Anyone still at negative weight in week 17?

marriedtomylobster

I had bad morning sickness and lost 12 pounds total. At this point I'm still down 9.5. The morning sickness is gone thank goodness and I am eating now.

Is anyone or has anyone else been at negative weight loss this late in their pregnancy?

Lobster is worried that I'm not eating enough, I eat every few hours and until I'm full. I've never had a history of an eating disorder or anything, I'm not worried about that. Like I said, I eat.

Now he's got me worried that something's wrong. Can you reassure me?

mrsjenni

I'm not negative, but as of my last appointment, I hadn't gained a pound either.  :::points to siggy pic::: I was shocked.

Stellar1

I was so sick the first 16 weeks and was down 10 lbs. Everything was fine. I think I ended up gaining 26 lbs overall.

ToBeMrsT

I'm almost 22 weeks and I'm still down 5 pounds.  I lost 16 pounds in the first trimester. I'm not worried though. I know I'll be gaining a lot soon. 

It was the same with my son and I gained 32 pounds after I gained everything that I lost back. DS was 8lbs when he was born.

MrsDeHav

i'm not negative, but my friend was for a long time.  she's at 36 weeks now and has only gained around 7lbs.  although this isnt ideal, they checked and the baby is right on target with development.  he's going to be an average size baby if not a little large. 

Monicagail1

I lost around 15 lbs due to morning sickness, etc.  I have yet to register any weight gain at the doctor yet.  I am overweight, but my doctors haven't seemed concerned.

melodylb

Yep I have been down the whole time

Raffes484

I'm down 2lbs still, but with DD at this point I was still getting sick and was down 8lbs. She turned out fine and weighed 6lbs 3oz at birth. As long as your doctor is not concerned and your baby's growth is okay, I wouldn't worry.

Abc15379

Yep. I'm down 7 lbs, and I never even had m/s. I'm a fat chick though, and my doc said it's normal. She said it's better to save my big gaining for 3rd tri( as a fat chick, I'm only supposed to gain 10-15 lbs). I suppose maybe baby is absorbing some of my existing chub?

kate930

I just reached my pre-pregnancy weight at my last appointment. (21 wks, gained 10 lbs in a month) I was small to begin with and lost 15 pounds from m/s. My doctor said I am not where she wanted, but she doesn't see any problems. I am sure I will catch up b/c I eat way too much now.

wachs

I lost 20 pounds due to m/s & am still down 16 & am 20 weeks. As long as you are eating you shouldn't worry too much. You will start gaining.

g8trkim

At 16 weeks I was still down 4 pounds but when I went back 6 weeks later I had gained almost 8 pounds. If you lost 12 pounds is gonna take some time to gain it back.

tryin4amiracle22

I am down 15 pounds from m/s and at my 16 week I had finally gained one of those pounds back. I think it is amazing that during this time we can eat and eat and eat and our bellies are getting bigger and still have not much for weight change! My DH has commented though on how much healthier I am eating now compared to before pregnancy and I would like to think that makes a difference too.

ScissorTailedFlycatcher

I'm currently 33 weeks and I'm down anywhere from 5 to 10 pounds. My doc didn't get concerned until week 28. Don't fret until then.

AbJams

I didn't lose as much as alot of pp, maybe 5 lbs, but I still haven't gained back a pound according to my home scale. I will see the true measurement on Wednesday, but I know I'm still slightly below.

NewMommy423

I had horrible m/s!!  Pre-pregnancy I weighed 132 at 5'6".  I'm just over 20w and at my appt on Wed. I was still down 8lbs.  I lost a total of 10lbs. but have gained back 2 since 17 weeks.  Doc wasn't concerned.  It'll catch up, don't worry.  Enjoy it while you can!

JoBieger05

I'm 16 weeks and have lost 8 lbs since my first appointment. But, I eat ALL the time and haven't had any m/s. I'm not worried. My dr just asked if I was eating and I was like DUH!

BFab11

I lost 15 lbs in 1st tri, and I'm still down... 15 lbs.  

I had some extra weight to lose, and the m/s combined with healthier eating and giving up soda all contributed to my loss.  My doctor isn't worried, and if yours isn't, you shouldn't be.  

I'm sure I'll gain it all back and more, so I'm not too concerned at this point. My doctor told me that I'd have to be malnourished for LO not to get what he needs from me.  Stay hydrated, take your vitamins, keep eating when you need to, and you'll be fine!

aknjcp

Me! Lost 7 lbs... Gained 1 - then lost it again as of Friday. I know by my ticker change day I won't have gained that weight back - still have very little appetite!

FeetFirst

Yep- I lost 7 lbs in the First Tri- have only gained 2 back at this point. I was heavier to start with and agree with some posters above that I think baby is just using my reserves at this point and as baby grows and uses those up they balance each other out. I didn't really have any sickness early on though, just food aversions. I am pretty sure that healthier eating combined with giving up coffee and soda have helped keep the early weight off.

My doc is thrilled when I go in and do not change a lb...she only wants me to gain 15 lbs total, so I figure if I can make it to the 3rd tri and just get back to my pre-preg weight I will be doing awesome. It just means less to worry about losing after baby!

lotsofbustles

I didn't start gaining weight until 20 weeks with ds b/c of ms.  I had lost so much weight that midwife made me drink ensure, blagh.  FYI ensure and carnation instant breakfast are exactly the same thing, found that out after ds was born.  You are fine, your body will catch up.  If anything your baby is getting the nutrients that you are still a little behind on.  Your body will give the baby what it needs before you.  My son was born perfectly healthy 7 lbs 4 oz and he has never had any medical issues beyond needing tubes.  Just do your best to eat now and add some more high protein foods.  If you're worried talk to your ob/mifwife. 

HTH        

hoshicat

This exactly.

Baby has measured right on scale for me too, actually I think a week ahead.

AshleyElizabethRyan

I'm down 8-10 pounds and weigh less than I did Pre-pregnancy. My doctor wasn't too concerned, but asked me if I wanted to see a dietician, and I said no. They don't really make too big a deal out of it until later on.

BearRuff1979

I'm still negative at 22 weeks. I lost 20 lbs in the first tri due to not having an appetite. I've only gained 3 lbs so far, so, still -17 lbs. My OB is not worried, he just told me to eat well and often, and that I'll gain weight when it's time to gain weight.

I've always been a little heavy pre-pregnancy, so I had a little to lose, but I never thought that gaining weight would be an issue during pregnancy!!

teelaman

I lost 18 total in the first trimester....and at my 16 week appt. I had regained two pounds......at my 20 week appt I had gained back 7 total, so I'm still down...but closer to breaking even.