How much weight have you gained?

fadingdawn20 · May 2012

For those of you that are keeping track (I totally understand why you wouldn't want to!)... how much have you gained since finding out you were pregnant? I've gained almost 6 pounds since finding out at 3w5d--so 6 pounds in 5 weeks. To me it's a little sad because my MW told me that I should gain around 5 pounds in the entire 1st tri. But then SIL told me the other day that she gained most of her weight in the 1st tri. I guess everyone is different!

What's your experience? Have you been puking too much to gain any weight or are you like me and eat constantly so you won't puke?

Jacqui105 · May 2012

This time I have lost weight due to stomach issues. But with DD it was definitely food takes away nausea, and Id even have a little snack at 3am. I did have spurts of weight gain, but just put on 40 total with her. And lost it all with breastfeeding and very little exercise. So don't stress, your weight gain may just go in spurts too. It will even out in the end.

PeonyPumps · May 2012

I have lost a few pounds, but I think that is a combination of the huge amount of stress I was under this week, plus m/s, plus the fact that I'm technically feeding three because I'm still nursing DS. I gained like 45 lbs maybe with DS and then lost it all plus ten pounds by only breastfeeding him for as long as I have. I don't work out. This time, knowing I can lose all that weight and then some, I'm not super concerned about the numbers getting too high at this point.

m21megs · May 2012

I've gained about 2lbs. I'll be 8wks tomorrow; this is my first pregnancy. No m/s (yet) to get in the way of weight gain and I've kept up my workout routine, have just toned it down a bit re: heart rate. So I think I'm right on track

KikiCohen · May 2012

From my confirmation appointment to my first OB appointment (roughly 4 weeks) I gained about a half pound. I'm guessing I've gained about a pound since then.

lindsayanne14 · May 2012

I have gained about 4. I would imagine it's connected to the fact that the only thing seem to be able to eat are starchy, salty foods full of carbs! I can't say the last time I ate a veggie!

kbow213 · May 2012

I haven't kept track. With being bloated I probably have gained a pound or two at most. I guess I will find out for sure when I'm weighed at the doc on Tuesday. My appetite has been pretty terrible most days. If I had an appetite I would be eating a lot more.

oliveoil695 · May 2012

So far I haven't lost or gained anything, but I am starting to feel a little better, so I'm wondering if I'll start gaining sooner rather than later... ?

TinyTRex321 · May 2012

I haven't gained or lost any. I have some extra weight though so I haven't had a need to gain yet.

MommaAmers · May 2012

I lost three and then found them again, so I'm staying even for now.

LaceAndLilies · May 2012

I haven't had any m/s yet, and I'm playing with a pound. Some days it's there, some days it's not :-) I can't seem to eat a vegetable to save my life, so I'm surprised I haven't gained more (famous last words!). I have read that women that lose/don't gain in the first tri often catch up in the 2nd and 3rd, so I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe your slow and steady weight gain will prevent stretch marks?!

Good luck!

Cole0702 · May 2012

welll i havent gone out and bought a scale...im in no hurry. but when i went for my first app i actually weighed less than i thought. i do need to go out and get one.

MissusTexas · May 2012

I finally weighed last night because I've felt so huge and bloated, and I only have gained 5 lbs, much of that probably due to our vacation!

ClarissaExplainsItAll · May 2012

I have lost 9 lbs.

Noelle1219 · May 2012

I haven't gained yet, only 6 weeks...didn't gain in first tri with my firstborn though, ESP once morning sickness kicked in at 8 weeks.

CJC2011 · May 2012

Gained around 5 lbs...feels like 5 times that though!

Twinsfan555 · May 2012

I have gained about 2lbs. The scale goes back and forth so now I only weigh myself the morning I change weeks.

happilyeverafterxo · May 2012

I have lost 4 pounds, but I have not had any morning sickness. I think it's because I've been cutting out caffeine and drinking pretty much only water!

jmc1110 · May 2012

-2 lbs. so nausious! but i feel so bloated!

PittPurple · May 2012

MommaAmers:
I lost three and then found them again, so I'm staying even for now.

Me too except it's four. I'm a bit overweight to begin with though so I'm hoping to keep this in control. The only thing that keeps the nausea in control is eating though so we'll see how that works!

liznco · May 2012

about 5 lbs but i swear my boobs feel 10lbs heavier haha

SillyStraw · May 2012

I've gained about 2 lbs.

srveatch · May 2012

I've gained 5. I eat all the time to control the nasuea. I hope i am able to improve my diet over the long run.

Sunglow28 · May 2012

I am staying exactly the same, and starting to get a wee bit worried about that. Food is not my friend right now

lmb5109 · May 2012

When I got weighed at 7w2d, I was about 3lbs lighter than I was for my pap a month earlier.

I have another ultrasound & appointment next Monday, so we'll see then!

kyleehssahm · May 2012

Ive been so sick I have lost like 8 lbs..ugh

Jackquelyn · May 2012

I have lost about 5 at this point. I think it is a combination of nausea and cutting out some sweets. I gained 40 with my DS, so I am really hoping I don't go near that again, although I do slightly weigh less now than I did when I got pregnant with DS.

I gained most of my weight in the 3rd trimester with DS, although I was on bedrest for the last month of it.

pugmom11 · May 2012

I first lost 2 pounds, then gained them back, then gained two this week.

I know why I gained two this week - I let myself go hog wild on any sweet craving I had... need to keep it in check.

miraje · May 2012

I've gained about five pounds. It's a combination of eating all the time to control the nausea, feeling too crappy to work out, and gravitating towards the easiest food so I don't have to prolong the nausea by cooking something. I'm planning to get it back under control as soon as the M/S stops. If I'm one of those unfortunate souls who is sick the whole pregnancy, well...just shoot me now.

JLSmith124 · May 2012

I have gained 2-3 pounds since finding out 6 weeks ago. I have been very nauseous, so I haven't been enjoying food as much as I would like to

ObLaDi · May 2012

I've lost about 1/2 lb but I'm only 6 weeks. MS just started kicking in over the past 2 days so we'll see what that does.

StefandTodd · May 2012

I think I've lost a lb or two. I had definitely gained quite a bit by this point in my first pregnancy though.

lycih · May 2012

I'm down a few (varies, day to day), but by the end of the day, my bloat makes me look like I've gained almost 10! My belly gets huge by the end of the day...

jimmie48fan · May 2012

I have put on 5 pounds so far. I'm not one to keep track ever, but because it's twins I am trying to watch it a bit. I will be more worried when I am gigantic. I put almost 50 pounds on with my DS, and I lost it all. I may not look the same lol but I did lose all 50 pounds. lol I was sick for about 2 weeks this time around but only ever threw up once.

Good Luck

gakester8 · May 2012

0 lbs - I've been bouncing around the same 2-3 lb range that I was before BFP. I was told not to gain any weight the first trimester though, so I'm sticking to that. I feel like I have been eating a little more though, but I guess my body is just using it up faster.

littlemusings · May 2012

4 pounds but I would say it's mostly bloat and my breasts seem to have doubled in size (thanks progesterone suppositories!)

bunnymay · May 2012

I'm up six lbs. yikes!

jsoubel · May 2012

I've gained 5lbs, and I'm slim to begin with, so I figure I could stand to gain it. At my 1st appt., my midwife said that it was good and normal figuring in the extra fluid, bb weight, and all, and that I shouldn't be concerned:) Then she gave me a little pamphlet about where we gain weight (blood, baby, uterus, amniotic fluid). It was interesting.

chicagobridelibby · May 2012

Thus far, 9 and a half weeks, I have lost a few pounds. I have only started getting morning sickness this week, and have had no problems before now eating. I think I am eating more than I think I ever have before. I have my first OB visit Monday, so I will have to wait and see what the Doc says.

Danni7535 · May 2012

I hadn't gained any weight, then last week it was like BAM! I gained 4 pounds! I was super hungry nauseous and kept grabbing carbs and cheese to feel better. HUGE mistake! I went to the store yesterday and stocked up on fruits and veggies. Now I just need to grab some healthy food when I feel sick.

yogajen78 · May 2012

i lost 5-7 lbs (i forget exactly) at first and then i have slowly gained it back such that when i last stepped on the scale a couple days ago i was back to where i was after my last period. i seem to go up and down a pound or two depending on what i eat. i'm going with whatever cravings i have so that i avoid the nausea, and if things get too crazy then i'll back off i guess.

i read in the mayo clinic book you're only supposed to gain 1.5 lbs the first trimester. not sure if that is going to happen. lol. i'm hoping to only gain 15-20 lbs during the pregnancy since i'm overweight to begin with...though my dr said she expected me to gain 25-35.

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