I'm about 5 1/2 weeks pregnant and I've already gained 5 pounds! Most of my pants are tight or uncomfortable.
I've had no morning sickness at all yet. Is it normal to gain that much weight so quickly?
I'm not over weight at all - actually maybe a little under weight.
Should I be gaining that much so quickly? Do you think it's just water retention?
2007-04-17 15:04:42 · 10 answers · asked by charlie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm in the same boat!I'm 7 weeks 3 days pregnant,and have gained 7 pounds.I am not over weight either and have not been eating much more then normal.I think it could possibly be fluid retention, but I'm not sure.
2007-04-17 15:11:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is different. It's normal to gain weight, and everyone does it a different time. Me, I lost 17lbs during the first trimester. Morning sickness is the understatement of the century. Anyway, I haven't gained any. I am at 12 weeks, but a friend of mine has gained 7lbs, but isn't showing at all. Make sure that you are eating healthy. Stay away from greasy, sugary, or caffeinated foods and drinks. If you do need them, then just do it in moderation. Start taking a 30min walk every day. You would be surprised how much that would help. Last but not least, if you feel that you are gaining weight too quickly, ask your doctor and see what they have to say. They know more about you and could give you tailored advice. Good luck and congrats!
P.S. If you try "sugar free" foods, be careful. Your digestive track has trouble breaking them down and could make you more bloated.
2007-04-17 15:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by mtippett17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're supposed to gain 4-5 pounds in the whole first trimester (unless you were underweight to being with). However, chances are you're bloated. I know I was at that point! So it's likely water weight. I lost 10 pounds in the first trimester, mostly because I was eating more healthily, but now at week 18 I've gained 5 of it back. Sounds like you're healthy, though. Just watch what you eat...remember, you really don't need extra calories yet, and even in your 2nd and 3rd trimesters you only need 300 extra calories a day! Good luck and congratulations on your pregnancy!
2007-04-17 17:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by grayhare 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm into my second trimester now and have gained 1 lb. I had morning sickness really bad and am finally up to my prepregnancy weight. Some women gain weight differently. If you're only 5 1/2 wks along, 5lbs is kind of a lot so maybe you weren't on track w/ what your most current prepregnancy weight... it could also be water weight... bloating happens too... Be sure to get w/ an OB soon to get your 1st appt and congrats! Good luck!
2007-04-17 15:55:26 · answer #4 · answered by throughthebackyards 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have morning sickness then, yes, it's normal to gain about 5 pounds or so. My doctor said a lot of it is water weight and retention which is why some women feel bloated early on.
2007-04-17 15:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by Veritas 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hi! Weight varies with all of us. In my first being pregnant I misplaced approximately 10 lbs the 1st trimester by way of fact I had such undesirable morning sickness. besides the incontrovertible fact that now i'm approximately 10 weeks alongside into my 2nd being pregnant and that i've got no longer gained or misplaced something so some distance. i does no longer worry too lots approximately your weight by way of fact this is diverse for each being pregnant. while you're already obese then merely attempt to devour fit much less fatty and sugary issues and you'd be merely fantastic!
2016-12-26 12:23:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg i am just about 3 months and when i first fell pregnant i seemed to lose some weight and up to date have put on almost 7kgs which is about 15 lbs!! I dont look any different but i sure do feel it. I think this is all normal and most of it is water retention. Good Luck and Congrats to you!!!
2007-04-17 15:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't gained any, I lost 10lbs in the first trimester, I just couldn 't eat. But my doctor said as long as I eat right, when I can eat that I would be fine, I am in the second trimester now and I have gained 1lb.
Good luck
2007-04-17 15:09:14 · answer #8 · answered by Brittney U 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was underweight with my first pregnancy and I put on the 10 pounds extra within 2 months so you should be fine....congratulations....(and yes I returned back down to normal after I had my baby...I put on 40 pounds total with my first and the recommended 25 with my second...)
2007-04-17 15:10:09 · answer #9 · answered by JLee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I would rather have your problem. I'm twenty weeks and haven't gained any yet and I was already under weight.
2007-04-17 15:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by I love sushi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋