HELP-weight gain

Question

How can I slow it down!! I am eating healthy no sodas or junk but have gone from 118lbs to 126.6lbs and I am only 15 wks! I feel like a whale already and I am a very petite woman in general. This is my second baby and I gained 30lbs with my son. Please give me some recommendations on how to gain slow and steady. Thanks!

having_twins · Answer

I gained 8 lbs in the first trimester with my first pregnancy. 1-3 lbs is normal weight gain in a week. Your doctor shouldn't be getting you upset over something like this. You're fine... Eat healthy like you're doing and try not to worry about the # of lbs yo u are. Your growing a baby and you need to gain this weight. It will melt away after the baby comes. I'm 30 wks with twins and dam, I've gained 60 lbs. Talk about a whale, lol.
I used to be 100 lbs. It is what it is. I eat well and I drink a lot of water so what else can be done, nothing other then  walking and yoga.

mom2b819 · Answer

Its most likely water weight and there is really nothing u can do... it will go away after baby

boogiefly · Answer

Hello, there is no miracle food that can do that, or else people who are overweight wouldn't be.  I agree with one of the other posts above, its probably just water weight, plus, you are in a lower weight category, so weight gain from pregnancy won't do you any harm.  If you are eating healthy, then what else can you do except maybe get more exercise.  I do zumba a few times a week.  Its a dance aerobics class.  I do the DVDs because I have to monitor my heart rate to below 140 beats per minute.  Also, I do the elliptical too.  Its safe to do as well.  If that doesn't work, maybe ask your doctor what other options there are.  I know how you feel though.  I have gain 5 pounds and I am 15 weeks, so I have been feeling pretty bad myself. I also have been eating healthy and have had zero soda as well.  I will have a sweet treat once a week or so, but that's it.

KamilaLara · Answer

no no no lol i need to know how to gain slowly. My dr. told me that I was on the high end of the weight gain forthe first trimester and most gain 0-4lbs.. ive gained 8! I just want a miracle food that makes it all better and I caneat 24/7 haha

buggie216 · Answer

You've only gained 8lbs...for 15w...thats great!!

KamilaLara · Answer

I need more idea people!

mommyofaria · Answer

Don't be depressed because I was depressed about not gaining weight lol...I know It's crazy but that's just how I felt lol....but don't be depressed that means you just have a healthy baby in there lol :)

mommyofaria · Answer

Don't be depressed because I was depressed about not gaining weight lol...I know It's crazy but that's just how I felt lol....but don't be depressed that means you just have a healthy baby in there lol :)

KamilaLara · Answer

We walk almost every night and I am very musclular in general but I just don't know whats up. I dont look heavier and barely look pregnant but my pants wont button. I feel depressed about it :-( I love yoga but havent done it in awhile maybe I should start again.

mommyofaria · Answer

Have you tried yoga? And a lot of walking would help or any kind of workout...also it could be water weight that your retaining...I've learned from other posts I've read that women.with their second gain weight quicker than people with their first....I wish I could help more but I'm pregnant with my first so I don't know too much......hope this helps :)