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I put on *8* pounds of fluid in one week (week 38) . . . that was right before I was induced (the induction was unplanned). That was the first and only time anyone took me seriously when I complained (and ugly cried) about my weight gain.

I gained 10 lbs in 2 weeks towards the end of my pregnancy. It was because I swelled intensely around 35 weeks. They just kept an eye on me to be sure I didn't have any other signs of preeclampsia (I didn't), and nothing else came of it. I went quickly from "cute" pregnant to "water balloon/sausage" pregnant. Thankfully it was only at the end and I lost 30 lbs within 2 days of leaving the hospital (I had gained 40).

It doesn't have to mean anything bad. Other than being uncomfortable, it could just be some extra water.

I gained a lot near the end of my pregnancy. Keep in mind that in the last month or so, the baby is doing a lot of weight gain. With the baby's weight gain, you're going to have extra fluid, etc. as well. My blood pressure rose near the end too. I went in for a couple of blood pressure checks when I got dizzy and had a bit of blurred vision. Everything was fine, but the baby also starts to put pressure on your veins and arteries as it gets bigger in the final month. Just take it easy and drink lots and lots of water.

@BananaPancakes: This is what I was going to say.

Weight gain more than 2+ lbs a week can be symptomatic of Pre-e, which is what I had. the only "cure" is to deliver the baby and it can be scary if it progresses too far so a lot of mama's with pre-e are induced. I was induced at 38+5 for it. Mine hadn't reached critical stages though.

BUT it is not always that case - sometimes it's just regular old pregnancy swelling and fluid retention! Try not to worry and just follow your OB's advice it will all work out in the end. Good luck!

Have you been eating a lot of fast food? Or salty foods? I swelled like crazy one week, after eating some Chinese take out. After drinking loads of water and eating cucumbers (helps reduce fluids) I peed like crazy and was better.

So, my advice is to eat melon or cucumbers, avoid ginger (it raises blood pressure!) and drink water! You may pee so much that you think your water is breaking (guilty). But then you'll see your feet go down to an appropriate size.

Keep your feet up as much as possible and try to relax!