When did you start gaining weight with your second child? I only ask because I am trying to make a conscience effort to eat well and exercise to keep my weight gain to a minimum. However I am only 5 weeks along and I have gained 3 1/2 pounds already in 1 1/2 weeks time. I guess it is mostly breast weight since they have grown already so much in such a short time. At this rate I might have to start wearing my maternity clothes by next month since stuff is not fitting right. With my first pregnancy I did not begin to wear my maternity clothes until I was 22 weeks. Any experiences you share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Pregnant with 2nd Child Weight Gain
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FiddleFit
Cathlete
Hi Kristi! How are you feeling these days? Obviously, like you, I'm 5 weeks along.
I'm not getting much activity happening in the breast area, but I feel like I have a small water balloon in my lower abdomenon. My belly is quite bloated. I haven't stepped on the scale since the morning I took the pregnancy test, so don't know how much my weight has increased, but I'm sure it's been a couple of pounds. The minute I got pregnant my body began retaining water, and slowing down my digestion, and so I've got all this extra water and food in my system; kind of like a boa constrictor digesting an elephant LOL! It's nice to see my body doing such a good job creating a warm incubator for my baby
I'm only wearing jogging pants these days. I can still wear my jeans, but really find any degree of pressure on my lower ab and waist to be uncomfortable. I'll probably be wearing my maternity pants by the end of the first trimester. I *wish* I had the breast problem! Oh well, at least I can be grateful that they aren't hurting really bad; just more sensitive than usual.
Cheers,
Sandra
EDD 09/18/05
I'm not getting much activity happening in the breast area, but I feel like I have a small water balloon in my lower abdomenon. My belly is quite bloated. I haven't stepped on the scale since the morning I took the pregnancy test, so don't know how much my weight has increased, but I'm sure it's been a couple of pounds. The minute I got pregnant my body began retaining water, and slowing down my digestion, and so I've got all this extra water and food in my system; kind of like a boa constrictor digesting an elephant LOL! It's nice to see my body doing such a good job creating a warm incubator for my baby
I'm only wearing jogging pants these days. I can still wear my jeans, but really find any degree of pressure on my lower ab and waist to be uncomfortable. I'll probably be wearing my maternity pants by the end of the first trimester. I *wish* I had the breast problem! Oh well, at least I can be grateful that they aren't hurting really bad; just more sensitive than usual.
Cheers,
Sandra
EDD 09/18/05
Thanks Sandra! You have made me feel better. I don't mind gaining weight if it means that my baby will be healthy. I just found it to be odd that I've gained so much in such a short period of time. It has to slow down right. I think I've been retaining water too. I look like I've gained 10 pounds in my abdomen and face, just an exaggeration. I'll probably be right there with you on wearing my maternity clothes by the end of the 1st trimester. (FYI, Kohl's is having a 70% off sale on some of their maternity clothes.) Boy do I wish I could wear jogging pants to work! Pregnant or not that would be my outfit of choice. I love being comfy. In the meantime I'm going to try to cover up my pregnancy until the mid to end of February, right after my boss gives me a raise and also after my 1st dr. appt.
These days I feel great. Saturday I laid down and took a 2 hour nap. After I woke up I felt so good that I took our dog and DS in his baby jogger for a 3 mile jog. It was beautiful here on Saturday. How about you? Any morning sickness to report?
EDD 9/17/05
These days I feel great. Saturday I laid down and took a 2 hour nap. After I woke up I felt so good that I took our dog and DS in his baby jogger for a 3 mile jog. It was beautiful here on Saturday. How about you? Any morning sickness to report?
EDD 9/17/05
FiddleFit
Cathlete
Yeah, I know what you mean about it be disconcerting to gain mass so quickly, but the minute conception occurred, our whole bodies went into growing mode; every part of our system is now making baby-growth it's number one priority. Pretty cool, if you think about it. We're creating a whole new human being, but don't have to actually think about it; our bodies are doing it all for us. I know that my eating and exercise has remained very healthy and more than adequate prevent any unnecessary weight gain. So, I'm just going to trust that these changes are what my body needs to do its job. And yes, I'm thinking that this will probably level off soon enough, once my body has found the level of padding it wants.
It is different than the first time around, isn't it? I'm not sure if the first time around I was just unaware of these changes, or just didn't care. Paying close attention to my weight wasn't what I was interested in, at that time. I have marked on my pregnancy calendar that by about week 10 my jeans were feeling tight, but I didn't actually start wearing maternity clothes until around week 20.
I work in my office at home, for the most part, so can stay in my pjs all day if I like! I typically dress like a gym teacher, so no one will think it odd for me to wear jogging pants every day! Occasionally I have to look presentable, but staying discreet for a few more weeks shouldn't be a problem. A lot of the new pregnancy pants don't have a maternity look to them at all. I'll bet you could find a pair or two that will help you stay discreet, if you find you can't wear your old pants anymore.
I'm impressed that you jogged 3 miles!!! Geez, good exercise! Do you have pelvic floor problems? I do, and the estrogen is making it worse, so I'm having to really watch it during my workouts; lots of modifications during the hi/los.
Nope, no morning sickness, yippee! No food aversions either! Yay! I'm starting to feel my blood pressure adjusting when I change positions, I'm becoming more breathless doing simple tasks like carrying laundry up the stairs, and if my blood sugar drops, I get really light headed and dizzy. So, I guess I should just stay in one position (horizontal!), stop doing laundry, and eat all day long. Sounds good to me!!
Cheers,
Sandra
It is different than the first time around, isn't it? I'm not sure if the first time around I was just unaware of these changes, or just didn't care. Paying close attention to my weight wasn't what I was interested in, at that time. I have marked on my pregnancy calendar that by about week 10 my jeans were feeling tight, but I didn't actually start wearing maternity clothes until around week 20.
I work in my office at home, for the most part, so can stay in my pjs all day if I like! I typically dress like a gym teacher, so no one will think it odd for me to wear jogging pants every day! Occasionally I have to look presentable, but staying discreet for a few more weeks shouldn't be a problem. A lot of the new pregnancy pants don't have a maternity look to them at all. I'll bet you could find a pair or two that will help you stay discreet, if you find you can't wear your old pants anymore.
I'm impressed that you jogged 3 miles!!! Geez, good exercise! Do you have pelvic floor problems? I do, and the estrogen is making it worse, so I'm having to really watch it during my workouts; lots of modifications during the hi/los.
Nope, no morning sickness, yippee! No food aversions either! Yay! I'm starting to feel my blood pressure adjusting when I change positions, I'm becoming more breathless doing simple tasks like carrying laundry up the stairs, and if my blood sugar drops, I get really light headed and dizzy. So, I guess I should just stay in one position (horizontal!), stop doing laundry, and eat all day long. Sounds good to me!!
Cheers,
Sandra
Hi ladies! I can't remember how much I gained my first tri, but I gained 3 more pounds in total weight with the second. I do remember whining one day at work about how by body had changed so much more quickly with the second pregnancy... the doctor was there for physician's clinic (I had just seen him for an OB check the week before)... he felt it necessary to tell us how the everything is quicker the second time around... you show earlier... you droop quicker... I said, "hey wait a minute... I didn't say anything about drooping and I don't want to hear this from YOU since ya just saw me naked last week!"
With my first, I wasn't wearing maternity clothes until the end of April and had my DD July. With the second, I was wearing maternity clothes by February and delivered DS July.
Speaking of kids, I am going to go play "horsey" with my DD.
Take care ladies!
With my first, I wasn't wearing maternity clothes until the end of April and had my DD July. With the second, I was wearing maternity clothes by February and delivered DS July.
Speaking of kids, I am going to go play "horsey" with my DD.
Take care ladies!
I pooched out and my boobs got bigger much, much more quickly with this PG (my 3rd). My 2nd was quite a while ago so I honestly don't remember...
DH tells me (as I'm pitching a fit about my weight/shape) that my body is just so much more *efficient* this time with demanding what it needs... so... I'm *better* at gaining weight (ha!) and pooching out all over this time.
Regardless, I feel certain this too shall pass...
Michele
29 weeks
DH tells me (as I'm pitching a fit about my weight/shape) that my body is just so much more *efficient* this time with demanding what it needs... so... I'm *better* at gaining weight (ha!) and pooching out all over this time.
Regardless, I feel certain this too shall pass...
Michele
29 weeks
jgoycoolea
Cathlete
I am at week 13. I initially lost 2 pounds and have since gained 4. (I am still nursing my toddler and so still have the larger breasts from the first pregnancy.) For almost 2 months the only food I could--wanted!-- to eat was carbs and fat. Cheese sandwiches. Pasta. Pierogies. My pregnancy pants are more comfortable than my regular pants which still fit, but were baggy ans stretchy jeans to begin with.