9 pound gain at 17 weeks :-/

[BabyRuby11]

I am a little concerned that I am gaining weight too quickly. I am not eating for 2 I am just simply eating normal but probably more sweet stuff like chocolates and fizzy drinks. I was just wondering if 9 pounds is too much for 17 weeks?

Before pregnancy I was 8st 10.

 

[kat2504]

I think it sounds like a normal and healthy gain for this stage, especially since you are slim to begin with. 25 pounds is supposed to be the recommended amount for a normal weight woman to gain in pregnancy, but obviously more of that will come later on. You seem right on track for that.

However, I wouldn't get too hung up about it. As you say, you aren't eating for two and it is ok to have a few little indulgences!

 

[firsttimer1]

https://www.parentingweekly.com/pregnancy/pregnancy_health_fitness/weightgain_chart.htm#

that link will show a small chart - click it to make it bigger; and you will see your weight gain is perfectly normal

 

[BabyRuby11]

Thank you very much ladies. I am trying not to worry and just be as healthy as possible but it does become a little daunting seeing yourself get bigger lol xx

 

[holdonslowdow]

I've somehow gained 9lbs also, and I'm just about at 17 weeks. And this is with me having no appetite and losing 5lbs/somehow gaining them back! The doctor seems really happy with my weight gain and didn't mention in being too much, I wouldn't be particularly concerned.

 

[Audraia]

Don't feel bad, I'm slim, I've been working out, running lifting and not really eating that bad and I had gained 24 pounds at my 20w appointment! I don't know how!!! But the doc didn't seemed worried about it at all, and honestly you can't even see where all that weight is! I don't even have a bump!

 

[rocknrolla]

it's really dangerous weighing ourselves, isn't it.... i do it too even tho i know i should leave it up to mw and doc!
i gained 7lb so far so i'm right behind u!
glad someone put this chart up for us hehehe i kept thinkin '4lb for 12wks...?!!' i was beyond that by then...

 

[aliwnec10]

9 lbs is nothing!!!!

With my son, at 17 weeks i think i was up about 14 lbs. I only ended up gaining 24 lbs total, so don't stress.

 

[BabyRuby11]

Yeah I kinda wish I didn't have my scales. I am just so worried that I am going to be huge lol. But I suppose as long as we have healthy babies that is all that matters x

 

[BabyRuby11]

9 lbs is nothing!!!!

With my son, at 17 weeks i think i was up about 14 lbs. I only ended up gaining 24 lbs total, so don't stress.

Wow really! See I suppose I have got it in my head that if I am gaining this quick now then that is how I will go throughout the rest of the pregnancy but clearly that is not the case. Thank you so much you really have made me relax

 

[vickielm]

I have gone from 8st 12lb to 9st 9lb already (well as of last week - so it maybemore now).

I am eating a lot of veg and healthy things, but more frequently and not missing meals.

I have also stopped smoking as soon as i got my BFP so i think some gain will be nibbling for first 6wk on anything nad everything!

 

[emma4g63]

its ok dont worry your only eating when your body tells you too and there not much else to do
you cant go hungry!!
iv put on 13 lb now lol thought it was 9lb must of been in denial
but ah well i say