Weight gain in pregnancy

[sureitsgrand]

Hi, this seems such a silly title for a thread. Obviously you expect to gain weight when pregnant.

This pregnancy is my second, and was much longed for after a mmc and a year ttc. I was almost 1st overweight at conception, but happy enough with myself.

I've gained about half a stone at 17 weeks I think. I'm only 5ft.

I feel huge. Bloated, feel like face and arms and legs look so big. I've never felt so miserable and uncomfortable with my weight. It's so strange, as I'm still in my size 10 maternity wear, bump isn't huge so I don't think I can look as massive as I feel I do. I loved how I looked pregnant last time.

I feel like I'm developing some type of pregnancy body dysmorphia, which makes me feel I look hideous.

I'm worried about bumping into people I haven't seen for a few weeks in case it's awkward as I look so heavy and bloated. What's going on in my head?? Anyone experienced anything like this?

12 wks here and everything you've said - weight gain all over. At the end of the day my body is producing a miracle, and if it needs to puff out with water and extra blood, it's just part of it. My dad thinks I look fat, I think I look like a woman creating a brand new life within me.

Might be worth having a chat with your midwife, I was asked at the booking in session if it was something I might find difficult, so they are aware and it is common. Don't struggle alone, but do remember you're beautiful regardless.

Thanks for the replies. I keep telling myself the same, I'm creating a new life etc. It's not working so far. Meant to be seeing friends at the weekend and thinking of cancelling at the moment and just hidinh away! So stupid, I've never experienced anything like this before.

I also think the weight gain isn't necessarily linear. I'm in the US and get weighed at every appointment (and I've had a lot due to issues) and I know my weight can jump 5lb in one week and then stay the same for the next month.

Also some women seem to look the same, just with a bump and others definitely put on weight all over and in their face etc (I'm one of those people sadly). I was glad to get past 24 weeks when my bump "popped" and I actually look obviously pregnant, rather than just overweight.

You know you're pregnant and you're creating a new life. If it's really upsetting you then I think you need to speak to your midwife and see if they have support available

Sounds like water retention

It feels a bit like water retention now you mention it!

It feels a bit like water retention now you mention it!