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Am gaining 1lb a day can anyone help ???

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KHall84 · 08/02/2020 08:16

Am 29+5 days with my 2nd and this week I have been gaining 1lb a day and I cant seem to stop it can anyone help me ? Is this something I should be contacting my midwife about ? They have already told me he is going to be big as at 28 weeks he weighed 3lb 5oz and measuring on the 97th line so I dont want to keep gaining like this all help much appreciated thanks

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Letsallscreamatthesistene · 08/02/2020 08:45

Have you been tested for gestational diabetes?

KHall84 · 08/02/2020 08:59

@letsallscreamatthesistene I had my urine tested at my 28 week appointment and all was fine I also had a pinprick to che k sugar levels yesterday morning with the nurse and she said I was well within the normal range so am at loss what is causing it.

Am on iron tablets but doubt they would make a difference and I have been on a long walk this week to try help but nothing still gained a 1lb the day after, am not eating any more than normal I have a fairly good diet so am hoping someone here can help me as it's making me feel down x

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Babbabump · 08/02/2020 09:05

Would it help if you posted a food diary? We may be able to suggest changes?

KHall84 · 08/02/2020 09:14

@babbabump yes great idea

Breakfast is normally either cornflakes and a bit of sugar or toast

Lunch is normally 1 of the below all made by my self not shop bought
salmon,avocado and scrabble eggs
Chicken on a bagel
Ham sandwich

Dinner some examples below of things I have had this week all home cooked
Spaghetti bolognese
King prawn linguine
Chicken fajitas
Sunday dinner

Snacks normally I will have fruit and 1 or 2 naughty treats
Apple slices fresh
Packet of crisp
2 x chocolate fingers
Ice lolly

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Letsallscreamatthesistene · 08/02/2020 09:30

I think the 1 or 2 naughty treats could probably be turned into healthy snacks, maybe?

MoonlightMistletoe · 08/02/2020 09:33

You are growing a baby - baby is growing so perhaps baby is putting on the lbs?

You might be going through a growth spurt atm and the weight will stop soon. It's normal to put on more weight in the third trimester.

If you are eating a balanced diet and your blood sugars are in range then I wouldn't be worried about it.

KHall84 · 08/02/2020 10:01

@Letsallscreamatthesistene I dont always have naughty treats and there only bite size I have been having a bit more fruit and water the last 2 days but it has made no difference:(

@MoonlightMistletoe thanks am a bit worried cause he already measures big both with tape measure and scan and I weigh my self every day this pregnancy as want to make sure am gaining only what I need to if that makes sense before this week I have been gaining the 1lb a week they say is healthy but suddenly that has changed I guess it's just freaked me out a bit x

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VimFuego101 · 08/02/2020 10:01

How much did you weigh before? If you were underweight you'll likely gain more than if you were already carrying some extra.

KHall84 · 08/02/2020 10:13

No I wasnt under or over I was in the healthy range for my height of 10stone 13lbs BMI was fine another reason I got freaked out everytime I get in scales every morning and it's another 1lb x

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nicciw87 · 08/02/2020 10:19

Have u got any swelling on hands or feet? If u do then definitely call the midwife as putting on lots of weight in a week or 2 can be a sign of pre eclampsia

Tableclothing · 08/02/2020 10:22

Call your midwife and get checked over.

ColumbaPalumbus · 08/02/2020 10:25

The same happened to me in pregnancy and I was huge. It all was gone by a year later. Are you getting any gentle exercise? I'd take the sugar out of the cereal and cut out one naughty treat if you really want to. Breastfeeding worked like having liposuction for me so I wouldn't worry too much if that's your plan.

KHall84 · 08/02/2020 11:02

@nicciw87 no swelling at all and no other signs of pre eclampsia but I will definitely keep an eye out for those symptoms.

@Tableclothing thanks I think I will call Monday just to see what they say and see if they will see me am assuming there not there on a weekend.

@ColumbaPalumbus I am definitely going to start getting more exercise so going for a walk today and swimming mon to Wed while my 3yr old at nursery, last time it did come off me fairly quickly and I gained more than this pregnancy but I was slimmer last time when I got pregnant but I never got back down to pre pregnancy weight I did also breastfeed last time and will be this time as well. I go on holiday 10 weeks after am due so wanting to feel semi ok in a bikini.

Think I was happy i had been gaining a healthy weight and then suddenly bam alot in a week x

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R2D2abc · 08/02/2020 11:26

Maybe look at how much you put in your plate. I know I struggle with that as I like tasty food. I found that using a smaller plate for me it helps. Also you could try filling half of your plate with salad( be careful with dressings as those have tons of calories), then you put on the other half a portion of food.

I was told by my gym trainer that squash is not good or any sugar free drinks. I taught it was fine but he said no. I trusted him.

Found also that substituting my bread with whole bread and put before hand one slice only, it helps me make it enough for me.

Also whole breakfast is good, fills you up and keeps intestine moving.

I'm telling you this as I am a person who struggles with weight and hope my tips can make a tiny bit of difference.

I also try to avoid at all the sweet or crispy snacks. I generally don't buy them either for my children. A fruit and water fills me when I'm hungry. Or I like carrots quite a bit.

Also to say I alway gain in third trimester quite a bit and I always lose it after birth( being well overweight, to not say the other "o" word). Most of my gain is water retention thou, I can see it in my tights a lot.

Also keep an eye for preeclampsia as sudden weight gain can be a symptom( I had it once).

I stick to this rules and during pregnancy I don't gain excessively.

I hope it helps.

Starlight2004 · 08/02/2020 16:14

It's very unlikely to be that u are gaining an extra lb of fat per day! For that to be happening you would need to be consuming around an extra 3500 more calories than you need in a day! Weight can fluctuate so much day to day for many reasons and more so if you are growing another human. Maybe mention to your midwife to rule out anything medical but it's probably just a combination of water, extra fluid, baby and your hormones doing weird things to you.

KHall84 · 08/02/2020 16:49

@R2D2abc thanks I actually have always done slot of what you mentioned only ever eat wholemeal never white bread and portion sizes I have actually smaller now than before I was pregnant, I actually do have carrots and hummus alot but sometimes if I feel like a dessert I will have a bite size treat but definitely wouldnt make a 1lb a day difference but has definitely made me think about totally cutting them out. I will definitely be on look out for pre eclampsia and will try drink more water than you for the tips.

@Starlight2004 thank you has made me feel a bit better reading your comments as am definitely not consuming any were near an extra 3500 calories at best probably an extra 100 soaked sense it could be a combination of things tgsnkbyou x

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