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During my whole pregnancy I have only gained 5 pounds but my doctor said me and my daughter are healthy. But does this mean she will be a small baby.? :( or is possible she could be big.? Thinking I just gained weight in my belly ;o but I don't know ...
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that's what I was thinking its all in the tummy ♥
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Awh yay I'm happy ;} And I know its a beautiful name ♥
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Well i had my first appt at 14wks, i had my second appt. at 17wks and i had only gained 1 pound....im gaining all my weight in my tummy
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Oh and lol that's what I'm naming my baby girl Sophia
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I know she's big loli seen her face in ultrasound and let's just say her cheeks are big lol she already had rolls on her wrists at 31 weeks. My doctor told me it's normal a lot of aren't either lose weight or gain weight
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I gain weight and sometimes even lose it she takes all my nutrients yes only my belly is gaining weight at 31 weeks she was not only 4 pounds but had the measurements of a 35 week baby
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I lost weight with my first and I'm pregnant again and haven't gained weight. I'm loosing it again. But jake my first came out 6lb 5 and he  Is now 5months and 17lb 13oz xx
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that brings relief I feel like she's a big baby always on mommys lungs can't breath lately lol
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are you only gaining weight in your belly.?
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Hun its either or I have only gain 13 pounds im now 37 weeks and im having a big girl at 31 weeks she was 4 pounds
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I'm 24 weeks and having a girl I have only gained 5 pounds also...
I weigh 115 now I'm small.
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thank goodness you all made me feel relieved ;} god bless.
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My mom was down, 7lbs had an 8 lb baby
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I know just a worried mommy ;}
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forgot to mention I'm 33 weeks 4 days ;} Due October 24, 2014 'v'
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This whole pregnancy I only gained 5 pounds too, everything will be fine if you and baby are healthy then don't worry or stressed over it.  
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thank you for that ;} I went in pre pregnancy I was 159 and now I'm 163 just nervous thought it was me but I eat healthy and take care of her 'v'
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My cousin only gained 3 pounds her whole pregnancy (she was overweight, but not obese) and her daughter was 9 pounds.
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