wow i am upset with myself

britta · #1 (**permalink**) 05-27-2009, 05:44 PM

So...I went for my 24 weeks check up and guess what? between 20 and 24 weeks I have gained 10 pounds. I am so disgusted with myself and so was my dr. I don't understand what happened...I watch what i eat and i make sure I walk everyday...I only wanted to gain 20 pounds with this pregnancy (since I am a pretty big girl) and now at 24 weeks I have already gained 16. I am really upset with myself.

#2 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Dont feel bad or upset with yourself. Its part of pregnancy and nothing you can do about it even if you are eating and excercising. I was 143 pounds pre pregnancy and I have never been over 150pds in my life. I am 25 weeks and I have already gained 46 pounds. I am 189 pounds and feel gross about my body, but my baby girl is worth every pound. I was upset at first how could I let myself get this heavy, but I have also had some complications and have been restricted so I cant really excercise. Regardless, its part of pregnancy and growing a human being will take a toll on your body. Once your baby is born, youll forget about that weight. Trust me!

Hang in there, its part of the pregnancy blues and remember the weight will come off after you have your son and if you breastfeed, you will lose weight quicker.

britta · #3 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 06:43 PM

Aww thanks! you made me feel better...yeah alot of people said i will be just fine if i breast feed. speaking of breastfeeding, i went to motherhood to get fitted for a nursing bra...and oh gosh the people there are AMAZING!! They measured me and told me to have a seat then they brought me every bra in the store!! the only weird thing was as soon as i had one on they were in my room sticking there hands everywhere to make sure it was a good fit. but i was very impressed with their knowledge and professionalism. they even shared labor stories with me and helped me get everthing i need. I wish i could shop at motherhood all the time!!

nicki030785 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-05-2009, 07:01 AM

I wouldn't be upset with yourself. I know what you're going through. Before i got pregnant I had lost a lot of weight for my wedding and was feeling really good about myself. Then i gained 30 pds in the first 4 months!! I was really sick and not able to eat my usual diet, all i wanted was carbs and "homey" foods (which is not like me at all!!) and i've had a bum hip that has severly impacted my active lifestyle. I packed on the weight quick! I've evened out a bit now, but i'm sure it will be close to the 50 pd mark by the time i'm done. As much as my self esteem is hurting, i know it's all for a good cause and I just look forward to having the baby and getting myself back in shape!