Comments on: Getting Real About Pregnancy Weight Gain

By: wadu

wadu — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:10:13 +0000

Thank you for writing this so thoughtfully.
Honest posts like this help normalize the reality of pregnancy and reduce unnecessary pressure.

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 28 May 2022 12:42:15 +0000

I’ve been following you since the very beginning (truly!) and I finally lost 100 lbs. a few years ago. Everything you write speaks to me – I have the same issues with food & body & weight. I’m now pregnant for the first time (at the ripe old age/metabolism of 35) and I came here again, hoping to feel a bit better – and I do after reading this. I know it’s been a little while since you’ve updated & I hope you & your beautiful family are happy & healthy! Your writing has inspired me for many years, and I hope you continue to share it with the world all your life! <3

By: Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:07:09 +0000

I’m late to reading this post, but just wanted to say that I really appreciate your honesty about such a vulnerable topic. Your book will always be in one of my top lists, and I really relate to the struggles you’ve faced and also have conquered. I don’t have any little ones yet, but I’m fearful that when we start trying (and hopefully succeeding) in the next few months, that I won’t drive myself crazy worrying about the scale going up while also worrying about not depriving the baby to keep the weight gain to a minimum. Also, everyone else has said this and it’s true: you are gorgeous!! Thanks again for always sharing to help those of us who struggle as well! And also, super excited you guys are having #2!!! :) yay!!

By: access industrial

access industrial — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:54:12 +0000

thank u so much for sharing this information

By: Brittney

Brittney — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:30:26 +0000

In reply to Andie Mitchell. Being pregnant is hard enough. But now you're pregnant during a pandemic! You have hormones and cravings and now this extremely stressful time. I think we all need to remember to allow a little more compassion for ourselves- always but especially when we are growing humans. You always look beautiful. I survived off of potatoes of every form my first trimester and if I'm ever lucky enough to get pregnant again I probably will do that despite all my good intentions. You're doing great- thank you for your honesty. It's refreshing.

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:01:04 +0000

Andie asks: “Who eats 4 baked potatoes in one sitting?”
Me: *raises hand slowly*
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As we say in Spanish before every meal “buen provecho” (may your derive benefit/advantage).

Keep healthy and nourished. You are gorgeous. End of story.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:27:29 +0000

I hear you!! My first I gained 70 lbs, then 25 with my second. I didn’t really do anything different between the two, it’s just what happened! Around 9 months ago I had just gotten down to a healthy weight after losing 50 pounds. That was when we started trying for baby #3. I had two miscarriages since then, and still no baby. The stress and hormone fluctuations and depression and heart ache all contributed to me gaining all the weight back. I’m not proud of it and it’s been hard, still trying for another baby with extra weight I had worked so hard to lose. I wish the 50 pounds I regained came with a baby, but I guess that’s how life goes sometimes.

By: Trisha

Trisha — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 12:25:54 +0000

For my second pregnancy, I was already starting out 10 pounds heavier, so it is amazing the difference I felt. I had sciatic nerve pain, lower endurance, etc. despite eating 100% better than before. Everything popped out sooner, too… people felt they could tell me “It looks like you could go any day!” when I was only 18-20 weeks. I gained a similar amount, but I think the biggest difference was the starting point. If I ever have another, I’d love to lose a little weight prior to trying and then be kind with myself expecting a similar gain during. It truly is an incredible thing to grow a new life and I think everyone’s bodies do it differently. Sending love ! Excited for your new addition :)

By: Andie Mitchell

Andie Mitchell — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:05:15 +0000

In reply to Kelly. Thank you!

By: Andie Mitchell

Andie Mitchell — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 01:05:06 +0000

In reply to Liz. Thanks!