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Weight gain in 1st tri??

starbound6starbound6
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Hello ladies!

I've heard most women shouldn't gain much, if anything during the 1st tri.  I have been eating constantly and have not gained yet... it's sure to catch up with me tho Hmm  I've just been eating when I'm hungry.

How much have you gained, if any?  Of maybe you've lost due to m/s?

My doctor hasn't said anything about this.  I have not had m/s, and we might have multiples (we don't find out for 2 weeks though) so I'm wondering if I should be gaining?

Ugh, it's so hard to know what's right and I just want to do the best for my body and baby!  I'm trying not to overanalyse..!

TIA:-)

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Re: Weight gain in 1st tri??

  • starbound6starbound6

    I should add, that my GF who is 10 weeks, has gained 10lbs and told me yesterday that that was ideal.  So I'm feeling like I'm not eating enough now?!

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  • TheFannins729TheFannins729 member
    I gained 1 lb.  To date, I've gained around 11-12 lbs.  It all depends on what you are starting out at....but I've read anywhere from 1-3 lbs, and seen every number possible on the boards..including losing weight.
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  • amberdazamberdaz member

    Although I've been eating a ton I haven't gained any weight yet.

    According to The Pregnancy Bible: 1st tri (2-4 lbs), 2nd tri (12 lbs), 3rd tri (10-12 lbs)

     

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  • DNK777DNK777 member
    I lost 8 lbs due to m/s.  My doctor was not concerned at my 10 week appt (at that point I had lost 5).  I am a little overweight to begin with.  Babyfit.com has a food tracker you can use for free.
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  • KariChadDoraKariChadDora member
    I was within the healthy category for BMI before getting pregnant, so far I have gained 3-4 lbs.  My OB would really like 25 lbs to be the upper end of my goal weight gain, so we'll see.  Somehow I see it being more like 30-35 lbs.  If I can continue at the pace I am going, just gaining slowly and steadily I think I'll be OK.  I am afraid that one day I'll wake up and have gained like 5lbs overnight.  I swear at least 2 of my 3-4 lbs are in my boobs though!
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  • erinmserinms member
    I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and I have gained about 2-3 pounds. ?I think 10 pounds is ideal if you are having multiples, but sounds like a setup for overgaining if you are just having one. ?I have read that 2-5 is usual/recommended.
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  • mandabear324mandabear324 member

    It's different for everyone, depending on their starting weight.  You should really talk to your doctor about what range you should be in for each trimester.

    HTH. :)

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  • Mrs.EmmaLouiseMrs.EmmaLouise member

    I am pretty close to the same due date as you.  I feel like i have been eating mmore too, and I haven't gained any weight yet. 

     

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  • love22love22
    I lost some weight - due to nausea and my new amazing metabolism and have now put it back on and I am right back where I started.  I am overweight so I would like to keep my weight down.
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  • Knottie1448927774Knottie1448927774 member
    ive gained 3 pounds thus far.
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  • flutiefrostieflutiefrostie member
    I've lost 2 pounds, mostly due to m/s. I don't think there's a real "normal" for 1st tri weight gain as long as it's not so much your doctor is concerned.
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  • justgnatjustgnat

    With my first PG I ate like a maniac and lost 4 lbs. (but I miscarried)

    So far (b/c of my idiot OB) I have been so sick from my progesterone supplements I have lost 7 lbs (4 of them in the last 2 weeks).

     But my mom never had m/s and lost 10 lbs the first tri of all 4 of her pregnancies. 

    I wouldn't worry. Just eat when you're hungry and try to make healthy choices. 

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  • anakinanakin

    I was told 1-3lbs per month in the 1st trimester, and then 1lb a week after that.  But I was also told to only gain 15lbs because I have a high BMI. 

    In PG #1 I lost 15lbs in 1st tri because I was really sick and never hungry.  I know it's a lot, but I has the stores to do it.  Then I gained  a total of 18 lbs in 2nd and 3rd.  I ended up 3. 

    I will take the extra weight gain over the MS anyday!

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  • Temp865949250007475Temp865949250007475

    I've lost 7 pounds, but this week I gained one of those back.  Horrible m/s though.

    Everyone on this board is different, there is no "norm" 

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  • superisa00superisa00
    I've lost 7 pounds due to m/s. I am already overweight so my OB recommends that I only gain 15 pounds the entire pregnancy. (here's hoping)
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  • Dorr_Evil_TwinDorr_Evil_Twin
    I'm at the end of my 1st tri and I've gained 3lbs. I've read 2-5 lbs in the first tri is normal/healthy.
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  • tmp-775635187507168tmp-775635187507168
    I feel like a big heffer.. i've gained approx 5lb and am 12 weeks today.  no m/s.
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