Getting hungrier!

[Nattimam]

I have noticed that ever since turning 30 weeks I have been getting hungrier than ever before, and it is really concerning since I do not want to pile up a lot of weight in the last trimester. I can't eat big portions, but it is like I want to snack on something all the time Is it because baby is growing faster in the third trimester or? I am trying to snack on veggies and fruits but it doesn't always work and my main cravings have been chocolate and pastries. Having a hard time curbing it :/

 

[Eniala]

I have been the same exact way the past few weeks. Its gotten worse and I constantly crave junk food! I have my next appointment tomorrow so we;ll see how much I've gained the past two weeks. Hopefully it is not a ton. I ate like crazy my first trimester too, no junk then though, and I barely gained any weight, so I'm thinking it's baby needed some extra nutrients

 

[Nattimam]

thanks for sharing, it's good to hear that it not uncommon! I can tell my belly is growing quite rapidly for the last few weeks, so in that way I know it's the baby who needs nutrients, but at the same time I dread thinking that once I deliver I will be left with all this extra weight while unable to work out right away.. all my clothes are no longer fitting as is.

 

[MamaFlick]

I've been the same way lately. But at my last appointment I had only gained 3 pounds in 2 weeks, and baby was measuring a week ahead (normally she's right on target), so I think she's just growing a lot. Hopefully it's the same for you.