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17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
I don't understand it. I have  growing inside me that are 7oz each according to my drs office yesterday and then they weighed me and found out I'm down another 2 pounds!!!! I don't understand if... I was down at least 15 from the first trimester as now I'm still losing. I know they're ok and I've tried to say it is what it is, but its frustrating me... 
I lost weight before getting pregnant and I was overweight still so I know it's not a big deal. It's just annoying b/c I have dietary restrictions due to allergies and can't eat most of the things I want to. Plus I'm still getting morning sickness.... They made me see a nutritionist my 1st trimester and I'm just hoping not to have to go back to her... Vent over...
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Posted 2/26/13 9:39 AM  |
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Kitten1929
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17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
If your DRs are aware and OK with it, then your body is doing what it wants/needs to do, and you can't really control it. I don't really see whats annoying about it. As long as the babies are fine, I don't see a problem.
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| Posted 2/26/13 9:45 AM |
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MarsB
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17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
I'm 16 weeks and have not gained any weight yet either. I asked my doctor about it at my appt last week and she said "don't worry, the weight will come". She told me to make sure I eat every 2 hrs even if it's just something small. She also said the recommended weight gain for me is only about 25 lbs, so with approx 23 weeks to go I should be fine. As long as your babies are growing well and you're eating healthy you're ok. Hang in there!
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| Posted 2/26/13 9:53 AM |
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
Posted by Kitten1929
If your DRs are aware and OK with it, then your body is doing what it wants/needs to do, and you can't really control it. I don't really see whats annoying about it. As long as the babies are fine, I don't see a problem.
The dr was ok with it my 1st trimester... He hasn't mentioned it to me lately because they don't weigh me until my appointment is over and I'm leaving. I think it's more the tone that the nurse takes when she tells me I'm down again... As though its a bad thing. when I replied that the dr seems ok with it so far b/c he said I was overweight to begin with she tells me he thinks he's overweight himself (which obviously she doesn't agree with)...  it is what it is, but constantly being told i should be eating more and why aren't I gaining any weight by DH and my closest family all adds in to the part that's frustrating to me... It took us a very long time to get (and stay) pregnant and it just makes me worry that I'm not doing things right I guess... It's hard to explain it but it definitely frustrates me...
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| Posted 2/26/13 9:55 AM |
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
Posted by MarsB
I'm 16 weeks and have not gained any weight yet either. I asked my doctor about it at my appt last week and she said "don't worry, the weight will come". She told me to make sure I eat every 2 hrs even if it's just something small. She also said the recommended weight gain for me is only about 25 lbs, so with approx 23 weeks to go I should be fine. As long as your babies are growing well and you're eating healthy you're ok. Hang in there!
Thanks! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one!   I was told 5 weeks ago that I should gain a pound a week from that point on and instead I'm still down... I'm happy to know they're growing though
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| Posted 2/26/13 9:57 AM |
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GlowSuarez
Baby Marz is here!
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
I have the same concern. At 15W I was my same weight but the doc didn't seem concern because she said that normally it happens during your 2nd trimester. Lately my apetite has opened up so I know that I will be gaining weight this trimester. You can gain up to 12lbs on the second trimester FYI
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| Posted 2/26/13 9:59 AM |
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Maybe-Baybe
My Sunshine
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
Everyone gains differently. If your Dr. says it's ok, don't worry about it. Hang in there!
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| Posted 2/26/13 1:07 PM |
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jennielee15
Let's try this again....
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
My SIL lost 45lbs while pregnant..... The doctor said that since she was significantly overweight before getting pregnant she was fine!
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| Posted 2/26/13 1:14 PM |
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LDrinkh20
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
Oh man do I wish I was in your shoes! I pretty much have gained enoughf or everyone so far!! 
As long as your doc is ok with it, dont stress!
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| Posted 2/26/13 1:35 PM |
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gina409
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
i had twins and did not gin much weight and i never have a prob eating
it was partly the way my body handled the pregnancy and partly bc i threw up all 38 weeks
if ur doc is ok don't worry!
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| Posted 2/26/13 2:01 PM |
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nikkiro807
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
Im in the same boat as you! 16 weeks and still down 7 pounds. I think its because of morning sickness and also changing the way I eat. I used to drink soda everyday, now I can't hold anything carbonated or greasy down. Plus I've been eating tons of fruit. Doctor said everything was fine and my sono last night revealed I have a big placenta so I know the baby is getting good nourishment! We'll gain it soon enough Im sure
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| Posted 2/26/13 3:04 PM |
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Gigi143
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Re: 17 weeks and still not gaining weight...
I am 21 weeks and I've gained 2 lbs, I lost 10lbs in the beginning then just stayed at the same weight for a few months. I feel like I gained a ton this past month though!
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| Posted 2/26/13 5:06 PM |
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