Pregnancy is a unique time in which your body changes to meet the needs of your growing baby. Your body must store nutrients and increase the amount of blood and other fluids it makes.
Here is an example of how much each component part weighs during pregnancy if your baby’s birthweight is 3.5 kg, and you gained 12.8 kg during your pregnancy:
Baby 3.5 kg
Fluid around the baby (Amniotic fluid) 0.9 kg
Placenta 0.7 kg
Growth of your womb (uterus) 0.9 kg
Growth of your breasts 1.1 kg
Increased amount of blood 1.5 kg
Increased amount of other body fluids 1.1 kg
Storing of nutrients (fat and protein) 3.1 kg
Total weight gain based on this example 12.8 kg
I think 13 pounds at 25 weeks is amazing.
To be honest, I am a little jealous of all of you. I thought I was doing well, but reading these posts makes me realize I have gained way too much. For reference, I'm 21 weeks and up 12 pounds. I exercise daily and eat a healthy diet. I am hoping for me and the rest of us, as long as we are doing that then it is ok.