Why are we told to get fat?

well how much weight did you gain that gave you 8 lb babies

What do you weigh and what do you consider fat?

It could be that your doctor is worried that your fetus is not getting enough nutrition.

I had just shy of 8 lbs for my first baby and gained the minimum that my doctor suggested - 25 pounds. The second baby was 8 and half and I gained about 30 pounds.

My doctor didn't hound me about gaining weight - but wanted to make sure I was consistently gaining. Just remember the weight gain isn't simply the weight of the baby, but the placenta, fluid and other stuff. In both cases, I did lose close to all, if not all after having my babies.

Gaining weight is for both your health and the baby's. Depending on what the baby needs - the baby will sometimes end up taking those nutrients from you and thus your health could suffer.

I only gained 19 lbs with my twins. They came out 6lbs 5 oz and 6lbs 8 oz. - the Dr. never told me I was not gaining enough weight. It must have to do with the Dr.

My twins were three weeks early (pretty normal for dos) and were just fine and dandy.

I think I gained 25 with my third child...he was 8lbs 8oz. and a day late.

Never one complaint from my doc.