19 and counting isn't just a show..... ;-)

19 more days left until the little munchkin officially hits 40 weeks. But I can't let him go over that day because then over half my family will be on a cruise so im set to motivate him out early!
I just read an article about Jessica Simpson and her baby weight and it made me think wow 25 lbs ive gained isn't that bad. It's all baby. I don't indulge in things I don't need. I don't binge or over eat heavily.
I've always been this way so even when I'm pregnant I'm still going to be this way :-)
But she gained over 60 lbs, my cousin gained over 70, and I know a woman who gained almost 100.....to me that's just insane. They tell you from the start that healthy weight gain is 25-35 lbs. and that's just for someone of normal weight. In early years they told you to only gain 15-25 because everyone worried about their figure (but they also smoked and drank) and years ago I'm pretty sure they didn't care about how much they were gaining.....which brings me to another topic. How in hell did they induce a woman who was way overdue? Isn't it unhealthy for a baby to stay inside of you too long? And if it isn't then why bother inducing us now?
I just have too many questions!