Has anyone else LOST weight?

[Savedthroughfaith]

Hi everyone!
I was so sick with the flu, I lost almost 7 lbs. It worries me, even though the doctor said not to worry. At this point with my daughter, I had already gained like 15 lbs. Anyone elses actually lose weight during pregnancy??

THANKS!

 

[~Mrs. A2J~]

I have never lost weight in the first trimester (I've always maintained my weight) but I've also never been sick or even had morning sickness with my two pregnancies. I have heard that it is quite common to lose weight in the first trimester because of morning sickness and unless it's an obscene amount it's not something to worry about. I think the bigger concern is becoming dehydrated. I wouldn't worry about losing 7lbs unless I was only 80 or 90 lbs to start with.

 

[KristiLee]

I lost about 5 lbs in my first trimester with my daughter, and gained 35 by the end - Katlyn was a beautifully healthy baby of 7 lbs 5oz.

With this pregnancy I gained 10 lbs in the first trimester and at only 26 weeks have already gained 25 lbs. I am anxious to see what this baby will weigh!! LOL

I was really sick with both pregnancies, both losing and gaining are completely normal - the important thing to remember is that every pregnancy, every body and every woman is different.

Congratulations by the way!! How far along are you?

 

[Savedthroughfaith]

Thanks ladies.
I am 14 1/2 weeks. I gained 36 lbs with my daughter so this is a little weird for me!

 

[jgonz]

It's pretty normal, Especially when you're sick. 7 lbs? That was probably mostly water weight... Drink plenty of fluids and eat well and you'll be fine.

 

[oliveplants]

I lost weight with my first 2.
I think I've gone down a bit with all of them, then picked back up.
Don't worry about it.

 

[Naomi4Christ]

I'm one who loses weight during pregnancy - I like to think I just redistribute . I just lose my apetite and forcing myself to eat just makes me sick. I try to focus on eating small amounts of high quality food.

One of the areas where weight gain is noticed is when you lay down fat for breastfeeding (shoulders and arms). I don't do this, and basically have to eat to produce milk - I inhale my food in the first few weeks.

In the UK, midwives do not weigh you anymore because there is no clinical evidence that it has any value and does lead to stress. There are other clinical factors that determine your overall health.

 

[jazzbird]

I lost 3 pounds in the first trimester due to "morning" sickness. I have since gained 15 pounds and am 26 weeks. My midwife has been fine with my weight loss/gain throughout the pregnancy, so it hasn't bothered me. I just try to eat the right kinds of foods so I know my baby is getting what he/she needs.

 

[symphonyb]

I have this week but only 3-4 lbs. I'm watching it. I get my prenatal vitamin down during the day but my whole system is whacked the last few days. A real sense of nausea now. I can't even think about it or...

 

[JulySheMustFly]

With my second daughter I lost weight and then didn't end up gaining any until my 5th month. I was so sick the whole pregnancy.

 

[jgonz]

SymphonyB~

There are some Good natural prenatals (powder in gelcaps) by TwinLabs that you take 3 times a day instead of a once a day hard tablet that's harder to digest. They're also easier on the stomach than a hard tablet.

HTH~

 

[Cright]

I'm down 7 to 8 depending on the day and I'm almost 10 weeks.

My dr's are not concerned, it's due to morning sickness. They keep telling me to keep pushing the water, because it's worse to be dehydrated when pregnant than anything else.

I'm comfortable with the weight loss as I've got on a few extra lbs anyway and I know this is not going to hurt the baby. I will start getting uncomfortable if I'm in my 2nd trimester and still loosing (and it's not for some reason like the flu). Even if I stay where I am I'll be okay, I just don't want to lose more after the 12th week.

Keep us updated.

Carina