Weight Gain

Have any of you gained more than the recommended weight that the dr said. If so has your doctor brought it up and if so what did they say or do? Last time I went to the dr they said I was measuring 2 weeks ahead and I had gained a bit more weight than what is recommended. She said if I we’re to gain 10-15 more lbs they’d want to get another anatomy scan to see how big he’s going to be. They haven’t checked his size or done an ultrasound since 20 weeks. I have my 36 week appt next week I just weighed myself and I’ve gained another 10 lbs since my last appt. I’m wondering if they’re really going to want to do an anatomy scan or what’s going to happen.

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How much have you gained in total and how much did you weigh pre-pregnancy? I started at 125 and I have gained almost 50 pounds. My girl is measuring right on time. I see a midwife and they don’t do routine weight checks unless there is a concern but I think it is very normal for people especially with smaller bodies to gain more weight because we just need that extra fat storage for when baby is born

I was around 135-139 pre pregnancy (I was on a strict diet when I got pregnant and was at my lowest) and I’ve gained just over 50 lbs

I gained 30 so far and they just did my anatomy scan (I was late due to insurance ) and everything was fine

I think that is really normal

I gained about 35lbs so far... my doctor insists i shouldn't focus on weight though

I’ve been struggling with this! I’m already in the recommended delivery range and I have 2 1/2 months to go. I’m putting on 7-10lbs between each appointment now 😢 Up 30lbs at 29 weeks. I was super lean beforehand. But this is tough. The only bonus is my booty.

I’ve gained about 45 pounds and one of the midwifes I’ve seen told me I need to watch my diet. I’ve never had a bad experience with the midwives or seen this particular one before. But instead of telling me how much my baby is weighing or anything, I was just told to watch my diet…
My pre pregnancy weight was 130….

I’ve lost 20 pounds

I’ve had hyperemesis and could hardly eat

I gained about 50 pounds my son has been weighing over 2 weeks . They have me going for growth ultrasounds every 4 weeks but im getting induced at 37 weeks which is next week

They told me my sons gonna be 8 pounds or bigger

But I also do have diabetes

I’m a type 2 diabetic. My doctors have been very insistent about not counting the pounds but focusing on nutrition. Very specifically do NOT count calories lol. But at one point I had gained more than recommended but the conversation about quality over quantity was had. I actually ended up losing 7-10 pounds and have settled at apx a 40 pound gain overall. I am 32 weeks so based on my diet anything I gain will be all baby.

I’m 33 weeks and gained around 45 pounds. My doctors haven’t said anything and little girl is measuring perfectly besides being a little big

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