15 weeks with no weight gain

pfefferlel · December 2013

Ladies, was wondering if anyone else was 15 weeks along or so with 0 weight gain. In fact, I've lost about 8 lbs since learning I was pregnant, which I attribute to stopping birth control and not drinking alcohol. I've had no morning sickness whatsoever. I just feel like I'm getting full faster when I eat. I don't know if this is due to my growing uterus pushing on my other organs and stomach. My last appointment was at 12 weeks and the babe looked great. But I'm worried that I'm not meeting the milestones like I should be now since I'm not gaining at all. Let me know if anyone else is experiencing this or has experienced this in the past. I just want to make sure the baby stays healthy and happy. Thanks!

AYMS00 · December 2013

I'm 15 weeks and just went to the dr this past week. I'm down one pound. My OB wasn't concerned at all she said the weight will happen eventually. My baby looks good. I'm counting my blessings at the moment I'm not looking forward to the numbers on the scale going up:)

tbmadeamistake · December 2013

A lot depends on how much you weighed pre-pregnancy. I have a friend who started out a bit overweight only lost weight her entire pregnancy, but was eating healthy/enough and the baby grew well. She gave birth to a very healthy baby! I, on the other hand, start out as underweight and gain "too much" weight. If you are eating healthy, getting enough calories, and keeping up with your fluid intake, you should be fine. If you're still concerned at your next appointment, ask about specifically if the doctor doesn't bring it up. HTH

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pfefferlel · December 2013

Thanks ladies. I should note that I am, and started off, at a healthy BMI.

anordstrWed114947 · December 2013

I'm down 8 lbs or more too. Just loosing weight here. 15 weeks appointment said more weight loss too. I'm eating better. No soda. Dr is ok with it. I had a few extra lbs to spare.

AshB11 · December 2013

I typically gain 20-22lbs each pregnancy and I am average height and at a healthy weight. The majority of my weight gain happens in the third trimester. I'm talking 15+lbs. I've had 2 7lb babies and 1 9lb baby. All very healthy.

katiebartton · December 2013

I will be 17 weeks on Tuesday and I'm still 1 pound under my pre-pregnancy weight (I lost weight in 1st Tri). As long as you weren't under weight before I wouldn't stress.

It's very common to not gain in 1st Tri

dragonfly711 · December 2013

I am 13w3d I have not gained any weight. I am a bit overweight as well.

My Dr doesn't seem to concerned. Baby is doing fine.

blonde_mama · December 2013

I'm 16 weeks and asked my doctor about this same thing. I was concerned because I started my pregnancy being 113 and have since dropped to 110. He said I should technically be gaining by now but he didn't seem as concerned as I was. Baby looked great on the ultrasound so i've decided that i'm not going to force feed myself more now because I know that my body will tell me when baby needs more when he needs it down the line.

I know it's hard not to stress about it but i'm a firm believer that our bodies know what they are suppose to do to make a healthy baby. It's our job to listen. Try not to worry just yet, momma!

melaneejo · December 2013

Pregnancy is a funny thing... You worry about not gaining enough and I worry about gaining to much! I'm not eating that much differently than prepregnancy and have probably put on a good 15 pounds. I'm 16 weeks tomorrow.
I think we all fret, but we are doing the best we can and we just need to keep our heads up and trust the medical professionals!

1medicwife · December 2013

I am 15w and I have about a pound and a half that fluctuates up and down around my pre-pregnancy weight. Other than that, I have not lost or gained any weight yet. At this point I'm not really worried about it.

Flame comment ::: I am actually ok with not gaining any yet either. I want to gain the less amount possible but obviously enough for baby. It will catch up as I progress I'm sure.

MollySm · December 2013

I am 13 w 2 d and have lost about 5 pounds. It's totally normal. I also get full much more quickly. As long as you are still eating (I eat 3 meals a day, they are just smaller than before, and probably 3 snacks a day) and you are eating relatively healthy foods, I wouldn't worry about it. Baby will get the nutrients it needs from you. I agree that not drinking probably cuts out a decent amount of calories for me.

Damnmermaid1702 · December 2013

I'm 12 weeks and 2 days now and I haven't gained any weight yet. I lost 5 pounds so far and my weight has been steady on it.

Riverbabe701 · December 2013

I'll be 13wks on Tuesday and have lost 10 pounds..I started out a couple pounds over weight but have always had a hard time losing weight so this really concerned me. My ob said not to worry tho and my appetite will come back soon. I'm having a scan tmw so I'm going to ask about it again- just seems like a lot of weight for my frame

Mrs_D_in_KY · December 2013

If you're doctor isn't concerned then it's fine. I have gained maybe 5 lbs and I am almost 14 weeks. By this point when I wa pregnant with my son I gives 15. With my son I gained 50 lbs and the doctor was always on me about how much weight I was gaining. They kept staying it's too much.

MrsB1029 · December 2013

I'm 15 weeks today and have lost 12 lbs so far. I started pregnancy at BMI 23. I have had severe nausea and vomiting. I saw a different Dr. at my 12 week NT scan, but I did see my nurse and she said My Dr. wasn't going to be pleased with my weight loss. I was only down 8 lbs then. I too am worried, but I am trying to eat as much as I can. I get full very quickly too. Now I'm trying to eat small meals all day. I will see my Dr. in a week and pray my little peanut is growing and healthy.

tbmadeamistake · December 2013

Oh! I will also share what my mother, sister, midwife, and OB have all told me: the baby will take what it needs. You will be the one to suffer later if you're missing something. Just food for thought.

AYMS00 · December 2013

My bmi is healthy at around 23. No weight gain but it know it will happen. I'm still having some morning sickness and really bad headaches that don't help my appetite. I'll be 16 weeks Friday!

Ashflwr14 · December 2013

I have an appt today and I'm gonna try to remember to ask about that too. I'm 13 weeks today. Gained 4 lbs right after I found out I was pg and then lost it all almost as fast. I haven't really had a decrease in appetite and while I've had nausea, I haven't gotten sick very much (except this last Sunday).

diagonalley · December 2013

I haven't really gained any weight either..as another poster said my weight fluctuates about 1.5 pounds. But, I have made changes to my diet: I've almost entirely cut out soda/caffeine, and baby really doesn't care for sweets, which I always used to love, so that has dropped significantly too. I attribute my weight maintain to that. Gaining a little bit of baby and losing a little bit of what I don't need!

PinkKEL9 · December 2013

I am almost 16 weeks and haven't gained anything either! I am a curvier girl though and my dr says this is normal. She wants me to stay around the 15lb weight gain overall, with most of that gained towards the end. So I am right on track. Baby is growing perfectly.

MissBHaven1024 · December 2013

I'm 15 weeks, and haven't gained any weight yet. I'm not worried about it. Most of my pregnancy weight is gained in the last 20 weeks, so I know it's coming! I gained 42lbs with DD#1 and 32lbs with DD#2, and most of that was after week 17-18, so it will start soon enough.

Runningmomfam · December 2013

I'm 15 weeks. I'm 5"2 and I started my pregnancy at 106. I dropped 7 pounds in the first trimester due to morning sickness and stomach flu. I have been fluctuating between 101 and 102 for the last month. I'm ok with not gaining as much weight this pregnancy. I gained 30lb with ds. My dr said baby looks great and I know I'm eating plenty of nutrients and calories.

nickandkassi · December 2013

I too have actually lost 8 lbs and was pretty worried about it. I see the belly forming but no weight gaining? How does that work? I was a pretty healthy weight before, could things just be re distributing ??

Thanks!

dragonfly711 · December 2013

I am 15w1d I have not gained, maybe lost a pound. I am about 50 pounds over weight so I dont want to gain to much. I have not had much morning sickness but have not been that hungry either. I ate a lot for Christmas but yesterday and today dont want to eat much at all. I always eat breakfast but might skip lunch because I am not hungry and nothing looks good.

I have a Dr appt on Monday so I am going to ask my Dr just to make sure.

btowngrl11 · December 2013

I'm almost 16 weeks and have lost almost 13 lbs since finding out I was pregnant. I weighed more than I would have liked before getting pregnant (this is #2). The doctors are actually happy that I'm loosing because it will make later in pregnancy better and safer for me and the baby. By they between my son and this pregnancy I have lost almost 70 lbs. (all healthy ways!)

kbellizio3 · December 2013

I'm 16 weeks, I've lost 10lbs total but put 2 back on so I'm down 8lbs. (i havent weighed myself in a week though) I'm overweight to begin with and my Dr. isn't concerned. I also eat when I'm hungry and only til I'm full. I'm only supposed to gain 15-20lbs as per Dr. orders so I'm hoping that loss works itself out in the 3rd trimester. I'm also measuring a week early as of my las ultrasound at week 13. So if Dr. isn't concerned don't stress

but if you are concerned being it up!

babyglo350 · December 2013

I think as long you are not intentionally losing weight and eating wholesome foods everything is fine. If you are hungry, eat. If you are not, don't. Just make sure that you always maintain your fluid intake and remember to take those icky vitamins. I'm chubby to begin with and in the 16 weeks that I have pregnant I have gained 1 whole pound. Lol. I think you and the baby are probably right on track. Don't worry, the pounds are coming. They're inevitable!!!

MrsRage · December 2013

At my last appointment (13w) I had gained a pound and it was probably all bloat. I don't think I've gained much more in the last few weeks either. I eat when I'm hungry but I haven't had crazy hunger have to eat a whole pizza type feeling. Is that normal? Is my appetite supposed to increase by this point?

MrsStarns · December 2013

I am a fitness competitor and gaining weight has always been a problem for me. I figured gaining weight while pregnant would be easy, BUT I too am 15 weeks and haven't gained a pound. When I first found out around 6 weeks I was actually down about 4 lbs but since my last appointment several weeks ago I'm back to my normal weight. My belly is growing (only I can tell apparently) but I'm still 124. I eat healthy and do my best to meet nutritional requirements for the baby. So if you're doing the same you're probably just fine! Girls like us will probably just be all belly! And I'm fine with that!

Ladybird2014 · December 2013

I'm 15 weeks and not really concerned. The baby will take what it needs and is progressing great!!!! I know the weight gain will come in the next few weeks.

StacyH0507 · December 2013

I am 17 weeks and I am down 12 pounds from pre-pregnancy. I was a little heavier when I got pregnant because of the infertility medicines, but I asked and my doctor was not concerned at all. I had gained about 10 lbs from the medicines so it seems like I lost all of that, plus I was terribly sick the first 13 weeks.

Kambrian · December 2013

I'm 14 Weeks And I Haven't Gain Any Pounds. I'm Losing Instead Of Gaining. I'm Eating A lot But Still No Weight. Don't Know Whats Going On. I Don't Know If It's Normal Or Not.

2blessingsin1 · December 2013

I am 14 weeks. I started out the healthy weight for my height. I have lost 15 lbs in this pregnacy. Which I was very worried about. I have 2 doctors I see and neither were worried. Thing is I am pregnant with twins. They said the babies will pull so much that I probably would not see a huge weight gain yet. I have to take in a lot of extra calories. The babies look awesome actually started measuring a week and a couple days. Ahead. They said as long as the babies looked good no worries.

S&K17 · December 2013

Same and have heard it's normal. I was/am healthy BMI and dropped 4 lbs during 1st tri and did not gain any back until about week 16- so far only one pound. As long as baby looks& sounds good. you should be ok

tklemp1 · December 2013

I am 15 weeks. I'm 5'6" and weighed 133lbs before I got pregnant. My first dr appt at 8 weeks I came in at 127lbs and my second at 12 weeks I came in at 122lbs. I did have some morning sickness and food aversions. My dr wasn't too concerned. They said I should start gaining now that I am in my 3rd trimester and my sickness and food aversions have passed.

BabyCurtiss2014 · December 2013

@ pfefferlel - be happy you haven't gained!! I'm 18 weeks and gained 5 lbs but not til about 3 wks ago! I thought the same, cutting out wine etc probably helped but just being preggo (and growing a human and all) actually burns calories and speeds up your metabolism!

I didn't get sick either. My doc said normal gain is 8-12lbs but that lots of women loose weight at first and most of gain comes in the 3rd trimester!!

SecondTimeinMSU · December 2013

Thanks for making me feel better. I am either at the same or down a couple pounds and I've been so frustrated since I feel like I am eating better this time and still not gaining. I have a very small frame to begin with so I worry a little but it is good to know I am not alone.

kblemmon13 · January 2014

I'm 15.5 weeks and I am also fluctuating between gaining/losing the same lb. My doc was slightly concerned mainly because I am high risk but so far the baby looks great and has a strong heartbeat. I haven't suffered from sickness but we did notice I lost my appetite at night due to prenatals. I have switched to gummies and my appetite has increased a bit but I'm still not gaining. I have a baby bump so my body is changing. Maybe it's just all shifting to one place. The dr wanted me to gain at least 5 lbs before my next visit, which is next week, I don't think I will reach that goal.

FutureMrsW9 · January 2014

I'm 15w2d and have lost about 10 lbs, as well. Idk where the heck it went because my tummy is certainly there now and my boobs are ginormous, so it's beyond me as to how I've lost weight. As long as baby looks good you shouldn't worry about it at this point.

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