Pregnancy Weight Gain & Early Signs: What to Expect

Question
My wife and I found out that we are having a child. Just found out, she is due between October 16-19. She is 6 foot 3 inches tall, 28 years old and in five weeks went from 150 to 165. She was 150 at her med appt in January and then this last week when we found out she was pregnant she weighed in at 165. It doesn't seem like she is eating any more than normal but it almost seems as if she's showing.  Any ideas? Thanks.

Answer
Dear Ish,

At 6'3", this may be her body's way of equalizing out to a more proportional weight for her height with the pregnancy. Things like this can happen. Every woman and every pregnancy is different. Five weeks would be early to show an actual pregnancy - it is more than likely just the additional "padding" for the pregnancy. But with her extremely slim frame, expect her to show early.

I hope that this has helped you and answered your question. I wish you well and congratulations!

Brenda