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Re: 22 days until EDD and told I DON'T Look Pregnant!!

From: Heidi (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 8 Oct 2001 21:04:48 -0400


Just wanted to throw my 2 cents in on this subject. I had gestational diabetes with my second and third pregnancies. With my second pregnancy I only gained 11-13 lbs. With my 3rd pregnancy I did not gain any weight, but in fact lost weight. My son weighed 7lb 3 oz in spite of this fact. Most people do not realize that if you eat healthy well balanced meals, a growing embryo/fetus only needs about 300 extra calories from you to thrive and grow.

I would also like to state for the record that it was not my intention to lose weight with my pregnancy, it just happened because of the way I was eating (healthy and serving size portions), which I have continued to follow post partum, with the exception of coffee and my creamer ( I couldn't stand the smell of coffee while pregnant)I have that daily and then some.....and I'm still losing weight.

We must all understand that each woman is different, so therefore that makes each pregnancy different, and our bodies react differently.

Have a great week everyone!!! Thanks again to all the docs for being here and providing this forum for us. You all are greatly appreciated more than words could ever say...

Heidi

>----- Original Message -----
From: "anonymous" <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: "Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH" <pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com> Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 4:13 PM Subject: Re: 22 days until EDD and told I DON'T Look Pregnant!!

> Forgive me but you state you haven't gained a songle ounce and you are
> 22 days from delivery? I am sorry but you have gained something because
> the baby wieghs something at least 6 pds by now. Also amniotic fluid
> also adds some weight. You may not look pregnant and as long as baby is
> growing well that is all that matters. Zero wieght gain is a stetch.
>
> happy delivery
>
> At Mon, 8 Oct 2001, Katt wrote:
> >
> >OK, I had a woman come up to me the other day at work and say "Oh, I
> >didn't know you were pregnant". I'm in my 9th month!! I even have
> >people telling me that I am finally starting to look pregnant! My Fundal
> >height is measuring right on target. I do notice that my belly isn't as
> >big as other woman due the same day as me. Also there is a lady who is
> >due two months AFTER me that is larger than me! So where is my baby
> >hiding? How can it be that I am carrying so small? Does this mean I will
> >have a small baby? A lady I know who looked absolutely HUGE just had her
> >baby and it was only 7 pounds and a few ounces. Does it have anything
> >to do with the amount of weight gained? I haven't gained a single
> >ounce...is that why I am so small? Just curious....any insight will be
> >much appreciated!!
>




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