I Feel HUGE 23 Weeks Prego with Baby #2 - Spokane,WA

In a word - Yep. You gained too much too fast. I made that mistake with #1 and less so with #2, currently on #3 (26 weeks prego). What you can do is just slow it down by eating sensibly and getting MOVING (exercising -- whatever that means to you and what your OB has OKd for you). You can gain 1/2 a lb to a pound a week for the rest of the pregnancy and have a healthy baby but unfortunately you cannot and should not halt your pregnancy weight gain altogether or risk hurting your baby (and your own bones and mineral stores). You have 17 weeks to go, so your goal should be to gain no more than like 17 MORE lbs...yeah I know - you will feel huge (and could probably be AOK with gaining more like 9 more lbs). Talk to your OB about your concerns and if you are having swelling (like water weight gain with swollen ankles, fingers, face, etc) and not just fat gain, contact your OB right away because it is a sign of preeclampsia/toxemia.

Best wishes on your new bundle of joy and next time....watch the early weight gain :) Live and learn!

I'm sorry. I know it's really hard to allow yourself to pack on the pounds while pregnant. And even though you can't actually diet while pregnant you can still watch what you eat. Like you should ask your doctor about how many calories you should be consuming in a day. Remember being pregnant you only need 300 more calories each day then what your normal calorie intake is. Then you can start tracking what you eat and staying in that limit. If you do this it will help to monitor your weight so you don't gain too much for the rest of your pregnancy. I new a girl once who started out pretty heavy in her pregnancy. So she told her doctor she didn't want to gain too much. Her doctor said she should only gain about 10 to 15 pounds total. So he gave her a calorie guide line to follow and she only gained 10 lbs for the whole pregnancy. So I would talk to your doc.

OK. I am also 5' 1" and I dieted during pregnancy. Not a heavy diet but fewer carbs more salads and more walking. More swimming at the Y. That is how I handled it. No ice cream or desserts except on Thursday night.

I was also 19 yrs old and pregnant with #1 not 2. The baby will eat up your fat as she grows. The baby will skinny you out if you nurse her/him for a year.

Recently doctors discovered what we moms always knew the breast fed baby will be healthier and thinner than formula fed babies. Now they advise against solid foods until the child is 4 month old. Any grandmother would have told them if they had asked.

Many people feel unwell during pregnancy, just because of physical issues. But you shouldn't have to feel unhappy! Your body might change dramatically - including being larger - and you can't help that. But take charge of what you can help: 1.)Eat real foods - lay off the processed and packaged and fast varieties. Your baby's brain and eye development means you need at least 30% of your diet to be HEALTHY fats that come from lean meats, fish, avocados, nuts, etc. and the rest should be fresh veggies & fruits and whole grains. 2.)Drink lots of water. No pop. Little caffeine. 3.)Take time to rest every day. Use this time to feel your baby moving, talk to him/her, take a few minutes to put your mind to enjoying the moment, not thinking about the past or future, just savoring right now. 4.)Get some exercise. Even if you just walk around the block while breathing deeply, exercise is crucial for your mood, circulation, muscle tone, and blood pressure.

If you know in your heart that you're doing your best for yourself and your baby, then you can let go of the anxiety about what might naturally happen to your body as a result of the great experience of developing another human inside your body!!!

I feel your pain... since i gained 180lbs with my son.

While most people will probably tell you you ate too much, GET CHECKED. My weight gain was a confluence of events:

- Prior extreme exercise on not enough calories killed my metabolism (I was on a very strict diet while preggers designed by a nutritionist specializing in prenatal care through my OB's office). It was 4x my standard daily caloric intake, but still less than most people eat while not pregnant (took me 2 years to convince my metabolism that the famine had passed)

- I had a major placenta issue (partial placental abruption and it was over 25lbs when my son was born, while most are 3-7lbs), and was put on modified bed rest for 8mo

- I had massive edema (over 30lbs just in water weight... I clocked 1 pee at over 90 seconds the day after my son was born)

If you drink soda or juice stop now! Those are huge empty calorie wasters and full of sugar. Obviously candy/chocolate/ice cream, etc should be avoided as well. With my first pregnancy I gained too much too fast and was borderline gestational diabetes. My doctor sent me to a nutritionist and that was a blessing. My weight for the 2nd half was at a nice slow pace and only for the baby. I used those rules for my second pregnancy and only gained half the weight of the first. I'm 5'2" so I understand what you mean. Don't kick yourself and be depressed over the weight gain. You can take care of it after the baby is born. It won't be easy but it can be done. Remember that the weight gain is only temporary and hopefully that will help you enjoy the remainder of your pregnancy. Good luck.

You can't diet so you are going to have to watch WHAT and HOW much you eat from now on..you can also exercise. Gestational diabetes is always posible talk to your doc. I gained 47 lb with my first and the secound baby I really watched and walked 2 miles a day and only gained 30( you gain more usually with each preg) BUT my last baby I just had I gained 44 lbs and I watched what I ate he was a big baby though. You are also very young you will be able to lose the weight quickly and easily since you are a petite person to begin with. Your hormones are also raging and you are caring for another little one so you may not be enjoying it as much because you are tired and can't sleep when you want. I loved being pregnant with first and the secound was just ok my third I was miserable..lol Good Luck with the rest of your pregnancy

Your OB/GYN, will typically say how much weight you should gain or not.

I am petite like you.
With my 2nd pregnancy, which was at a higher starting weight (due to my 1st pregnancy & weight gain), my OB/GYN said I could only gain 15 pounds. He is a strict, Doctor. But, it was not hard to keep within those guidelines. I did, only gain 15 pounds total, with my 2nd pregnancy. I ate healthy, and that was it. My Doc also tells his patients, NO juices/sweets.
Both my pregnancies, my tummy was HUGE and everyone thought I had multiples in there. My kids though, were born at over 8 pounds each.

I don't know, but with my 2nd pregnancy I did not gain that much, as I did with my 1st pregnancy.

What does your Doctor say?