16.5 weeks and I've only lost weight...

ShariJenn

Will I get the "talk" from my doctor at my next appt.  I'm not quite sure as to why i'm not gaining.  I lost 2lbs at my last appt, and stopped throwing up 2 weeks ago. Yet, I just went to weigh myself again and I lost another 2 pounds.  I've been eating better, not great...but I'm just not sure as to what's going on.

I know I shouldn't be complaining, but I can't help to think i'm not giving my baby what it needs.

Anyone else lose a bit before they started gaining? If so, when did you start gaining? 

OUKatie

I'm clearly showing and had not gained any weight from my pre-pregnancy weight as of my last appt on March 1st. In fact, I have lost 2-4 pounds and just haven't gained it back yet. Baby looks perfect so my dr isn't concerned. I had some weight to lose, though. 

No m/s anymore (none since 14 weeks) and the majority of my cravings have been healthy cravings, like berries. 

monpetitechouchou01

I was really stressed my first trimester and really sick as well. At my 20 week appointment I'd only weight as well. This made me feel guilty because the last thing I want is to have my baby affected by this. I did get a quick talk by my doctor about the need to "eat eat eat". Unfortunately, it took me about 3 more weeks to start truly feeling better and my mom kept telling me "Just wait. Soon enough you'll be so ravenous you'll be eating everything in sight!". True enough.. Now I'm much hungrier than before and I can tolerate food. I've since gained 10 pounds. I'm not a junkfood eater though I have craved a piece of candy or two here and there so its not as if I gained it all through crappy food either. I also FINALLY sprouted a belly two weeks ago. I forced myself to eat even when I didn't think I had the strength to and now I force myself to eat the necessary meals even though I have TERRIBLE GERD. You can do it!! 

anicole23@gmail.com

Before I got pregnant, I was 204 lbs now at 4 wks 3 days I am 199 lbs. I have been at this weight since about my 6th week. I have an appt. later this week to see the dr. will see what she says. However I am not worried, I may not be gaining weight, but my bra and pants no longer fit. 

lewispm

I have always been pretty trim (athletic, not skinny), but I started gaining weight before I even knew I was pregnant. By 10 weeks I had prob gained 5 or 6 pounds and by 20 weeks I was up almost 12. I am now 21 weeks and have a hint of a baby bump, but nothing noticeable unless you are looking for it. Most of my weight gain, however, has been in my butt, thighs, and boobs.

Also, I had NO morning sickness at all and my appetite skyrocketed when I got pregnant. It has decreased a little since, but it is still crazy how hungry I am ALL THE TIME! I feel like at this rate I will be up at least 50 pounds by delivery!

 As long as your doctor is not concerned, don't worry about it. If he/she shows concern, just ask for some healthy suggestions on how to retain weight a little better.

pinkpepsi

I lost 10 in the 1st tri. gained 2 back at 13 weeks. And have lost the 2 again by now.. It's frustrating! I am not nausea's or throwing up anymore and I feel like I eat a lot but I can not keep the weight on! I am going to talk to my OB at my next appt. Because with DS I was already up 5 pounds by now and with this pregnancy I am down 10. I am not showing at all either so it scares me.

Scorpgirl444

I lost 25 pounds right as I got pregnant.  I still haven't gained a single pound back.  

kokokat

I'm down 9 lbs total from the start of the pregnancy, or essentially from my 1st post m/c checkup.  I didn't have m/s, or throw up ever.  I don't know why I lost so much, I just did.  Nothing has ever been said to me about my weight.  I think you'd need to be further along for your doctor to get concerned about the lack of weight gain.  I'm sure your weight will pick up as baby gets heavier and heavier.

ceereneephotog

I'm 15 weeks , Saturday I'll be 16 weeks, and I've lost 15 lbs since I've been pregnant, I was really sick and it's just now starting to get better but I haven't checked my weight again yet, I'll do it tonight.. But when i've lost this 15 lbs my doctor didn't seem concerned, they said it's very common.

PhantomPower

I don't think you'll get "the talk" but each Dr is different. I lost 25 pounds initially. I didn't gain weight until 20 weeks and now I'm praying for it to slow down. 

byrne15

I'm 15w and am still down 2 lbs from my weight at my 1st appt.  I am really not worried.

ShariJenn

I feel better that I'm not the only one, and some of you seem like you have it worse...so I shouldn't complain!

I only gained 18lbs last time and I got the talk around 20 weeks, and I hadn't lost weight that time...so I was expecting my doctor to not be thrilled next time.  Hopefully he wont say much. 

Expecting girl 3

I am 28 weeks this week and so far I've lost 30 lbs. I haven't gained any, but since I'm plus sized anyway, it's not an issue. As long as your baby is growing there shouldn't be any problems. Your weight can fluctuate to your baby too

Cheerilee

My doctor told me today (15 weeks) that I hadn't gained much (though I FINALLY gained) and I was fine - even though I was still down from before I was pregnant.  She said she doesn't expect me to gain much until 20 weeks - rather, the weight will redistribute.  She did tell me to increase my iron and electrolytes.  That's all the lecture I got

Medic99

I am over 21 weeks and still have not gained anything. I am still down somewhere around 7 pounds. My Dr has not said a thing about him being worried about my weight loss. Baby takes what it needs even if they have to take it from the fat storage women have. If you are concerned, bring it up at your next appointment.

emberlee3

Yes, I was 3-4 lbs down below pre-pregnancy weight at that point.  I started gaining at 20 weeks and am now up 5 lbs.  I am hoping to stick to ~1 lb a week from here on out.  As long as you make good food choices and take your PNV, baby should be doing fine.