Weight??
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Topic: Weight??
Posted By: kellverona
Subject: Weight??
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 3:10pm
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Hey ladies. Was hoping you might share with me how much weight you have put on so far. Am I the only one that has put on 22kgs in 6 months of pregnancy?? ------------- http://pregnancyplanet.net/tickers/"> 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 3:13pm
I'm sitting at 7.5kg. Not sure how much of that is naughty food. hehehehehe  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 3:17pm
| no you are not alone Kelly, I was just reading your other post and was going to reply on that but will do it here instead. With Kobe I put on about 25kgs and he was born 6 weeks early and so far with this one I have put on at least 15-20kgs, Ive been to scared to keep track. I think all medical people take it to the extreme, according to the doctors Im seeing for diabetes at the hospital Im morbidly obese! I started at the same size as you and now weigh about the same as you I think at last count and now Im on insulin its probably going to get worse on top of normal baby growth. Dont worry about it, you will lose it after baby if you work at it. After having Kobe I was skinnier than I had been for ages and I didnt even breast feed, it was pure laziness and also getting preggie again that made me start gaining again. |
Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 3:18pm
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I have put on around 5-6 kgs so far and I am 18 weeks. I have been a bit naughty on and off with food too but have now started to exercisde a little more as I have more energy. ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 3:40pm
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I was a teency bit concerned that I had the opposite problem, but today my lovely midwife said that a woman's weight alone in pregnancy isn't an indication of how her baby is doing (or how big or small baby will be!) or of how her health is. She doesn't weigh mums unless they seem to be losing weight while pregnant, because, and I have to agree with her here... constant weight monitoring only makes a woman feel miserable as she watches the scales climb up and up, and weight gain is an inevitable part of pregnancy. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 3:53pm
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Ohhhhh Andie I like the sound of your midwife! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 3:57pm
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Ahhh yes, she is FANTASTIC!!! Friendly, doesn't feel like she's rushing the appointment through, and super-approachable. Gotta love having a great midwife! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 4:02pm
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I guess that how much weight you gain varies between people and pregnancies as much as everything else! I think we all worry too much about something! Is my bump too big/ too small? Shouldnt I have felt the baby move by now? etc etc. I find that I worry most at work cos everyone always has a question or comment that gets me thinking! Arghhh!
I am not weighing myself much cos I dont wanna stress(and I dont have scales). I weighed myself when I got pregnant, and they weighed me when I saw the Ob yesterday- 4 Kgs so far (Im 20 weeks). But I have had a definate bump since 13 weeks, and have had countless people ask what is wrong with me/baby since Im so big so early! Kelly |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 4:03pm
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My doc is the same really. She totally rocks. She does weigh me but so long as I'm not shovelling too much junk in my mouth she's fine and was very nice in turning a blind eye to my brief McDonald's addiction! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 4:57pm
As you know 
First pregnancy was 19kg. This time I have gone from 75kg to 89kg in the first 23 weeks....now I am 86kg so have lost a bit. I think thats due to getting active and chomping down on fruit more and drinking copious amounts of yucky water. Try not to worry about it...As long as you are healthy and Jaxon is healthy thats all that matters. And none of us know how we will be after the birth ....so dont worry that you might not lose the weight c -------------  
 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 5:14pm
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My midwife has never weighed me. I was worried as until recently I hadn't put on anything then all of a sudden (over about a month or so as I wasn't checking) I put on 5kg and that's what I'm at now ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 5:35pm
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I am not sure, I think I last weighed myself about 3 weeks ago but by that stage I think I had put on 7 - 8kg, so I am thinking that by now maybe 9 - 10 kilos cos it feels like I have put on weight since then!
I dont think you should worry too much, every woman is different and I am tryign not to stress about how much I put on or dont put on - but it's hard though ofcourse...
i say go for gold, eat the MacDonalds without guilt and chomp that chocolate without shame, and think about the weight later, you will have plenty of time to deal with it after baby is born! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 8:17pm
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I've put on 21 kgs at 38 weeks. Lots of it went on in the 1st and 2nd trimesters and has slowed down a bit now.
Kellie - I saw your belly pics and you look great!!! It doesn't look like you've put on that much at all. I'd say things should even itself out by the end, and as long as you are feeling OK and your health is good, try not to worry too much  ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 8:24pm
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With my first I must of put on 23 kgs (all those mince pies I ate) second one I put on 18kgs. This one i have gone down a Kg since I got pregnant although they say you lose weight before you gain, I have definatley got a belly and bigger with this pregnancy at this stage than both my other kids. I am prepared to add a few more (or alot more) weight. All part of pregnancy and sure I will just have to go for long walks once baby here. I am due end of Nov so fine weather will be ther hopefully so be more keen to get up and out.
Mum to: Josh almost 13 Brooke 8 years and peanut on the way ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: EthansMummy
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 8:30pm
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I have put on about 4-5 so far. Am hoping not to go too far further ------------- ** MUM TO ** Ethan 29/08/2006 Brooke 22/09/2008 |
Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 7:55am
I've put on about 6kgs so far and I'm just over 28 weeks..I just know it's gonna shoot up in this last trimester though! 
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Posted By: stevie_88
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 10:03am
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Hey Kell,
I was 62 kgs when I found out I was pregnant. But through time I've crept up to 78 kilos. It doesn't bother me that much... my partners loving the extra flab haha and the bump out the front. It might not be the best putting the weight on. But heres to the best of getting the weight back off after bub. 
I feel myself getting bigger and bigger. You're not alone in this... We should have a great way to lose weight after pregnancy board- or is there? I've just heard of breastfeeding and doing normal house work and taking bub for a wonder along the streets and what not. Oh and eating healthy. But most of all- Drink lots of water! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 11:53am
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with jack i gained about 13-15kgs and this time so far i've only gained 3kgs.
as the others have said kellie, there's too much pressure put on us about how big/small we get while preggy and as long as bubs is healthy and growing and your BP etc is all good, then that's all the matters. i think you look fabulous and your bump looks all baby  ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Syd
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 2:45pm
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I got on the scales for the first time last night since I fell pgn. Started at 60kg and am now 66kg. I'm only 5ft3 so weights show really quickly on me! Although I'm concinved that the 6kg has all just gone to my boobs - thats what it feels like anyway!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 3:20pm
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No Kellie you are not alone - Gwyneth Paltrow put on nearly 30kgs when she was pregnant with her baby boy so see - even the superstars with all the $$ put on weight when they are pregnant Chins up ladies - you all look beautiful ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 3:31pm
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yeah and she looked great just after she had the baby -it all dropped off her! You may find the same thing with happens with you! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 3:54pm
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y'know, my husband told me last night "you're officially rounder than you are wide now" (meaning the bump is poking out further and further)... and I was PROUD! In many cultures it's insulting to comment on someone losing weight and a compliment to say they're getting fatter (pity ours is skinny-worshipping). This is the first time in my adult life that I haven't felt bad about the scales creeping up and I'm loving it. I don't think we should give a toss about other people's comments on our weight too (unless they make us feel good of course! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 26 May 2006 at 11:09am
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Spot on Andy! Spot on! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Enya269448
Date Posted: 05 September 2021 at 7:58pm
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I put on 15kg my last pregnancy and most of that was put on in the first trimester because of MS And then in the last trimester a lot of my gain was also fluid retention. 7 weeks after birth I am now 13kg off my pre preg weight I read somewhere that 12 - 18kg is the normal range. If you can keep active and avoid comfort eating (definitely harder for me during the pandemic) you can definitely lose the weight you accumulated during pregnancy. The recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise (or 75 minutes of more intense exercise) definitely helps. That's a couple of walks or online cardio / Zumba / HIIT classes a week. Yoga helped me lose my weight a lot faster. Yoga burns calories when done the right way. If you are serious about losing weight and getting fit, you might want to implement a 60-minute power yoga and/or vinyasa flow practice at least five to six days per week. https://yogaweightloss365.com/" rel="nofollow - This yoga weight loss program was easy to follow and worked for me during my pregnancy when I started gaining too much weight. Each class is easy to follow, but is varied and enjoyable. Dynamic Sequencing means you'll always be challenged regardless of your current level. If you want to follow my example, think about coupling your practice with a whole foods diet for optimal results. Good luck babes! Mandy |