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Done to death (weight gain) but so down :-(

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SplattyQuinnell · 27/01/2014 16:58

I just had the horror of weighing myself to discover I have put on 3 stone and i'm 27 weeks :-(

I weighed 9.5 stone pre pregnancy and had a BMI of 23-24. My weight gain is waaaaaay above the recommended weight gain for this week (and above what you're supposed to put on in the whole of pregnancy). I really don't know how this has happened. I walk the dog for 1-1.5 hours a day, do yoga once a week, plus exercise dvds/swimming a couple of times a week. I'm still fit, but not as fit as I was pre-pregnancy (ran a lot and triathlon training etc). I ate like crazy during the first trimester as it was the only thing that made my MS better, but I really don't look like i've put on a lot of weight. I have a big bump (granted), and have put weight on in my thighs/bum, face and arms - but i'm definitely not huge. I have a healthy appetite but try to eat fruit or yoghurt instead of unhealthy things.

I'm just feeling like a complete whale and really down about it - especially as my stepmum's DIL has just had a baby and "she's back in her jeans already don't you know". My nan never shuts up about how big I am, and if one more person ask me if it's twins then i'll scream.

Are there any women out there who are/have been in the same boat, or does anyone have anything to say to make me feel better?

Thank you :-(

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Legalbaby79 · 27/01/2014 17:18

Don't listen to other smug people !!!!!! I m the same, I m 27 weeks ( congratulations ) and keep being told I m big and my bum has got large ..... For a start women spend a lot if money for bum implants and also facial implants to get rid of wrinkles - sad cows !! However, screw what the scales say and think of your bubba and that when baby's here you'll be out pushing and back to normal as soon as your body will allow.

Also wAter we have tons of it !!!!!
Don't worry I bet you look fab, my MW told me that as I was fit before and good tummy muscle everything will bounce back xxx

SplattyQuenelle · 27/01/2014 17:23

Thanks legal I think part of the problem is that I know I put on weight easily so to a certain extent i'm predisposed (sp?) to this. I do have good muscle tone though and was very fit pre-pregnancy....so fingers crossed!

Karen1226 · 27/01/2014 17:33

I'm the same, I'm 40weeks now and have put on just over 4 stone, I'm retaining quite a bit of water and have a huge bump but don't look fat otherwise. I have been told that the baby is quite big and also that I have a lot of amniotic fluid. I'm still doing my horse everyday although stopped riding a month ago so I'm still reasonably fit I just feel to heavy to move anymore! X

glorious · 27/01/2014 17:35

Awh I felt like this. I was also fit pre pregnancy and I put my weight on quite early and in spurts rather than evenly. Overall I probably gained nearly 3 stone (stopped checking at 2.5!) but I was borderline underweight to start with.

You may not continue at the same rate.

Even if you do it will come off again. I lost all mine within 3 months with no effort and a year on am now lighter than before and fairly fit again. Breastfeeding helps as does having a baby who won't sleep or be put down (though that has its downsides!).

It will be just fine

blacklily3 · 27/01/2014 17:41

Hi I was classed as overweight before I got pregnant - a size 14 and 11st 5 (I had just lost a stone through exercise and healthy eating too). I was shocked to discover at about the same as you that I had put on 2 stone when I weighed myself at about 27 weeks too, I was still exercising and trying to eat healthy and apart from bump (which was still small) I couldn't see where it had went and freaked at the fact you put on loads of weight during thrid tri! However my bump has got bigger but I haven't put on much weight since I weighed myself just a couple of lb's and will be 32 weeks on weds, I am still measuring fine so am hoping not to put on much more!

FruitSaladIsNotPudding · 27/01/2014 17:44

I also weighed 9.5stone pre pregnancy, and put on a whopping 4 stone. I'm not going to lie, it didn't fall straight off, but I was back to pre pregnancy weight by dds 1st birthday.

LottyLikesWindows · 27/01/2014 21:23

splatty, I could have written your post few weeks ago. I put four stone in pregnancy but now nearly three weeks post partum I've lost one and a half already whilst doing nothing but breast feeding and scoffing Jaffa cakes.

I was worried about the weight coming off but really I needn't have bothered. Enjoy your pregnancy - you will lose it all soon enough. Most importantly you won't care much about it when you're cuddling your delicious little baby and wishing for at least an hour or two of uninterrupted sleep.

ShreddedHoops · 27/01/2014 21:28

I was 9 stone pre pregnancy with my first and put on 5 stone

Was back in my size 8 skinnies within about 6 months. There is hope!

KiwiBanana · 27/01/2014 21:33

I didn't weigh myself but I went from a size 6-8 to a 16 with my first, I'm only 5ft 3 as well so I looked huge! I was the same, really down about it. I hated myself, was awful.

I was just the same as everyone else though with the weight dropping off afterwards. I wasn't immediately back in my old jeans and tbh I've never got back to my pre pregnancy weight but I did slim right down again in time.

Try not to worry about it now (I know that won't be easy!) and just wait until you can actually do something about it. You sound as if you're doing all the right things with exercise anyway so keep at that.

Please don't beat yourself up though

SplattyQuenelle · 27/01/2014 22:58

Thank you so much everyone, you have made smile for the first time since I stood on the bloody scales . I had a whinge to my midwife tonight who said that I have nothing to worry about - she herself put on 5 stone in her first pregnancy and lost it quickly afterwards. There's hope for me yet!

Thanks again

glorious · 28/01/2014 08:02

Good, and your midwife sounds great

Jess03 · 28/01/2014 11:31

I stopped counting at 35 lbs, had gained 10 by the end of the first trimester. But it turned out to be a huge amount of water, it was really crazy. Breast feeding was also a great weight loss thing, I ate loads and it just went. Just pregnant with baby nbr 2 and admit I'm dreading the weight stuff, it's all worth it, pregnancy just has to be got through to get to the lovely snuggles.

mummybare · 28/01/2014 11:46

I was the same, 9.5stone, put on 4.5stone. I ate reasonably healthily and kept quite active so did get a bit down. The lack of control was a factor, I think. My body was just doing its own thing with no regard to how I felt about it! Looking back, though, it knew best - I needed the reserves!

Good luck with everything, OP, and try not to worry - this is a very temporary arrangement!

ChicaMomma · 28/01/2014 11:59

I'm having major issues with this too. I've always been very slim and prided myself on being an 8-10. Now i'm getting so big and cant go anything about it. Anyone who comments on the bump gets an earful!
It's the lack of control for me too, i didnt realise how controlling i always was about my weight.

i'm afraid to weigh myself but know i put on a stone in the first trimester.. eek.

Splatty, the only thing i keep telling myself is that i'm eating well (if too much) which can only be good for the babies development. But i feel your pain, as a former BM1 21 person.

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