Seth Cohens Biach

Okay, so i'm about 7 months pregnant. And, this sounds so stupid, but i'm not sure about the weight i've put on and stuff. I dunno, no one has told me how much i should put on, and i don't want to ask. How much weight do women usually put on in a pregnancy?

I'm 5'4", but i've always been really skinny. Just naturally, and i weighed 7.5 stone, thats 105 pounds, before i got pregnant. Now, at 7 months, i'm 9.5 stone, 130 pounds. I'm just worried that i'm not putting on enough weight, and i'm endangering the baby. I mean... this is abit of a dumb post, really, i was just wondering if anyone knew... I'm too embarressed to ask anywhere else.

Quarterley

Don't feel dumb. It's good that you are concerned about the health of yourself and your baby.

Go here:

Pregnancy Weight Gain Estimator

I'll go and ask some moms on FF to come to this thread. Don't worry.

Peanut

Have you been to the Dr.? What does he/she say? If your taking care of yourself and eating properly and feeling decent them chances are your doing ok. You can't judge your weight gain by anyone else's as all pregnant woman are different. I do hope you've been checking in with a Dr. or a clinic of some sort.

Do you know what the sex of the baby is yet?
Do you have any names picked out?
Are you excited?
Are you keeping the baby?
Is this too many questions?
Am I being too nosey?

Seth Cohens Biach

Thank you both My Dr has mentioned that i am really skinny, he seemed alittle worried at first, but he dosn't seem so much now. I think i'm been eating well, i've never had a big appetite.

Do you know what the sex of the baby is yet? Yep, it's a girl
Do you have any names picked out? I have an idea of what i'll call her. But i'm not totally desided yet/
Are you excited? Excited, scared *****tless, dreading it, not able to wait... all those things.
Are you keeping the baby? I am.
Is this too many questions? No, not at all.
Am I being too nosey? Nope, i'm alway like that

Peanut

Great. Sounds like you are just getting anxious as the time draws near. You'll be a great mom. Just remember when your eating that you are eating for two...so have that extra twinkie now and then.

ETA: Have you taking any Birthing Classes? They can really help with alot of your worries.
And don't forget to take your pre-natal vitamins.

Quarterley

Chances are, it's your body type that's making you not gaining as much weight as other women. But if you are very far off from the normal range, maybe you should ask your doctor again...maybe ask him if there are foods you should eat more.

Seth Cohens Biach

Yeah, i'm feeling better about it already. I just get scared. Alot. Because i'm pretty sure i'm gonna f*<k this up, somehow...

My Mums getting me into the birthing classes, starting next week. I think i will go and talk to my doctor, before, just to make sure

Peanut

Dreams of the Dr. saying "eat plenty of Edy's Grand Ice Cream", "Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookies" and "Peanut Butter Fudge." Oh and Pizza....

Quarterley

Pregnant women are supposed to eat foods rich in calcium and iron. And eat lots of green vegetables.

Seth Cohens Biach

Wouldn't it be great to be told stuff like that. "Oh, and you know what else is good for the baby? A vodka shot or two..." That's not happening for a while.

Greens, eh? I think i have a pretty balenced diet, generally...

Quarterley

Yes, dark green vegetables like broccoli and spinach.

Seth Cohens Biach

Ooo, i love spinach. Just had alot in my pasta Yum.

Quarterley

Ha! That's great! At least you enjoy the food that's good for your baby.

Chris

As long as you're regularly visting a doctor and s/he isn't concerned, I wouldn't worry about it. Actually, 25 pounds sounds about right. I can't remember exactly, but I know that I gained less than 30 pounds when pregnant. As other people have said, it varies greatly from woman to woman.

SweetPea345

You're having a baby ?! Congradulations!!!!!!!!! That's wonderful.