Weight gain... or not?

[Lily J]

Hi Girls,

I've just weighed myself (again!) and I have not put on any weight at all during my first trimester.

I haven't had any vomitting - a combination of diarrhoea, constipation, nausea and food-fussiness but no vomitting...

Has anyone else not put on any weight during their first trimester?

I put on about 4 kilos in the first 12 weeks when I was pregnant with our DD...But a lot of that was fluid retention...

Thanks,
Lily

[catherinemoses]

I wouldn't be worried about not gaining weight yet. The bub does the majority of it's growing (weight wise) in the third trimester.
It is still tiny so I wouldn't expect a weight gain.
Also you mention diarrhea, so you may have actually lost some weight and gained some without noticing.
If you are really worried check with your OB or Midwife at your next check up.

[~Kaz~]

hehehe! I wish!! I put on 2 kilos the minute I got a positive POAS result!

I wouldn't worry too much darl, every pregnancy is different. I am sure once you are through the first tri you will start to put on weight.

[Lily J]

Thank you so much Catherine and Kaz - I love that I can post a concern and 1 minute later someone (or 2 ) jumps on to reassure me!!!
I really appreciate your feedback - And Kaz - what a beautiful photo of your belly!!!
Lily

[~Kaz~]

No worries Lily! Good luck with the rest of your pg.

Thanks but it's not quite so beautiful in real life. Found my first stretchies this morning!

[Taurean]

I've only put on a kilo (I think I have nausea to thank for that! ) and my OB assured me that was fine. I normally love food so I'm sure I'll make up for it once the nausea settles!!

[tenar]

I lost 3kg in my first trimester. It is nothing to worry about as long as you are generally eating healthy. I think with me, I was eating so much healthier that this is why I lost weight (that and general nausea for several weeks).

Don't worry - you'll surely put on plenty soon (I have!).

[Lily J]

Thanks Tenar and Taurean - both of these posts have made me feel better. I wasn't aware that you could lose weight in your first trimester but it makes sense - especially if you're nauseas/vomitting and have been eating differently.
Thanks heaps and all the very best with the rest of your pregnancies!
Lily