How much have you gained in your pregnancy?

[akillian24]

I'm at 28 weeks and have gained 25 pounds. It seems like like a lot, but I've been active 6 days a week and kept with a very good diet...so I am just chalking it up to what my body needs to hold the baby. My Dr isn't worried as the weight has gone on pretty steadily (if not even slowing down some here recently). Dunnoo.. it's my first so we shall see!

[divadivine682]

Akillian24, you look great!!! LLLLOOOVVEEE the film strip of the pics, great idea!!!!

[divalicioust]

I had my doctor's appointment yesterday and I am holding steady at 14 lbs, haven't gained any weight since since my last doctor's visit 2 weeks ago. I heard that weight gain slows down for Mommy in the last month.

[AlohaGirl01]

I think about 10lbs so far at 23 weeks.

[Aslan]

I gained 30 lbs total, I believe.

Originally Posted by divalicioust

I heard that weight gain slows down for Mommy in the last month.

Really? It was just the opposite for me. I gained the weight fastest at the end, and my first stretch marks started to pop up.

[ms.fashionista]

I gained 9 lbs so far and I am 25 weeks today!

[Korilynn]

UGH! I've gained a total of 14lbs. I hope I dont gain anymore!

[StageMum]

22 weeks and 26 lbs so far. Every woman is different. I'm small and petite but it's not unusual for me to gain 40 or 50 pounds. I always lose it afterward.

[divadivine682]

almost 30 pounds so far and 26 weeks...not good. I need to have my jaw wired shut or something.

[ive_flipped]

5 lbs at 19 + weeks at Dr appt but I have very salty foods on the weekend so I weighed today and 4 lbs lol

[melissab]

Originally Posted by Korilynn

UGH! I've gained a total of 14lbs. I hope I dont gain anymore!

Don't be afraid to gain weight!!! this is your time to not have to worry about that!!! I gained 47 lbs with my first!! and have put on 26 lbs with my current pregnancy and i'm at 30 weeks!

[maria28]

i gained 55lbs with each of my pregnancy.

[omgsweet]

Originally Posted by divadivine682

almost 30 pounds so far and 26 weeks...not good. I need to have my jaw wired shut or something.

LOL you do not need your jaw wired shut. I have gained nearly 30 pounds as well and I'm at 25 weeks. Doc says its totally fine.

[divalicioust]

I found this online.

Weight Gain Chart

A well-nourished, healthy woman can expect to gain between 25 to 35 pounds during her nine months. An approximate breakdown of pregnancy weight gain is as follows:

• 
• 7 - 9 pounds of baby
• 2 pounds of placenta
• 2 pounds of amniotic fluid
• 4 - 5 pounds of increased blood volume
• 2 pounds uterine enlargement
• 3 - 4 pounds of fluid in maternal tissue
• 1 pound of breast enlargement to prepare for breastfeeding
• Any remaining pounds are a general deposit of fat required by the body for breastfeeding and energy stores

Every woman would love to leave the hospital at her pre-pregnancy weight. You can dream about it but it's unrealistic. Keep reminding yourself that it took nine months to put your pregnancy weight on. You should allow yourself at least nine months to take it off.
Using the following chart, you can monitor your weight gain:

• Find how much you have gained by subtracting your pre-pregnant weight from your current weight.
• Locate that number in the "Pounds Gained" column at the side of the chart.
• Then locate the week of pregnancy you are in.
• At the place where the two intersect, put a dot. By connecting the dots week by week, you can chart your weight gain. The dotted lines on the chart represent the normal high and low range for pregnancy weight gain.

[Korilynn]

Originally Posted by melissab

Don't be afraid to gain weight!!! this is your time to not have to worry about that!!! I gained 47 lbs with my first!! and have put on 26 lbs with my current pregnancy and i'm at 30 weeks!

Awww, Thanks! I was overweight before I got pregnant...So the less I gain the better. But I'm trying not to beat myself up about it .