A note to my body: pregnancy =/= weight loss campaign

[sakon76]

So apparently I suck at this pregnancy thing in more ways than one. I did my usual Sunday morning weigh-in today, and I have lost weight since the last one, which was before I went in to the hospital. At 29 weeks along, I weigh less than I did before I got pregnant! Which is ridiculous and annoying. I eat when I'm hungry, stop when I'm full, and have been doing not much more than sitting on my rear end for the last two weeks. I'm supposed to have gained 11-20 pounds by the end of this thing, and it doesn't seem to be happening.

So in a fit of pique, I had a guacamole cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, and a milkshake for lunch today. Since I apparently need to make up more calories somehow.

Comments

[ghilledhu.livejournal.com]

I don't think there's anything you're "supposed" to be doing - every body reacts differently to pregnancy. I've known people who've put on a bunch of weight and others who have lost weight. I think as long as you and the baby are both healthy, it doesn't matter if you're not hitting a few "official" milestones.

[mmouse15.livejournal.com]

I have to agree with ghilledhu, different people react differently. It sounds to me that you are doing exactly the right thing and listening to your body when it comes to hunger, which is more important than a number.

[swtjemz.livejournal.com]

OMG! I'm super behind on this since I rarely check LJ but congratulations for your impending bundle of wiggling joy!!! <3