https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:14:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1573663 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:53:58 +0000 Mrs. Cookie 1573663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, how rude! I gained more than that in 16 weeks! Forget her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570686 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:26:28 +0000 SweetiePie 1570686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs tartan: Yep! I am currently 9/26 due date but I am consistently measuring ahead so we'll see! We're both on the cusp...you could be a Sept Mama and I could be Oct! Will be fun to see if we switch places when our due dates come :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570635 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:03:18 +0000 Tidybee 1570635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs tartan: Good for you and your bowl of ice cream in protest! Usually my doc would be alarmed if I jumped in weight between appointments. She more wanted to see consistent weight gain rather than nothing one month and 5 pounds the next. Just do what your body tells you. your weight is still in a very healthy range for being 16w pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570624 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:00:21 +0000 Mrs tartan 1570624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: ah you must have made the September due date board. I'm a 1st oct due date so stayed on oct board :) that's good to know that you are the same. I've no idea what that silly midwife was talking about now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570582 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:49:59 +0000 SweetiePie 1570582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs tartan: Based on my IVF transfer I'm 16weeks4days. Based on our anatomy scan today I'm measuring 17w2d :-) So you and I are pretty darn close. I think I had gained 5 lbs by 13 weeks! And my doc said it was totally fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570555 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:40:23 +0000 Mrs tartan 1570555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: how many weeks are you?</p> <p>I'm definitely going to tell my usual midwife when I see her (not for another 6 weeks though, so by then I'm sure 5lbs will seem like a speck of dust) but I want to tell her so she doesn't make other people feel like that.<br /> Definitely no mistaking the numbers she actually said "5lbs is far too much at 16 weeks"...witch. </p> <p>I do excersize as i horse ride and walk my dogs, plus i crave fruit all the time so I've been eating far healthier than normal. Tonight in protest I ate a bowl of ice cream after dinner. Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570550 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:39:13 +0000 Rocker2014 1570550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>WTF ?!? That's completely insane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570339 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:24:54 +0000 SweetiePie 1570339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs tartan: I was 119 pre preg as well and today I weigh 128!!! I was really worried about that but my OB said it's totally fine.<br /> That is so weird to me that your midwife said that 5lbs is bad! Don't even sweat it for a second! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570321 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:19:29 +0000 Arden 1570321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What the hell?!</p> <p>I know you don't have a choice of what midwife you get each time with the NHS, but honestly I'd file a complaint. That's completely absurd. Every woman puts on weight at a different rate, and 5 pounds at 16 weeks is not the least bit abnormal.<br /> It's very unprofessional for her to say something like that to you and not back it up with her reasoning and recommendations, anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570226 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:39:39 +0000 anandam 1570226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe she misread the numbers? So strange.<br /> You are definitely within normal with that gain, and there are no absolutes about the rates of gain for different women. Like others on here, I gained 1lb/wk in the beginning and it slowed down at the end. Some people lose at the beginning and gain 2lb/wk at the end. It totally varies. If you're being healthy, you're doing fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570111 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:51:46 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1570111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 5lbs is awesome! Honestly, everyone puts weight on differently...and 5 lbs is nothing! Pretty sure I could eat a cupcake and put on 5 lbs. Don't worry about her - and maybe mention it to your regular midwife next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1570078 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:42:51 +0000 Corduroy 1570078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5lbs is great. FWIW - weight gain won't necessarily follow the normal curves. First trimester I gained weight too fast and the doctor gave me a warning. Second trimester I didn't really gain anything and the doctor gave me a warning. I ate the same healthy diet and exercised the whole time. In the end I gained 30 lbs. I've lost it all too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1569792 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:53:50 +0000 bushelandapeck 1569792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is so awful that she said that to you! I wouldn't worry about it at all. Sounds like you are doing great! I had a similar situation at my 13w appointment though, as I had gained 1lb and my ON said something to the effect of "you gained 1lb which is ok but the baby doesn't really need anything extra at this point". I've since gained 1-2lb more at 15w so I'm not looking forward to my next appt. I plan to change providers if she says anything else negative. We don't need that extra stress! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1569779 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:48:02 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1569779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained more than that and my doctor said I was fine. Some doctors are bigger sticklers about weight than others. Good thing you won't see her again </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1569724 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:24:43 +0000 mamimami 1569724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained like 10 pounds the minute I conceived! Welcome to the nod and smile school of prenatal care. Work on your contrite/concerned face and put it on at the right times and you'll be fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really/page/2#post-1569715 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:20:44 +0000 littleredhairedgrl 1569715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>that's really not cool of her to say! I gained prob 6-8 lbs by 16wks and my dr didn't say that was too much at all </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569708 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:18:45 +0000 catlady 1569708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are doing great. I started at a similar size and had gained 5 pounds before 10 weeks. My midwife never commented on my weight at all. You should definitely find a new one. You are well within normal ranges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569663 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:02:00 +0000 psw27 1569663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>dang, 5 lbs at 16 weeks is nothing! If you are eating healthy and staying active, your body is doing what it needs to do! what a b.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569647 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:54:46 +0000 Mrs tartan 1569647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: @Pumuckl: great link thank you. </p> <p>Thank you everyone, I feel a lot better now. I was quite sad when I left this morning but much happier now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569623 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:41:52 +0000 JerricaBenton 1569623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's nuts! You should tell your regular midwife what she said, too! She made you feel bad needlessly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569581 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:27:36 +0000 Mrs. J 1569581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How ridiculous! I'd ignore her. Just keep eating healthy and be active, and you'll be just fine. Plus, I find that doctor's office scales are not always correct--and it all depends on what time of day/what you're wearing too.</p> <p>Anyway, 5 lbs is GREAT. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569575 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:25:53 +0000 Caly 1569575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BakerBee: that's too funny, in our house it's the opposite, he's the one often grossed out by my crassness. He doesn't like hearing about anything bodily function related. Heh </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569507 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:08:58 +0000 LBee 1569507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LMOG47: I first had written "a good poop" but then changed it to "bathroom trip." He says it every time he steps on the scale -- he's always like, "I'm up x pounds, but that's just a good poop, so I'm not worried." He definitely does not soften things for me - it's not uncommon to hear me saying in our house, "you know I'm your wife, not your fraternity brother, right?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569494 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:04:51 +0000 Caly 1569494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BakerBee: haha...what your husband says was actually my same thought "5lbs can just be a good dump" but I didn't have the balls to write it :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569485 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:01:29 +0000 Caly 1569485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>*just* 5lbs?! Haha. Ignore her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569481 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:00:53 +0000 Ms.Pumpkin 1569481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, that's just absurd! First, 5 lbs is, as many others have stated, totally within healthy guidelines. Secondly, it's even possible to gain that much overnight if you had a few days of consuming high sodium meals! One dinner of Chinese or pho, and I'm definitely feeling it the next day.</p> <p>You sound like you're on just the right track for a healthy pregnancy, I wouldn't pay her any mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569472 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:58:15 +0000 LBee 1569472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: I thought the same thing. My husband often says (grossly) that 5 pounds can be a bathroom trip. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569465 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:56:46 +0000 tlcbaby 1569465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I consistently gained 1lb per week my entire pregnancy so I was already up 16 lbs at that point. I am glad you don't have to deal with her anymore. Not only is she wrong, she didn't even offer any helpful advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569458 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:54:17 +0000 Synchronicity 1569458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 pounds does not seem like much at all at that point in your pregnancy! She sounds awful, I'm glad you won't have to see her anymore. Try not to let it get to you and just keep doing what you're doing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-have-gained-5lbs-st-16-weeks-pregnant-midwife-said-thats-far-too-much-what-really#post-1569440 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 08:48:10 +0000 mrs. 64 1569440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sounds fine to me. I gained 2-3 immediately and was at 5 by 16 weeks. I'm 20 now and still at 5. I think unless someone is being really unhealthy that bodies do what they need to do. </p>