I think i might have LOST weight - should i be worried?

mmmmkay · January 2016

Let me start by saying that I have not weighed myself. I don't own a scale and the one at the gym has disappeared. so I don't know if i have lost weight. I just think i have.

Also, if i weren't pregnant, I wouldn't be surprised that i have lost weight. I used to be really active and tapered off to a stop due to fertility treatments and IVF. I didn't start up again until about 12 weeks. I definitely gained weight during that time.

I'm now 20 weeks, back up to my "usual" (ish) level of activity by around 16 weeks after the holidays. I've also been eating a bit better. for me, healthy breeds healthy, sloth breeds sloth (i.e., if i'm not active, i devolve into binging on crappy food)

I wasn't trying to lose weight. I didn't even think i could!
Although i definitely have a bump, my pants are fitting better (my issues was thighs not waist), my arms seem more toned, and generally feeling a little more svelte in the last couple weeks. I thought it was all in my head until i realized I wasn't spilling out of my bras anymore.

I had my 2nd trimester ultrasound 2 weeks ago and I believe the baby was a bit oversized at this point. and my weight gain had been on the high side ( though hadn't changed a ton from my 12 week appt).

so i feel like i might just be back on track.. but i also don't know if it is dangerous to have actually lost weight.

thoughts?
is this something i should be calling the OB about?

AshleyBKeen · January 2016

Some moms I know lost weight their entire pregnancy (though, like me, they were all over weight before pregnancy). Since exercise, if you're doing it right, is healthy and good eating habits are healthy, I doubt there would be complications. I'm at week 18 and I've really only gained about three pounds - and that honestly could be chalked up to holiday season chub. I don't think there is really a hard and fast rule on how/when weight should come on. IANAD, but As long as you aren't stressing your body in unusual ways, I think you're probably fine.

mmmmkay · January 2016

I had gained about 12 pounds at 17-18 weeks. A lot for me (I was only 130 when i started and 5'6" and a runner).
the dr wasn't too concerned.
It just seemed totally weird to go from gaining a ton of weight.. to maybe losing it.. just because i added back in an exercise routine? as long as it isn't bad for the baby i am thrilled. feeling a lot better about myself. not necessarily because i look any diffferent. just.. being active makes me happy and more confident in myself and my body.

fishwife799 · January 2016

It's actually fairly common to lose weight while pregnant. Especially in the beginning. I am still about 3 pounds down from my pre pregnancy weight. If you really are concerned I would talk to your doctor. But likely unless you have lost a significant amount and aren't taking care of yourself they will likely not be concerned.

goldie987 · January 2016

If your doctor isn't concerned I wouldn't be either. I'm still down 8 lbs due to MS and food aversions and the doctor said that as long as the baby is growing on target, they aren't concerned.

laurendiaz02 · January 2016

I'm almost 19 weeks and have lost weight overall. I'm down about 5-6 pounds from my pre pregnancy weight. I'm tall so it doesn't look like I weigh a lot but I do. Lol. In the last 5 weeks I've only gained 1.5 pounds but still down overall. My doctor did not seemed concerned. So that probably means I'll gain a ton of weight in the last 3 months

lm45678 · January 2016

I am 19+2, FTM who was overweight to begin with.

I was down 10 pounds until I recently got my appetite back and stopped vomiting. I think right now I am down 3ish since finding out I was pregnant.

My MD's not worried, and neither am I

CupcakesRamazing · January 2016

OP I lost 25 pounds my first pregnancy and 26 so far this one. I don't start gossiping weight until 24 weeks so and then I pack it in. My doc wasn't worried he said it's just how I make babies.

alysemci · January 2016

I'll be 20 weeks wed and I just hit my pre pregnancy weight this morning because I was down so much! The only person who knows best is your doctor. If they aren't worried, you're good

purplefan1 · January 2016

There could be many reasons why you are losing. And you aren't positive you are losing since you aren't tracking. Our bodies shift and change during pregnancy even with/without gain. Also, if you were binge eating before becoming pregnant and not exercising then eating sensibly and exercising would also cause a shift in weight. You also said you are a runner and individuals who have a history of being very active find it is often easier to bounce back and shift weight because their bodies know what to do and are very productive at doing it.

Keep eating healthy and exercising and drink plenty of water. Focus a lot on what your body needs and you should be good. Check in with your doctor to make sure there aren't any concerns.

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