Hi guys! I'm 20 weeks along and have only gained about 3 pounds from pre-pregnancy (5'11", 145lbs). Doc said the baby was looking normal on growth charts. I'm eating around 2500 calories a day, which should be more than enough. It's great from a clothing perspective (still looking basically normal!), but seems I should be at about 10 pounds gained by now. Anyone else in the same boat?
Re: Not gaining enough weight?
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I'm the same way. I was at the dr's today, and she said it was fine so long as the baby continues to grow normally (and baby is a few ounces ahead of schedule). I no longer look the same size (I have a very clear bump), but for some reason, I have only gained 2 lbs.
Just keep eating, and making sure you get plenty of all the nutrients you & LO need, and don't worry so much about the weight.
I lost weight at first, and in total, have only gained 1 lb over my original starting weight. (Before losing.) I look like I'm gaining, though! lol
My doctor says I'm on track. Everyone gains on a different schedule, per se.
I am 21 weeks and I lost a few lbs in the beginning and have yet to gain any weight back.. But the baby is growing and I am eating so Im not worried.
I wouldn't worry either! I haven't gained any weight either, which I'm pretty happy about since I'm already plus sized. Baby will get what it needs no matter what!
(According to my mom, my weight is re-adjusting. Yesterday she told me that my butt looked smaller, I was losing my waistline and my belly looked rounder. Um.. thanks? I wasn't sure how to take it, but I guess my figure/weight is up for conversation with whoever wants to talk to me about it now.)