I Need Help - Prue, OK

hi T. my name N. and i am having the same problem i am about 18 weeks and this is a high risk pregnancy. i also need help gaining weight because i lost so muchh in the beginning i had hyperglymesis. im becoming a alittle stress about and really could use some advice

try eating lots of little tiny meals all day long. Keep snacks out all day and eat when the toddlers eat. you don't need to gain useless weight, because that baby needs to grow from good nutrition. so stock up on the fruits and veggies and feel free to have sour cream in your potato at dinner. avoid the "i can eat whatever I want" syndrome. babies need good food to grow well - you are what you eat afterall.

I won't be snide since I wish I had a problem gaining weight... I know it's important for your baby. If you'll go to GNC or another store carrying potions and powders for weight lifters they have several weight gain powders that can be mixed into tasty shakes. You would need to consult with your OB/GYN to be certain that it would be safe for a pregnant woman to take.

BTW... Your doctor hasn't had any advice on what to do?

If the weight gain powders aren't an option there's always the super unhealthy option of Twinkies and a glass of milk! (Yes, that was a joke! Don't anyone chastise me.) Best of luck to you!

I agree with the Paula Dean idea. THe woman cooks southern food and boy is it southern. I also ate peanut butter like mad when I was pregnant. It was the only thing I could keep down. Be a meat eater. And Cheese too. Both have lots of protein (really important as you know) and Cheese can be taken anywhere and consumed at any temperature. Try artisan cheeses from Harry's or Whole foods. Most cheeses today are pasturized so your baby will be fine. I also like this dish: take 3-4 already baked potatoes. put them in a casserole dish and slice them all the way down every 1/2 inch or so. between each slice place a bit of cut up onion, a pat of butter, and cover the whole whing in parmesan reggiano cheese(grated). Put it in a 350 degree onion until the cheese is golden brown. Let cool a bit and serve. Good luck.

You should consult with a dietician. Ask your doctor for recommendations. If you just want suggestions, you can find one at a hospital or even a school. Good Luck :)

Get a Paula Deen Cookbook, everything is so rich and yummy. You will pack on the pounds in no time. Turn up the carbs!! Good Luck!!!!!!!

Where is "the middle of nowhere"? I live there too! I am at home much of the time, and I love to cook (I need to lose about 20 pounds) So maybe we could get together and I could give you some ideas.
L.

I had a problem with this too except my problem was that I had lost so much weight in the beginning from sickness. I still ended up going early but it was 8 weeks versus earlier. It ate a lot of milkshakes to gain quick weight and ate alot of protein whether a bar, shake, actual food, so that my muscle was increasing. You have to be sure to eat a lot of veggies too. Also, increase how many times a day you eat.

eat lots of protien , steak, eggs, peanut butter . also getting some ensure plus protien will help. The chocolate is yummy. I have the same problem at the start of my pregnancys and drank the walmart brand of nutritional drink, yes its the stuff old people drink but it dosn't taste too bad and it does work. and make sure you dont forget to eat , I my self have forgotten to eat cause I was so busy.

I have the other problem--you know losing the weight. But by the time I hit my 24th week of pregnancy I had lost almost 20 lbs. So they suggested eating more protein. This way the weight you are gaining isn't from just sugars and carbs (which could lead to gest.diabetes). So eggs, milk, fish, chicken, lean beef, lean prok. peanut butter, etc. The protein shakes mentioned are very effective with this. Also has your doctor expressed any concern or are these your concers. If your doctor expressed these concerns then he should have given you some recommendations on how to boost your weight gain. If not call a dietician at the local hospital I am sure they would be willing to help.

Try drinking Ensure or Boost, in addition to your regular meals. To add extra calories to those drinks add icecream and make it like a milkshake. Are your seizures under control?

T. you can add calories and keep it healthy by adding more protein such as fish, beef, chicken , pork and soybeans. A great way to add these is by using canned tuna, salmon, chicken and turkey in salads, sandwiches and even stir some in to some mac and cheese. Add some mayo to these canned meats and have it on hand in the fridge with some whole grain crackers for a quick snack, I think you can probably talk your other kids into sharing these snacks with you and it will not even take a minute to pull out a box of crackers and a bowl of tuna, salmon, chicken or turkey salad from the fridge. Throw some sliced cheese on top or even better sprouts or lettuce and it's complete.

Another way to add calories is whole milk and whole milk products like yogurt or cottage cheese. A whole milk yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit and a sprinkle of toasted wheat germ will give you and your baby the much needed calcium to keep your bones and teeth strong and extra fat will help develop your baby's brain. Also defenitly add 1 if not 2 glasses of whole milk in to your daily routine either with breakfast and dinner or a quick glass in the afternoon.

Try to avoid packing on pounds with ice cream and chips and fast food and other snack foods that will only contribute sugar and bad fats. These will not benefit you or the baby, you want to add weight through good nutrition and not high cholesterol. Someone else suggested ensure drinks and those are a great way to boost nutrtion but they are NOT meal replacement. Also protien bars are good to have around for convience try to look at the ones with the least amount of sugar, sugar doesn't nuture and part of your baby's development.

Please feel free to ask me any questions as I would be happy to help you. M.

Your doctor should have gave you some ideas on what you could do to gain weight if there was a concern.