For moms who have had more than two kids...?

Question

I am 8 wks pregnant with my third child. With my first pregnancy, I was only 27 but gained 50 lbs due to PIH. I lost all but about 12 lbs. Then last yr when I was 32, I had a second child and gained 34 lbs. I lost all but 10 which left me 20lbs over my pre kids weight. It isn't vanity, I just out and out do not feel good being heavier than normal I feel tired and slovenly. With both of my pregnancies, I ate decently, did not get carried away with eating and worked a pretty active job as a nurse. My worry is that due to my age and the fact that I am a SAHM now, I will gain even more weight with this pregnancy and not be able to get it off as in the past.Did any other moms out there gain less weight with subsequent pregnancies and how did you keep it in moderation ?

Answer 1

With my first pregnancy, I gained over 60 pounds *gulp*.  I lost all but about ten of that before I got pregnant with my second.  Due to me always being on my feet, chasing a toddler around, I didn't have time to sit and eat everything in sight like I did the first time.  I only gained eight pounds with my second pregnancy...but I was already overweight, so I had about 20 lbs to lose, like you.  Eat what you like, just less of it.  During pregnancy, you aren't really "eating for two", you only need about 300-500 extra calories a day to support the baby growing inside you.  

Answer 2

I gained 30 with the first (a boy), lost it all, 30 with the second (also a boy), lost all but 10, and 50 with the third (a girl).  I lost it all and then some, putting me less than before the first.  Im a 27 yr old stay at home mommy.  Its a matter of will power.  I know it sucks, but you have to find time to work out.  And its almost impossible with three kids, lol.  But you can do it.

Answer 3

I gained 27 with first baby and lost about 30. I gained 60 with second and lost 85 and went down to a zero. Here is how: I hardly had time to eat,I carried my 4 year old on one hip and the baby on the other. I still carry my six year old (I know I know). I played as hard as them. I clean constantly. I do about 30 minutes of exercise when I first wake up. I ate pretzels as snacks. I have a body that handles carbs well, but doesn't handel fat well. You will know what works for you. I parked far away at the grocery store and force myself to walk. I go on hikes, as dates, with my husband. If I want dessert, I try one bite and only bite of my kids desserts or husbands.

I am a vegetarian (for 17 years) but that doesn't have too much to do with it. Like I said, I gained 60 with my last daughter. All those stupid snickers bars. Basically, I wear my body out during the day then sleep like a baby at night.

Answer 4

yes with my first i gained 40lbs second i gained 20 lbs and third i gained 10 lbs. i am wondering with this one how much i will gain. i am 20 lbs over my prekids wieght but that is because i am not trying to lose it on perpose. i work 32 hours a week on my feet and go to school and deal with a husband and three kids. i am just tiered all the time.

Answer 5

I have 3 kids (2 girls and a boy).  

With my first I gained 34 lbs (she was 9lbs 9oz and 12 days overdue)

I lost all but 15lbs but I was very skinny prior to having children and got my "baby bearing" hips.

With my 2nd (a boy) I gained 27 lbs and he was 7lbs 11oz and right on time.  I lost all the weight plus an additional 5 bringing me only 10lbs above my pre-baby weight.

With my 3rd baby I only gained 24lbs because I went into pre-term labor (at 36 weeks)  and had a 5lb 8oz baby girl.  I have lost all the weight once again.  

Answer 6

I am pregnant with my 6th child (I am almost 30 weeks) and have only put on a little over 2 kgs (not sure what that is in lbs) - I have put on the least amount of weight this time.