How much weight have you put on?

[Serenitylee]

I eat healthy during the week and on weekends will let myself have some naughty things.

I also power walk 4 days a week for 25mins each time. I have been told that the weight we put on doesn't always depend on what we eat, apparently it is genetic. I know a friend who didn't eat that healthy through her pregnancy and she put on next to no weight at all yet other people I know eat very healthy and put on heaps of weight.

Just goes to show that even if we do eat healthy, it doesn't always mean we will keep the weight off unfortunately.

[Amsta]

Exactly, i completely agree.. i mean your carrying another human so i dont think it should be focused on how much uve put on it should be do you look healthy, feel healthy, have great blood levels etc.

i think your doing well and congrats on only putting on 2kg.. third trimester for us to tackle yet!!

ive gained 2.5 so i guess we are around a similar stage of pregnancy and both looking after ourselves

p.s i forgot to add that i walk to the train or walk my dog daily.

[Serenitylee]

Yep I take my little dog whenever I go for my power walk

I can understand some people do not want to put on to much weight so they do not have to lose a lot after the birth, because lets face it, most of us care about our appearance but if you eat healthy and still put on weight then I wouldn't worry, its when you eat a lot of junk and put the weight on and all that which is when I would be a bit concerned. But we all do what we think is best for out body and babies

Does anyone else wonder how big their baby will be and what determines the size they will be? I'm a twin so was only 4pound when I was born but my partner was 10.5pounds so I'm curious to see how big my bub will be because I am only tiny!

[Amsta]

Yes i am curious about how big bub will be because a 10 pounder may do alot of damage haha.

my hubby was 6 pount 13 and i was around the same born.. so does it go off what you were born or just what you eat.

i have heard that a later scan can give an indication of how big bub will be at birth.

(dont worry i wonder how big my bub will be)

[Serenitylee]

Well I was always told it has a lot to do with how big the parents were? But then have heard it has a lot to do with how big the Mum was...

Although my cousin was only about 8Pounds and her partner around 7 and they just had their first baby and he was 10pound 10ounces! He was 2 weeks overdue though.

I was told that my 38 week scan will be to estimate bubs size, so I'll be looking forward to that day.

[Amsta]

Yeh mel be looking forward to the 38 week scan also.. so you must be due around the 5 july.

im due the 17th.. cant wait.. hoping for a 7 pounder.. i think a 6 pounder is too much to ask and 8 is big.. haha although they say there isnt much of a difference between giving birth to a 6 pounder or 9 pounder.. its all hard.

[Serenitylee]

Yeah I am due 7th July

I don't mind the size of the baby as long as he/she is healthy.

My cousins baby was very tiny even though he was 10pounds, he just had a little extra pudding on him

Feel free to PM me if you wanna talk about anything

[hollzdollz]

Hi there,

I am 20 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. Currently have gained approx 3-4kgs. My normal pants still fit and do up, and most of my shirts, although the belly is getting in the way and have had to buy some new ones, new bras also. Think the weight gain so far has been in the breasts alone! lol

I gained a lot with my 1st pregnancy, over-ate! I started at 49kgs with him, and when i went into labour I weighed approx 73kgs!! I got back down to 51kgs through exercise.

I am hoping running around after my toddler and not over-eating or having junk food like my first pregnancy, that I wont gain as much weight.

[me83]

I have also put on a similar amount - 3.5 - 4 kilos. I am 21 weeks pregnant. i don't feel like my eating habits have changed that nuch. I am pretty sure most of the weight is around my stomach and boobs. I am curious to find out how much i put on altogether in this pregnancy as I was fairly skinny to begin with. Ideally i dont want to have to buy new clothes after the baby comes but i guess as long as the baby is healthy i will be happy.

[Amsta]

This may seem like its not related to this thread although is related to weight gain.. how do you know wwhat will fit after u have had bub in hospital???
I agree with you me 83 i am currently trying to gather things to put in my hospital bag.. i was going to get some bond relax pants and some tops to wear in hospitall currently im getting by in my normal clothes except around my tummy i need pants with an elastic band.
i have heard when your in hospital your tummy goes to the stage it was at around 4-5 months which would mean that if i dont gain too much then i can still get by with some stretchy pands and tops. i dont want to live in pjs in hospital!!

any suggestions would be good.

[hollzdollz]

Yeah that sounds about right, from my experience with my first labour.

Any stretchy skirts & the bonds pants are really great too (soft & comfy!) perfect when you have just had a baby. Normal tops should fit you again, but keep in mind that when your milk comes in your breasts increase dramatically in size, so for some people that may prevent them wearing their normal shirts straight away.

I would definately go for comfort post-birth though and def the bonds pants a must, they can be slept in or walked around in during the day etc.

GL at delivery xx

[Amsta]

Thank you im 23 weeks and ive been told by ob to start packing hospital bag.. given hospital is 2 hours drive..

i agree bonds pants and bonds maternity singlets.. etc.. i just didnt want to sit in pj's all day.. how depressing! haha

thanks for your advise

[carr2walks]

I'm glad this thread was started as i've been so curious about weight gain.

I started this pregnancy at 80kg. I was sick from 8-18 weeks, and now at 22 weeks I've only gained 2.5kg although from about 11-12 weeks I no longer fit into any of my pre-pregnancy pants.

As I was overwight to start with my Ob said she would be happy if I didn't gain any weight at all which I can honestly say, did not make me very happy. All in all I think I'm doing ok. I'm eating pretty much whatever I like, with Ice-cream being a MASSIVE craving of mine!

I went on the preg calculator website which told me I'd put on 6.8kg, so I'm interested to see how acurate that is!

[rindabella]

Hi everyone,
thanks for the posts I have had at times horrible morning sickness so the doctor has me checking that I am not losing weight unlike the usual checking weight put on. I have been quite worried about this but after reading your messages plucked up the courage to jump on the scales again and am happy to report at 16 weeks I am back up to my pre pregnancy weight YAY!!! 58kg (dropped to 54kg at one stage)
I am working on putting on another 1-2kg before my 22 week appointment fingers crossed.

I must say its quite funny when my Husband is celebrating each time I keep a meal down (he is going to be a fantastic Dad especially when it comes to encouraging our little one)
xo

[Inertia]

I must say its quite funny when my Husband is celebrating each time I keep a meal down (he is going to be a fantastic Dad especially when it comes to encouraging our little one)
xo

I can so relate to that! Having HG, my poor DH was always shattered to see me dropping kilos while doctors were telling me "Morning sickness is normal in pregnancy"... yeah, but in the third trimester??????

Having the Maxolon now, DH buys me little treats every week because "I can actually enjoy them now". Its so sweet.

[hollzdollz]

Well at almost 21 weeks pregnant, I have gained another kilo!! Had my Ob appoint yesterday, and I am now weighing in at 56kgs. Pre-pregnancy was 52kgs. Yikes!

Still doing waaay better than my first pregnancy though, hoping to not get above 60s this time. Will see..