Hungry non-stop

eightynine

I'm 8 weeks in and I am starving, constantly. (Unless I'm really sick, then I'm not interested in eating). But I often also feel sick when I haven't eaten. I'm finding there are different kinds of morning sickness.

Prior to pregnancy I skipped breakfast and ate a moderately sized lunch and big dinner. I also work out, and still do, but now on any days I have a good workout I am even more starving.

i feel like instead of 5 small meals, I just need to eat nonstop snacks to prevent getting nauseous from an empty stomach. I can't believe how hungry I am, considering how tiny baby is. How are other people managing this? Is this common so early in pregnancy?

ecwk

If you're hungry, eat. Make sure you're getting plenty of protein.

splsmama2016

Welcome to pregnancy! Yes, it's common. Like @ecwk said, make sure you're eating plenty of protein, and have snacks in your purse, car or desk. And that they have at least a little nutritional value. During my 1st tri, I had the "breakfast essentials" chocolate drink packets in my car and would make one of those with milk at work when I got hungry, but didn't want to cave and eat chips. They have protein and other nutrients.

biggreeneyes

Im the same way.im 6 weeks, 3rd pregnancy. I eat eat eat, because all of a sudden i LOVE food. I normally weigh about 115lbs, and id say ive already put on almost 5lbs! I hate this new eating habit I develope.

1faceinacrowd

I've been feeling the same way! I'll be 12 weeks tomorrow and I feel like I'm eating constantly. I eat small meals throughout the day, but I really do feel like I'm pretty much constantly eating (I eat my meals slowly so I can spread them out). I highly recommend hard boiled eggs! I've been eating those suckers like crazy. Greek yogurt is another yummy protein-packed snack. 
If you're worried about eating TOO much, don't. As long as you're eating healthy, you'll be fine. I weighed myself yesterday and I've actually lost three pounds since the appointment I had at 4 weeks, and I'm a healthy weight and haven't had any vomiting.