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not putting weight on
Ok, how is it possible that I'm getting bigger, the baby is on the 97th percentile, so is going to be a big baby, yet for the past 6-8 wks I have not put any weight on? I did gain 22 pound in the first 20-24 wks, which I know is a lot, but nothing since. I just can't understand how me and the baby can be getting bigger but I'm not physically gaining weight. Is this any to worry about?
THanks Kiki, I was big before too, but I've never had comments like that in my life and it just made me feel pretty bad about myself!! I am glad I'm not over gaining it's just that I expected to be packing the weight on now, but maybe with gaining so much at the beginning I've laid down most of what I'm suppose too!!
Thanks Cyrena and Claire for the comments, pregnancy solidarity, I love it!!
Thanks Cyrena and Claire for the comments, pregnancy solidarity, I love it!!
Mandy, I have gained like 5 pounds all together, and that has been in the last month or two, well I go to my reg. OB tomorrow so it might be a bit more! LOL I was heavy when I got pregnant so I knew I wouldn't gain much this time around, with my last it was the same way only gaining 12. My first totally different story! LOL I gained 100 pounds! Just feel good that after baby you may be down a bit!
AND to the rude man ~ I'm sorry you had to deal with that, some people are So ignorant. Luckily I've not had to deal, I was heavy but mainly bottem heavy, now I for sure have a pregnant belly! Although my kid did tell me my lower belly(under my baby bump) was disgusting...It is pretty jiggely compared to the rest! I had to let him know that I was fat b4 I got PG there for I'm still fat, I just added baby! AND that I really thought he should think about what he is saying b4 he said it b/c it was rude! He felt bad for hurting my feelings but he's a teenager Their mouths operate faster than there brains, oh yeah AND he is a BOY! LOL
AND to the rude man ~ I'm sorry you had to deal with that, some people are So ignorant. Luckily I've not had to deal, I was heavy but mainly bottem heavy, now I for sure have a pregnant belly! Although my kid did tell me my lower belly(under my baby bump) was disgusting...It is pretty jiggely compared to the rest! I had to let him know that I was fat b4 I got PG there for I'm still fat, I just added baby! AND that I really thought he should think about what he is saying b4 he said it b/c it was rude! He felt bad for hurting my feelings but he's a teenager Their mouths operate faster than there brains, oh yeah AND he is a BOY! LOL
I also have only gained about 7-9 lbs this entire pregnancy. I've asked my doctors about it and they've said the baby is growing fine, so I have nothing to worry about.
wow ladies thats really sad, i never knew that would happen to you guys just because your a little bit older, to be honest i get alot of looks from older people, probably because i look young and im pregnant! alot of ladies "tut" or just take a few glances! i dont mind though!
At the end of the day they dont know you or know your circumstances so they shouldnt really judge, but i suppose thats just life, some people are very sad and must have boring lifes!
At the end of the day they dont know you or know your circumstances so they shouldnt really judge, but i suppose thats just life, some people are very sad and must have boring lifes!
Well I'm 38 and I know what you mean Joyce! I think people look at me, as if to say the size of her, not necessarily thinking I'm pregnant but just fat, but maybe that is my insecurities about the way I look at the moment. I had an incident a couple of weeks ago where I asked a man to move his car because he was blocking the exit to get out my road and he told me twice to " F*** off, you fat B**ch" I went home and cried the whole night, I was so humiliated and wanted to kill him! That made me think that people don't see me as pregnant just over fat and that hurts! But all the same whatever size you are you should never have to put up with that... what horrible people there are in the world!!
Thanks ladies for all your comments, it helps to get your feedback!!
Thanks ladies for all your comments, it helps to get your feedback!!
i am a little older than some, not as "mature" as others....but at 35 i almost feel embarrassed to go to store with entire family (bf and 3 kids) with this belly. does anyone ever get stared at or "dirty" looks from strangers. especially very young people (like teenagers) i get it all the time and it really bothers me sometimes. no rude comments just weird looks and stares. i think i would rather have the comments, at least i could voice a comeback. but with a look or stare, how do you deal with it, especially if it is not something they are intentionally doing???
i lied its actally 11lb!
its great your not putting on weight! ive put 8lbs on this whole pregnancy YAY!! ieat what i want also! at least its less weight too lose when the baby is out which is great!
As long as baby is getting big thats all that really matters...I didn't really gain anything until lately and and i am up to eight pounds now, but my belly looks huge. i just assume that as long as the dr isn't worried about it i am just going to keep doing what i am. Also maybe baby went through a growth spurt early and is now just staying at a steady wieght...Is that really possible though...just a thought :)
Well, Hkenny I look massive but the midwife did say she thought I looked thinner in the face, maybe I'll just have a big gain all of a sudden
Tarrah, I feel better that you seem to be doing gaining the same as me. I loved the new pics of your belly, I thought one was of an easter egg with the red ribbon until I worked out it was your belly, that was amazing!!
Tarrah, I feel better that you seem to be doing gaining the same as me. I loved the new pics of your belly, I thought one was of an easter egg with the red ribbon until I worked out it was your belly, that was amazing!!
i wouldnt worry at all! if the baby is growing normally and the dr is fine with it then good for you! i have gained 26 pounds and it *****!! you could be losing weight maybe on your behind or something that you arent noticing.
well my first 3/4 months only gained 3 lbs, then next visit i was up to 10 and a week later at 13, i've been stuck at 13 for about a month and a half now.
cheers girls, they don't weigh you over here though, I've been doing it myself! I've not mentioned it to anyone as I don't know if it is worth mentioning as everything seems to be going well, I just can't fathom how you can get big but not put on weight.
Joyce I always put weight on, I only have to look at food and I pile it on!
Tarrah, have you steadily gained the 13 pound or was it at the beginning, middle, now?
Joyce I always put weight on, I only have to look at food and I pile it on!
Tarrah, have you steadily gained the 13 pound or was it at the beginning, middle, now?
i would say you are fine i am 30weeks and 3 days and only gained 13 pounds so far, my belly is huge and baby is getting huge and i eat all the time. it just veries from person to person no need to worry unless doctor says something about it. hope all continues to go well.
mandy....there are just some people who can eat and eat and eat and not only is baby getting BIG but so is belly....but not gain ANY weight (those make me sick....lol) i have never really had that issue with my first child i gained over 100lbs and havent been able to get back down to pre-preggo weight since.... so far i have gained about 25lbs all together and i am 26wks 3days so i guess that is in the normal range.
if the doc is not concerned i wouldnt be too worried about it, as long as you and baby are growing and healthy i am sure everything is just fine.
if the doc is not concerned i wouldnt be too worried about it, as long as you and baby are growing and healthy i am sure everything is just fine.
forgot to say I'm eating loads so that's not the reason why!!
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