gaining weight too fast :(
I had my 28 week check up today, and my midwife yelled at me for gaining too much weight too fast. I don't even look/feel like I've gained a lot of weight. But apparently in 28 weeks I've gained 32lbs 
( She told me that I can't have any more carbs, and if I gain anymore weight she'll have to send me to the Hospital to deliver. She was also concerned that my fundal height was too much for being 28 weeks...I was measured 4 times, and each time it was 33 weeks instead of 28. 
I need to start walking more, and eating more healthy than I already am. I'm just going to miss eating pasta
( She told me that I can't have any more carbs, and if I gain anymore weight she'll have to send me to the Hospital to deliver. She was also concerned that my fundal height was too much for being 28 weeks...I was measured 4 times, and each time it was 33 weeks instead of 28. I need to start walking more, and eating more healthy than I already am. I'm just going to miss eating pasta
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@rjr33 I don't know, but she said no carbs, only protein, fruits, and veggies.
You will feel hungry if you are used to high carb and starchy meals, at first. Your body will acclimate once it detoxes from the norm. The trick is to eat nutrient dense foods that'll keep you satisfied longer. They are wanting you to eat six small meals a day, which translates to about every 2 hours. The object is to keep your body working (increase metabolism) so that you utilize the energy you're consuming. When you eat large meals, your body only uses what it needs, any excess is converted to fat and stored for later use. However, we tend to then consume another calorie dense meal and the cycle is repeated; thus weight gain!
Almost everything we eat had carbs! Choose them wisely, focus on complex carbohydrates. I have attached two links that I think will give you the necessary information to understand what a complex carb is.
A far as your frequent and small meals make sure you always include a source of protein. Protein helps keep you satisfied longer.
Does this make sense? Let me know if you need any clarification.
You never want to calorie restrict while pregnant, this is why they are wanting you to do small frequent meals. Each meal should amount to approximately 200 - 300 calories. Also, don't ever wait until you are ravenous, because you'll most always overeat.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/27398-list-complex-carbohydrates-foods/
http://commonsensehealth.com/Diet-and-Nutrition/List_of_Carbohydrate_Foods_with_Good_Carbs_Grams.shtml
@mimii36 I think it's just the guidelines of the birth center, after you gain a certain amount of weight they won't care for you there. I gained 45lbs with my last and my midwife didn't say anything to me.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb213/DragDolly3121/IMAG0370.jpg
The digestion of carbs starts in the mouth and protein in the stomach. Carbs are broken down easier than protein and both have different roles they play in the body. I guess what I'm telling you is that different enzymes help break down macronutrients in different areas and stages in the body, it's how we were wired to work so shouldn't cause digestive issues.
Whew, that was long winded. LOL!
Now about the diet. PLEASE don't think you have to have that every single day! That is just an example of what they would like it to look like. A protein with fiber source for breakfast. Have eggs w/veggies one morning and then oatmeal with nuts the next. For snack change it up by looking on the second link I gave you with complex carbohydrate fruits or veggies. I would personally add a protein source, boiled egg whites, peanut butter, nuts, tuna, tofu etc. Mix it up, just avoid the simple carbohydrates.
One final tip. After you are done eating a serving size, give yourself about 20 minutes so that your mind will register fullness. We tend to keep eating until we are overly stuffed!
Don't forget your fluids! Avoid juices and sodas, they contain empty calories!
and from 21 weeks on id gain 10 pounds in 2 weeks. and i kept telling my OB that im unusually swollen and this is not okay. but she kept telling me it was because i was eating too much and kept yelling at me everytime i gained too much. and every time i told her about my swollen X5 size feet. but kept ignoring it, plus she was always on vaca when i had my appointments.
sooo by 39 weeks i had my app. the week before my due date, i was sent to the ER and was admitted because i developed preeclampsia & hypertenstion. they couldnt find a pulse in my feet and they had to use those massaseres for my lets to keep from getting blood clots, cuz i wouldnt walk around.
so after 26 hrs with no dialation i had a c section.
my whole pregnancy i gained 100 pounds!!!!!! but im guessing half of it was water & swelling because when i left the hospital i was 40 pounds lighter!!!!!!!
ignore my toe nails, i couldnt reach ): but this was my feet less than a month before i had my baby, they were bigger in the hospital, but i dont have the pic on my computer.