anyone not gaining weight?

kmw326 · November 2010

I've gained about 2 pounds and I am 18 weeks. At my 16 week appointment, but doctor didn't seem too concerned. Maybe I read too many pregnancy books, but Mayo Clinic says that I should gain around 10 pounds by week 20. I'm thinking 8 pounds in the next 2 weeks isn't going to happen. I'm certainly not depriving myself, I'm just not gaining. My belly is growing and I'm feeling little flutters so I'm assuming all is well. Is anyone else not gaining any weight?

handsonthewheel · November 2010

I'm only up 1 pound from my 5 week weight (not sure what I weighed before that as I've always been fairly thin and not needed to worry about it) and I'm nearly 20 weeks. I am slightly concerned but my belly is definitely growing and I seem on target in other areas (though not really feeling movement yet)...our next scan is on Monday, so I will feel a lot better once I can see how the baby has progressed. I feel like I'm getting enough calories but I do walk to work every day (90 minutes roundtrip) and I walk a bunch on weekends as well, so my guess is all the activity has kept the weight gain at bay. My bump has grown a bunch this week so I'm feeling a lot less worried for now.

ballmom · November 2010

I go back on Monday so we will see if I have gained any. As of my last appt at 16 wks, I actually lost weight. I have been eating like normal and if anything I snack more. But you can see my bump and as long as the scan is ok then I will not worry.

mandalynn1 · November 2010

Id talk to your doctor but I was only up a pound as of my last appt. I still have morning sickness though so my doctor was more concerned on trying to stop that so I can gain weight. Everyone is different though!

billyandsara · November 2010

I went and had my anatomy scan yesterday and at my appointment I was only up 2 pounds from my pre pregnancy weight. I asked the doc what he thought and he said the scan showed the baby was right on track and looked good so he was not concerened about my weight.

I just want to know where this big belly came from and no weight.

sandhyajp · November 2010

I have gained about the same, around 2-3 pounds. I use to exercise and run a lot pre-pregnancy and I think I have mostly lost muscle, so my weight is not increasing. My doctor has not been worried since I am keeping food down just fine.

cpcdac · November 2010

Last time I was at the doctor's office they said I lost 2 lbs (back in October)We go next week and I'll be about 18 weeks then, but my scale at home has not moved at all. I don't feel I have a big bump, but DH says you can tell I am pregnant.

We listen for/hear the hb every other with the home doppler and I've felt some good movements the last 4-5 days so I am hoping everything is still on track.

cassiejo84 · November 2010

At my last appt, I was down 3lbs. Trying to eat more, but I could probably do better. That said, my doctor didn't even bring up my weight.

luvdv8 · November 2010

I'm still down a pound from my PP weight, but I was still up from when I got pregnant with DD not even two years ago. Right now I weigh about as much as I did when I was 18 weeks with her (and I was a little ahead of my "suggested weight gain"), so I'm saying that the scale is going to start moving in the other direction in the next week or so.

My dr has mentioned it, but baby is measuring right (even a little ahead, and we know conception down to a 12 hour window). I feel good and belly is definitely growing. I think my body just KNOWS what it needs from me. When I had dropped a few pounds due to illness last week I went on a major craving binge- when I gained the weight back my appetite slowed again.

SecondTimeinMSU · November 2010

I was up a total of 2 pounds at my 18 week appointment. I had gone down in the very beginning due to morning sickness though so they were happy to see that I was going in a postive direction still. I think I've been eating more but at the same time I used to drink a lot of soda and now i am drinking water and tea so I've reduced all those calories. If your doctor isn't worried I wouldn't worry just keep eating healthy.

Scout05 · November 2010

I'm still down a little bit from my pp weight. I'm more into eating, but food still isn't staying where it should everytime.

EDWHIP · November 2010

I've lost 10lbs, but the last couple of pounds have been lost at a much slower rate. They expect a weight gain at my next appointment.

1117breezy · November 2010

i cant say the same..ive gained 10lbs already!!!...EDWHIP...i have a Molly growing inside me too Smile

Molly Michelle

stewa1sr · November 2010

I have lost 18 pounds and have not gained anything back yet. I"m almost 19 weeks, so I wouldn't worry.

andrea82978 · November 2010

I have lost a total of 10lb- No pregnancy weight has been put on. My doctor wants me to go to see a nutritionist.. But I think its only because I am eating better now, the baby is at perfect weight right now.. I will probably gain all the weight in my 3rd tri.. 3x the amount.. lol

Gatorney · November 2010

I've lost 9 lbs total from PPW, although that varies a lb or two from day to day.... I was getting really nervous and asked my doc at my last appt (16 wk). I'm already heavy, and her response was GOOD! She said the baby will take what it needs, just eat healthy. I've definitely got a bump (people are starting to notice) and my breasts are also definitely larger (also being noticed by people), so something is working out.

missamERICA · November 2010

you're not alone (clearly).. I'm only up 1 pound.

heylee · November 2010

I'm plus sized and not really gaining anything. I've actually lost some weight because I'm not hungry for anything!! It's got me worried but I'm going to ask my Dr. Monday.

Thart2010 · November 2010

I've lost 11 pounds since I became pregnant. I've had horrible morning sickness, which is way better this week. My doctor wasn't concerned. He said that some women have m/s throughout there entire pregnancies and that as long as I could eat something baby would get what it needs. He was more concerned that I was able to drink. The fluids are the key! I wouldn't worry!

Steph1673 · November 2010

Thart2010:
I've lost 11 pounds since I became pregnant. I've had horrible morning sickness, which is way better this week. My doctor wasn't concerned.

This is me exactly. Don't worry, I'm sure it will catch up with most of us sooner than later ;-)

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