Its starting again

Well,  Its starting... I am 9 and a half months post op and I am 15 weeks pregnant as of today. I have started gaining weight. It started about a week and a half ago and I saw that I gained a whopping 3 lbs. I have been reluctant to weigh myself again ever since. I was so sad. I just cried. I feel like I am going to become that huge beachball again, although I know in my heart there is no way I can gain that much weight, it sure does feel like it. My husband and dad thought I was being unrealistic but they don't understand I worked so hard and I finally get into the 160's only for it to be for such a short while. I don't eat much at all, why am I gaining? I am still so mad at the doctors who lied to me and told me that I was going to need IVF to concieve children. So I am wondering if there is anyone out there who got pregnant while they were still losing weight after surgery, and if so how much weight have you gained and did you feel sad when you started to gain back?

Hon there are several of the ladies that are preg. here. They will have alot of insight for ya. Please asked them, but gaining a few lbs. I'm sure is alright. The lil one inside needs some weight. Hugs sweetie Barb

Hey! I was hoping to see you back on the boards soon so I could see how you were doing with your pregnancy. I knew we were due about the same time. I was further out from surgery when I got pregnant (about 16-17 months) so my weight had stabled for the most part. The weight gain is going to happen. Just know it is not you gaining fat but it is all of the other stuff- growing baby, water etc. You will be just fine. Just keep in mind the gain is all for a good reason. You can lose the weight agian. I definatley understand the mental problems with the weight gain. It is hard!!! But I am staying focused on the it being worth it in the end. You weighed about what I did before I got pregnant (I was at 155). My OB said she expects me to gain about 25 pounds. She said she would like me to gain 10 pounds  by 20 weeks. Does your OB say the same thing or is it different since you were still losing? I have gained about 6-7 pounds and still have 5 weeks to get to 20 weeks so I think I am gaining to much. And I am really showing now - a lot earlier than I thought. Plus I am hungry ALL the time. I do mean ALL the time. And I do eat things that are not the best for me (like carbs and sweets) but I am over feeling bad about it. I figure this is my first pregnancy and I plan on using the excuse as long as I can and not denying myself my cravings. As long as the Dr says I am doing ok, I am fine with it. Of course, I have to hear comments from other people who don't realize how rude it is. My boss is excited about me being pregnant but she calls me chubby! Uggghhh. She thinks it is cute but I told her I don't like it. I am not chubby - just pregnant. Tell me I am looking pregnant or my tummy is growing cute or whatever but don't call me chubby. Brings back bad memories! Other than weight gain, how are you doing? Have you felt the baby move yet? I haven't. I thought I did last night but I think it was just gas bubbles. haha. I wouldn't know the difference anyway but I can't wait to feel it. I go in about 4 weeks for my ultrasound and will be able to know the sex. I am really excited about that. How about you? Are your tests results coming back good and everything. I hope all is good with you. Keep in touch!

Hey everyone,  Thanks for all who have been responding so far. Last night I was really sad, but its so good to hear from someone who is expecting around the same time as me. I didn't know that Misty and I are due around the same time. I am dated for July 31st. When are you due? My doc hasn't put a weight chart on me. She does have me seeing the Maternal fetal group, and their dieticians just to make sure he's growing okay. The Maternal fetal wants to see me gain 20 lbs. In another 5 weeks I'll get to find out what i'm having, everything is  moving along so fast. Its gonna be so weird taking part in Mother's day this year. For the first time in a long time I have started feeling hunger. I can't say that I'm completely not happy about the pregnancy because I am, I have a preggo journal that I write in all the time, I faithfully take my prenatals, and i'm constantly reading something about baby's. The only reason why i've been sad is because I didn't want to gain weight. I'm glad that i'm a lot lighter in weight now because carrying a baby at 5'1 at 260 would have just been uncomforable and unhealthy. I think I am showing some but not much because I still had a stomach when I got pregnant. I haven't felt him move significantly but I have felt quickening. Anyway I'd love to hear back from you and about your pregnancy. Was it planned or just something that popped up like mine?