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I am 5'7" and 240 pounds when I got pregnant. I am now 30 weeks pregnant and I have only gained about 12-15 pounds. (I go to the doctor tomorrow and find out exactly) I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 24 weeks and with proper diet and walking everyday for 20 min. I have been able to keep it in control. I have carpal tunnel in both arms from being pregnant and have to use wrist splints at night just to sleep. I have a umbilical hernia from a previous surgery and I have Raynaud's Syndrome. This is when your hands and feet get numb when they get cold, it can also happen in your nipples as well. (Doctors mistake it for a yeast infection.) Anyway to make a long story short, it hasn't been very comfortable being pregnant and overweight. I would advise you to loose at least 25 pounds (depending on your height) (more if your short) before becoming pregant, take prenatal vitamins and cut out sugar and carbs. Trust me, you with thank me! I wish I had done that before becoming pregnant. Next time I will know better.
Good Luck!

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