concerned about weight gain

[evansmom]

Just got back from my bi-weekly OB visit. Although my bp was a very good 120/80 and no protein, the doctor was concerned because over the last 6 weeks, I've been averaging a gain of 2 lbs a week that doesn't seem to be related to over indulgent eating. Although I don't show any outward signs of swelling, he's worried that I might be retaining water and a BP spike may follow. ( I swelled pretty badly with preg. #1). I know with PE, the swelling is usually sudden and significant, but I was wondering if any one else has experienced a weight gain trend like mine that preceded PE or PIH? (My weight gain has not been OBSCENE so far -19lbs. -, but I have a bit to go, and hope to stay on track.) My doctor recommends sodium restriction, LOTS of H2O and calcium for the water retention. Any other suggestions?

Lauren 27
DH Jeff
Evan 12-9-01 (PIH @ 29 weeks)
EDD 7-11-04

[evansmom]

Isn't it ironic -- I just responded pamdse 's post about swelling the other day... now I need help!!

Lauren 27
DH Jeff
Evan 12-9-01 (PIH @ 29 weeks)
EDD 7-11-04

[sonja]

My pre pre-e weight gain was 5 lbs in one week. You could just be at the point of your pregnancy where you will naturally gain more weight, but I am glad that your OB is paying attention - it just means more care for you. Good luck.

Joy

[akemt]

With my last pregnancy I started swelling pretty darn early. I think by about 3 months my rings were no longer fitting. That said, I was diagnosed with PIH at 28/29 weeks and had had a large weight gain between that visit and the previous one and continued to gain after that.

This pregnancy I seem to have had no swelling so far which is slightly reassuring even though my BP is somewhat labile already.

Catherine (22), Moderator (pregnant again)
DH Britton (27)
Emma Margaret (03/02/03) 37 weeks from PIH & oligo
Baby #2 due August 11, 2004

[lories]

I gained about 2 pounds a week for my entire 6th and 7th months, with a two-week period in there where I gained 3 pounds each week. But it slowed back down to about 1-1.5 pounds a week once I hit the eighth month. My OB and the nurse practicioner I see both thought that was a totally normal amount of weight to gain (particularly because during the period my appetite was also up, not to the point where I was eating tons, but I was eating more than I had before or after) and that the baby was probably doing a lot of growing. So, 2 lbs a week could very possibly just be normal for you right now.

[evansmom]

Thanks everyone -- just hoping my little boy is having a growth spurt and this will slow down with no other indicators of PE[:)] !

Lauren 27
DH Jeff
Evan 12-9-01 (PIH @ 29 weeks)
EDD 7-11-04