How much weight gain is normal during the first 4 months of pregnancy?

I am four months pregnant, and go back to the doctor on Feb.6. At my last doctors appointment he told me that I havent gained any weight so far, but my stomach was growing so the baby was gaining all the weight. I was advised to only gain about 20 pounds during my whole pregnancy because with my first pregnany I gained ALOT of weight and I was already a little over weight at the beginning of this pregnancy. I weighed myself at my mothers house and it looks like I have gained 3-5 pounds since January 9. Is this bad considering this is the only weight I have gained so far?!? How to I keep my weight from sky rocketing like it did with my first son?

normal weight gain during pregnancy is as follows

months 1-3 no gain or up to 4 lbs water retention
months 4-9 .8-1.2 lbs each week

total weight gain not to exceed 35 lbs

the thing I would recommend is keeping a food diary
you only need 300 extra calories a day from now till the end of your pregnancy
most of what you are eating should consist of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. you need small portions of protein (60 grams a day) and small amounts of fat.
you should cut out food that is highly processed (that’s anything that comes in a box, bag, or can).
drink water instead of juice, soda, or milk (most people do not drink enough)

you are welcome to contact me if you would like free personalized help with your diet.

Becki jean:
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans published by the USDA, a pregnant woman needs about 2,300-2,700 calories a day.
the 1800-2000 calories you are recommending is dangerously low unless you ment only during the first trimester when your body requires no additional calories…