When is it normal to start putting on weight?

[birdofthenorth]

Hi all

Just wondering what's a normal stage to start seeing differences in your weight? I imagine it varies hugely, but would love to know roughly what to expect.

I'm now 14 weeks and haven't gained anything yet, although I'm pretty big in the first place (BMI 27) so I'm hoping the baby can survive off my existing fat stores for a while!!

I assume the slimmer you are the earlier you gain weight?

Is there a time when you should worry about NOT gaining weight?

Or is there a week in pregnancy after which you can expect to start gaining weight fairly steadily, eg half a pound a week? Or does it all happen quickly when the baby has a growth spurt?

Would love to here your experiences!

I feel much better reading this thread, very reassuring. I shall stop stressing

I've been told I look like a python that's swallowed a gazelle...

Hi, I'm 22 weeks and I've been fairly lucky so far. Didn't start gaining weight until about 2 weeks ago but I got on the scales this morning and I've put on 8lbs! Surely just over 2lbs a week isn't healthy? How have I managed it?! I think I need to give up my new love... chocolate pop tarts.

My BMI was 21.5 before, so I was healthy and I was a size 10/12 and am 5'5". I can't help worrying I'm going to gain too much weight!!!

Avoiding scales from now on.....

Sorry, baby was born fine, feeds really well and is a really good sleeper - not this week though (croup), so haven't been on. I craved fruit&veg - luckily working for a restaurant meant all the lovely delivery guys used to bring me bags of fruit to help me through the day, so wasn't eating sweeties. Also had a bad time with 1st pg due to SPD so was trying not to eat for 10 whilst having DD. Only reason I was weighed at the end was my CS (due to SPD). I wore non maternity clothes right up to the end - they just hung differently!