Weight Gained While Pregnant Posted: 12-29-04 13:31pm
Before I got pregnant I was 160 lbs. And
5'2. Now that I am 16 weeks pregnant I
weigh about 170. And I still go to the
bathroom every 30 minutes. Is this
normal? I know I was already over weight
to start with. I heard about toxemia and
what can I do to not have this? Please
respond asap, I am kind of worried.
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 12-29-04 13:49pm
I know different people gain different
weight or even lose (like I did in my
first trimester.) I don't think 10lbs is
a whole lot but ask your doc for sure.
As for the peeing thing-i'm 14 weeks and I
still pee all the time-it's completely
normal, there's something leaning on your
bladder at all times now. Especially if
you drink lots of water.
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steen
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Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Posts: 1797 Location: Upper Midwest
Re: Weight Gained While Pregnant Posted: 12-29-04 15:43pm
It is a touch up, with normal weight gain
running around 4 lb at 20 weeks, but if
you are drinking excess fluid then that
can account for it.
However, increased weight gain in
pregnancy and especially if with
significantly increased fluid intake could
be sign of the pregnancy causing diabetic
symptoms. You need to call your ob/gyn
and let them know what is going on.
They will likely have you come in for a
blood test, but if you catch it early, it
won't be to much of a problem.
I don't think there should be a risk for
toxemia unless you also have a significant
fever (more than 101-102)
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KaiGela
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Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Posts: 485 Location: Anywhere (:
Posted: 12-29-04 17:22pm
You're supposed to gain 10lbs every three
months. Well thats if you divide how much
weight your supposed to gain in total.
You're supposed to gain about 20-30 lbs
during pregnancy. I was 98 before
pregnancy, 5"5. Now i'm 135 last time I
checked.
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pinkbaby
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Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 618 Location: Arizona
Posted: 12-29-04 17:39pm
I have gained 4 lbs in all of my 18 weeks.
I was 123 to start with now about 127-128
I havent gotten big at all, but you can
tell somethings up cause I used to have
packs and you could see my hip bones
before.
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sftbllchika06
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Dec 2004 Posts: 413 Location: St. Louis
Posted: 12-29-04 19:38pm
I am 13 weeks and I have gained 3 pounds
total. I think you should talk to your
doctor though just tto be on the safe
side.
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sky
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Joined: 24 Nov 2004 Posts: 411 Location: oklahoma
Posted: 12-29-04 21:09pm
Yall suck! Im 25 1/2 weeks and I have
already gained 34 pounds!! I still have
a long way to go.
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esteeg
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Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 106
Posted: 12-30-04 19:37pm
I was 5'8", 130 lbs before pregnancy,
first I lost 10 lbs, and I am now 131 lbs
at 21 weeks.
I don't really know, but I think it might
be a little bit of weight gain, but talk
to your doc, he'll know more... On the
other hand you are supposed to gain some
weight during pregnancy, so I don't think
that's a problem. As long as it's not too
much.
About going to the bathroom: I have to go
every 15 - 30 min since 12 weeks, I guess
that's normal...
It is perfectly normal to gain up to 10
lbs at 20 weeks. I had gained none at 18
wks and my doc made me eat more. I gained
about 2 now at 20 weeks and 3 days. Since
you were over weight before I would watch
it but I don't think you are in danger.
Talk to your doctor about how much you
should gain. Frequent urination is normal
no doubt about it!! Hope that helps hun!!
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PosrscheLvr
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Oct 2004 Posts: 304 Location: Plano, Texas
Posted: 01-02-05 00:43am
That is perfectly normal...Just make sure
to keep taking your vitamins and eating
right. Also walking is really good to
keep you in shape. Drag a friend if you
don't want to walk alone...Stay healthy:)
