Is this normal? - Pregnancy

Amber · 11-03-2009, 02:31 PM

To still be only 162 pounds when I started at 160? I mean, I'm eating, I'm not trying to lose weight or anything, but it's starting to worry me because I should be gaining by now and I'm really not. I've been a steady 162 since like week 8. I have added a few fattier things to my diet, even, and I'm still not gaining. Maybe I'm not eating enough? I don't know...

Breakfast is usually either french toast with grapefruit or a bagel with grapefruit (heavy on the cream cheese, I'm a fiend) or cereal with grapefruit.

Lunch depends on the day. Sometimes it's a BLT with pickles, sometimes it's ramen and some boiled eggs, it's always different.

Dinner is also different. I snack a lot too. Maybe I should add a protein shake? What do you think?

DakotaCowgirl · 11-03-2009, 02:32 PM

I only gained 7 lbs in my entire pregnancy with my first one. You really don't start gaining weight until the end.

Don't worry. Call your dr if you really are.

Amber · 11-03-2009, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by DakotaCowgirl

I only gained 7 lbs in my entire pregnancy with my first one. You really don't start gaining weight until the end.

Don't worry. Call your dr if you really are.

I guess I'm not extremely worried, just more weirded out, you know?

I know I had about 12 pounds to lose when I was pregnant that was pretty much straight fat, so maybe because I'm not eating so much crap food I just have canceled out baby gain with fat lost. The Doctor didn't seem too concerned, so I guess I shouldn't worry, it just seems strange to me.

xocassandralee · 11-03-2009, 02:38 PM

Id say as long as you are eating enough (and not puking it all up) then youre probably alright. Id mention it to your doctor at your next appt just for some peace of mind though.

Amy · 11-03-2009, 02:40 PM

I didn't gain much weight in my pregnancy- about 16-19 lbs total, I think? And that was all at the end. I think you're fine, so long as you're eating healthy and consuming enough calories for the two of you (my FAVORITE part of pregnancy

).

Heather LB. · 11-03-2009, 02:46 PM

I lost 14 pounds in my first trimester. Some people just don't gain weight with pregnancy and it's not a big deal. If you are worried, just bring it up with your doctor.

MyFlyBoy · 11-03-2009, 03:09 PM

I havent Gained any started at 147 and I am still there. Doctor says its normal..

sapphiremommy · 11-03-2009, 03:19 PM

I've only gained 2lbs as well and I'm not gonna worry. The doc wasn't worried and honestly, the weight will come soon enough. With DS though I only gained a total of 16lbs.

Truegrits81 · 11-03-2009, 03:28 PM

I gained 25 pounds with my son, and nothing with my daughter. I was actually seven pounds lighter after I had her. As long as little bean is growing as expected, I wouldn't worry too much.

Becker's wifey · 11-03-2009, 04:21 PM

i've heard it's normal...i've only gained about 8lbs, and i was underweight to begin with.

11-03-2009, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amber deadliest catch without the crabs. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: we are in va beach. Posts: 15,213 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 93% Longevity: 24%	Is this normal? To still be only 162 pounds when I started at 160? I mean, I'm eating, I'm not trying to lose weight or anything, but it's starting to worry me because I should be gaining by now and I'm really not. I've been a steady 162 since like week 8. I have added a few fattier things to my diet, even, and I'm still not gaining. Maybe I'm not eating enough? I don't know... Breakfast is usually either french toast with grapefruit or a bagel with grapefruit (heavy on the cream cheese, I'm a fiend) or cereal with grapefruit. Lunch depends on the day. Sometimes it's a BLT with pickles, sometimes it's ramen and some boiled eggs, it's always different. Dinner is also different. I snack a lot too. Maybe I should add a protein shake? What do you think? __________________

11-03-2009, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
DakotaCowgirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Here...going to Germany Posts: 7,728 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 58% Longevity: 47%	I only gained 7 lbs in my entire pregnancy with my first one. You really don't start gaining weight until the end. Don't worry. Call your dr if you really are. __________________ "It is endemic of the current culture that those with large stature are overlooked except by vultures. With no regard to the depth of their souls, the height of their passion, and the beauty of their moments." P.J. Pete http://www.thewomanhood.com/forum/register.php?referrerid=1498[/URL] MacGyver can make Chuck Norris out of duct tape and a spork.

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xocassandralee Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: F.E. Warren AFB in Wyoming Posts: 9,527 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 86% Longevity: 15%	Id say as long as you are eating enough (and not puking it all up) then youre probably alright. Id mention it to your doctor at your next appt just for some peace of mind though. __________________ Wifey to Dominique + Southern-momma + Heather LB

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Amy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Posts: 8,958 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 93% Longevity: 46%	I didn't gain much weight in my pregnancy- about 16-19 lbs total, I think? And that was all at the end. I think you're fine, so long as you're eating healthy and consuming enough calories for the two of you (my FAVORITE part of pregnancy ). __________________

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Heather LB. Hayden's Mommy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alexandria Bay, New York Posts: 6,513 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 57% Longevity: 12%	I lost 14 pounds in my first trimester. Some people just don't gain weight with pregnancy and it's not a big deal. If you are worried, just bring it up with your doctor. __________________ wifey to xocassandralee

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11-03-2009, 03:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
MyFlyBoy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Goldsboro/SJAFB NC Posts: 1,459 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 84% Longevity: 10%	I havent Gained any started at 147 and I am still there. Doctor says its normal.. __________________

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sapphiremommy They call me Mouse Potato Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Me: Newport News, VA Him: Under the Sea Posts: 1,995 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 77% Longevity: 6%	I've only gained 2lbs as well and I'm not gonna worry. The doc wasn't worried and honestly, the weight will come soon enough. With DS though I only gained a total of 16lbs. __________________ my wifeys: redhead_navygf - His_Girl-KaylaH-Ashley-REI-blinkybear-lovemyjarhead-lildixiemiss

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Truegrits81 MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Savannah/HAAF Posts: 7,920 Classifieds: (5) Activity: 74% Longevity: 31%	I gained 25 pounds with my son, and nothing with my daughter. I was actually seven pounds lighter after I had her. As long as little bean is growing as expected, I wouldn't worry too much.

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Becker's wifey DH: you are my queen, my goddess, and my love. i love you. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hurlburt Field, FL. Posts: 1,765 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 51% Longevity: 14%	i've heard it's normal...i've only gained about 8lbs, and i was underweight to begin with. __________________ DH: Sarah, thinking of you is what gets me through every day. my MSOS wifey! His[♥]Love