Trying to Gain
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Pregnancy and Weight Gain
Asked by R.W. from Washington DC
on December 21, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am 14 weeks pregnant with baby #3, and I am dreading what I am afraid will be the inevitable weight gain that comes with my pregnancies. A little backgr...
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- one thing that may help is focusing on the kind of calories you are eating; for pregnancy, you want a lot more protein than you need for regular life (80-100g/day), an...
- Talk to you ob/gyn. He or she should have a healthy diet for you.
- Hi R., I could have written your letter! You sound exactly like me. (Except I stopped at #2!) I gained 50lbs in each pregnancy and had large babies. I ate sensib...
Toddler Girl Won't Gain Weight
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on December 20, 2007
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My daughter just had her 2 year-old check up, and turns out she hasn't gained any weight since she was 15 months old. She is now 34" tall (70-th percentile), and only ...
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- Same with my 2 yr old! My Doctor was not concerned. She is in the 15th percentile for weight. I would not worry!
- My son gained only one pound from age 1 until age 2. He was 97th percentile in everything until he was 1. He's fine. It was never even mentioned at our well toddler...
- My son isn't as old but has the same stats. As soon as he started moving around, he stopped gaining a lot of weight after bring a baby that put on weight quicker than...
Weight Gain Question
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on May 1, 2008
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Hi there - I am 22 weeks pregnant and have only gained 6 pounds. I eat 1950-2050 calories a day from very nutritional sources - and have been eating MUCH healthier th...
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- You're doing just fine! What matters most is that the baby is healthy and your doc is saying that he/she is. The weight gain will come on its own. The baby is still ve...
- Sounds like you are doing great in the food department! I wish I had been that organized! Really, you are probably about right for how far along you are. I "popped"...
- If your doctor said that you are fine then I wouldn't stress over it personally but I always used my pregnancies as my opportunity to eat whatever whenever. I won't s...
Dealing with Weight Gain Gracefully
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on September 13, 2010
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Hey mamas:)
Well I am needing a little advice on how to handle my man's issues with my weight gain. He is a great man,husband and father, so please no husband bashin...
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- If you have had a tubal ligation, it can effect your hormones and make weight lose more difficult. I agree with challenging yourself 5 pounds at a time and with 1500 ...
- I have to add my 2 cents. 1500 calories is not enough for a nursing mom. In fact if you are not eating enough your body will hold onto the fat and you will do exactl...
- You're right to be treating your husband with such respect. He has a right to ask you to be at a healthy weight. But trust me, it doesn't make it any easier when your ...
Under Weight
Asked by N.S. from Washington DC
on July 22, 2010
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my baby is 13 months old and her weight is only 7 kgs, that should be about 9.5 kgs according to standards, what should I do so that she gain weight?
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- Peanut butter or almond butter is AMAZING for kids and helps them bulk up right away. Also butter and whole milk, avocados (a super food). I wouldn't worry too muc...
- N., As long as your baby is healthy, please do not worry about meeting the standards. If you would like, you can talk to her ped and see what they say. But if you w...
- her weight isn't all that uncommon. my baby girl was born a healthy weight but fell off the growth chart at 3 months. she was admitted to a children's hospital which ...
Toddler Weight Gain
Asked by A.G. from Lakeland
on November 14, 2006
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I'm in dire need of help. I'm so freaked out about this and I feel so helpless. My 3 year old has always been small framed, and I've always been concerned about her we...
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- I really wouldnt worrie.. if she has always been smal then its ok.. my son was the same way he was 3 in size 18 months! if you know that she is eating enough then she ...
- Dear A., First off, I would like to say you are doing some *great* things as a mom. You are breastfeeding, co-sleeping, baby wearing, and many other things that sa...
- Avacados are healthy and high in fat. Also salmon is high in fatty acids but Im not sure it promotes weight gain. Peanuts and p-nut butter is great and high fat, I giv...
Pregnancy Emotions; Weight Gain
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on December 18, 2008
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Ok, just wondering if anyone else has any funny or embarrassing incidents that happened while they were pregnant & hormonal, to make me feel better ;-) This morning I ...
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- Oh girl. I cried all the time. I would cry if I couldn't find a pen. I started crying in the middle of barnes and noble once when I picked up a kids book that read " I...
- With my 1st I was also due in April - the month of Dec, I gained 10lbs! Overall I gained 65!(and was back to pre-baby weight after 6 mos.) SO don't sweat it! Fo...
- Sounds like you are doing fine...I was kind of similar w/wt, only like a 1.5-2 in first trimester and then in 2nd a 5-6lb gain like you had- my dr. expected it since I...
Questionable "Suggested Weight Gain" for Pregnancy...
Asked by A.N. from Portland
on October 1, 2006
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Ok, here's my problem. I have just found out that I am pregnant with our second child. I'm 5'11 and weigh 215 lbs. Obviously a bit on the heavier side... My problem...
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- A., You'll learn real fast, that I am a great believer in God our Father. I would first pray for peace. I've learned when you start to panic in any situation, you...
- as long as you are taking care of your self you shouldn't worry about your weight gain! It is important for your baby to be healthy...worry about your weight gain afte...
- You Know????, I was over weight when I got pregnant as well, so I started walking 3 miles every day, I ate a lot but fruits, vegetables, lots of grains and water, tri...
7 Yr Old Needs to Gain Weight
Asked by J.G. from San Antonio
on June 28, 2010
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Posting this message on behalf of a friend.
Basically, she said that dr. told her that her 7 yr old son was underweight and needed to gain some more! Here's some of...
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- My oldest is underweight. Our doctor tells us to push the dairy, lots of cheeses, ice cream and whole milk. What kid doesn't like a good milkshake ;)
- You mention a dx of anxiety at the age of 5- Is he taking any medication for the anxiety? These meds can greatly reduce the desire to eat, so perhaps a change in medi...
- I have a 5yo who is severly underweight. Suggestions we have received from a nutritionist and our pediatrician: cook in butter, use half-and-half instead of milk when...
Weight Loss Trying to Gain Back
Asked by S.C. from Phoenix
on February 22, 2008
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i have been trying to gain back wait for the past 7 yrs. i got back most of it but my doctor says i need to gain more. i eat junk food and everything i get my hands on...
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- Hi! Most people now days don't have this problem! My husband's family is all very thin, though, and don't seem to ever be able to gain weight. They have said it may...
- hey S., i was reading what you wrote and was wonderinf if you have ever tried protein shakes? Its a powder you can add to things. Also they have a powder s...
- Hello S. C, You appear to be struggling with the reverse process of weight loss that affects approximately 1/3 of all Americans. It is unfortunate that our society is...
