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07.18.08, 08:46 AM Newborn
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Just about to enter the thrid trimester and have already gained 26 lbs. I am only 5 ft 1 in tall and pretty petite (started out at 120 before pg). I can see I've gained a little weight on the arms and butt, but not a ton. Anyone out there similar to me? How much did you gain total before birth and how much did you then have to lose? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Newborn 07.18.08, 08:46 AM Flag

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I am almost exactly you. I'm 32 weeks, 5 ft 2 in and was just about 120 when I got pg. I've now gained about 30 lbs and my arms, legs, and face are a little "fatter." Not much, but enough to stress me out. DH says a lot of it might be water retention at this point but I feel fat. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:50 AM Flag

op: my dr says I will probably gain about 45 lbs total. Scary, when the guideline today is no more tha 25-30 lbs -- for a lot taller women than us! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:06 AM Flag

Yes, I have two friends who are also pg and a few weeks ahead of me, both around 5'8" and I look so much bigger than they do! Did you see the pix of Nicole Kidman this week? She doesn't even look like she had a baby! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:13 AM Flag

Start watching what you eat NOW, and you will not gain that much. Eat tons of fruit, fish, and lean meats, and drink tons of water. No fried foods, muffins/scones/bagels/etc. Doing this, I only gained about 5 pounds my last trimester (for a total gain of 33lbs). You only really have to worry about the next 2 months, since very few people gain much real weight in the last month (any weight at that point is probably water). Not to be a party pooper, but btdt, and it's soooo worth watching what you eat in order not to have the extra pounds in the last month or two (with #1 I gained 45lbs and really felt shitty)--not to mention postpartum. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:22 AM Flag

^^^ also, fwiw, a lot more of your weight gain in the last trimester will go to the db than in earlier trimesters, and that's not a good thing if you're petite--your doc will be itching to call for a c-section if your db is measuring on the large side. Not trying to scare you, but BTDT w/ #1 as well! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:25 AM Flag

thanks - helpful [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:39 AM Flag

Sure, and really--good luck with the last trimester! It's rough the last 2 months no matter what you do, but you can really make it better for yourself. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:42 AM Flag

im 5'1 and gained about 45 pounds. lost about 50 [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:54 AM Flag

I'm 5 foot 1, was close to 128, gained about 30, and lost it all within 8 weeks (nursed, walked a lot). [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:14 AM Flag