16 weeks and no weight gain, I'm starting to worry!!

[Julia323]

I'm 16w 4d, and the other day I had measured 1lb over my pre-pregnancy weight and I practically celebrated! Today I'm back 2lbs under.

Shouldn't I be gaining weight by now? I only lost about 5lbs total in the first trimester, I've just been struggling to gain anything! I'm not very hungry (I'm certainly not "eating for two" but everything I've read says I don't need to yet!), but I am eating well I think.

My midwife has suggested I do a 3 day nutrition journal to keep track of what I'm eating, but she isn't really worried. Everyone says I look great, but gives me heck for not eating mine AND a baby's share, and is concerned when I say I'm still under my pre-pregnancy weight.

I have no history of eating disorders, not to worry there, I just haven't got a big appetite right now!

Ideas or tips?

 

[BaByTyMe01]

I'm 16w 4d, and the other day I had measured 1lb over my pre-pregnancy weight and I practically celebrated! Today I'm back 2lbs under.

Shouldn't I be gaining weight by now? I only lost about 5lbs total in the first trimester, I've just been struggling to gain anything! I'm not very hungry (I'm certainly not "eating for two" but everything I've read says I don't need to yet!), but I am eating well I think.

My midwife has suggested I do a 3 day nutrition journal to keep track of what I'm eating, but she isn't really worried. Everyone says I look great, but gives me heck for not eating mine AND a baby's share, and is concerned when I say I'm still under my pre-pregnancy weight.

I have no history of eating disorders, not to worry there, I just haven't got a big appetite right now!

Ideas or tips?

Don't worry! You're not the only one...I am about to be 16 weeks...(15 weeks 5 days) and I've only gained like 3-4 pounds after loosing a few. I'm just like you, I'm not always that hungry, and the fact of having to gain 25-35 pounds is crazy to me..but I'm making myself eat more. Just take your prenatals so your body and baby are at least getting the nutrients they need.

 

[Junebugs]

OMG!! i was just going to post this same thing!! I am 16 weeks pregnant and i am actually loosing weight! Only 2-3 lbs like you but i am in the same boat. I am eating better then i was before abut i am not eating for 2 and i am nervous that i am not gaining and i will harm the baby from it.

 

[hwills41]

I've only gained 5 so far, so no worries. I'm a little heavier, so I don't need to gain a ton. Are you a normal weight, or are you pretty skinny? I'm a normal weight and I lost a couple lbs. in the first tri and with this tri I've put on a couple lbs. back

 

[JoJo_2012]

18 weeks and not gained a lb, in fact I've lost 2lb. Not worried, I'm eating well and belly is growing.

 

[ayeshasi]

Yup 17 weeks and havent gained a single lb whereas my sis is 14 weeks and she has gained 3lbs or more....however baby is fine, belly getting bigger and im eating fine...so nothing to worry about

 

[NDH]

By 16 weeks I was still 6 pounds under my pre-preg weight having lost 8 lbs in first tri (no idea how as I didn't have m/s). Only just two days ago I was finally back up to my pre-preg weight.

Neither my go nor my midwife have said anything to me about my weight gain, or lack thereof. I do hope to gain at a steady rate though rather than putting it all on at once.

 

[Julia323]

I'm so relieved to know that I'm not alone!! I'm taking my prenatal vitamins, and I'm doing my best to eat a healthy diet (though I do get my fair share of junky cravings!). I'll try to keep comforted in the fact that baby will steal all my nutrients before I get any anyways

On a daily basis I eat breakfast (cereal or a bagel, fruit of some sort and a glass of juice or coffee). I snack moderately throughout the day, with a lunch sometime in early afternoon. By the time I get home and am supposed to eat dinner I'm just not hungry in the least. Tonight I had a bowl full of carrot sticks and ranch dip, followed by the tiny bit of ice cream in the freezer, and I might have another little snack before bed.

I've never been skinny, but I was only a little overweight according to my BMI, so I'm not going to worry too much.

 

[jenniferttc1]

Its perfectly normal not to gain weight so my doctor told me. Some days im a few pounds heavier, and some lighter. I think its just water weight going up and down

 

[MoniG]

i'm 19 weeks and i've gained only 3 pounds but the baby is growing fine, i just make sure i'm eating healthy

 

[AveryATL]

I haven't weighed myself in a few days, but I haven't gained anything yet either. I had huge food aversions in my first trimester, and just ended up not eating much. I think I must have shrunk my stomach, because now I am mostly over the food aversions, my portion sizes as to what fills me up, has shrunk substantially. I am also trying to eat more healthily, and have really cut back on the amount of sweets that I eat.

 

[JackiePed]

Ok first of all... stop telling people you're still under your prepregnancy weight, then they won't bug you about it! It's not their business, so don't give them numbers, then they can't criticize you.

Next... you'll know if you're doing harm. If you're feeling weak, dizzy, faint, showing anemic, etc... then you'll know you're undereating. Otherwise, just eat when hungry, be conscious of what's healthy, and you'll not have a problem. Plenty of women don't gain until later in their pregnancy, and some just don't gain alot, period, because for some blessed reason their body is ripping through everything they eat.

Don't overthink it, love.

 

[Sweetdreams09]

You are fine, when I was 16 wks I had actually lost 2lbs just like you. I am now 26 wks and have only put on a total of 10-12lbs depending on the day. Remember as long as baby is fine/healthy and you are eating healthy... everyone carries different. NO woman is the same!

 

[NewAtThis13]

Well I wish I had the problem of not gaining weight!! I am almost 16 weeks and have gained 12 pounds. I am on the thinner side and I am 5 ft 8 in, doc told me not to worry about it as I look healthy and everything's good. I guess we are all different and as long as you and baby are healthy no worries!!!

 

[arpeters]

I am 19 weeks and have lost 20 lbs since conceiving. It's because I am eating way healthier. I am overweight, but the doctor says it is perfectly fine because the baby is still growing.

 

[JackiePed]

Awww NewAtThis-- I've never seen you on here before-- you're so cute!! Lucky momma.

 

[NewAtThis13]

Awww NewAtThis-- I've never seen you on here before-- you're so cute!! Lucky momma.

Thank you I come on when I can..I am a full time student and getting married this saturday so I have had my hands full!

 

[NDH]

Thank you I come on when I can..I am a full time student and getting married this saturday so I have had my hands full!

Congratulations! How do you have time to come on here at all?

 

[Sue27]

Iv lost weight in my first tri and havent gained it back yet, but my baby is fine according to mw n dr. So i wudnt worry so much. Im now 20wks and im feeling great, weight gain will hit every1 once the baby gets much bigger so i wudnt worry so much unless ur not eating well and takin care of urself or unless dr. says othawise!!!

 

[LakensMommy11]

I have lost 8 lbs. at almost 16 weeks. I started at 168 and I am 5'3" so I think I could stand to lose a few lbs. but it makes me wonder if everything with baby is okay. Dr. questioned me last appt. on why I was losing, but that was at 13 weeks when morning sickness was going strong. So hopefully I don't lose anymore.