Gaining weight 😕

I’ve gained 25 and I’m 27 weeks. I felt really upset about it and still do sometimes but I manage by just not getting on scales and avoiding mirrors. Probably not super healthy but it works for me

i’m 27 weeks and have gained 18 lbs my whole pregnancy so far. the first 20ish weeks i wasn’t noticing any weight gain and then it hit very fast and now i’ve gained between 6-8 lbs each month. i only weigh myself when at the doctor and i don’t look at it til i leave and see my after visit summary. it makes me super insecure but i have to remember im growing a human and that it’s normal ❤️

I’ve gained about 20 pounds too and the bump app says that normally around 25 weeks. I feel fat, every part of my body has gotten bigger. I just try to remind myself that I can always lose weight after she’s born.

@Madeline my sister gained 50 pounds with all her pregnancy and she is still a very small girl. Do what’s best for your body and baby!!

Yep - I’ve gained 30lbs so far (at only 26 weeks), and honestly, it’s shaken me up. I thought I was past the body image issues I struggled with earlier in life. I avoid scales, and only get weighed at the doctor. Obsessing over the number is not healthy for me. I’ve also tried to focus on making sure I move my body everyday (a walk or yoga usually) and making sure I’m getting enough fruits, veggies, and protein in my diet to feed myself and baby. Otherwise, just trying to let my body do its thing and remember that growing a human is amazing and it’s okay that my body is growing to do that amazing thing. It’s easier said than done though.

I’ve gained 25lbs so far (27 weeks). My first pregnancy I gained 25 lbs, but I also lost it all and more in the first week. Every bodies body is different and the weight goes away differently, but just remember it is all to grow your baby❤️

I’m 26 weeks tomorrow and Gained about 15lb last time I weighed myself (10 days ago) and honestly I freaked out. I Didn’t gain anything for the first 12 weeks despite it being over Christmas. It feels awful but just remind myself it isn’t permanent. I’m trying to be active when not exhausted but everything takes longer and is harder. I don’t get it because most people say they can’t tell I’m pregnant. And most of my clothes still fit (just aren’t comfortable at all) Don’t be hard on yourself. There’s time after to lose it if you want to. Weight gain can depend on how much you weighed before as well. You’re growing a human after all! Think it if often ourselves who notice it. Don’t know if my partner is just being nice but he says he doesn’t think I’ve put any on.

Remember that this will go away very quickly after the baby is born. If you want read online a bit why and what is the weight you are gaining. We might gain faster now in 3rd trimester but it’s because the baby is gaining weight, it’s not pure fat you are putting on that you will need to deal for the rest of your life. A lot of the weight is baby, placenta etc. our body also tend to retain more water now so some of it just water weight. If you plan on breastfeeding it helps a lot with loosing the weight you gained during pregnancy

Thank you guys 🫶🏼 it’s very reassuring to hear that we’re all in similar places. I’m trying to do more walking now and pregnancy Zumba but honestly sometimes I just feel tired and want to snack on the couch. But that’s okay too. It’s all about balance

Hi! Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is usually looked through the lens of your pre-pregnancy weight. I have a conversation with my clients at the start of their journey about the amount and pace of weight gain. Feel free to PM me if you want to chat more :)

Hi, just here to say I gained 60 lbs 🙈 with my son and lost about 30 within the first month of his life bc it was a lot of water weight from extreme fluid retention. Please be gentle on yourself, I ruined the end of my pregnancy due to lack of self esteem. It really isn’t worth it you’re growing a human! I am pregnant now - 28 weeks and haven’t gained anything and baby is healthy. Every pregnancy will be different!

My first pregnancy I put on 65 lbs. I wouldn't recommend it.. I was exercising and everything but didn't have access to lots of healthy food and got sick my first tri which really threw off my weight after 3 weeks in bed (Covid). I say this to encourage you because not only did I have a healthy baby but I lost all the weight within a year. I'm having a much more healthy pregnancy this time around but still up 25-30 lbs. Some women have a lot of fluid retention, keep in mind. I average a size 4-6 when not pregnant. Make healthy choices but don't stress it.

@Madeline I’m probably around the same & definitely don’t weigh myself & don’t like the scale at the doctors but I keep reminding myself it’s mostly fluid and baby weight and it’ll go away as long as I watch what I eat. I also have no appetite and am eating less than before pregnancy and still have gained 20ish lbs by 24 weeks

Just remember that the weight gained is temporary and much of it is critical for the healthy development of your baby. I’ve gained about 30 lbs and I’m 26 weeks. I gained a similar amount during my last pregnancy as well. A lot of the weight was very quickly lost after birth (between baby, placenta, extra water/blood) and then naturally dropped more weight in the months that followed without a crazy exercise routine. You’ll never regret nourishing your baby during this critical time! I’d suggest focusing on eating a well balanced diet vs counting calories or focusing on the lbs.

Queen I’ve gained 24 pounds and I’m literally only 25 weeks

girl i gained 33 pounds! took a while to get used to it, our bodies were MADE to transform. society & yucky ideologies are what make us feel ashamed for a part of human nature! as long as your blood tests are clear/negative, blood pressure & sodium/sugar in take is fine…. youre a NORMAL , healthy, BEAUTIFUL mama !