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Q: Went to Doc
asked by: ERICA83 on May 27th, 2004
Active User, very eHealthy
Alright well I am only measuring at like 28-29 weeks when im 27weeks so thats good. My blood pressure was a lil high 142/50 it has been getting higher at each visit. And I took my sugar / glucose test thing lol ya know where they check for diabetes anyway everything looks good I guess. I didnt see my normal doc though I seen some problem . Grrrr I totally felt like I was being rushed and left confused and didnt get any answers that I had been hopeing for. Ummm thats it for now I guess. Is my weight gain normal though guys? Up until my 4th month I only gained 10 lbs. Then at my 5th month check up, I gained 10 lbs since my 4th month and then today I gained 8 lbs since my 5th month! what is goin on? Im like blowing up and not to mention the lovely stretch marks Sad basically I weigh 197!!! Shocked but I dont look it how much more do ya think ill end up gaining? Just gimmie and estimate. Im due 8-24. Thanks all!! ~ erica.
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nikki_caro
replied on May 27th, 2004
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Im not sure but what are your eating habits like? Are the docs concerned about it? Weight gain is normal, unless you walk alot and eat very healthy. But.. If your like jordan and go crazy eating-you gain alot. Lol. I think I have gained 2 pounds and im 4 months on friday. Only because I gained 6, then got sick and lost 4. Lol. But im trying to eat very, very healthy. And jordan is almost due and I think she gained 50 pounds since being pregnant. Some women vary in weight though, you should call and ask the nurse or wait for your doc so you can ask. But you could be retaining water, so drink alot of water and eat less salt.
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ERICA83
replied on May 27th, 2004
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I dont eat good at all. I know I shouldnt but sometimes I just have to eat what I have to eat cuz there aint always much to choose from. Ive gained a total of 28 lbs and im 6 months. And I do eat way too much salt I always have. Someone needs to hide it from me lol. And my doc told me today to start drinking like 8 glasses of water a day so that is my plan.To drink nothin but water and milk and absolutely no salt!! That way ill see if it helps by the time my next visit comes around. Thanks though. Im jealous lol u only gained 4 lbs! Grrrr lol j/k ~ erica.
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nikki_caro
replied on May 27th, 2004
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Lol hey dont be jealous!!! I puked and my stomach hurt for a long time! Its really not worth it!

Try eating alot better and with more fluids! More water for you missy! Also walk more and that should help. When I was on jordans butt for gaining too much and she ate healthier, she only gained 1 pound! Now that is good! Lol.

What you should do is snack on healthy things throughout the day. Like 5 times a day, but small simple things, that way you dont over eat 3 times a day. Good luck!!!

And drink your water!
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ERICA83
replied on May 27th, 2004
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I am gonna start tommorrow! I am gonna right down how I ate for the day a record my weight gain up until this point. Hopefully i'll only gain a few lbs by next visit which is 6-15 they have me coming in 3 weeks instead of 4 now. I know imma gain a lil more though cuz of the baby growing so I wont beat myself up. This is sick but like at 2 a.M. I ate white castle and went to bed like 10 minutes after I was done. Yuck! Isnt that terrible? I knew what I was doin was wrong but I didnt care lol I was hungry. So imma start 2morrow of fresh but as goofy as it sounds I think I might need you on my a s s too. Because it'll just help motivate me more. I know everyone is different , but when it comes to food, I have a hard time choosing healthy. I just need more encouragement. Thanks again nikki! Btw? Do u plan on finding out the sex of ur baby? ~ erica.
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nikki_caro
replied on May 28th, 2004
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Ok good, ill keep check on you! I know its so hard to eat healthy! But it does help alot! Yeah I plan on finding out asap! Lol. Im gonna see my doc today for an ultrasound and he wants me to go in every 4 weeks for an ultrasound so hopefully one of those times I will find out the sex! Good luck on your eating I will check on you daily! Lol
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PregnaJordan
replied on May 28th, 2004
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Erica! U sound just like I did! Lol, I was gaining 10-12 lbs. Each month for like two months..Ive gained 56 lbs...Im stuck at 200 right now..I havent gained any but my Dr. Said taht was to b expected....
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linuxChique
replied on May 28th, 2004
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I have lost 5 pounds.
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TiNaBo0314
replied on May 28th, 2004
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I've gained about 35 pounds Shocked lol
~christina
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noodleandshorty
replied on May 28th, 2004
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Ive gained 23lbs(26weeks preg tomorrow) but I have a checkup tomorrow(friday) so we'll see how much more I gained in a month....Ugh...Lol
heather
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ERICA83
replied on May 28th, 2004
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Lol I know I cant control myself. Today was bad though . I was supposed to work from 930-330 but instead ended up staying till 630 and the last I ate was at 1200 cuz I brought my own food so from 1-630 I lived off water and oreos Laughing I know I know but I couldnt help it. Im not gonnna slip though I seriously need to chill out. I still have 3 more months to go and can only imagine the weight im gonna gain especially if im already @ 197 lbs. I have never been 200 lbs be4 but I guess theres a 1st time for everthing u better believe this is gonna be the last time too. Jordan I wish I was in ur same boat how ur stuck at 200 u prolly wont gain much more considering u have such a short time to go. Nikki! Ur gonna get an u/s every 4 weeks??? Wow. I asked for another one yesterday and they were like unless u want a $200 dollar bill than ok I was like 4get it so I wont get one till like 36 weeks. I see the doc on the 15th and that'll make me 30 weeks. I am so excited too on june 5th ill be 7 months and in my third trimester!! Woohoo lol. So jordie, ya been gettin any braxton hicks? Ive gotten em 3 times this week for the 1st time and might I add they are painful . Ttyl guys! ~ erica.
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