https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:06:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2264276 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:42:05 +0000 shopaholic 2264276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charlotte: I'm in a similar boat as you! 1st baby was a March baby. I gained 19lbs. Currently 34 weeks and already at 19lbs (but holding steady - it's been 19lbs almost a month). I'm definitely carrying bigger, despite eating less (no appetite) and chasing after a very active toddler. I had a BIG spike in weight gain during our baby moon, where all I ate was fruits and juices. The OB told me that fruits and juices don't metabolize as well and turn into excess weight gain. I have to curb myself from too much watermelon and juices constantly if I don't want to gain too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2264168 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:36:46 +0000 charlotte 2264168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>it sounds like summer probably has little to do with it and every pregnancy really is different! I have been hungrier this time too and had way less heartburn (yay) so maybe my intake is a bit more than I remember with LO1. There's def something about chasing a toddler that makes me need a snack...ha. I'll report back in 3 weeks if there are any interesting developments like 12 pound baby. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2264164 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 11:23:16 +0000 kgbee 2264164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first was born in March (two weeks late, even), &amp; I gained right around 25lbs. This kiddo is due at the end of September, and I'm up 20lbs at 34wks. Comparing the week-to-week gain between the two pregnancies, I'm 2-4 weeks ahead of my progress last time, but my midwives aren't overly concerned as they see many/most subsequent pregnancies gaining a little more than the first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262303 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:01:17 +0000 kodybear 2262303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained 28lb and delivered at 37w5d with my daughter in November. I gained 32lb and delivers at 38w with my son in August. They weighed 6lb7oz and 6lb6oz. I def think I ate more the second time around. I felt like I was always hungry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262283 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:46:38 +0000 NovBaby1112 2262283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a nov baby and gained right around 30lbs.<br /> Due in October, 32.5 weeks and am up 18lbs so far. My weight gain has seemed to slow down the last few weeks so we'll see where I end up, guessing around 25-30lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262207 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:51:43 +0000 skipra 2262207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained a lot more with my May baby than with my early September baby. He was bigger but that doesn't account for even the majority of the extra weight! With my May baby being pregnant through Christmas and the ridiculous amount of Christmas cookies I ate combined with being trapped inside for a long winter was the big reason I gained more. Being very pregnant during the summer I was a lot more active and too hot to overeat! Plus the nausea and vomiting all winter kept that weight gain at bay. I do think if you swell a lot it would be a completely different story. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262204 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:33:34 +0000 Mamasig 2262204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - I gained about 10 pounds more with my September baby than my May baby. But I was way more swollen with my 1st (September baby) and I was diagnosed with GD with my 2nd (may baby) so I did watch what I ate and he came about 2 weeks earlier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262181 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 04:41:06 +0000 Mrs. J 2262181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Nov baby at 41w 3d and gained 25..<br /> I just had an August baby on my due date and gained 26 (also started from lower weight). I didn't swell, but maybe more ice cream than with DS1? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262176 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 04:25:33 +0000 charlotte 2262176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: that sounds exactly like me. It is so annoying! I remember eating a ton of frozen yogurt and treats at the end last time and I'm not even doing that this time. I feel / hope like it has to be somewhat due to water retention. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262166 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 01:57:09 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2262166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due next month with my third and have received a ton of crap from my OB about my weight gain (as she's mostly worried about baby's size). I gained 29 with my first (May baby) and 26 with my second (November baby) but was already up 24 lbs at 30 weeks with my third (first summer baby). My doc even said "I wouldn't even be mad if you lost weight" (which I did). I'm definitely more active this time around too. Not really sure why I'm gaining more! Maybe gaining more during summer pregnancies is a "thing." :) I'm sure it will come off quickly--let your body do its thang! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262138 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 22:55:02 +0000 mrsjyw 2262138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a Nov baby at 40w3d and gained 40. Baby was 8.11.<br /> I had a July baby at 38w and gained 33. Baby was 8 lbs.</p> <p>I was more active and ate less this time around and still was pretty much the same. Started off a lil less and gained a lil less. But didn't make a huge difference w overall weight gain or baby birth wt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/summer-pregnancy-weight-gain#post-2262104 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 21:21:37 +0000 charlotte 2262104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Moms of 2+: Did you gain more with a summer baby vs non (or if you've only had 1: more than made sense for your activity level and eating?)</p> <p>I'm 35 weeks and already at the total gain I had with my 1st (a March baby). This makes no sense to me because I'm eating the same and probably more active (chasing a toddler around and doing tons of things around the house and errands everyday vs desk job with #1). I'm not noticeably swollen but I might be a little puffy in the face and feet. </p> <p>There's nothing I can really do unless I changed from snacking on apples and cheese to plain kale (ha, not happening) so it's obviously not a HUGE deal. Just curious ! Maybe little sister is going to be bigger than her 8 lb brother!? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070611 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 14:21:08 +0000 lamariniere 1070611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Repeat to yourself "I am growing a healthy baby and my body was made to do this." It is scary to see those numbers go up, but it is totally and completely normal and healthy. Also remember that much of that weight is NOT fat, it is all the support the baby needs (placenta, amniotic fluid, your own blood supply, fluid retention, etc. in addition to the baby itself). </p> <p>I gained 29lbs with my first pregnancy. I ate well, was very active until the end, and I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight by 6 weeks pp. </p> <p>I'm 25 weeks with my second and have gained more weight more quickly, but I know it is just my body doing what it needs to do to produce a healthy baby. I am eating and doing what I need to do to remain healthy for me and the baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070563 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:59:23 +0000 edelweiss 1070563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>sounds like you're eating right and exercising, so your body's just doing what it needs to do! i understand the anxiety about weight though. i asked my doctor not to tell me my weight unless i was gaining too much or too little (neither of those happened), and i made a point of looking away when the nurse weighed me at the start of my appointments. i knew i would obsess otherwise. i still don't know how much weight i gained during my pregnancy--it truly is blissful ignorance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070548 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:49:43 +0000 Vegmama 1070548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It sounds like you're doing everything right! I don't weigh myself at home (only when I go to see my midwife), so that jump each month is weird, but I know I'm taking care of myself, and my body is gaining as it needs to.</p> <p>I started prenatal yoga at 20 weeks ... I figured, it's going to help with birth, and it's an activity to help keep me in shape (win, win). </p> <p>Don't worry about the numbers ... just keep eating well, and moving for that baby! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070246 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 11:43:35 +0000 spinningry 1070246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I delivered at 37 weeks, and at my last appointment I had gained 24 pounds. During my pregnancy I took spin classes twice a week (which was awesome and low impact), jogged &amp; walked &amp; lifted weights three times a week at the gym. The more active I was, the better I felt and more energy I had. Although I "tried" to eat healthy, I was a sucker for sweets. I think I could have gained even less had I not had so many treats. Although at almost five months postpartum, I still have about 12 left to lose even with eating cleaner than I ever have and exercising hard 5-6 times a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070112 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:58:19 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1070112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MCD919: it sounds like you're doing what you need to do in order to stay fit during pregnancy (if that's even an option)</p> <p>I was like you during my first pregnancy. I worked out 3-5 days/week, I ate healthy and really tried to keep the scale under control. But, I still gained 37 lbs. I'm on my 2nd pregnancy and I'm 11 weeks and I've already gained 7 lbs, which is close to how much I gained around this time w/ DD (granted, I can't workout so far this pregnancy because I feel like I'm going to puke if I do any sort of activity). </p> <p>Just know that, as tough as it is to see the scale go up, your body will gain what it needs. And, if you continue doing what you're doing, it will come off. It took me 7 months to lose the weight with DD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070104 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:56:36 +0000 regberadaisy 1070104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MCD919: FWIW I'm also petite, 5'5" about 118 lbs. I gained about 40-45 lbs through my pregnancy but no one could tell. And my OB never made a big deal about .They never told me how much I gained between visits if I didn't ask. So you could ask your OB to do that if you're worried you will obsess? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070095 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:53:40 +0000 MCD919 1070095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@evansjamie: @MrsTiz: I think 'body will do what's best for baby' is a good mentality to have. I have to remember that our bodies were made to do this... hiding the scale is probably a good idea, too </p> <p>@futuremama: @LovelyPlum: The 1st tri is tough! I only had mild nausea, but I was definitely reaching more for carbs than usual... whatever gets us through I guess! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070056 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:39:28 +0000 LovelyPlum 1070056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 9w2d today, and this has been hard for me, too! I really want to be ok with letting my body do what it will, but it's super hard. I still am having a hard time with watching the numbers on the scale go up, and it is exacerbated by my constant eating of carbs to keep the morning sickness at bay. I'm hoping that it will be easier when the nausea calms down. I'm up about 5 pounds since I got pregnant, and I asked the nurse about it yesterday, because I was concerned about getting a lecture. She told me not to worry about it, and rather concentrate on eating a lot of the good stuff (fruit, veggies), and portion controlling the not so healthy stuff. DH also took the scale away from me, though I still probably look once a week (better than once a day!).</p> <p>Hang in there. We'll get through this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1070036 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:32:14 +0000 futuremama 1070036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm struggling with this. I'm only 11 weeks but used to eating a fairly healthy and well-balanced diet. With all of the nausea and food aversions, my diet has suffered quite a bit over the past few months. Now that things are settling down symptom-wise, it'll be nice to get back into my routine. This is probably something that will continue to bother me since I've always been thin, but my husband has been really supportive and telling me how beautiful I am with my little pooch. It's going to be tough to keep up with exercise in the winter though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1069977 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:13:02 +0000 MrsTiz 1069977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the "let your body decide" camp..so if you are eating properly and working out, there isn't much else you can do!</p> <p>I'm eating the exact same way I was pre pregnancy, and actually walking more than I used to, and i'm up 25lb at 31 weeks, and your supposed to gain a bunch more weight the last few months, so there's no way I fit into the recommended 25lb total gain category. Don't worry about it, 10lb doesn't sound like much at all to be halfway done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1069969 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:10:42 +0000 avivoca 1069969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 36 weeks and up about 25 pounds. Honestly, the number on the scale doesn't bother me very much. I'm gaining this weight to grow my little girl, and thinking about that makes it easier for me to not obsess. That, and I fired my home scale so I wouldn't worry about it, so all I get is my weight at the midwife's office. Another thing that helped me was to remember that if my midwife wasn't concerned, then I shouldn't be concerned. At one point, I was losing weight when I first got my GD diagnosis and switched my diet. I lost around 10 pounds in a few weeks, but I've gained it back appropriately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-1#post-1069955 Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:06:44 +0000 MCD919 1069955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yet another post about weight gain in pregnancy..... I know there are a few threads on this topic, but I guess I'm just looking for advice/ experiences of others who've been through it or are currently struggling with body changes. I've always been on the petite side and I'm having a hard time seeing the numbers go up and up. I know it's part of pregnancy, and I'm soo very grateful to be pregnant after 2 losses. It's just weird to see the numbers rise with little control :/ I'm up about 10lbs at 20 weeks. I walk/ use the elliptical about 4x per week and eat pretty healthy (whole foods, little processed stuff *try* to resist cravings). How did you stay fit during pregnancy?? </p>