anyone not gained weight? 14weeks & getting into trouble from DR

[Jaylynne]

23 weeks and still no weight gain! Dr wasn't concerned at my last appt (20 weeks) but said I should be gaining about a pound a week for the rest of pregnancy. My appetite has definitely increased and I even had thanksgiving gorging but no weight gain. Ah well. My bump is getting bigger so I guess I'm just redistributing my weight lol.

 

[Clara cluck]

I had bad nausea up til nearly 15 weeks and lost 3 kilos. Just had 20 week scan and all is fine. We're all different, those weight guides are just that; guides. Honestly, does this doc not know that we preggies have enough to worry about without their input like this?! If you're feeling well I wouldn't worry too much. Maybe get a 2nd opinion?

Good luck x

 

[Kristin52]

I only started gaining weight around my 18th week, or so.

 

[stepmummy]

I'm almost 22 weeks and only started gaining weight in the last fornight, and thats only 3lbs. I'm eating like a horse but running round after DD so I guess it all burns off. I'm going to talk to my MW about it in a couple of weeks but no one seems concerned so far.

 

[no drama mama]

I lost 7 pounds in the beginning and at my 14 week appointment had gained 4 pounds. My doctor gave me some crap about it but I'm underweight to start with. In the last 4 weeks, I've gained about 4 more so I'm sure I'm going to hear about it again. Hang in there - as long as you're eating enough and baby's measuring ok, I wouldn't freak out too much. Some people just don't gain a lot... I have a feeling I'm right there with you.

 

[Sew_Sweet]

I lost 4 pounds in my first trimester. Part of that only because I was on a diet program and didn't know I was pregnant for the first 1 and a half months - oops! So at 14 weeks I was actually at a loss rather than a gain (but only because I didn't know I was pregnant early on). My Dr. wasn't concerned in that first trimester about the loss because I was already a little overweight so he said it would balance itself out and I'd just gain at a slower rate most likely but he wanted me to start gaining for sure in my second trimester.

At my 16 week appointment I had gained one pound back so that left me at -3. But my eating was still very sketchy up until then. My baby was making me crave only healthy fruits and veggies in my early pregnancy and I wasn't even hungry much at all (wish I was like this all of the time!). I just didn't want to eat a lot in general.

But now my appetite has come back full force and I am eating more "normally". I have even splurged a bit here and there. I haven't gone completely bonkers as I did with my first baby but I've had a few treats I wouldn't have otherwise allowed. So at 20 weeks now I don't know my gain. I won't know the gain until next Tuesday at my OB appointment. If I had to guess I'd say maybe 2-4lbs.

So if your appetite has been off at all it is not surprising. Just make sure you are not depriving yourself in any way and that you are eating - even if it is healthy. Maybe sneak in a natural peanut butter sandwich with a half banana here and there between meals just to supplement. I did that a few times in my first tri and early second tri when I knew I hadn't been eating enough at mealtimes. You'll most likely be back on track pretty soon.

 

[Torontogal]

I haven't really gained either. In fact, I think I lost weight initially from giving up beer. It is only now that I am starting to put it back on, not sure how much as don't own a scale. Midwife didn't weigh me till two weeks ago so guess that'll be my baseline.

Baby was fine at last ultrasound and bump is growing nicely, so am not worried. As long as you are eating decently baby will be fine - maybe tell your Dr. that so she doesn't worry?

 

[tinks80]

thanks girls , i am eating very healthy- grilled chicken, lots of salad, raw fruit n vegies, various nuts & of course the chocolate cravings, but i think my doc seems to forget i have coeliacs, so i cant eat carbs, wheat, deep fried foods, cool drinks all the unhealthy stuff etc.... i was underweight before i fell pregnant and lost 6kgs due to HG & put 1kg back on a fn ago and lost it this fn so he not impressed lol whoopsie.

my next appt isnt till 4 weeks away so ill see how i go

thanks again

 

[d1kt8r]

im 18 weeks and only gained 2 kg and im eating like a horse lol

 

[jenniferttc1]

At 16 weeks I had only gained about 2 pounds the most. At that stage my doctor was not concerned at all. The weight comes on more a little further along. Around 20 weeks it got easier to gain. I'm now up 14 pounds.

 

[Katie1]

I haven't gained any weight yet, either. But I'm feeling like that will happen soon, as my belly seems to be getting bigger