Re: Only lost 2 lbs. but baby weighed 7! Help!!

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fliud retention -- very common. Give yoursefl some time and don't even think about getting on a scale for at least 2 (preferably 6) weeks!

the baby weighed 7!! I gained 30 lbs. with this preg. >With my first son i had lost 20 lbs. by the time I got home from the
>hospital. I just dont understand. I Feel more swollen now than i did
>before.

you said it -- swollen = fluid retention

please help

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