I am 20 weeks. I have only gained 3 pounds and yes, I know every women is different during their pregnancy. Does it matter the size you were before you got pregnant on how much weight you will gain? I wasn't big before I got pregnant. I was a good size. I wore a 10/11 in pants. Now, it's 14/15. How is that if I've only gained 3 pounds. My doctor told me I could defiantely expand without gaining weight. She was concerned at first and was going to put me on pills for it but, not now. I guess I was just wondering. How big are most women at 20 weeks? what's normal?? Thanks!!
2006-10-25 08:52:02 · 7 answers · asked by tristan's mommie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
at 20 weeks the first pregnancy i was still in a size one pants maybe a 3 this time I started at about a size 5 and was in about a 7 but I wear them under my stomach so am pretty much wearing my same pants as befor. If i wore them around my stomach I would have been in a 10/11 if not more at 20 weeks. as long as doc is not concerned you will be fine.
2006-10-25 08:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ash1227 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 17 weeks and had a horrible first trimester with a lot of morning sickness. So I've only gained a couple of pounds, and the doctor said I should be gaining 1 to 2 pounds each week. What might be happening is you are eating better food, so you aren't gaining weight but you are getting the right nutrients. Just try to eat healthy and ignore the scale. If you are craving something, eat it. Don't let the numbers make you crazy. If the food is bothering you, drink some Ensure. That was what kept me from losing weight during the morning sickness. And it has a bunch of nutrients and calories, which you need both right now. Hope this helps! (And yes, everyone is different, so don't get too caught up in being "Normal".)
2006-10-25 15:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie Joy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your *shape* can really change, regardless of weight gained. I weigh about 10 pounds less than I did before my pregnancy, but I am still in the same size. Now my legs are thinner and my belly rounder. Everyone is different. I only gained about 5 pounds until the last two months (but I've always had a little extra anyways!) and then I put on about 9 more towards the end.
I'd say, in short, if your doctor isn't worried and your fetus is growing properly, try not to worry about the number on the scale. Good luck!
2006-10-25 16:05:10 · answer #3 · answered by Chickgeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I was a 14 to start and have just grown out of my 16's. I am 29 weeks and have only gained 6 lbs so far too.
2006-10-25 15:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by Traci C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your are about normal for weight gain. i'm 19 weeks and have gained total of 6 pounds. it also depends on if you are/were having morning sickness. with my first pregnancy i lost weight in the beginning so by the time i was 20 weeks i was my prepregnancy weight. good luck!
2006-10-25 16:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by atruddie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, at 20 wks I already was using maternity pants...I'm a tall woman and my belly has gotten big...altough i don't look fat, it's just a big belly. My dr says I'm having a big baby (my husband is pretty tall too) so as you say it depends on your own body type . I'malso carrying low, so that's why no pants would fit me anymore, I had to buy maternity kind. My blouses and shirts still fit (well like half of them, my breasts have gotten larger too) Dont worry too much about it. If your dr is not concerned you shouldn't be. Just trust him...they went to med school and know way more than we do.
2006-10-25 15:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started out in a size 10 and I am only 11 weeks. i can barely fit into my 10s. Funny thing is, i've lost 3 or four pounds thanks to morning sickness. pregnancy is tricky! :) If your doctor isn't concerned than you shouldn't be.
2006-10-25 15:59:42 · answer #7 · answered by colees 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋