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Anyone else have trouble gaining weight?

I'm 16 weeks along now, and not only have I not gained anything, I've lost ten pounds at the beginning of my pregnancy. I've since stopped losing weight, but no matter what I eat, I just can't seem to tip the scale any. My doctor didn't seem concerned at my 12 week ultrasound because the baby is growing normally and everything looked fine, but I'm worried if I don't gain the weight, the baby will stop growing.

Has anyone else had this happen to them? Were your babies indeed fine?

3 Answers • 8 years ago


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My sister was INSANELY sick during her pregnancy and lost so much weight that she was skin and bone. Literally she was a size 0-2. She gained in the 3 trimester and her baby was perfectly healthy. Relax, eat well, and take care of yourself and your baby will be just fine. Every person and pregnancy is different so this might be what is normal for you in this pregnancy. Congratulations!!xx

8 years ago


I only gained 8 lbs during my pregnancy and most of that was during the 3rd trimester. I was worried too that baby wasn't getting what she needed. She was a perfectly healthy 7lbs2oz baby! Everyone gains differently and some women even lose weight. It all can be perfectly normal. As long as baby is growing fine don't worry!

8 years ago


Thanks, ladies. I feel better. I know if the doctor isn't worried, I shouldn't be worried, but sometimes it's easier said than done.

8 years ago • Post starter


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