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I have lost weight since I was preggers. I am down 12lb and from the looks of it on my home scale I have not gone up. I def have the belly and huge boobs. I used to always be little and I put on some weight before i was preggers from depression of not being able to get preggers and having to go for infertility.

I go to the thyroid doc today he is going to weigh me again I hope I went back up a lil. And I hope the bloodwork results come back that my thyroid is normal

I eat but not alot since I throw it up. I am now throwing up every few days as opposed to a few times everyday!

But when I eat it is grilled chicken and i love fruit. That is about it. I was able to have a roast beef sandwich yesterday and did not get sick.....but I really have no desire for food food except chicken and fruit as snacks
I just get nervous the baby isnt going to be ok

I do take my prenatal and a baby asprin(as per my infertility dr)


anyone else not gain anything? I am 19w 2d.

I mean trust me I dont want to gain a ton of weight but just a lil.

Here is a pic of me at 18w. How can I have a belly and no weight gain!?!?
Ignore my dumb face LOL

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I can't see the picture but I would say you shouldn't worry about the weight unless you doctor says you need to worry. With my last pregnancy, I lost 15lbs in the first trimester. I was already over my ideal weight so the doctor wasn't concerned. Even if you aren't gaining weight, the baby is still growing, they are just using your "reserves"

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I'm at 16 weeks and I'm at -3. I originally lost 6 lbs from being sick, but now that I'm not throwing up every day any more (just some days) I was able to put back close to 3. I'm still nauseous on and off every day, so my appetite is still not raging.

My dr. hasn't been concerned at all. I asked him when I had to really start gaining weight. He looked at me and smiled and said, "6 months." He said the baby is a parasite and takes what it needs. He said even at 20 weeks, the baby is only about 12 oz and I definitely have 12 oz on me that the baby can take.

That said, are you taking Zofran or anything to help you keep food in? What has your dr said?

You look great in your pics (though I know you don't feel good ) You have a great belly. I still don't really have one yet....just a little bump.

ETA: I also crave fruit. Last night all I could think about were cheeries I haven't really had too many junk food cravings. I mostly want healthy things, so that's probably another reason I haven't gained much.

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Posted by MayBbaby21

I'm at 16 weeks and I'm at -3. I originally lost 6 lbs from being sick, but now that I'm not throwing up every day any more (just some days) I was able to put back close to 3. I'm still nauseous on and off every day, so my appetite is still not raging.

My dr. hasn't been concerned at all. I asked him when I had to really start gaining weight. He looked at me and smiled and said, "6 months." He said the baby is parasite and takes what it needs. He said even at 20 weeks, the baby is only about 12 oz and I definitely have 12 oz on me that the baby can take.

That said, are you taking Zofran or anything to help you keep food in? What has your dr said?

You look great in your pics (though I know you don't feel good ) You have a great belly. I still don't really have one yet....just a little bump.

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Don't worry.
If your Dr's aren't concerned that you shouldn't be either.

I'm 33 weeks, and I've only gained 5lbs. I was overweight to begin with and now that I have GD it's harder to gain weight. My Dr's are very pleased with my progress, so I'm happy too. (and by the way, I looke like I've gained 30lbs... check out my preggo pics!)

Just think of it this way, it'll be that much easier to shed the weight once the baby is born.

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Is your doctor worried? I just lost 5 pounds in two weeks due to morning sickness. The doctor was not concerned.

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Posted by KGools

Don't worry.
If your Dr's aren't concerned that you shouldn't be either.

I'm 33 weeks, and I've only gained 5lbs. I was overweight to begin with and now that I have GD it's harder to gain weight. My Dr's are very pleased with my progress, so I'm happy too. (and by the way, I looke like I've gained 30lbs... check out my preggo pics!)

Just think of it this way, it'll be that much easier to shed the weight once the baby is born.

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well it isnt my thyroid so that is good! But the doctor was like u didnt gain anything from the last time i saw u which was over a month ago. He said he thinks I am having a boy!
LOL he was so cute. He know I find out next wed and he was like I am going to write it on our chart my guess! LOL

That is a relief it isnt that....but i do wanna gain something sometime!

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I wouldnt worry - my SIL was sick her entire pregnancy and is about to deliver a healthy baby (knock wood) in 1-2 weeks and she has not gained ANY weight at all but the baby is consistently gaining. .and she had zero extra weight on her.. . literally she's like a stick with a huge bump . .so I just think that those babies really know how to take care of themselves and find their food! I feel like it's more important you're not putting bad things in than worrying about weight gain. .

but in the end I think you just trust your doctor bc we're all just a bunch of folks who don't really know - trying to give advice!!

but you look super healthy to me!!

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Posted by pteradactylmama




I wouldnt worry - my SIL was sick her entire pregnancy and is about to deliver a healthy baby (knock wood) in 1-2 weeks and she has not gained ANY weight at all but the baby is consistently gaining. .and she had zero extra weight on her.. . literally she's like a stick with a huge bump . .so I just think that those babies really know how to take care of themselves and find their food! I feel like it's more important you're not putting bad things in than worrying about weight gain. .

but in the end I think you just trust your doctor bc we're all just a bunch of folks who don't really know - trying to give advice!!

but you look super healthy to me!!