Almost Offensively Stupid Weight Question

nannyannie · December 2009

What is the reason for losing weight during pregnancy? (Besides the obvious, you're building a baby thing...) I am getting plenty of calories (more than pre-preg) and I have dropped quite a bit... I physically do not feel like I can eat anymore in a day though...

I was overweight pre-preg...and..well, okay, let's just talk numbers:

Pre-Preg: 240 (roughly, I did fluctuate by 3 pounds either way all summer)

End of 1st Tri: 220

Week 24: 230

Yesterday/ Today: 225/ 221

I am confused. I eat, I don't get that much exercise (like, I basically live on my couch), and I drink sugary drinks. There is no way I feasibly dropped 4 pounds between yesterday and today, so somebody's scale is wrong, but my clothes are all starting to be really big, and now I am wondering wtf is going on...Any ideas?

bb80 · December 2009

if you're stupid, so am I b/c i have NO idea, what did the doc say?

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · December 2009

You moron. How dare you ask such a dumb question. JUST KIDDING! I was wondering the same thing today. Possible reasons: your metabolism kicked in, there might be some nutrient deficiency, or you just plain aren't eating enough to counter your body's output of energy used to bake LO.

pari022 · December 2009

I've had similar weight loss during pregnancy except mine was a chunk of weight loss in the beginning. In 1 month I lost 20 lbs and I did nothing different. I didn't work out and I ate when I wasn't nauseous. This perplexed my doc too and she ended up doing blood work on my thyroid and she said that the numbers "don't make sense" (meaning I don't have a hypo or hyper thyroid, the numbers on the blood work just don't match up to anything medically). You could have your doc test your thyroid to see if it something like that. Otherwise as long as you and baby are healthy, there shouldn't be too much concern for the weight loss.

Pregnancy can be perplexing at times!

kdiaisfly · December 2009

Well I always heard that you shouldn't weigh your self every day because your weight will fluctuate by a few pounds daily. You should weigh yourself every week instead...

Carrot303 · December 2009

I know you mentioned the sugary drinks but are you eating differently otherwise? Little things really add up so if you used to enjoy a venti frappacino every morning and you don't anymore, there's a ton of calories. If you used to have pepperoni pizza all the time but now you crave strawberries ... stuff like that will make all the difference.

I craved really healthy things early on in both my pregnancies but seeing as how I just ate M&Ms staright out of the peanut butter jar, I am OVER that. Ugh. At least I can claim there is protein in peanut butter. I'm ashamed of myself.

soko987 · December 2009

It sounds like the HH has spun your metabolism into overdrive. That kid is sucking the life out of you already Big Smile

nannyannie · December 2009

The doc was concerned, and told me to up my calorie intake. He wants to see me back in two weeks, and up from 225. I just am not quite sure how to get there, without making myself ill. Lol

TacoBaby · December 2009

Water weight can cause great fluctuations as well. I know right after I had my LO I lost 25 pounds in just fluid (it was great). I wonder if that could be related......

aegrimm · December 2009

When your pregnant your baby literally acts like a parasite (of sorts). For example, if you have a calcium deficiency your baby will take calcium from your bones. Baby comes first.

If you aren't eating well, maybe baby is taking everything he/she needs from your body and it's causing your metabolism to kick in at a faster rate?

nannyannie · December 2009

Carrot303:

I know you mentioned the sugary drinks but are you eating differently otherwise? Little things really add up so if you used to enjoy a venti frappacino every morning and you don't anymore, there's a ton of calories. If you used to have pepperoni pizza all the time but now you crave strawberries ... stuff like that will make all the difference.

I craved really healthy things early on in both my pregnancies but seeing as how I just ate M&Ms staright out of the peanut butter jar, I am OVER that. Ugh. At least I can claim there is protein in peanut butter. I'm ashamed of myself.

I was actually dieting pre-preg (to no avail, I might add). I was on WW.

... Could this have something to do with me stopping hormonal birth control? I gained a LOT of weight after going on Nuvaring, and I didn't discontinue using it until 9 weeks (didn't know I was pregnant). I lost the 20 original pounds almost immediately afterward, but I blamed m/s...

Carmela752 · December 2009

I also wondered about a thyroid issue.

Do you ever spill ketones in your urine, when they check at your office visits? That would be an indicator that you aren't getting enough calories, or enough carbohydrates.

nannyannie · December 2009

Carmela752:

I also wondered about a thyroid issue.

Do you ever spill ketones in your urine, when they check at your office visits? That would be an indicator that you aren't getting enough calories, or enough carbohydrates.

Hmm.. I got no clue. I could ask, but they have never said anything was abnormal with my urine or blood (besides anemia, which went away after 1st tri).

soko987 · December 2009

nannyannie:
Carrot303:

I know you mentioned the sugary drinks but are you eating differently otherwise? Little things really add up so if you used to enjoy a venti frappacino every morning and you don't anymore, there's a ton of calories. If you used to have pepperoni pizza all the time but now you crave strawberries ... stuff like that will make all the difference.

I craved really healthy things early on in both my pregnancies but seeing as how I just ate M&Ms staright out of the peanut butter jar, I am OVER that. Ugh. At least I can claim there is protein in peanut butter. I'm ashamed of myself.

I was actually dieting pre-preg (to no avail, I might add). I was on WW.

... Could this have something to do with me stopping hormonal birth control? I gained a LOT of weight after going on Nuvaring, and I didn't discontinue using it until 9 weeks (didn't know I was pregnant). I lost the 20 original pounds almost immediately afterward, but I blamed m/s...

This is entirely possible.

Also, what the PP said: have you had your thyroid checked?

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · December 2009

nannyannie:
Carrot303:

I know you mentioned the sugary drinks but are you eating differently otherwise? Little things really add up so if you used to enjoy a venti frappacino every morning and you don't anymore, there's a ton of calories. If you used to have pepperoni pizza all the time but now you crave strawberries ... stuff like that will make all the difference.

I craved really healthy things early on in both my pregnancies but seeing as how I just ate M&Ms staright out of the peanut butter jar, I am OVER that. Ugh. At least I can claim there is protein in peanut butter. I'm ashamed of myself.

I was actually dieting pre-preg (to no avail, I might add). I was on WW.

... Could this have something to do with me stopping hormonal birth control? I gained a LOT of weight after going on Nuvaring, and I didn't discontinue using it until 9 weeks (didn't know I was pregnant). I lost the 20 original pounds almost immediately afterward, but I blamed m/s...

Hmmm. Same story for me. I'm under my prepg weight, doc is concerned,and I had gotten off nuvaring (but two months before getting pregnant).

nannyannie · December 2009

soko987:

Also, what the PP said: have you had your thyroid checked?

Nope.

Well, I did pre-preg, but I never went back and got the results from the test.. Lol

nannyannie · December 2009

shortyred919:
Hmmm. Same story for me. I'm under my prepg weight, doc is concerned,and I had gotten off nuvaring (but two months before getting pregnant).

Shorty, did you gain weight after going on nuvaring?

I seriously gained almost 50 pounds in a matter of 6 months. It was awful. I blamed depression (a good friend committed suicide the day before I got on bc) but I am starting to think a lot more of it was hormones than I originally suspected...

murfygirl · December 2009

I have a friend who is about the same weight as you and she literally loses weight with each of her pregnancies like 20 to 30 pounds her OB jokes that the baby eats her a$$. I like what Aegrimm said it makes sense LOL I could give you some of the weight I gained?

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · December 2009

nannyannie:
shortyred919:
Hmmm. Same story for me. I'm under my prepg weight, doc is concerned,and I had gotten off nuvaring (but two months before getting pregnant).

Shorty, did you gain weight after going on nuvaring?

I seriously gained almost 50 pounds in a matter of 6 months. It was awful. I blamed depression (a good friend committed suicide the day before I got on bc) but I am starting to think a lot more of it was hormones than I originally suspected...

I gained15-20, but just chocked it up to happy married weight. I have remained 5-10 pounds under my prepregnancy weight.

jenny1980 · December 2009

It's not uncommon to lose weight if you started out overweight. If your doc isn't concerned, I wouldn't worry too much.

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · December 2009

jenny1980:
It's not uncommon to lose weight if you started out overweight. If your doc isn't concerned, I wouldn't worry too much.

and if our docs are concerned? I started out in the average weight category and my doc is concerned because my weight gain has been "negligible " and so has LO's weight.

beachbum0084 · December 2009

The bc sounds like what it may be! I was on the depo shot when I first started bc and I gained like 40lbs... When I decided to go to the pill i dropped it all... I hadn't changed a thing as far as eating habits or anything. Sounds like what you may be going through.

ablou · December 2009

Dairy. Up your dairy. I can't get enough of it... milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, more milk... it adds protein, calcium, and calories.

jenny1980 · December 2009

shortyred919:
jenny1980:
It's not uncommon to lose weight if you started out overweight. If your doc isn't concerned, I wouldn't worry too much.

and if our docs are concerned? I started out in the average weight category and my doc is concerned because my weight gain has been "negligible " and so has LO's weight.

It's a totally different ballgame if you started out at a normal weight.

What are your docs suggesting? I found good luck with ensure during my first trimester. You can try the weight gain version as a supplement--lots of vitamins and calories.

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · December 2009

ablou:
Dairy. Up your dairy. I can't get enough of it... milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, more milk... it adds protein, calcium, and calories.

But add a stool softener so you don't get stopped up. Wink

nannyannie · December 2009

jenny1980:

It's not uncommon to lose weight if you started out overweight. If your doc isn't concerned, I wouldn't worry too much.

That's the thing though... My doc IS concerned. If I don't gain weight in the next two weeks, he's putting me on a special diet. I am not pleased.

soko987 · December 2009

I find that eating entire Jello molds every 2-3 days has worked nicely for me.

The french fries covered in mustard haven't hurt, either.

nannyannie · December 2009

soko987:

I find that eating entire Jello molds every 2-3 days has worked nicely for me.

The french fries covered in mustard haven't hurt, either.

Lmao.

I guess I will just pig out for the next two weeks and see what happens. I hate to do that, 'cause the fat girl in me says, "But you're losing weight! For the first time EVER! DO NOT STOP!" But the pregnant mommy-to-be in me says, "Yeah, you're losing weight...that should go to feeding your baby, you dumb b!tch. But feeding him junk food isn't good either, so eat your spinach."

I doesn't likes spinach.

soko987 · December 2009

nannyannie:
soko987:

I find that eating entire Jello molds every 2-3 days has worked nicely for me.

The french fries covered in mustard haven't hurt, either.

Lmao.

I guess I will just pig out for the next two weeks and see what happens. I hate to do that, 'cause the fat girl in me says, "But you're losing weight! For the first time EVER! DO NOT STOP!" But the pregnant mommy-to-be in me says, "Yeah, you're losing weight...that should go to feeding your baby, you dumb b!tch. But feeding him junk food isn't good either, so eat your spinach."

I doesn't likes spinach.

That's the spirit! And I don't like spinach either...unless it is part of a spinach and artichoke dip...mmmm....

jenny1980 · December 2009

nannyannie:
jenny1980:

It's not uncommon to lose weight if you started out overweight. If your doc isn't concerned, I wouldn't worry too much.

That's the thing though... My doc IS concerned. If I don't gain weight in the next two weeks, he's putting me on a special diet. I am not pleased.

Well, 30+ lbs says that ice cream has worked well for me, lol.

You can get in a lot of calories by adding fat to what you can (butter on toast, peanut butter with veggies, etc.) and using full fat versions of stuff.

Gosh, I think I would be really skilled at coming up with a weight gain plan. Let me know if you want me to take a crack at it.

nannyannie · December 2009

I think I dieted for so long pre-preg that I've forgotten how to eat regular people food.

I got totally excited over eating no-sugar-added frozen peaches for dessert tonight, and felt a little guilty when I accidentally ended up eating 2 servings...

murfygirl · December 2009

nannyannie:
I think I dieted for so long pre-preg that I've forgotten how to eat regular people food. I got totally excited over eating no-sugar-added frozen peaches for dessert tonight, and felt a little guilty when I accidentally ended up eating 2 servings...

I wish I was like that if I have a waffle I add peanut butter to it if I eat veggies I add loads of butter LOL I used to eat whatever I want and still be really skinny though my old boss used to joke that I had a hollow leg then I got on BCP and skyrocketed!

missmoo15 · December 2009

you have to think. You are carrying baby weight water weight and extra calories. Imagine carrying around a bag of dog food everywhere you went. I am talking the big bag. This is how my doctor explains it. When you feel so tired and soar and worn out the "dog food" is to blame also! It isnt a bad thing that you are loosing weight. As long as you are eating. Sometimes well most times heavy mamas will loose some weight over all

So yay go you! You will be suprised how much you loose after LO gets here too

good luck sweets!

MrsMoody2006 · December 2009

I was 216 prepg...dropped to 192 at 16 wks, back up to 196 at 20 weeks and there I remain. My doctor told me not to worry about it until 28 weeks and if I was still losing then we'd do some tests.

Baybelle · December 2009

I don't really have an answer - but do you think it could be muscle loss? I've ended up with a loss of 2 lbs at my appt today, but my doc says it's no big deal and to continue to eat and be active - unfortunately, I haven't been very active (heck, I took yesterday off and proceeded to spend the whole day in bed) so I fear my weight loss might be muscle loss.

jenfurleigh · December 2009

I have not gained much (but never lost any either) and have not exercised and have not been watching what I eat. I was wondering why I have not gained more and I decided (whether it is true or not, I don't know) that maybe I am losing muscle mass, which weighs more than fat.

I have actually noticed that I am weaker than before, not like a ton weaker, but things seems heavier to me than before, but like my arms are skinnier, no little muscle I used to have.

Which I don't like! Maybe I should have been exercising all along...whoops!

Anyhow, that is my theory.

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