https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:14:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-187281 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:27:18 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 187281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't worry about it, for my second pregnancy I gained a total of 12 lbs (and had a 8 lb baby) that means I lost weight during my pregnancy and that's probably happening to you. </p> <p>As long as your bump is growing (1 in = week of pregnancy) then you have nothing to worry about. It's better for you! I already lost my pre-pregnancy weight and more! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-187255 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:51:26 +0000 Honeybee 187255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Many people lose weight in the first trimester; most people will catch up later on, and still gain the recommended amount. </p> <p>If you don't, however, it doesn't necessarily mean anything bad for your baby. With DD I gave birth at about 8 pounds over my prepregnancy weight; with DS I gave birth at about 12 pounds over my prepregnancy weight. Both kids were normal-sized and very healthy. Weight, by itself, is an imperfect indicator of a healthy pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-186626 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:12:57 +0000 Kemma 186626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't start putting on weight until 16 weeks and even then I only put on one pound between week 16 and week 19 (I was lucky enough not to suffer from any MS).</p> <p>Now that I'm just past 23 weeks I've finally started putting on weight at a steady pace (I'm now up about 6 lb's).</p> <p>I say that as long as your OB or midwife is happy with your progress then you're good to go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-186579 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:07:35 +0000 skibobrown 186579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lost 5 lbs during my 1st trimester. After that I started gaining at a normal rate, even though I was still experiencing a lot of nausea. My understanding is that it's ok to lose a little weight during the 1st trimester, b/c the baby doesn't need very many calories yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-186519 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:27:46 +0000 Periwinkle 186519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was in the exact same situation. I was down about 3lbs at around 14 weeks and my doctor advised me to try to eat more protein, which was still really hard at the time since I had little appetite still. At about 15 weeks, though, I started to gain and am now up about 6-7 lbs from my my first appointment. As long as you're eating something, you should be OK and will probably begin to see a gain in the next few weeks or so. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-186491 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:24:37 +0000 googly-eyes 186491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At my 24? week appt I was +7, and I too had lost weight at 11 weeks. At 12 weeks my morning sickness went away and then at about 15 weeks I started getting really hungry! Don't worry too much yet, especially if your doctor hasn't said anything. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-186115 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:01:32 +0000 CarrieLouWho 186115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 23 weeks and I've lost 15lbs... haven't put any on so far. My doc is totally cool with it... only b/c I was overweight before. I keep thinking I'm going to start gaining, but no such luck yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-186078 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:37:45 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 186078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't gain anything until 16weeks...I was on zofran from 10w-20w. I am 22w and am up about 9lbs. (I lost 11 during MS) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-186042 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:15:42 +0000 MamaMoose 186042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just want to add I just had a Dr's appt and I'm 16 weeks. I'm currently down 2 pounds from pre-pregnancy. I wasn't overweight to begin with and was given the normal range of 25-35lbs to gain during the pregnancy. I asked my doc if she was concerned about my weight and she said absolutely not. She said there is no such thing as a malnurished pregnancy in the United States and even if I only gained 10lbs the whole pregnancy it would be fine as long as I'm eating fruits and veggies and lean protein (which I am and I'm sure you are too). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-186033 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:10:01 +0000 lovehoneybee 186033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lost a lot during the first trimester, and didn't get back up to my weight at my first appointment until 28-29 weeks. I'm just now starting to put on weight. </p> <p>Don't stress out about it. If your practitioner is worried, s/he'll talk to you about it. Mine told me that most women don't really start putting on weight until the second trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185929 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:28:04 +0000 boiledpnut 185929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You guys are great! Thank you for easing my mind. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185917 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:21:28 +0000 HabesBabe 185917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't gain any weight during my 1st tri (lost 8-9 lbs), then started gaining in the 2nd tri. Like the other ladies said, it's normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185899 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:17:44 +0000 Mrsbells 185899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didnt gain much weight in the 1st tri and my doctor told me it was normal, many people actually lose weight in the beginning due to food aversions and nausea </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185895 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:15:50 +0000 banana 185895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't gain any weight during my first tri during both of my pregnancies. My OB said it happens, especially if you're experiencing nausea. Dont' worry, you'll catch up in no time when your appetite some soaring back in your 2nd trimester!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185890 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:14:00 +0000 Minnie_Girl 185890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 15w and have only gained a couple of pounds while coping with moderate morning sickness. </p> <p>Losing weight or not gaining a lot in the first trimester is totally normal! Your body only needs a little bit of extra food to account for the baby, and it's become more efficient at drawing nutrients out anyway. Real weight gain happens in the second and third trimesters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185875 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:05:21 +0000 autumnlove 185875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lost 6 lbs my first trimester and I didn't start gaining until my second trimester! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185873 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:03:35 +0000 oliviaoblivia 185873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 10 weeks and down 9 pounds. My OB says that the game is to survive the 1st tri and worry about gaining weight later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185865 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:59:24 +0000 SleepyMonkey 185865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, don't worry about it. I lost 5 lbs too in the first trimester and am up about 4lbs from pre preg weight at 19w3d. Baby is perfectly fine. Just try to eat what you can and the baby will get what it needs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185859 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:56:05 +0000 LuLu Mom 185859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was down 2 pounds due to MS until my 20 week appointment (wehre I jumped 9 lbs) as long as your belly is measuring right on my doctor wasn't worried! Just up your protein intake and healthy fat (lots of nuts/peanut butter/dairy.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185854 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:50:56 +0000 DillonLion 185854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't gain any weight until my 16 week appointment this morning. I'm now up 4 lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-seem-to-gain-weight#post-185853 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:50:27 +0000 boiledpnut 185853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 11 weeks and I haven't gained any weight. In fact, I lost weight before my doctor put me on Zofran for morning sickness. I'm down almost 5lbs from my prepregnancy weight. Did any of you have this problem? I'm eating as much as I can without making myself feel sick, but apparently it's not enough. Any suggestions? </p>