https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 12:09:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1542311 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 10:50:28 +0000 MCD919 1542311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained 4lbs during the first trimester and 28 total. I only had mild MS and also ate more carbs than usual to keep it at bay. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1542250 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 10:39:36 +0000 psw27 1542250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I craved carbs because they were simple foods without a lot of smell or weird textures or anything. I ate a lot of toast with PB or crackers with PB. They just settled my very acidic/nauseous stomach......Plus veggies and protein sounded absolutely disgusting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1542218 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 10:33:00 +0000 Torchwood 1542218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never had MS, and my appetite skyrocketed the second I got a bfp, so I gained around 5 pounds the first trimester. I'm not sure exactly what I started at, so it might be a pound or two more. I had a definite, recognizable bump by 12 weeks, and my boobs grew two sizes, so I don't think the amount I gained was bad at ALL, and my midwife had no issues with it. Right now if I continue as I am (17 weeks), I'll be around 30-35, which is a little on the high end but fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1542170 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 10:26:01 +0000 gingerblonde 1542170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained well over 15 pounds in the first trimester, and my weight gain has not slowed down at all. It took off like a rocket the minute the lines turned pink on the HPT. I agree with PPs, though - your body will do what it needs to do to support your growing baby. It sounds like you are making healthy choices and I'm sure that your body is just handling processing food as it needs to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1541930 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:36:49 +0000 Alivoo01 1541930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained a majority of my weight during the 1st trimester bc I was afraid of getting morning sickness. Probably close to 10lbs maybe and craved only carbs also. It evened out the last 2 trimesters, and I gained 25lbs total. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1541571 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:02:03 +0000 mrsrain 1541571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained 4-5 lbs initially, but once morning sickness kicked in I ended up losing close to 15 lbs. I would not worry about what other people say, though-- the most important thing is that you are taking care of yourself.</p> <p>regarding carbs, my guess is that they tend to be easier to stomach because the are mostly blander foods. When I could manage to eat it was often a simple baked potato, a piece of toast, some crackers, or plain pasta. Very simple, bland, filling foods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1541434 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 06:33:54 +0000 Lolo 1541434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just as a side note. Does anyone have a theory on why preganant women tend to crave carbs early on? I'm not a big advocate of grains and don;t think they are particularly nutritional, what is it that makes them so irresistible at this stage? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1541392 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 04:16:17 +0000 Pumuckl 1541392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained 10lbs in the 1. trimester and only 25lbs total. So I guess it is totally individual. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1541360 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:59:54 +0000 Lolo 1541360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for your posts. I feel WAY better now that I know some of you have shared my experience. Your advice is invaluable, that is what I love about this forum. I am currently making healthy choices (just with more bread involved!) so I guess this should just be my main focus. My experience so far is that there is a lot of pressure for women to not gain too much weight while pregnant but like many of you mention, as long as I remain healthy and active my body will do its thing. It is a quite an experience watching your body grow and develop, I already don’t recognize my own breasts. I think I'll be a little less harsh on myself moving forwards. Thanks again to all.</p> <p>L x </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540981 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:36:09 +0000 catlady 1540981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The same thing happened to me! I am also petite, and I gained 5 pounds pretty much immediately after getting pregnant. I ended up gaining 35 pounds and I lost it all within 5 months or so. I know it is almost impossible not to worry, but I would try not to stress too much about it. Your body will do what it needs to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540968 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:30:16 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1540968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lost weight in the first trimester, but I was overweight to begin with so that really wasn't a bad thing. I wouldn't worry about trying NOT to gain - especially during the first tri. I'm sure you're just gaining what you need for a healthy pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540948 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:25:24 +0000 sera_87 1540948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both times I lost during the first - I was so sick! First was 9lbs, (ended up gaining 25-30 by the end) and this time so far I'm down 8lb at 22 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540830 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:20:04 +0000 Ra 1540830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lost weight because I was so, so sick. I more than made up for it in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters and gained 42 lbs total. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540829 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:18:11 +0000 LovelyPlum 1540829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good heavens, I gained 15 pounds in the first trimester :( It was all the carbs, and I was freaking out over it. But it slowed down a LOT in the second trimester, and even now, I'll go weeks without gaining a pound. Your body does what it needs to, so as long as you are being healthy, your baby will be fine. Everything in moderation :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540292 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:04:50 +0000 MrsH 1540292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't gain a lb but I made up for it in the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540290 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:04:33 +0000 Mrs. M 1540290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Carbs were the only thing that could get me through and I packed on the pounds. Don't worry too much about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540277 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:01:52 +0000 JessKas 1540277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained 12 pounds :shocked: I was throwing up most of what I ate, so I don't even know how that was possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540213 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:44:42 +0000 swurlygurl 1540213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my first I gained most of my weight in my 1st trimester because I had to eat to keep from getting nauseous. I think it was 15 pounds 1st trimester, and a total of 30 pounds overall.</p> <p>With my second I lost 6 pounds in the first trimester because I had zero appetite (which is a lifetime first for me!). I'm slowly putting weight back on, but still down 1.8 pounds at 20 weeks.</p> <p>SO different, even for each person between different pregnancies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540147 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:29:51 +0000 MrsF 1540147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lost weight in the first trimester because I couldn't keep anything down. Now I'm 5 weeks pregnant with #2 and I've lost 1.5 lbs - which I attribute entirely to not drinking wine :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540128 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:23:33 +0000 Mamasig 1540128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained weight in the 1st trimester both times. I don't remember how much though. Try not to worry - your body is doing what it needs to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540096 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:14:14 +0000 Mrs. Taco 1540096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try not to worry! I gained 8 pds in my first trimester and gained 25 total. I had terrible nausea and the only thing that tasted good were carbs. It'll all level out, just listen to your body (I know, easier said than done!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540089 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:11:56 +0000 septca 1540089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please don't worry about this. Choose to eat mainly healthy foods and stay active and you will be totally fine. I am big believer in the idea that you body gains the amount it needs to support a healthy baby. </p> <p>Also, something I didn't know before having a baby - most women gain in spurts. I had weeks where I gained 3-4 pounds all at once and weeks where I gained nothing. It's a weird cycle, and it doesn't usually follow the "1 pound/week" recommendation you will hear from doctors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540086 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:10:48 +0000 rattles 1540086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try not to worry! I gained a few pounds in the first trimester, but I was still right in the middle of the recommended weight gain overall. It was just a slow and steady gain throughout. And fwiw, most of it was off again within the first few weeks post partum. I think as long as you're trying to take care of yourself, your body will take care of the rest.</p> <p>ETA: I think I've put on 3 pounds so far too, by the way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540080 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:08:47 +0000 Littlebit 1540080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained 6-7 pounds in the first trimester. I'm 16 weeks today and haven't gained any additional since 12 weeks, still sitting at 6 or 7! I think it just depends! I wouldn't be worried at all about 4 pounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540075 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:07:51 +0000 keiki_mama 1540075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I lost weight in the first trimester with both pregnancies. I had an aversion to most foods and just didn't want to eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540072 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:07:12 +0000 Foodnerd81 1540072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I gained maybe 5 pounds in the first trimester-- like you, it was all carbs all the time, plus I was just really bloated (maybe from the carbs). I gained 27 pounds overall and had an 8 pound baby. </p> <p>I agree with @spaniellove: your body is going to do what it needs to do to grow this baby. I didn't go nuts eating everything in sight, but I didn't worry about it too much either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540070 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:06:35 +0000 preggomeggo82 1540070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's really different for everyone. I retained a lot of water first trimester, but my biggest symptom was food aversion/lack of appetite. I didn't really gain first tri, but I've been advised to gain less than the average anyway. If your doctor isn't concerned, neither should you be! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540063 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:04:52 +0000 ScarletBegonia 1540063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally - I lost weight in the first 8 weeks and then gained that back &amp; then some (quite a bit!) by 12 weeks. I went over the recommended weight gain by about 3/4 kg, had a 3.5kg baby, and now 2 1/2 weeks pp I've lost all but 4kg of my pregnancy weight. Don't worry about it, eat as intuitively as you can &amp; your body will do what it needs to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540045 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:57:56 +0000 spaniellove 1540045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My weight gain came a little later, but like you it was concerning to me because I have a small frame and don't gain weight easily. It's been tough seeing that number zoom up. But now that I'm in my third tri I've come to the conclusion that your body will generally do what it needs to do in order to nourish your growing baby. My OB isn't concerned - he raves about my BP and blood sugar and I figure thats all that matters! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-gain-weight-in-the-first-trimester#post-1540033 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 13:55:51 +0000 Ms.Pumpkin 1540033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually asked my OB about weight gain in the 1st trimester just today!</p> <p>I'm 12w4d, and my weight has remained about the same (not a lot of gain or loss), but on random days when I've weighed myself, I've noticed some big jumps some days that disappeared later. This is just a lot of big ol' bloating, and I've also noticed that sodium affects me more for some reason, and I retain a lot more water.</p> <p>My OB said he really doesn't worry about weight gain until about 20 weeks, because in the first trimester, you do what you have to do, and your body is going to react in it's own unique way. Some women lose weight, some gain, whatever. His laid back attitude really made me feel a lot better about weight gain. I feel like as long as you're eating sensibly and being moderately active, you're going to do just fine. :heart: </p>