Diaper Swappers

newtocloth07 · 04-15-2008, 12:03 PM

I am 20wks and 2 days pregnant with dd (second child) and have only put on 5lbs so far. With my ds I gained 22lbs from start to finish and lost 11lbs the day he was born (he was 7lb3oz). I don't look pregnant, I'm a tiny person to begin with (134lbs before pregnancy-139lbs now)at 5'6" but a friend of mine seems to think I should be concerned that I'm not gaining more? I feel dd kick all the time, she's very active, I eat 3 + meals a day, drink lots of healthy fluids (mostly water and milk) get plenty of sleep....but I am a SAHM to a busy 20 month old and chase around our Vizsla as well. I go out walking usually twice a day -once with ds and we stop at the park, and once with ds and pup.

Do you think I should be worried? I'm not sure what to think anymore because lately the comments I get are " you are the skinniest pregnant person ever!" or " wow...you're pregnant?!!" I have a little tiny belly...but it's very tiny and I could probably still be wearing regular pants but I'm in love with H&M Mama stuff so I'm in my maternity clothes.

asianmama · 04-15-2008, 12:12 PM

i dont think u should worry people r different. this is my 3rd pregnancy and i gain like 10 pounds. babe's heartbeat was 160 last week so he or she is healthy ( i am 5ft4in- 120 at beginning of pregnancy yesterday when i weighed myself i was 129.) as long as u are eating and drinking and exercising u seem to be doing fine. i was extremely worried this time around since i didnt have " my normal symptoms of all day morning sickness like i did the two other times..) as far as weight gain "normal amounts" with dd i started the pregnancy at 150 lost 50 pounds in 6 months and gained 75 by the time she came out. with ds i started it at 175 pounds and lost some but stayed at 169 until i had him.

S Starr · 04-15-2008, 09:59 PM

You might consider adding in a few healthy snacks. I think pregnancy requires an additional.... 400-500 calories per day? I don't actually remember -- it might be 300-400. The doctors do now figure that if you gain too little weight, it might not be good for your baby one way and another. That said, 5 pounds with 20 weeks left sounds okay to me!

newtocloth07 · 04-16-2008, 07:37 AM

I've added in a lot more healthy snacks to my diet because when I went in for my 16wk appointment my doctor voiced some concern for my lack of weight gain (by the I had put on .5 lbs) so I started putting homo milk in my coffee /cooking and increased my snacks and meals to more substantial on the caloric front. So since then....I've packed on the pounds which is a good start right? My OB saw me at 17 wks and wasn't concerned, she said I was really healthy, with excellent vitals and probably one of her healthiest mothers to be that she's had this year...so that put my mind at ease for sure..but I still can't help but hear people say things and make these comments and have them stick in the back of my mind...eating away at me!!!

joy7s · 04-17-2008, 04:02 PM

I think as long as your baby is fine you shouldn't worry. Sounds like you are doing the best you can!!

proudmommaof4 · 04-18-2008, 07:48 AM

I actually always loose weight with my pregnancies. I tend to eat alot healthier during that time as well. I am also pregnant with my 4th so chaseing after the other 3 doesn't allow for alot of calories to be saved to my body lol.

Laniemama · 04-19-2008, 08:27 PM

I wouldn't be worried. My midwife doesn't actually weigh at appts. She goes by how the baby is measuring and how I am feeling/eating/exercising. I think I've only gained about 8 lbs. so far this pg, which is way less than my other pg's, but I feel like I am eating healthier from the start and exercising more. I wouldn't be worried and I wouldn't trust the scale, I love that my midwife doesn't do weight checks!

**blacktuesdays** · 04-20-2008, 10:21 PM

Don't be worried unless your dr. gives you a reason to worry. with my first pregnancy i LOST 25 lbs over the first 3 months...kept going to the docs...they said there didn't seem to be anything wrong...and there wasnt...just a day or two shy of being 6 months preggers i had my first ultrasound and found out it was twins ...and those first 3 months i wasn't consuming enough to nourish the both of them so they ate up my fat reserves!!! and were both born at over 7 lbs each

litlepick · 04-20-2008, 11:11 PM

its normal to not gain at all for the first 3 months then gain .8 to 1.2lbs/week after that so at 20 weeks you're right on track

patricianaps · 05-03-2008, 10:11 PM

[QUOTE=blacktuesdays;3377106]Don't be worried unless your dr. gives you a reason to worry.

I agree! People are coming up to me constantly (strangers in the store, waiters dependent upon my good graces for tips..) tellling me my stomach is WAY too big for just one, how many am I having etc. I have gained 14 lbs at 27 weeks, and my dr is very happy. So Try not to stress!

Like that's so easy!

Seriously, your doctor would tell you if there was reason to worry.

04-15-2008, 12:03 PM	#1
newtocloth07 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aurora,ON Posts: 774 My Mood:	Should I be worried? need some outside opinions I am 20wks and 2 days pregnant with dd (second child) and have only put on 5lbs so far. With my ds I gained 22lbs from start to finish and lost 11lbs the day he was born (he was 7lb3oz). I don't look pregnant, I'm a tiny person to begin with (134lbs before pregnancy-139lbs now)at 5'6" but a friend of mine seems to think I should be concerned that I'm not gaining more? I feel dd kick all the time, she's very active, I eat 3 + meals a day, drink lots of healthy fluids (mostly water and milk) get plenty of sleep....but I am a SAHM to a busy 20 month old and chase around our Vizsla as well. I go out walking usually twice a day -once with ds and we stop at the park, and once with ds and pup. Do you think I should be worried? I'm not sure what to think anymore because lately the comments I get are " you are the skinniest pregnant person ever!" or " wow...you're pregnant?!!" I have a little tiny belly...but it's very tiny and I could probably still be wearing regular pants but I'm in love with H&M Mama stuff so I'm in my maternity clothes. __________________ Busy mama to Mason [Aug 06] Madison [Aug '08], Manning [Nov 09] & Mia [Sept 2011] Solar Energy Producing, Cloth diapering [and cloth diaper boutique owner] , composting, recycling, urban cowgirl.

04-15-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
asianmama Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 6,447 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Should I be worried? need some outside opinions i dont think u should worry people r different. this is my 3rd pregnancy and i gain like 10 pounds. babe's heartbeat was 160 last week so he or she is healthy ( i am 5ft4in- 120 at beginning of pregnancy yesterday when i weighed myself i was 129.) as long as u are eating and drinking and exercising u seem to be doing fine. i was extremely worried this time around since i didnt have " my normal symptoms of all day morning sickness like i did the two other times..) as far as weight gain "normal amounts" with dd i started the pregnancy at 150 lost 50 pounds in 6 months and gained 75 by the time she came out. with ds i started it at 175 pounds and lost some but stayed at 169 until i had him. __________________ Oh Almighty God,Whose Great Power And Eternal Wisdom Embraces The Universe,Watch Over All Policemen and Law Enforcement Officers. Protect Them From Harm. Protect the Brave Men & Women,Grant Them Your Almighty Protection,Unite Them Safely With Their Families After Duty Has Ended. Amen.

04-15-2008, 09:59 PM	#3
S Starr Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,312 Ratings: 26 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Should I be worried? need some outside opinions You might consider adding in a few healthy snacks. I think pregnancy requires an additional.... 400-500 calories per day? I don't actually remember -- it might be 300-400. The doctors do now figure that if you gain too little weight, it might not be good for your baby one way and another. That said, 5 pounds with 20 weeks left sounds okay to me! __________________ Mama to E 3/06 and M 7/08

04-16-2008, 07:37 AM	#4
newtocloth07 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Aurora,ON Posts: 774 My Mood:	Re: Should I be worried? need some outside opinions I've added in a lot more healthy snacks to my diet because when I went in for my 16wk appointment my doctor voiced some concern for my lack of weight gain (by the I had put on .5 lbs) so I started putting homo milk in my coffee /cooking and increased my snacks and meals to more substantial on the caloric front. So since then....I've packed on the pounds which is a good start right? My OB saw me at 17 wks and wasn't concerned, she said I was really healthy, with excellent vitals and probably one of her healthiest mothers to be that she's had this year...so that put my mind at ease for sure..but I still can't help but hear people say things and make these comments and have them stick in the back of my mind...eating away at me!!! __________________ Busy mama to Mason [Aug 06] Madison [Aug '08], Manning [Nov 09] & Mia [Sept 2011] Solar Energy Producing, Cloth diapering [and cloth diaper boutique owner] , composting, recycling, urban cowgirl.

04-17-2008, 04:02 PM	#5
joy7s Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,156 Ratings: 72 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Should I be worried? need some outside opinions I think as long as your baby is fine you shouldn't worry. Sounds like you are doing the best you can!! __________________ Spring Joy Jesus following,cding, extended bfing,tandem nursing (again!) , homeschooling, mama milk donating, semi crunchy and green mama. Unemployed ped RN married to my one and only n asl Terp since 2/16/00 my three princesses: a (6/26/04) s (9/15/06) and Z (8/5/08) and little man Z (11/12/10)