My goodness, TB... why discriminate against the lads, as well? I'm sure your kisses fit all walks of life.
I've managed to keep my weight steady during pregnancy and you can bet, it's all because of the good work from the dietitians there. Eliminating carbohydrates like bread and bagels isn't always the best choice. By deleting these items from your daily diet, you're missing out on stuff like fibre.
The trick is to choose the right and healthy choices - bread/bagel with sprouted wheat, whole wheat is your best option. If you're watching your weight, instead of reaching for that second helping of dessert, limit to maybe half then you can have your bread/bagel intake.
purelife - I absolutely hate the pills. Not only did I gain weight like you, I also find that I tend to break out in spots. Since getting off the pills, I found I had more energy and generally feel a heck lot better. Plus my weight stayed off.