 weeks. So i dont think its a big concern . First pregnancy i went from 93lbs to 170lbs. First 3 months i gained 25lbs already. I think it just depends on the person and how you carry your baby.

Good luck to you!

Kailey - posted on 12/10/2009

I am 27 weeks and have gained almost 30 pounds...I started out at 120. My doctor told me he only wanted me to gain 30 and I am already there! I am hoping I won't gain too much more.

Becky - posted on 12/10/2009

well i can tell you that I have gained 23 lbs so far and im only 25 weeks. My doc told me for December to only gain 3-4 lbs because I gained so much in November.

Sam - posted on 12/10/2009

I am 25 weeks and I already gained 23 lbs but i was underweight to begin with my doctor said it's normal

Joslyn - posted on 12/09/2009

I'm 28 weeks and have gained 6 pounds. This is my second, though, and we are used to it. With my first, I ended at the same weight I started because I lost so much. This time I'm not losing as much, but I started off about 20 pounds lighter than I did the first time, too! So I'm kind of a freak.



I think you're doing really well! This last stretch you'll really feel like you're packing it on, but it's all baby. They are growing insanely fast right now, and that's a good thing! :-)

Sarah - posted on 12/09/2009

I am 27 weeks and 2 days and i have gaind almost 20 lbs! im not worried about gaining weight, the dactor told me that i was in a normal area and your supposed to be gaining weight right now! its not jsut you who is growing either, the baby is also getting heavier so part of that is the baby! Dont stress over it :) you can lose the weight after! I have only gained weight in my stomache, not really any were else!

Annekke - posted on 12/09/2009

This is my first and the one thing I am trying to not worry about is my weight gain! Every visit, I find myself asking whether I am still OK with my weight and the drs keep telling me not to worry about it. I seem to gain about 4-5 pounds a month. I have to keep telling myself that I am gaining it for a good reason. With the strength of some of the latest kicks, I think I want a few more pounds on me so I am not woken up at 2 AM every day--I have to get up for work at 3:45, so 2 is not a time I want to be awake. =)

Nikki - posted on 12/08/2009

I'll be 28 wks on Thursday & I've Gained Around 25 lbs.. My Drs aren't worried any about my weight & said i'm right where i should be, so i wouldn't worry unless your Dr would mention something to you!.. Good Luck! :o)

Brandy - posted on 12/07/2009

24 wks, and i have gained 11 pounds. My midwife is happy with my weight so far.

Tracy - posted on 12/07/2009

don't worry too much about your weight! most of it goes to the baby!!! this is my fourth, I am 24 weeks, and I've only gained about 5 lbs...my next appt. isn't til Wed.and, of course, I still had a lil chub from my last pregnancy!! you are at a good weight gain for how far along you are! don't freak out, you are good where your at! good luck

Aubrey - posted on 12/04/2009

I am 25 weeks and 2 days pregnant with my second and I have gained 11 lbs so far. I feel like this is a lot because with my first I only gained 15 lbs total. But the doctors have never said anything about it being to much or to little. 13 lbs at almost 28 weeks sounds good though.

Tera - posted on 12/04/2009

I am 24 weeks pregnant with my first and I've gained a little over 20 lbs. It's scary, but I know I'll lose it once the baby comes. I'm trying my hardest not to stress the gain. And I'm working on gaining as little as I can for the remainder of the pregnancy.

Kayla - posted on 12/04/2009

I am 25 weeks with my first and have already gained 20lbs but i was underweight to begin with so my doctor said she isn't to concerned about it. I have only gained in my belly and am still wearing some of the same clothing I wore before I got pregnant.