Pregnancy Number 2?

I am currently 5 pounds heavier than I was when I gave birth to our first Baby 8 months ago.  We are wanting to start number 2 but I think that if I don't get this weight off first (I am really trying to) I will only get heavier and be stuck with more.  Is that true or would I be able to stay at about the same weight as the Baby grew and then hopefully loose it after Baby #2 is born?

*Gets out crystal ball*  "Yes, I see you losing something in the future..." From personal experience, I didn't gain as much with baby #2, and I lost it all very quickly (the weight from number 2 and a little bit more), but then I gained it again from a move, etc., so that 2 months ago, when I started CC, I was the same weight I was when I gave birth to #2 (ironically about the same weight as when I got pregnant with #1) Medically, you know that the fitter you are, the better the pregnancy goes.  And they DO recommend waiting at least a full year before getting pregnant again.  But not "getting the weight off first" doesn't necessarily imply that the weight will stick around after #2.  It may be harder to exercise with two little munchkins, and you will be a little bit older, which might make it a tad bit harder to lose, but I don't think it truly matters much. Good luck to you!

First of all, you shouldn't try to NOT gain weight during pregnancy even if you are overweight. It's only recommended by doctors of obese patients that undergo CONSTANT monitoring to make sure mom and baby are healthy. I think if you're concerned for health reasons, you should discuss it with your doctor.

That being said, I (like puh8suwrux) didn't gain as much during my second pregnancy and lost it more quickly. After my first was born, I never got back down to my pre-pregnancy weight because I was almost underweight before pregnancy. I did get back down to the middle of the healthy weight range for my height between pregnancies (3 years apart). I gained about 40 pounds with my second pregnancy and lost it all by 4-5 months postpartum.

Ulitmately, you should discuss your concerns with your doctor before taking any action. Good luck!