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Needing to Gain Weight
Read all 18 responses: "Hey Ladies, I am needing a little help to see if anyone else has had this problem. Throughout my pregnancy I only gained 11 lbs. due ...
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- It's actually normal to drop some weight after coming home from the hospital (at least in my experience), but I agree that 6 lbs. in a week is too much, too fast, espe...
- I know how the routine gets of forgetting to eat because you are so busy iwth your kid. Definately drink ensure...they actually don't taste bad. I recommend the the ...
- I remember being so busy with the baby & nursing that it seemed like there was no time to eat! I always had lots of HEALTHY snack foods like baby carrots, PB, nuts/see...
3 Weeks Pregnant with 2Nd and Weight Gain
Read all 6 responses: "I am only 3 weeks along and I am already struggling with my jeans. This is my second child so I know that you show sooner, ...
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- M., With my second (due in May) I did show earlier for sure. Probably around 6-7 weeks my tummy started getting a little bigger and my jeans became an issie. But,...
- I knew I was pregnant at 3 weeks with #2 b/c I couldn't zip my work pants up. :) Congrats!
- Yep! It really seemed like I was in maternity clothes the minute that second line showed on the stick. LOL Seriously, I know I was already in my "fat" pants at 5 wee...
6 Month Old Not Gaining Enough Weight
Read all 12 responses: "I just took my 6 month old in for his check up and he has only gained 10 oz in 2 months which puts him in the 10% vs his 26%.
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- When my first child was born seven years ago, she was 9 lbs. at birth and continued to stay hefty and grow at a normal rate. My second was very fragile at birth. She w...
- We had a the same problem... a lack of weight gain. My doctor suggested an increased amount of meals. My baby is breastfed and they wanted us to really pump up the f...
- Please try to remember the charts the Dr's office uses are guidelines... When my oldest was young and we visited the Pediatrician, they acted like I kept the child i...
How Do I Lose Weight Safely While Nursing?
Read all 37 responses: "Does anyone have any secrets to losing weight safely while nursing? I gained about 50lbs while I was pregnant.
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- I wanted to with you my weightloss success. I had lost 40 lbs using weight watcher's and exercising. I feel their program allows you to incorporate healthy eating, por...
- I keep a blog with some friends and we're covering the topic of losing baby weight this week. You can check it out at www.prayerofhannah.blogspot.com.
- Weight Watchers is a very good way to lose weight. You can do this while you are nursing. I did it while I was nursing and I lost 25lbs. But, you have to stick to i...
Will Weaning Help Me Lose Weight?
Oct 28, 2009 ... Read all 18 responses: "I was wondering if weaning my 5 month old would help me lose weight. I have been stuck at the same weight since he ...
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- I think some of it is genetic - like some women get stretch marks and others don't, some women go back to their earlier shape and weight and others have to work really...
- Hi, I lost all my weight while nursing, as soon as I stopped nursing my weight loss stopped. Maybe you should try to cut your calories some not alot since your still ...
- Um...no, not at all. You are burning extra calories while breastfeeding just by your body producing milk. You really should not be worrying about being back at your ...
Advice on Eating for a Slow Weight Gain of 6 Month Old
Read all 8 responses: "I have a question on a topic that I've found has lots of advice and wide normal ranges depending on their children so I'm hoping to ...
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- My daughter was 6 pounds at birth - wasn't interested in eating much then (went down to 5 pounds 10 ounces) and still isn't much of an eater...she is 3 and weighs abou...
- I WOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT IT TOO MUCH AT ALL, UNLESS HER DOCTOR SEE'S SOMETHING WRONG. MY DAUGHTER WAS BORN AT 7lbs 5oz AND DROPPED TO 6LBS AS WELL. SHE WASN'T A BIG EATE...
- Hi M., I'm your extreme and I don't want to alarm you as I'm probably the exception to the normal where kids just grow at their pace. My doctor always said: "babie...
Losing Weight While Breastfeeding?
I am slim but very aware of what I eat - I could easily gain weight if I drink pop and eat donuts and french fries. Another thing to avoid is anything with ...
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- Weight Watchers has a program specifically for nursing mothers.
- My docotr told me that nursing, I sould only need 2200 calories a day, so if that will help you. I di that and it took 6 months but I have lost about 20 lbs. ( not co...
- I'm currently reading "eat well, lose weight" by eileen Behan. I picked it up super cheap on ebay. I'm also reading "the new breastfeeding diet plan" by robert rou...
Food Allergies Toddler Needs to Gain Weight!
Oct 5, 2009 ... Read all 7 responses: "Hi! My son is 2 years and 5 months old. He has food allergies to milk(dairy), eggs, nuts, and fish. He weighs 24lbs.
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- I don't really have much experience with food allergies, but my husband can't easily digest cow's milk so I buy him goat's milk. It's much more easily digestible (clo...
- I know that there is a formula out there that is Pea based. Also protein drinks for grown people. I got both products through a Naturopath. You might want to google...
- You failed to give your son's height. My son is 3ft 2 years and 8 months and only 24.6 lbs. His doctor has confirmed he is proportionate to himself. He is completely h...
18-Month-old Needs to Gain Weight
Read all 8 responses: "I am currently somewhat worried about my daughter. She was born a healthy 7 ;bs., 4 oz. and continued to gain weight until about age ...
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- All my kids were like that. None of my three kids ever got over 12% on the scale. They are fine!! As long as your child is healthy, happy and progressing in every o...
- As long as your daughter is staying on her own growth curve, that is ALL that matters. My daughter is even smaller - she did not turn 20 pounds until she was 2 1/2 yea...
- Tell your Dr to jump in a lake!! :) Just kidding. My daughter was only 17lbs on her first bday!!!! So all kids are different. If she is eating, healthy and growing ...
How to Gain Weight on Failure to Thrive
Read all 25 responses: "Hi, moms. My DD is 11 months old and weighs 14lbs. 10ounces. We have seen GI and they have found nothing abnormal.
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- lots of great advice already. I had a preemie (28 weeks) with feeding issues (mostly gone at 3 yrs) as well as digestive issues (still here and not going away). I fe...
- If she is raaching all of her milestones when she should I wouldn't be concerned about her size some kids are just small. Are you and your husband big, average, or sm...
- Hi B., From the responses that have already been written, it looks like you have more than enough information. Many people seem to have had this issue, or similar ...
