Weight Gain ~ or Lack There Of

Katie Jean

Hey Girls,

I know most people don't have this worry, but I am worried that i'm not gaining ENOUGH weight. I am 19 weeks and I have only gained 9 lbs. I have struggled to gain weight most of my life and since I had the flu a couple of weeks ago, I have stopped gaining weight. I feel like all I do is eat, but no LBs are going on. Anyone else have this issue? What has your doctor said. Mine hasn't seemed too concerned yet but I am.... THANKS Ladies

casirdms

9 lbs is completely normal for only 19 weeks. Some of us haven't gained anything. (I'm still in the hole 6 lbs from morning sickness).

As long as you are eating healthy, that's all that matters 

bt3701

I'm also 19 weeks... I haven't been weighed since 16, but I really doubt i've gained any more than 9. I think I was +4 or 5 at 16, and although my belly has popped since then, I don't think I've gained too much. 

My doctor said that my weight gain at 16 wks was fine.  

earl&pearl

Katie Jean:

Anyone else have this issue? What has your doctor said. Mine hasn't seemed too concerned yet but I am.... THANKS Ladies

Why are you concerned if your doctor isn't? I say just relax and try not to stress! Weight gain happens differently for EVERY woman. For example, one of my coworkers only gained a total of 10 lbs in the first two trimesters, and gained 18 in the third trimester alone. 

EMLYNNLERETTE

I agree, you shouldn't be worried unless your doc is worried.  Most women gain "too much" weight so you are probably comparing to those numbers.  I have gained 1lb (not really worth counting right?) since being pregnant and my doctor told me on Tuesday that I was on the right track for weight gain.  Most people gain the majority of their pregnancy weight in the third trimester... My sister gained 5 in just the last week!

cvl105

9 lbs sounds great...I haven't gained anything really.  I was down about 3 lbs at one point and I have been hovering around there for most of the pregnancy.  I think I may be starting to gain a little here and there now though.

The rule of thumb around this neck of the woods (June 2011 Moms) is if your Dr isn't worried, you shouldn't be.

klv

I have only gained 2 pounds so far.  I attribute it to eating better and no beer in my diet.  My doc is not worried and the baby is growing just fine. 

CarlaAndJames

everyone's body is different and everyone needs to gain different amounts. If your doctor is cool with your weight gain or lack thereof, you should be too.

 

 

SarahP15

earl&pearl:

Katie Jean:

Anyone else have this issue? What has your doctor said. Mine hasn't seemed too concerned yet but I am.... THANKS Ladies

Why are you concerned if your doctor isn't? I say just relax and try not to stress! Weight gain happens differently for EVERY woman. For example, one of my coworkers only gained a total of 10 lbs in the first two trimesters, and gained 18 in the third trimester alone. 

+1.  9 pounds is perfectly normal. 

rainstar752

I know how you feel- although I'm not too worried about it because I think it really comes in spurts.  I've only put on 6lbs total (I'm 18w3d), but 4 of those lbs I gained in 1st tri and 2 of those I gained in one week- and now I've been steady again for like 3 weeks.  I'm thinking they'll probably be another growth spurt soon!

nic5606

Everyone is different, I would not worry about it.  I will be 19wks wed and am only up 2 lbs. Baby is growing fine, so I am not gonna worry about it.

mlmtgg

I'm 18w4d and have gained 3 pounds, I haven't been sick, didn't have morning sickness and am eating great (as in a ton). My OB isn't worried, everything is measuring on time, and she thinks I'm just due for a growth spurt. Just check with your OB that everything is measuring well, and do not stress! Eat as best you can, and you are good to go!

ShangriLaRose

I def. wouldn't worry, unless your doctor is worried about it, and saying you need to try to gain more. I just had my 16 week appointment on Friday, and found out that I've only gained a 1/2 pound! (I had started at 123, lost 3, then gained the 3 back.) A lot of people gain differently, as PP have said. Don't worry.

ccorso

I lost 7 pounds by my 16 week appt and not because I was sick - have not been sick at all. I honestly do not think I have gained anything...I actually just pulled out a size smaller pair of jeans.  Dr is not worried because the baby is measuring fine.  So my motto is if the dr is okay with it I am okay with it

Cjohn1211

Your gain is completely normal. No worries!

MrsAllison33

I've had 2 prenatal appointments so far and I lost 3 lbs in between. We'll see what happens at the next one in February. I'm sure I'll gain a little by then.

MegnH88

I worried about the same thing...I have only gained 4 pounds.  My ob said different people gain weight at different times, the baby will get what it needs!

erinlovesdavid

I'm down 2 lbs at 16 weeks, and my doctor is not concerned at all.  In fact, he wants me to gain as little as possible for the whole pregnancy because I started out on the bigger side.

Turtle143

I think 9 lbs is fine but really depends on how you were prepregnancy. If you were underweight like me, the doc's will be "watching you and the baby" if weight gain is low. If you were overweight, then it really isn't that much a problem as long as you aren't purposely not wanting to gain weight by not eating or burning the calories you eat by working out like crazy. Just be sure to have a balanced diet with nutrient-densed foods and keep taking your prenatals. Most women only really need an extra 200-500 extra calories a day. And if you naturally just have a high metabolism then putting on weight might be a little difficult. I have a friend who was less than 100lbs prepregnancy and was not able to put on more than 15lbs during her pregnancy and still had a very healthy, beautiful 7lbs7oz baby boy.

 If docs aren't worried, then I believe you shouldn't be either.

mommy411

I've gained zero...don't worry

Eskijewels

I agree with all PP....my last appointment was last week and I've gained a whopping 1 lb so far! My doc isn't the least bit worried and it was the same with DS as well. I gained 20 lbs with DS, with most coming in the 3rd trimester so everyone puts on differently!

karypetersen

I am about to hit 18 weeks and I haven't gained an ounce! My doctor has been concerned and I get quizzed on what I eat every time I am in there. I was getting very worried but the baby is growing and he measures out even bigger than he is supposed to each time I go in. But believe me, I am eating!! I could finish off a platter of nachos 4x a day and still not gain! I guess my metabolism is just burning away everything or my baby is hogging it all!

DreamChaser246

I'm also still in the hole from the first trimerster (though my doctor doesn't entirely know it. I've gained very iittle, and I think the little weight the doctor thinks I have gained was from a heavier outfit from a much colder day. So far they're not upset.