FertilityTies posts tagged with gain

What are the signs of intrauterine growth restriction?

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:59:00 -0600

Hi, I was just wondering what you look for when someone might have IUGR. I know I would need to talk to my doctor for diagnosis, but just curious if this sounds normal.

I always measured 2 weeks ahead in the begining and the ultrasound measured the baby about a week ahead. After about 24 weeks I started falling behind in cm. I know that there is room for error and it's normal to measure 2 cm in either direction, but when you keep falling behind after being ahead is that normal. I am now 36 weeks and have not gained any weight in 6 weeks and have fallen to measuring 3 cm behind. So at 36 weeks I am measuring 33 cm and have gained 18 lbs with no weight gain since 28 weeks. Does that sound ok. With my other pregnancies I gained 39 lbs. What do you look for with IUGR? I'm not asking for a diagnosis, just curious as to the signs to watch for.

mamahuebsch

Birth Control and side effects. varicose veins, weight gain.

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:01:00 -0600

I have been on Apri for more than a year now; I have gained many pounds since I started, I'm getting varicose veins, I'm tired all the time with no energy to do anything, and I can sleep all day long.

Is there any birth control that has minimal effects? I am very young and everyday since the pill, I look like I am 10 years older.

What other pill can help me prevent pregnancy without these nasty effects?

Paola

Will non pregnancy pill make me gain weight?

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:16:46 -0600

I have never used the pill before and I heard it could make me gain weight is that a fact or just a myth?

JiTi

Pregnancy weight gain how much is too much?

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:51:00 -0600

Hi, I am currently 15W5D pregnant and at my prenatal appointment today I weighed in at 166 lbs. The thing that is freaking me out is that 5 weeks ago I was about 153lbs and 5 weeks before that I was 150lbs. The first two times I was weighed they used a different scale than today. My question is, is it even possible that I have actually gained 13 pounds in 5 weeks? I do not look like I have gained much other than in belly and boobs to myself or anyone else.

I am 5'3" and I am about a 34D in bra size. I have noticed that my breasts are heavier, but they also seemed this way at my last prenatal.

I am also worried about gestational diabetes.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Rachel W.

femara...weight gain? side effects?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:14:16 -0600

I am supposed to start femara with my next cycle...in 7 days I should start my period. I am about 30 lbs overweight already (I gained alot of weight on clomid last year) and am scared to death I will gain on femara. What should I expect? I am 36...very good health (except over weight) with unexplained fertility (i am going to a fertility specialist now..she seems to think I ovulate too late but this is my only issue).

If it makes you gain weight, what can I do keep it from happening?

lara239

Dr Q Should I be worried??

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:15:51 -0500

I am currently 16 weeks pregnant with my first. I have not yet gained an ounce. Everythime I go to the doctor I have lost 4-5 oz. I am eating like I should and the baby is fine but im worried that I should be eating more? I dont know how in the world im not gaining weight. The doctor said I should gain 4-5 lbs a month now and im not. Should I be worried? My belly has gotten bigger but not alot. Should I be showing more at 16 weeks? Im just so worried about everything!

Nicki

Weight Gain

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:25:15 -0500

When did you ladies start putting on weight? I am currently 23 weeks pregnant and I haven't gained an ounces and I am starting to get worried.

KAN

Ovidrel Weight Gain/Swollen Body

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:41:11 -0500

Since taking the Ovidrel injection 3 days ago, it feels like I put on 20 lbs. I am really puffy and just don't seem to fit in my clothes...even ones I wore last week fine. Is this normal? If so, how long til this stops? What can I safely do to lose this excess weight? Also, prior to the Ovidrel I was on clomid and hormones to bring on a cycle. Is all this related?

mikenbeth

Will this medication help with my cycles/ttc?

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:38:38 -0500

I have a child of 15mths, I have been ttc for over a yr but since having my child 15mths onld I HAVE NOT had a period, this was due to the fact I lost allot of weight but now I have gained it back and same weight that I conceived my first child. I am SO worried I will never conceive again, I went to see the gyn he gave me norethisterone 5mg to take one tablet twice a day for five days then clomid 50mg days 2-6. Is their hope for me, will this help me with my dream I know it is not guaranteed but the Dr did not seem concern about doing bloods etc to see if their was lasting damage !

kelly_grimes

How much weight did you gain total by week 27 or 28?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:43:21 -0500

Im just curious to know how much weight women have gained by the time of there 27th week or 28th week.

I have gained a total of 12 pounds and im 27weeks 2days pregnant today...just thought this would be a fun post.

Thanks :)

JoleneT

Ladies?...Dr.???

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:41:22 -0500

I just tried on some pants and none of them fit. Well they fit they are just really tight. I am 7 weeks 3 days today. Is this normal? I know this is a silly question but I dont want to gain too much weight and too fast. I guess im gonna have to go pant shopping LOL!

Nicki

After seeing the fertility specialist....

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:38:04 -0500

Well I just got back from my appt with the specialist. She told me that her main concern right now is my weight... not that I weigh too much, its that I weigh too little. I have never been able to gain weight, and it runs in my family to be thin (my biological father is 6'3" and only weighs 145lbs.). She told me that she wants my calorie intake to be 2200-2500 per day and drinking ensure and Carnation instant breakfast daily. She also told me that once I quit smoking I will gain weight, but I stopped for a year a couple years back and I didnt gain anything. Does anyone have any other tips on how to GAIN weight?

Also, I go back in on Monday Aug. 18th for another ultra sound but this one they will be putting a catheder into my uterus and filling it with saline. This one is to see if the dark spot they seen in my endo lining is a polyp or if is something else. After that I will be going in for an HSG. So far that is all that I know. Hopefully all of this will work out in the end because it is pretty overwhelming right now!

VanessaM

clomid and weight gain

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:48:15 -0500

I am wondering if clomid causes weight gain? I spoke with a nurse at the fertility clinic this mornign and she said "yes". Great eh? Something else to deal with. Well, I wonder what other sysmptoms you all have - those who are on clomid. Mine include - major mood swings - depressed, irritable, also weight gain and constipation. UHG!!!! Let's hope for a BFP soon

gibber

Typical Weight Gain at 21 weeks with twins....

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:10:31 -0500

Dr.Q. I was wondering what a typical weight gain would be around 21 weeks with twins. I know everyone is different but on average how much should someone have gained by this point. I have gained 18 lbs so far and am starting to wonder if maybe it is too much...what do you think?

Liane- Mommy of Twins!

13 weeks 3 days... Still no baby bump!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:40:00 -0500

Today i'm 13weeks & 3days with baby #2. I'm hardly showing at all and what is there is not hard, but kinda squishy(obviously, my chubbers coming out). Anyway, I notice a lot of women showing around 12 weeks with there first pregnancy and that makes me feel a bit worried. Also when I wake up in the morning my tummy is close to flat and I can suck in really easily. By the end of the day I can't suck it in very well, but it's definitely not a hard tummy like I mentioned before. I know i'm a worry wart and I should be, but I can't help it!!! ;) Anybody else experience the same thing or have any advice for me? Thanks ladies!!!

Holly

I am worried....

Tue, 13 May 2008 21:10:46 -0500

Dr.Q. I bought myself a book about having twins and it states that by 14 weeks (which I will be tomorrow) I should have gained at least 15 pounds according to my BMI if not more. I have only gained 5 so far... I have been eating healthy (fruits, veggies, whole grains, low fat dairy, etc, lean protein) and have been staying fit by taking walks 3 times per week but am now worried that maybe I am doing it all wrong. This book scared me into thinking that if I dont put on some mega pounds soon that I am at a serious risk for preterm labour....please help...

Liane- Mommy of Twins!

How much wt. do babies gain? What is the right answer

Sat, 03 May 2008 06:48:51 -0500

Dr Q,

Assuming the mom is healthy and everything is going good in the pregnancy, how much wt. does the baby gain last 4 weeks? Whats right of these 2 popular answers?

1. 1 lb/week

2. 1/2 lb/week

HopeN

weight gain? Dr Q?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:41:57 -0500

I am currently 16 weeks and 2 days pregnant and look like I am about 5 1/2 months pregnant. I am skinny, just have a pretty big baby bump already. Is this normal, or could this be an indication that I am having multiples? I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and only 1 baby showed up, but is it possible they missed it, or is it just that I have no fat to hide the baby I am showing a lot sooner? Thanks

babyluck

weight gain concern

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:55:33 -0500

i hope im not the only one out there who has this concern. i am very into fitness and work out about 5 days a week. i have been working out for 6 years like this. i lost about 35 lbs around 6 years ago when i started. ever sense ive just been so scared to gain it back. (even though i have a little) but sense were going to try and have a baby soon, im worried about the weight gain. im sure that sounds selfish, but i used to have a disorder due to all of this. any advice getting over that fear?i have to work out while im pregnant or i will freak out.

ashley 1

What is normal weight gain at 23 weeks pregnant?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:14:58 -0500

hi DR Q and ladies

i am at 23 weeks now. but i have only gained 5 or 6 pounds yet.i am worried i am a lot under wt. how much wt you think one should gain at 23-24 weeks

roses