I had tons and tons of food aversions for 16 weeks, but still managed to gain more weight than I wanted somehow
lol! For me, it was because I had so many food aversions, that all I could eat was pizza pretty much! I *had* to eat to not feel nauseous, but could not eat almost anything without feeling like I would throw up, so sometimes I would even eat 3 different things and spit them out before I could find something I could choke down, eek. I'm SO glad that part of pregnancy is over for me!
However, according to my doctor, I've gained 20 lbs. so far, which is on track- it's just that I started out heavier than I wanted! I probably would've gained more if I hadn't had any aversions or sickness.
I'd always heard people say things about morning sickness and back/hip pain, etc. etc., but I did not expect it to be as challenging as it has been. I really feel that it is worth it every time I feel my little baby move around, but it has been a totally different journey than I ever expected! I think the ideal pregnancy is to have just enough symptoms to not worry too much, but not any more than that! lol. But on the positive side, I do feel like through all my trials (including the kidney stones I was lucky to get
) it has raised my pain tolerance in preparation for labor! haha.