Confused about lack of weight gain....

Kengels218 · June 2014

So I know they say it's normal to not gain and even loose weight in the first trimester.... But everything I've heard the explanation for that is due to morning sickness or lack of appetite. I'm 11w2d and have had zero morning sickness, but have not gained a pound and feel like I've been eating like a mad woman. Burgers pizza and cheese are on my daily craving list and every time I'm about to get on the scale I feel like I should be 10 lbs heavier because of how much I've been eating.... But nothing. At my 10 week appt baby measured perfectly I'm just so confused. Does anyone have an explanation or going through this as well??

Kengels218 · June 2014

I forgot to mention my boobs have grown from a B to D or DD.... Where did that weight go???

byrne15 · June 2014

with ds#2 I had lost 2 lbs by 11 weeks, this time I have lost 8 lbs so far.

however, with ds#1 I had gained 2 lbs.

I think everyone and every pregnancy is just different.

NerdyNurse · June 2014

Your body is using a lot of calories to make the baby. Maybe that's why you've been able to eat more without gaining. Just be happy that you aren't gaining too much weight!

littleboyermoose · June 2014

I initially gained 6 lbs. I chalk that up to a new "I'm pregnant, I eat what I want attitude that I had from 4-10 weeks. In weeks 10-12 I lost 4 of those lbs. Now starting to see my weight steady and/or creep very slowly upward. Pp said it best: every pregnancy is different.

goatlady12 · June 2014

Chalk it off to good luck and genetics and be grateful!

Kengels218 · June 2014

Thanks ladies! I guess I need to get used to weird things happening to my body with no explanation... Haha

aggiejenn37 · June 2014

I didn't gain anything until week 13 or 14 and I felt like I was eating a ton. I've put on about a pound and a half now at 15w 3 d. I'm not going to worry unless I start gaining TOO much

designchica · June 2014

I don't really understand it either. I look like I swallowed a volleyball but I haven't gained any weight in the past 7 weeks (initial weight gain of 8 pounds in the first four weeks). I dont' undersatnd how I can be getting so much bigger without gaining weight.

I feel like my body is a science experiment right now.

nopegoat · June 2014

I didn't gain anything during my first 2 pregnancies until later in the 2nd tri. This pregnancy is looking that way as well. Totally normal. Baby takes what it needs from you and also your body is going through a ton of changes which takes extra calories.

Karissa764 · June 2014

I'm in the same boat! I'm 15 weeks today with twins and I have gained 1lb and I feel like I could put a Chinese buffet out of business. I eat like crazy

mc0113 · June 2014

I'll be 11 weeks tomorrow and am down just over 5 pounds. No vomiting or major MS either. I'm just hoping this means I'll gain right on track for the rest of the pregnancy.

drmh22 · June 2014

Be happy! I've gained 6 lbs in 4 weeks!

BikiniMom · June 2014

It could also be loss of muscle mass if you worked out a lot pre-pregnancy and then stopped when pregnant. I know I've lost weight and notice less muscle tone... damn.

LSauer21 · June 2014

Same here!!!!!

Manateearmz · June 2014

So let me get this straight...

You're eating all the delicious bad foods, not vomiting, not gaining weight AND your boobs are bigger.

I fail to see how this is a problem.

Kayro83 · June 2014

Did you drink alcohol before you found out you were pregnant? I've lost 7lbs and I think its because of not drinking. Not that I was an alcoholic before baby but I've done the math and if went out to dinner w/friends or a happy hour I was consuming 500-1000 empty calories on those nights(depending on the drink and/or amount). May not be the cause but it's a thought.

saltsandwater · June 2014

I gained 10 lbs in by my 8 week appt. The following month I lost 2-3 due to nausea. I don't weigh myself at home because there isn't any point. Unless we get a warning from our doctor... I don't think we should be focusing on weight. That said, those of you w first trimester weight loss are a bunch a dirty hoars. In the end, we'll all be blimps in maternity pants together.

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