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Asked by octivia

Q: Weight Gain- Good God I'm going to be a blimp!

Is anyone else experiencing rapid weight gain? At 4 weeks pregnant I was 113 pounds, today at 10 weeks I'm 120 pounds.

I exercise and I eat right so I just can't figure out why the scale keeps going up so fast. What is most odd is that I'll go up 3 pounds in one day and it will stay there and this has happened a few times.

I'm fine with gaining weight ( I am pregnant after all) but this seems excessive , especially at this early stage.

P.S: Only helpful comments please. I don't want to hear that its a "good weight" or "120 isn't that bad". I'm seriously looking for answers about excessive weight gain without apparent cause.

This question was asked Aug. 30, 2011 3:13pm
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Answered by allysaunders - Sep. 2, 2011 12:46pm

Hi. i gained massive amounts during my first 24 weeks, in the region 16-18lbs, and at my 20 week scan i was told my bubs was going to be a whopper, however now at nearly 30 weeks everything has evened out, my weight gain has really slowed down and the health problems i was really worried about i.e. diabetes and pre-eclampsia, are non-existent. Try not to worry, as long as you're getting the nutrients you need and you and bump are healthy then thats all that matters.

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Answered by Shannybum - Aug. 31, 2011 7:51pm

My weight stays pretty stead (to the fractions of a pound, I have a digital scale) then all of a sudden will do a big jump. I gained five pounds in one week, 2 pounds within 2 days, etc. But as long as those jumps aren't all the time I'm fine with it. You can look at my weight chart -my midwife is not concerned at ALL about my weight.

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Answered by octivia - Aug. 31, 2011 5:10pm

Very true, I see my midwife in a few weeks so Ill be talking to her about my concerns. I guess until then I can only continue to eat right and get lots of water .

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Answered by chorizanopales - Aug. 31, 2011 4:11am

It is normal to gain the weight that fast in the beginning and throughout. Most likely you'll gain quite a bit in the beginning and your weight gain will decrease as you get farther along only to go back up toward the end. The baby takes what it needs and in the beginning most of the weight gained is from the growth of the placenta which baby uses for nourishment. You're probably just gaining that weight because the baby requires it.
Usually most women gain around 25 pounds during pregnancy so you're probably fine. If you do continue to gain dramatic pregnancy weight I would advise you to discuss it with your doctor and get tested for gestational diabetes which could explain excessive weight (more than the 25 expected.)
Also if you're taller that can cause you to gain more.

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Answered by Neekie - Aug. 31, 2011 3:38am

I had the same thing happen, One day i was 164kgs then a few days later i felt heavier and BAM i was 167kgs! I assume it is normal! Try not to worrry!

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Answered by a guest - Aug. 30, 2011 6:34pm

Nope, no twins the ultra sound confirmed that :)

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Answered by ImACamp - Aug. 30, 2011 5:31pm

You may be having twins. With twins, you body needs more and produces more. YAY for BABIES!!!

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