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  1. #1
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    Nov 2009
    Scottish expat living in Geelong
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    I never gained any weight in the first half of my twin pregnancy, and I was similarly concerned but, as my OB put it, "babies are parasites, they'll get what they need". Lovely image but anyway the point is, your baby will be fine as long as you are eating and drinking. Weight loss in pregnancy is only discouraged due to the fear of women going on crazy diets when their babies are developing AFAIK.

  2. #2
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    Aug 2006
    Terrace BC, Canada
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    You guys are making me feel so much better, thank-you. I gained 30lbs with DS so this is new to me

  3. #3
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    Sep 2007
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    Don't worry. Not sure what it is in pounds, but from prepreg weight with my DD2 I only put on 4kgs through the whole thing (she was born 8lb 9oz!) & so far I've only put on 2kgs this pregnancy.
    Both because of the amount of weight I lost in the first few months from m/s.

  4. #4
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    Aug 2006
    Terrace BC, Canada
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    8lbs 9oz is great! 4kg is only about 10lbs so not a lot. M/S is my main reason too. Is that what caused everyone elses's weight loss?

  5. #5
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    Dec 2007
    Victoria
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    No I never had MS with Charlotte.

    But I was working 16 hours a day (as a chef) until I was 8.5 months, so that has something to do with it I am sure lol

  6. #6
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    Aug 2006
    Terrace BC, Canada
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    Yeah that'd do it lol