https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:04:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-tips#post-2106289 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:42:25 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2106289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinpye: @MrsRcCar: @Leialou: Thanks ladies for all the suggestions! The doctor suggested we start with one ensure per day, and also made some dietary suggestions so I can hopefully eat more. Follow up in a few weeks... hopefully I've at the very least not lost anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-tips#post-2104705 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:53:42 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2104705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you drink protein powder? I had to drink protein shakes daily when I was a teen because I was underweight. I saw you mentioned being lactose intolerant. DH's coworker recommend mixing vanilla protein powder with Orange juice and some ice. He said it tastes like a dreamsicle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-tips#post-2104690 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:40:36 +0000 MrsRcCar 2104690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was never really able to gain weight in pregnancy. I had HG so it is a little different. I found peanut butter and apples to help me not lose anymore weight. Could you try Vegan protein powder? The health food store here has it and my doctor approved it to help me. I will see if I have the carton running around. You could ask your doctor about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-tips#post-2104687 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:39:16 +0000 erinpye 2104687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: poor thing. Add coconut to everything, nut butters, avocado. You can even put those things in smoothies, provided they aren't too high in fiber for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-tips#post-2104686 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:37:13 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2104686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sarac: @erinpye: I forgot to mention lactose intolerance. :( it's temporary but lasted about six months the last time I had this. That and have to be low fiber. I ended up getting an appointment with my GI tomorrow morning so hopefully he has a plan. Last time I had this I lost 30 lbs, but I started out a little overweight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-tips#post-2104685 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:35:19 +0000 erinpye 2104685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Milkshakes, and just anything at all that you can stomach. Hang in there, mama. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-tips#post-2104681 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 21:33:51 +0000 sarac 2104681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have trouble getting enough fat during pregnancy and breast feeding, so I try to get that in wherever I can. Butter on whatever, potatoes roasted in lard, and I'll whip up some coconut cream with a little sugar and vanilla, and eat that with fruit. Or just, you know, on a spoon. Also go full fat dairy if you can stand it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weight-gain-tips#post-2104589 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:15:18 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2104589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is normal to lose weight in the first trimester but I can't seem to stop losing weight and my OB is a little concerned. (The cause is known, I was treated, but still not feeling "normal.") </p> <p>Anyone have any tips for weight gain? I can't seem to keep my calorie intake high enough without fast food. :( </p>