I guess the closer to delivery I get, the more anxious I get that my body will always look bizarre to me.
My weight gain thus far: 27 lbs
I was 124lbs before baby - 151 lbs now. Will I bounce back? Hope so!
Where does all the extra weight go?
Here is an approximate breakdown of your weight gain:
- Baby: 7-8 pounds
- Placenta: 1-2 pounds
- Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds
- Uterus: 2 pounds
- Maternal breast tissue: 2 pounds
- Maternal blood : 4 pounds
- Fluids in maternal tissue: 4 pounds
- Maternal fat and nutrient stores: 7 pounds
At what rate should I gain weight during my pregnancy?
How much you should gain depends on your weight before you were pregnant and how far along you are in your pregnancy.
- Healthy weight before pregnancy:
- 3-5 pounds during the first trimester
- Approximately 1-2 pounds per week in the second trimester
- Approximately 1-2 pounds per week in the third trimester
My weight gain rate:
| Date | Weight |
|---|---|
| 9/10 | 151lbs |
| 9/2 | 152lbs |
| 8/27 | 151lbs |
| 8/20 | 148lbs |
| 8/2 | 145lbs |
| 7/23 | 143lbs |
| 7/9 | 142lbs |
| 6/7 | 133lbs |
| 5/14 | 131lbs |
| 4/9 | 126lbs |
| Gained in first trimester: -4.0 lbs. |
| Gained in second trimester: 13.0 lbs. |
| Gained in third trimester: 18.0 lbs. |
| To Date: 27.0 lbs |
info from:
American Pregnancy - "Eating for Two"
recommended by me:
What to Expect - Weight Gain Tracker