AIBU to worry ? Big pregnancy weight gain. Do I need to sort myself out ?

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Always loved healthy food and been active. Indulged but in moderation and was a small Size 10.

First pregnancy I gained 50 pounds and 6 weeks after baby I had 25 pounds to lose which I did sensibly over a year.

I was starving through the pregnancy , felt sick if I didn’t eat every hour and truthfully I did have sweet treats and a lot of carbs . The moment baby was born the huge hunger stopped and I went back to craving my usual healthy foods. Lost all the weight slowly . I told myself in my second pregnancy I’d be healthy and not over eat again.

Here I am 20 weeks pregnant and have gained 20 pounds already . Looks like I’ll be gaining 50 pounds again .

How can i stop over eating ? I genuinely feel sick if I don’t eat and all I want is carbs .
or am I being slack??? Do I need to start a new healthy regime and force myself to try and stick to it !!!

I am so stressed about weight gain and so angry with myself as I know I’ll have loads of weight to shift after baby is born .

What if I can’t shift it this time ? I’ll have a newborn and a 20 month old so I won’t just be able to take newborn out for walks for hours like I did last time as I’ll have a toddler ??? I feel so cross with myself .

Last time I couldn’t breastfeed. I really hope I can this time .

Advice Please !

You need to be kind to yourself. You are growing a baby! I also put a lot of weight in both my pregnancies, around 50 to 60 pounds. Also was a size 10 to start with. I think aside of eating healthy carbs there is no much more you can do if you are hungry...you will be able to lose it again like you did the first time. 🍀 I was a size 14 for a long time after having my 2nd and went back to a size 10 on my late 30's.

Have you been checked for gestional diabetes? It may explain the sugar and carb cravings.

Currently on third pregnancy here. Last two pregnancies have gained between 60 and 70 pounds. After second pregnancy lost the lot and more by six months. Have no concerns that the same will happen this time. I’ve was breastfeeding though… if you don’t mind me asking what were the breastfeeding issues last time?

Stop stressing. How much we gain depends on how heavy we were to begin with (underweight will gain more) and genetics. I gained 65lbs with each DC regardless of diet or exercise. It is what it is.

Can you try and eat healthier if you’re eating often? Fruit salads, big salads for lunch etc?
I would agree with pp who suggested the possibility of GD too.

Keep the movement up if you can with walking/swimming etc as this will then help after baby is born and with your recovery.

And aftwrwards get toddler on buggy board or scooter so you can go for walks etc, if you don't get yourself up and out eventually then you may struggle to shift the weight you want