Weight gain?

samdietman · August 2014

I have a question... I'm 15 weeks pregnant and my app says I should have gained a few pounds by now but I haven't gained any according to our scale at home... When I go to the doctors they say I have but that's because all of our appointments are right after lunch so I have already eaten 2 meals by then. I am a ftm so I'm not sure what to expect really and I'm over thinking it by something is going wrong. I haven't had many symptoms at all my pregnancy thus far which I'm happy about but also makes me worry. Is this something I should be concerned about or am I overreacting?

lizzybean · August 2014

Everyone gains differently! I didn't have any weight gain with my first until around 16 weeks, because of how sick I was in the first tri. I still haven't gained any weight with this baby, either. I dropped 8 lbs and am almost back up to my original weight. Try not to worry about it!! And don't worry about the symptoms. As long as your appts are going well, you are good.

thegoodpotato · August 2014

I didn't gain any weight with #2 until about 24 weeks. Completely normal.

I'm 13-odd weeks now and haven't gain any with this pregnancy, either.

Your body does what it does. Not everyone gains weight in the first half of the pregnancy. Remember that baby only weighs an ounce or two at this point.

mamabisme · August 2014

If your doctor isn't worried you shouldn't worry.

mommaa1615 · August 2014

Ughh thought this was going to be about weight gain..since everyone says they are losing..your lucky! Im up 5lbs

MrsH11710 · August 2014

amack22 said:

Ughh thought this was going to be about weight gain..since everyone says they are losing..your lucky! Im up 5lbs

Glad I'm not the only one that is up! I was up 7 pounds at my last appointment.

Wimcgrath · August 2014

gator26 said:
I haven't gained any weight yet either. I have decided that baby weight is being offset by the lack of beer calories.

I asked at my last appointment and the midwife said it is not something to be concerned about this early.

I haven't gained any either and I agree- it must be the lack of beer, coffee, and soda, because I haven't really had any MS and have been eating a ton!

kdhuling · August 2014

Hating all of you.

I'm up 5lbs at 14 weeks.

Mommalawyer · August 2014

Um. I've gained 12. I'm not kidding. I gained 4 in one week. So much for not gaining nearly 70 pounds this pregnancy.

junebug480 · August 2014

I'm up 8 at 15w. Ugh.

Cohensmommy16 · August 2014

By this time with DS I was already up by 10 pounds or so. But this go around I've only Gained 3 pounds! Every pregnancy is different. Don't worry yourself too much!

mamabumkin · August 2014

I remember with my first I didn't gain any until I was around 20 weeks, then it was pretty consistent from then on and gained about 28 lbs with her. The doctors complained at me with her that I hadn't gained any yet and wanted me to eat more. This third time though...ugh...I'm not exactly how much actual weight I've put on because I'm so constipated...might have only put on an actual 8-10 lbs so far, but my scale says 20lbs. My clothes say probably around 10. I actually haven't gained any in the last two weeks, so maybe I've slowed down a little. I really should only gain about 15 total, but I imagine I'll end up gaining closer to 35-40 again.

Don't worry about it too much, just eat healthy and make sure you up your normal calorie intake by about 300 calories a day. That's like two yogurts, or a smoothie, or even 1 cup of ice cream if you want to splurge.

Maple403 · August 2014

I've gained about 5, but I swear my weight varies every morning. Sometimes I'm up 3, sometimes 5. Bloat. I have my next prenatal tomorrow, so we'll see what their scale says.

I eat just about the same amount as prepreg and since about 11 wks I've been working out. My body just seems to weigh what it wants. I try not to worry about it since it doesn't seem in my control anyway

Also, MS made a major comeback yesterday and today, so I'll probably weigh slightly less tomorrow from throwing up. Dear lord, let the nausea end.

Irishcurls · August 2014

I don't have a scale so only go by what they say in the office every 4 weeks. I was up 3lb at my 11w appt. I've read 0-5 in the first tri, so I appear to be right on. My doc is big into what food you're eating (nutrients) not what the scale says.

PurpleTink · August 2014

I gained steadily with my first, but with this one I have already put on 10 pounds! I feel like a whale!

krysmill · August 2014

Im 13 weeks and have lost 4lbs! I have no symptoms like you! Been that way the whole pregnancy so far! Had nausea twice that only lasted minutes but no puking. My dr says its completely fine and that the baby is getting what it needs so don't worry. She told me some people don't gain any till 16-20 weeks prego! So I'm not worried! Baby has been spot on with size since first ultrasound.

HerHighness · August 2014

I hadn't gained anything until this week. Now im up 3lbs

junebugjam · August 2014

Am I the only one who honestly doesn't know? I have no idea what I started at and the scale at my doc isn't digital and they do it so fast that I don't really pay much attention. I feel like it's better than stressing about it.

Casadecarmen · August 2014

Mommalawyer said:
Um. I've gained 12. I'm not kidding. I gained 4 in one week. So much for not gaining nearly 70 pounds this pregnancy.

Me too! I've plateaued now but I'm really watching my food intake and exercising more! (P.s. I'm a lawyer too @Mommalawyer‌ )

hwood10 · August 2014

I'm 12w6d and I've gained 2.2lbs, which is weird since ask I seem to do is eat! I'm not going to worry about it until my doctor says I need to

jennypolkadots · August 2014

I'm 16 weeks and have lost 10 lbs. I am not at all overweight, I am on the lower end of average. I have had a really low appetite and just focused on nutrition mostly. My midwife is not at all concerned at this stage and my baby is growing perfectly. I eat healthy and exercise regularly, and feel good. My mom only gained 14 lbs with me and I was a nearly 8 lb baby. Some women just don't gain as much, and those women usually get less stretch marks and snap back in shape quicker too. Nothing to worry about at all, but I know how frustrating it can be to not match what the internet is telling you your body should be doing.

jennypolkadots · August 2014

Also - as far as symptoms - no two people feel the same during pregnancy. Feel happy that you haven't been miserable! I have had an easy pregnancy so far too and attribute most of that to focusing on my health and being really healthy before getting pregnant. Every woman deals with hormones differently, just like we all will have different labor experiences. Nothing to worry about at all!!

Cookie0875 · August 2014

I'm 16w5d and have gained 3 lbs. The other day I showed a 2 lb weight gain over night, but I was VERY gassy that day. I haven't weighed myself since, but I suspect that 2 lbs was gas. I'm with the OPs, if you're doctor's not worried, I wouldn't worry. I know many people that didn't gain until after 20 weeks. Also, a friend of mine showed me a pic today of her friend at 32 weeks and she has almost no bump and her docs aren't worried. No extra stress, everything is fine!

apgruman · August 2014

I lost 14 pounds during first trimester. Now I'm trying to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight cause I feel like my body proportions are way out of wack. My doctors didn't say anything until I got down to 110. At 5 6 my bump sticks out big time and people have been telling me I need to gain weight. I'd rather have gained 5 pounds so people would keep their mouths shut. :-w

bbergman · August 2014

With my first, I wasn't gaining enough weight according to my doctor. She had me start drinking Ensure and Carnation breakfast shakes to add calories- I think I gained a total of like 20 lbs. Baby #2...I gained like 15 lbs, same doctor, and she didn't say anything about it. I don't think I've gained anything so far this pregnancy.

Basically, every one, and every pregnancy is different. I wouldn't worry until your doctor mentions it. Depending on how far along you are, it might not be a concern yet.

Mommalawyer · August 2014

@casadecarmen - Im glad I am not alone, on both fronts. What kind of law do you practice?

Biscotto · August 2014

I gained 2lbs by my 10th week, but then again I had just gotten back from 2 weeks in Italy.... I'm not sure what my weight is now.

meepette · August 2014

I am 16w4d and have gained 6 lbs (give or take). I need to start exercising again once this class is over.

diamond7986 · August 2014

PurpleTink said:
I gained steadily with my first, but with this one I have already put on 10 pounds! I feel like a whale!

I'm right there with ya. I'm 16 weeks and have gained 16 lbs. and eating very healthy too.

ashlenpale · August 2014

15 pounds and I'm 15 weeks. I almost killed my doctor with her reaction. I felt horrible after I left today. I'm huge!

Mego04 · August 2014

6 lbs and 16 weeks. I am a small person so this is kind of scaring me because it seems to much to quickly. My doc said I could gain 40 lbs and she would be ok with that :-O

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hopefulsprout · August 2014

I've gained 12 already and not even 14 weeks yet. (I'm glad to see I'm not the only one gaining.) Also, let's just say I could've used a little weight loss prior to getting pregnant. Yikes! But, so far my doctor isn't too concerned. Sounds like there isn't one "right" answer to this one.

christenld · August 2014

I'm 13 weeks and I've lost almost six pounds. My doctor said I should gain about ten pounds, but she also expects me to eat 2200 calories a day! I do good to get over 1500 calories... And I've only been trying to do that in the past few weeks (I usually hang around 1200).

koalaberry · August 2014

Just weighed myself at home this morning. I've been tracking and I'm not showing extra pounds...but..I think this is because I was doing P90x3 everyday for a few months before we got the news. For weeks now I haven't had the energy to get off the couch when I get home from work. I think the growing belly and the loss of muscle mass are evening each other out so I'm not super concerned. I'm 13 weeks today; There's plenty of time for the weight gain to catch up with me!

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