Weight Question

clsmoon

I'm 31 weeks and one day pregnant.  My weight has been really steady the last two weeks, but this morning when I weighed myself I was two pounds less than yesterday.  I don't understand how I can be losing weight if the baby is supposed to be gaining weight.  I'm confused, can anyone help me?  Thanks in advance!!

TrendyTina

Could be water or the time you are taking your weight. Your weight will be less in the morning than later in the day. Before getting KU, I would ONLY weigh myself in the morning, after going to the bathroom, with no clothes on. This would ensure my lightest weight.

I wouldn't worry about it. A 2 pound fluctuation is totally normal.

Becky19

Probably just a fluctuation. Tomorrow it could be up by 5. Water weight, bloating, bathroom habits, too much sodium, eating "heavier" foods....all can affect your weight from a day-to-day basis. Would not stress. I'm sure your body will make up for it in some way within a week!

appylovee

I lost 10 pounds in a week at 26 weeks. I have an appointment with my ob weekly. He wasn't too concerned as long as I didn't lose anymore. Turns out I had been constipated and going to the bathroom made me lost a "sh*t ton" of weight. Don't worry about a fluctuation of a couple pounds. Like PP said, depending on what clothes you are wearing, if you have a full bladder OR bowel, what time a day, can cause your weight to change.

devious1031

Day to day you'll never way the same, you can be +/- 2lbs depending on what you're wearing, what time of day, what you've eaten and your bathroom habits. Don't stress. WOOSAA!

sstrom22

I fluctuate by about 5lbs some days... water weight and who knows what else.  I wouldn't worry about it - especially just 2 lbs.  Weigh yourself in the afternoon - are you back up 2 lbs?