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Q: Weight Gain
asked by: sarahsweet on November 21st, 2004
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I was just wondering....My doctor told me that I should gain about 25 pounds while pregnant. Im in my 5th month (22 weeks) and have gained 6 pounds. Is this normal? Am I really going to put on 19 more pounds in the next 4 months?!
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Nikki n Rudy
replied on November 21st, 2004
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You normally start gaining about 2lbs a week when you're nearing the end.

I lost 10 since finding out..I was 234, then I went in at 20 weeks and was 224, I went in at 30wks and I gained 4. So it all depends. But lord knows, I eat!
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sarahsweet
replied on November 21st, 2004
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Lol. Yea I lost some in the beggining too. Right now im at 130
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sarahsweet
replied on November 21st, 2004
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Lots and lots of responses!! Errrrr
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l2at24
replied on November 21st, 2004
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Girl, you will definately gain it. I gained 23 pounds with my first baby. So, maybe you'll gain a lttle less.
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sarahsweet
replied on November 21st, 2004
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Yea...I suppose if you are supposed to gain 2 pds a week after this then it will all add up right!
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oangelc543
replied on November 21st, 2004
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I'm 14 weeks and ive gained about 10 pounds.
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lilangel2905
replied on November 21st, 2004
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Ohhh here we go talking about weight... *cry* when I first got prego I lost 17 pounds!!! I weighed 220!!!! So then I got down to 203 I am 7 months prego now and weigh 216!!! I think loseing the wieght in the beginning was a big plus for me!!! I am hoping after I have this baby I lose alot more... I wanna be 125-130... Thats sounds normal for 5'7" right? I know I am very over weight now... Blah blah....
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sarahsweet
replied on November 21st, 2004
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Oh you are fine! Yea...I am 5'7 and was 126 pre pregnancy. I hope I will loose it all too when I get this kid out of me!!
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sarahsweet
replied on November 21st, 2004
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My nurse at the wic program told me that if you breast feed you loose the weight faster. Your uterus contracts or somthing...
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oangelc543
replied on November 21st, 2004
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Reaaally? I didnt know that.. I kinda dont wanna breastfeed though.. It looks sooo painful.
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sarahsweet
replied on November 21st, 2004
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I know!! A lot of work....And I wont be home much either, with school and work, I think it will be easier for me to bottle feed so others can help too! But I guess it kills when you dry out too....Either way, doesnt sound like fun to me
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KaiGela
replied on November 22nd, 2004
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I'm 33.3wks and i've gained 32lbs last time I checked..

But now i'm gaining 2lbs a day, I have toxemia Sad i'm gonna be huge.
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KaiGela
replied on November 22nd, 2004
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Oooh the breastfeeding thing, i'm gonna be using a pump for like a month.
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Michelle1337
replied on November 22nd, 2004
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Girl, I wouldnt worry about not gaining enough weight! Trust me, it will catch up with you! I've gained 37 pounds so far!
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KaiGela
replied on November 22nd, 2004
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Damn michelle, beat me by 5 lbs, lol. Well it doesnt count because your like 2 weeks ahead of me!
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a2ck418
replied on November 22nd, 2004
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I lost 13 lbs in the beginning because my morning sickness was so severe. My pre preg weight was 123 (5'8") I was down to 110 by week 14 and now at week 23 I am 122lbs and counting! Laughing
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