i am having the pregnancy baby blues

lishbone Posted: Mar 23, 2006 06:23 PM

i am having the pregnancy baby blues

my fil told me he couldnt believe how fast i was gaining weight. i was so upset...im going into my 7th month and gained 15 lbs..i thought i was doing well..i know my fil just likes negative reactions so it didnt really bother me too much. ..but i am already trying to figure out a plan on how i can get to the gym after i have the baby.. ..does anyone know how much you usually lose after you give birth? before you leave the hospital? i prob shouldnt be too worried about the comment but it does get me a little..i need some uplifting! thanks

lrs2005 Posted: Mar 23, 2006 06:35 PM

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I would tell you FIL, what you want a malnourished grandchild??? 15 lbs is FINE!!! Esp. since some of that is amnitic fluid and the placenta and cord. If the baby weighs 5-7 lbs and figure 4 lbs for the other stuff, you only gained 4-6 lbs. That is almost nothing.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Mar 23, 2006 06:43 PM

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15 pounds in 7 months? that's it?! what is your FIL smoking?

don't have the blues!!

amyandbill Posted: Mar 23, 2006 07:14 PM

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Weight not including baby just yet!
Uterus 2lbs
Placenta 1.5lbs
Amniotic Fluid 2lbs
Increased maternal blood volume 3.5lbs
Increased maternal breast mass 1.5lbs
Increased maternal stored fat and protein 4lbs
Increased maternal fluid retention 4lbs
Total weight without baby 18.5lbs
Relax you are perfect, remember this is the weight you have to gain!!!

SomethingBlu Posted: Mar 23, 2006 10:13 PM

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Tell your FIL that your 'friend' from LIW has gained almost 3X that since her wedding and she's not preggo. And he should get a life!

I'm sure you're beautiful...eat, nourish that little miracle inside you!

mable Posted: Mar 23, 2006 11:24 PM

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Posted by lishbone

my fil told me he couldnt believe how fast i was gaining weight. i was so upset...im going into my 7th month and gained 15 lbs..i thought i was doing well..i know my fil just likes negative reactions so it didnt really bother me too much. ..but i am already trying to figure out a plan on how i can get to the gym after i have the baby.. ..does anyone know how much you usually lose after you give birth? before you leave the hospital? i prob shouldnt be too worried about the comment but it does get me a little..i need some uplifting! thanks

15 pounds is 100% normal.. I gained a total of 25 and I was about 16 pds at 7 mths..
tell her to go scratch..
I hate when people are rude and think they know all....

N.Y.bride Posted: Mar 24, 2006 07:05 AM

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I lost almost everything. I had about 10 lbs left. I wouldnt listen to his comment. Some people dont realize what they say.

lishbone Posted: Mar 24, 2006 08:20 AM

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thanks girls..!!! i feel better... it just gets under my skin so much sometimes..i love dh's family so much but the last 3 months i have left i dont want to not spend time with them..my mil gained 80 lbs when she was preggo with my dh..is my FIL kidding me?? .!!!!!!!!!!! i think he has nothing better to do and being pregnant gives people a free pass to make fat jokes..even though its rude

Blu-ize Posted: Mar 24, 2006 09:57 AM

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Two words:

BITE ME!

He really needs to shut up-and now!

hmpena Posted: Mar 24, 2006 09:59 AM

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People are so stupid and don't think before they speak sometimes. You haven't gained much weight at all! I am sure you look beautiful!

VS11 Posted: Mar 24, 2006 12:52 PM

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ladybug78 Posted: Mar 24, 2006 01:33 PM

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Oh Lish You were gorgeous walking down the aisle almost 6 months ago and you are even more gorgeous now that you are pregnant!!!! Always remember that! Love ya girl!