Do you eat more than before you were pregnant?

Before I got pregnant, I wanted to make sure that I controlled what I ate so that I wouldn't gain too much weight during pregnancy.

Now I'm almost 20 weeks and still have no appetite. I want to gain weight but I just can't eat a lot.

My pregnant friend has been eating more since Day 1 of her pregnancy and has gained over 20 pounds and she is only 3 weeks ahead of me. Here I am 20 weeks pregnant and still down 4 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight.

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everyone is different...there's no way to know how you are going to be.

if you asked this last week i would've told you - i've been eating like a linebacker...but since yesterday - i've eaten like a bird.

who knows why we all go through this differently...but don't feel badly, if you weren't doing what you were supposed to - your doctor would've said something!

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I would say I eat pretty much the same. Just smaller portions more often.

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I eat more since becoming pregnant but I didn't eat enough before.
I had/have other eating issues so I had to increase my food intake. But I basically eat "normally" now. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and healthy snacks like fruit. Sometimes I miss lunch due to scheduling or not feeling well. But I try not due. I still eat small healthy meals. I see a nutritionist every week. She said I am doing fine.
I am 16.5 weeks and up 2.5 pounds.

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I think I have stayed pretty much with the same eating habits. I try to eat smaller portions throughout the day more now.

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Last PG I ate like a horse from the first tri. This time I only eat out of obligation. I have zero appetite still.

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Posted by Bridex100

Before I got pregnant, I wanted to make sure that I controlled what I ate so that I wouldn't gain too much weight during pregnancy.

Now I'm almost 20 weeks and still have no appetite. I want to gain weight but I just can't eat a lot.

My pregnant friend has been eating more since Day 1 of her pregnancy and has gained over 20 pounds and she is only 3 weeks ahead of me. Here I am 20 weeks pregnant and still down 4 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight.

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I find that I eat less. Sometimes I have to force myself to eat. Especially in the morning. I usually have no appetite in the morning, but my appetite kicks into high gear in the evening. Most days I don't eat much until lunchtime.

I lost 14 lbs in the 1st trimester & I have only gained back 9 of those lbs. I am 35 weeks & I am still down 5lbs from my prepregnancy weight. But the baby os growing just fine & my doc says not to worry about it. I go for my growth Sono this Saturday. I can't wait to find out his estimated weight.

Everyone is different, don't compare yourself to other pregnant women. You'll end up driving your self crazy. Talk to your doctor about your concerns at your next visit.

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I actually am eating more healthier nowadays.

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First tri I was starving...all the time. Now I'm hungry and eating but I don't feel like I'm over eating. I'm still craving the wrong things but definitely making a point of eating healthier most of the time. I did just have some bagel bites for lunch though.

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If you're skinny to start and pregnant but still have no appetite then I would be more worried. You're supposed to develop some extra fat deposit so will eat more early on to gain those extra lbs.

You're also supposed to eat on avg. 300 calories more per day to sustain the growing baby...

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I personally find that I get hungrier so yes I eat more. The real disheartening part is I don't really have a desire to eat healthy. I don't know what that's all about. I lost a lot of weight before getting pregnant so I guess I am feeling like I can really eat & enjoy myself now. It's the wrong type of thinking but that's the only thing I can think that is making me eat this way.

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YEAY! I eat like a cow now. I hardly ever ate prior to becoming pregnant. Now, i never forget! Plus I am so much hungrier!

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With my first pregnancy, I definitely ate more. I was hungry all the time. With this pregnancy, not so much. I usually eat with DD and usually what she is having.

I do three meals and a snack or two, depending on the day.

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I am afraid not to eat after last week. I passed out on the subway b/c I didn't eat or drink anything in the morning (although it was literally a half hour after waking up) b/c I wasnt hungry. I woke up on the floor of the subway and ems workers had to carry me out to an ambulance and spent the rest of the day in the hospital! everything is fine thank god but I am afraid to go a half hour without eating now!!!

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Now that I'm not sick- You BET!!

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You know, it's funny--I eat WAY less now than before I was pregnant.

I think it's my body telling me to eat in moderation and to try to eat healthy. I am normally reaching for food ALL day and my appetite is normally huge. But for once, I have NO problem eating in moderation and sometimes forget to eat for 6 hours because I'm not thinking about food! TOTALLY not like me.

I hope it sticks around after is born!

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I'm feel like I'm eating alittle bit more and I'm up 10lbs at 23 weeks (normal weight before)...but I'm more hungry I think Then again, I seem to be less, more often, instead of eating big meals...so I feel like I'm eating more.

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I am a bottomless pit.. Its not even funny.. I hate myself..

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i eat more frequently, less at a time.