10 lb weight gain whaoahah

Well so far since i've started the ivf cycle gone thru retrieval and transfer and all the drugs i've gained a total of 10 pounds! is this normal? I am super bloated and think my boobs got bigger too. Geeze. I was actually quite surprised.
Anyone else? Not that I am complaining because this is no time to worry about the weight, just wondering if its normal or if I should consult the physician!

[widsmom]

Dont worry, I too gained about around 8 pounds when I did my IVF a few weeks ago, the weight gain started with the drugs then I really got bloated after the ret and transfer. I gained some extra 2 pounds now (I'm now 5 wks and 5days preg) and I'm even showing a bit around the belly, I didn't show with my 1st daughter that was conceived naturally untill around 4 months, so I guess all the IVF drugs and procedure will make you gain a bit more, But I'm hoping you will continue to gain with a BFP. We can join next year the weight loss forum (lol)

[Diabolicafemmia]

you got lucky with 10 sister!! Im jealous!! good luck!

[kele1129]

IVF tends to pack on the pounds, I put on about 12 pounds during the second cycle and lost about 8 in my first trimester of pregnancy...crazy stuff.

[jennyfer976]

Wow, I can't believe all this....I guess its just the body getting ready for the little ones:) I am crossing my fingers it all works out! I almost thought some of the weight gain was due to all the gaderaide sports drinks the doctors told me to drink. Maybe it is the drugs. I do notice I am eating a bit more too, probably because I've been home bored! Awh well. Can't do much about it now right? lol.

[jennyfer976]

Ok so now i am totally noticing its all in my tummy! I actually put on real clothes for the first time in the last few weeks (not sweat pants/joggin suits) and it looks like I'm pregnant because my tummy is all huge and i have not gained anywhere else! OMG what is that about? Is that normal? I am only a couple days past transfer.

[kele1129]

Your ovaries are to blame for most of that.  My ovaries were so large that they were actually touching and were both the size of grapefruits....

[morgansmommy]

I am right there with you and I haven't done retreival or transfer yet! I have gained about 12-15 pounds and eat like a pig!!! I TRY not to but I am craving carbs rediculously.  I don't know what I am going to do, just trying to wait it out and if I get a BFP I can then go buy maternity!!! Then yes, we start a weight loss group after that!!!

UGH!

[jennyfer976]

I know! thats what I keep thinking....if i get the bfp its all good, but if not----hmmm...i am so calling jenny craig/weightwatchers etc. lol. now my new mission is to try to hide this belly for 9 days until my test so people don't ask if i am preggo! thats the last thing i need right now...what should i say "almost preggo" hahaha. so i figure if i can hide it then bam! its all good and then if i get bfp its explainable and if no bfp well then i blame it on all the hormones and most of it should disappear rather quickly with some good ol'e excercise and diet, which then i can explain to friends as what it is. so i hold off for now, tryin to find some clothes to hide it---absolutely great that its starting to get chilly in connecticut and i don't have to worry about skimpy summer clothes!

[morgansmommy]

I am in CT too!!!!! Where are you???? (Love those sweatshirts!!!)  I am in Lisbon, and yes, I am wearing sweatshirt right now, with shorts cause I still have the sexy legs! The stomach though....that I could do without!!!

[jennyfer976]

Waterbury! Thanks, i love them too! My goodness I am feeling awful about this 2wwwwwwwwwwwww forever long and its not even 2w, technically its only like 9 more days. ughh is depression a symptom of 2ww'ers and what about all this sleepiness! I can't seem to focus on anything. somethings gotta give. I wish i could just get thru the week not thinking of any of this, first ivf too thats not helping i am sure. i just want to know so badly and can't:( its frustrating. i can't focus on my school work and have an exam in economics monday and keep reading the same sentance over and over with no clarity!! yikes.

[morgansmommy]

The 2ww is the WORST!!!! And I don't know I have only gone through one, but another will be coming next week and I HOPE I am not as psycho as I was the first one, I was looking up EVERY symptom, as I am sure you are!!! Its hard not to!! I guess though, looking back, a little blood would have been good, but some say they never spot...so I am not sure.  I would just test!!! May drive you crazy, and cost some $$$ but who cares!!!