first trimester weight gain?

Please tell me I'm not the only one.

My pg book said you don't need to gain anything first trimester and that the baby weighs less than an ounce. I've had an increase in appetite and no m/s so I've been eating more often. I have been trying to eat healthy as much as possible but it looks like I've gained about 3lbs already and I'm only 7 weeks! I will raise the issue with my doctor on Wednesday but feel guilty about it... did anyone else gain this early?

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I gained 6 lbs to prevent morning sickness. I am happy to say that I did not throw up once. I just ate a few times a day when I felt ill.

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i didnt but i dont think its uncommon. it really depends on each girl. i lost a few lbs actually but i went a few days with hardly eating. i wouldnt worry about it too much

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You are not alone! I am 10 weeks and gained a few pounds. I have had zero M/S. Between the holiday's and being afraid to workout as much I gained a few. I am hoping it goes away on its own now that the holiday's are over! I know it is safe to workout but I am afraid something will happen so I just walk on the treadmill now.

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I did...but it was the holiday season and I ate a ton of carbs to ward off MS. It's about 3lbs but I figured a little weight gain was better than puking!

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I gained about 7-8 lbs I think

I was thin to begin with (not underweight, but not anywhere near overweight) so I am trying not to stress too much over it. I had no m/s so maybe that is why I gained more than the norm. In the beginning I pretty much succumbed to any and every craving. Now, at almost 16 weeks, I am trying to behave myself a bit more and hopefully the weight gain will taper off.

I refuse to weigh myself anymore though. I figure if there is a problem the Dr. can let me know.

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i dont even know what mine is, cuz i dont weight my self at home, and i dont look at the scale when i go to the doctors!! it will just get me crazy! so far nobody as told me i gained too much weight yet! altho i go back tomorrow so i might get the speech then...

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I gained 5lbs I think. ....but a lot more with baby #1. It's all the carbs to prevent m/s.

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I gained quite a bit of weight my first trimester. . also a lot could still be bloat at this point... remember all those books are average. . the point it said I would gain the fastest I gained the slowest and vice versa. . I'm still gaining on the higher side but am starting to reconcile!

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Posted by MrsJakob

I gained 6 lbs to prevent morning sickness. I am happy to say that I did not throw up once. I just ate a few times a day when I felt ill.