So I am 17 weeks today, and I just read that at this time I should have gained about 5-10 pounds. I went to the doctors about 2 1/2 weeks ago and I had lost two pounds. That was explainable because I had been so sick, but she said that by my next appt. which is in a week and a half that I need to have gained a few pounds and I still haven't! I've been eating...a lot, and only been sick about once a week, so I'm not sure what's going on. I'm getting worried that I'm not putting on enough weight and that the baby isn't getting proper nutrition. I also started this pregnancy at a healthy weight, so it's not like i can stand to not really gain much. Just wondering if this is happening to anyone else or if anyone has advice? I've also started showing some, which i love, but I'm confused how that is happening when I haven't gained a pound!
Re: Zero weight gain at 17 weeks.
don't worry. I'm 25 weeks and haven't gained weight yet. I weigh less now than I did when I started. You will probably pick up weight later in the pregnancy. Docs don't seem to worry too much about it as long as you do eat frequently and you take your prenatals. And, other women in the same situation told me that by the time month 8 or 9 swing around, they picked up weight furiously. So, I figure you get it now, or you get it later. And frankly, since it's summer time, better to get that weight (and heat) LATER!
Meanwhile, you can always increase your nut butter intake and eat more fatty fish/meats/whole grains. My doc did tell me that eating primarily fruit and veggies was great, but to make sure I get some fat. So I've upped my milk intake.
I am 14 weeks and have not gained either. I am overweight to begin with so I have plenty to start with, but I still should have gained about 5 lbs. My Dr is not worried. At my appointment yesterday when I asked she said, "Oh don't worry, it will come soon enough"
Although I do follow a blog of a normal weight woman who only gained 3 lbs with her perfectly healthy twins.
I guess every body is different. Some women gain a lot and some don't. Our bodies know what to do.
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I just started putting on weight about six weeks ago. So far, I've gained about eleven pounds and that fluctuates all the time. According to what I've read, I should be closer to twenty pounds gained by now.
If your doctor isn't happy about your weight gain, I believe she will give you pointers on what to eat to help you gain weight. Until then, I wouldn't worry about it. Also, baby is getting everything he or she needs even though you haven't gained weight. A friend of my mom's is a retired nurse and she said the baby gets all the nutrients from food first. Then, the rest goes to the mother. I'm sure baby is fine!
If your doc isn't concerned then don't be worried
I am 24 wks and have gained 2 lbs. I am didn't lose weight or have any morning sickness. I was at a healthy prepregnancy weight too
My MFM isn't concerned- the baby is healthy, I am eating healthy and often. In fact, that's probably why I haven't gained much b/c I am eating way more healthy since I have GD
Don't compare yourself to others.
As long as baby is healthy I wouldn't worry too much. I'm 22 weeks today and have only gained 2 lbs after first losing 15. It sounds really scary but I have some health conditions that caused it and baby is measuring ahead. It's true when they say that they baby will find a way to get the nutrition it needs.
One of the things I started doing is drinking 2% instead of skim milk, for breakfast or any time I feel I should eat but don't want an entire meal I'll have either peanut butter toast or PB&J. Sometimes just increasing the calories in foods you already eat that are healthy is enough to help.
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Like all PP said, it will come! Ohh, just wait! Yours will most likely just come on later, and much faster in higher increments. Some people's weight gain is spread more evenly, but it really depends b/c everyone's body responds to pregnancy differently!