weight gain in the first trimester?

Should there be weight gain in the first trimester? If so, how much.
My DH thinks I should be eating more!

I should mention that I fear weight gain! I have had eating issues in the past (and present). But now that I am pregnant I will definelty put those issues aside!
I do see a nurtitionist once a week.
I would never deprive my child or myslef from the proper nutrition.

I would just like to reassure my DH that I don't need to eat enough for a family of 4 at every meal!

Re: weight gain in the first trimester?

depends upon how much you weigh.... if you're a normal weight (total weight gain expected is about 35 lbs), you should gain something

if you're overweight (total weight gain expected is about 20 lbs) you should gain close to nothing.

I'm overweight and actually LOST 5 lbs due to food aversions. At 33 weeks, I now regained that + an additional 11 lbs.

trust me, you'll be forced to eat more if you're not eating enough. you'll get faint / light headed and feel absolutely miserable. I used to eat 2X a day, now I eat snacks continually... it's hard to keep up with Scone's demands!

Message edited 8/13/2008 4:54:11 PM.

Re: weight gain in the first trimester?

You only need an extra 300 calories per day when PG. I had no weight gain with my first PG until 16 weeks and my Dr was not concerned. I had no sickness & I was eating well, I just had a lot of energy.

Definitely talk to your Dr about it & get their impression though. Each Dr is different.

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I just went for my once a month appt at a little over 13 weeks and I haven't gained any weight at all yet... HOWEVER, my clothes are not fitting right, some not at all and my stomach absolutely looks "puffier" ...she said it is just my body changing shape... she was not too concerned about my lack of weight gain...

I am average weight for my height normally...maybe a pound or two over on any given day

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I didn't gain any. I lost 5lbs.

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I just had an appt yesterday (I'm 12weeks, 6 days) and I lost weight due to severe morning sickness and my doctor wasn't concerned. I'm down almost 10lbs now from my pre-pregnancy weight (I was down more but i finally starting putting some back on). Whats funny is that even with the weight loss my cloths are getting tight around the waist, but they're baggier on the butt and thighs!

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Im 18 weeks and lost 5 lbs in the 1st trimester. I havent gained anything back yet.

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I put on 1 lb during my 1st timester! (and I eat like a PIGGGGG)
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Re: weight gain in the first trimester?

Everyone is different. With my first I was starving all the time and gained 12 lbs the 1st trimester, but I only gained 30 the entire pregnancy, so my early weight gain wasn't bad -- I started off at an average weight.

This time I'm up 5 lbs at 8 weeks. I try not to freak since I didn't have weight problems last time.

Re: weight gain in the first trimester?

Everyone is different. Some people gain a lot in the first trimester and others lose or don't gain anything. Just listen to your body and eat when you're hungry. If you can tolerate it, make healthy choices. If not, eat whatever you can keep down.

For a while, I was nauseous 24/7. The only thing I could tolerate was carbs. I also ate something every 2 or 3 hours so my nausea didn't get worse. I gained about 5 lbs the first trimester.

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I have heard 3-7 lbs in the first trimester is considered normal.

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I had horrible M/S and I lost a few pounds. So far I'm back to my 8 week weight, so I guess you can say I haven't gained a pound. I'm just about 11 weeks.

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I started my second trimester on Sunday...... I am down 14 lbs since I got pregnant.............

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I gained 10 pounds already ( i'm 11 weeks) because Ive been eating alot of carbs with my M/S

I also think that being on South Beach for the month before finiding out I was pg hasnt helped since I stopped that asap when I found out

Going from no carbs to mostly carbs isnt the best. I'm hoping that once m/s is gone and I feel better in the 2nd tri, I can steady the weight gain and walk/ do yoga to maintain

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I did not gain any weight the first 16 weeks and even at my 27 week appointment, I was only up 10. Now at 29 weeks I am up a total of 12 pounds. My doctor is not concerned given the baby is growing and I am eating. Everyone is different.

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I gained 2 lbs.

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i am in week nine and i have gained about five lbs...i just like to eat...trying to control myself a little though...my clothes are definitely getting snug in the belly area

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Message edited 5/22/2010 9:46:44 AM.

Re: weight gain in the first trimester?

thanks for all the input ladies.

I think I am doing the right thing by eating normally or when I am hungry. But DH thinks I should be eating more. I know he is just concerned, but he needs to back off a little bit!

Thanks again ladies!