Hello ladies!

Just wondering if anyone knew how much weight we are supposed to gain? I have read varying amounts in differenct books and on the internet. I know I should'nt worry too much about how much weight I put on and its the baby I should be thinking about but I feel like I have put loads on!!!

I am 5f 6" and I have put on a stone and a half all ready and I'm only 22 weeks!! Does this seem like a lot to anyone else?

Stacey P x

am 16 weeks pregnant with number2 ,and have piled on half a stone at least . i feel miserable and huge !!! i have been 9st 7 for ages its hard work to stay this weight for me ,but now its out of my hands .so dont worry just try not to eat any more than you used to. t x

Hiya, my little one arrived 6 days early. I was 10 stone when I first got pregnant. Days before he arrived I weighed 14 stone. Baby Daniel is now 11 weeks old and now I weigh 11 stone.Ive gradually lost 2 stone. Ive been on weight watchers for 2 weeks and ive lost 1 stone alredy. Only another stone to go!

Good luck with your pregancy. I cant wait for another one.

i started putting on weight at 16 weeks im now 31 weeks and my total so far is just over 3 stone and it doesnt seem to be stopping im only 5'4 and b4 i was pregnant was actually underweight at 8st i asked my midwife and she cudnt beleve me she sed she doesnt no wher ive put it all on but she sed everyone is different XxX

Hi Stacey

It does vary considerably from woman to woman, as no two bodies or pregnancies are the same. I think they base it on an average, but I've known some women to put on loads. My sister-in-law put on nearly 5 stone whilst pregnant! Not sure if this was all baby, or down to the excessive amounts of MacDonalds Big Macs and Mcfluffys!

I'm 27 weeks pregnant and have gained just under 2 stone which I think is quite alot, but I haven't been eating excessively and have tried to have plenty of fruit, vegetables and healthy things, although I have given in to the odd treat or two occasionally.

I was 9 1/2 stone before so not looking too huge yet, but I've still got a way to go so who knows! I shall probably be a right bloater by the end!

Oh well, plenty of time for us to loose it when baby comes!

Take care

Dawn x

Hi,

I am nearly 11 weeks with twins and nearly put on 3/4 stone! Because i have been really ill with sickness, i have to keep on eating bread and potatoes to just ease it away a bit. Luckily i was a only a size 8/10 when i got pregnant so its not major at the moment, but i am very careful normally. I feel really fat and bloated, and i haven't even got to the second trimester yet!!

I have come to the conclusion that at least my babies are getting lots of nutrients, and i can worry about loosing it when they are born.

Hope all goes well

Hiya

I'm fat & I don't care. I'll worry about it when Bean's arrived!
I'm 5f 2.5"(got to have the .5!) I've put on 2 stone and i'm 21 + 4!!!! I had actually put on a bit before We got preggars because I was easing of a bit out of my healthy regime.
I'm still trying to be healthy and do a bit of activity but i'm so tired & i'm certainly not depriving myself of anything during this time.

I think a big factor is what you were doing pre preggars, for me I have a very active job , working long shifts as well as frequent visits to the gym etc as soon as I declared preggars I was on Office Duties. So i'm sat on my back side all day. Naturally your gonna put on weight easier.

Don't worry about it,enjoy being pregnant and you can deal with it after. It's no time to worry now!

Good luck
Rachel & Bean 21+4 xx

Thanks for your reply Rachel!

It nice to know that my weight gain is not too over the top! I think it is just something to worry about, I'm sure there will be something else by next week!!

Good luck with your pregnancy!

Stacey xx

I am 22 weeks and have put on a stone - I think that is about right for me. It really varies from person to person and pregnacy to pregnacy. My mum put on 4 stone with me and only 1 stone with my Brother!

I have noticed that some of my weight is flab - my thighs are like cottage cheese - yuk! So have started aquanatal to kit them not too disgusting. I am quite sensative about my weight as I was very big and lost 4 stone a few years ago and really don't want to go back to that size!

DITCH THE SCALES !!!!!!!!

with blondiep...dont keep weighing urself it just dpresses ya...although i did have to be weighed at mw the other wk and ive put on 2 and a half stone..ahhhhhhhhhhhh im 35 wks so still got 5 wks to go...
hope all ok
louise and zak
xxx

I ve put on 2 and half stone. I am 25weeks+2 I was 8 stone before and now am 10 and a half. I don't look big on my arms, back, face or legs- but my bump and boobs are huge!! I eat when I am hungry (which is often) but I believe if you eat healthily and you and the baby are well nourished then the weight gain is OK. You can loose it later anyway with sonme hard work- and after going through this preg- that will be a doddle!!