Losing weight - should I worry?

[luna moth]

No, I'm not trying to lose weight!

I jumped on the scales this morning, at the same time of day as I usually do, and with the same amount in my digestive system as normal. On the same scales I have used since the beginning of the pregnancy.

According to them, I have lost 2kg in a week, and I lost a kilo in the week before that. I'm a little bit concerned.

The reading from this morning puts me at 12kg overall weight gain.

I'm doing that usual woman thing and sort of convincing myself they might be broken, and will see what they say DH is when he gets home - but he's not that reliable because he doesn't really keep track of his weight.

Should I be at all worried about this?

[Arimeh]

I wouldn't be too concerned, I know its normal to lose weight when its getting close to D day.

[luna moth]

Yaaaaaaaaay! Thanks Mel!

[Maruschke]

I only put on 3kgs the whole of the third trimester. Nothing to worry about .

[~clover~]

I wouldn't worry hun. I think I only put on 5 or so kg from pre preg weight coz of my ms.

[Babyluv]

Audax,

I had to ask my doc to weigh me because he hadn't and says that there is no need.
I wouldn't be surprised if i've lost weight recently as I haven't been as hungry in the 3rd trimester. Is this the same for you? Do you find you're eating less now?
I don't think there is any need to worry so long as you are eating a well balanced diet.
Why don't you give your doc a call and just see what they say.

[Trillian]

I lost a few kg by the end of my pg too - I had gone back to not eating much because the nausea returned too. But all was normal and fine.

[Sunny Love]

How often are you havin appts mama-Audax? Has a middie, obbie etc said anything about your weight? They should be tracking and recording your weight, and I would think that they would say something if there was concern...........but you never want to be that one woman who fell through the cracks of the system.
I would either say something at the next appt, or call today and mention it as a general concern that you would like info about and to be checked etc etc. Demand a scan at the local public Hospital if you're gut tells you. You are the only expert at your own body.
You have 1 week and 5days? until you're classified as full term, so if it were me I would be taking the bull by the horns right now ..............but please don't feel like i'm being pushy or making this into an unneccessary drama
LOVE xxooxxoo

[luna moth]

I have been weighed once at the hospy, at my admission appointment at 18 weeks, and the middie who did it told me she suspected the scales were out by 3-5 kg. So not that reliable, really. My GP has been weighing me since the start, but haven't seen her since 16 weeks, and don't have any real reason to go in there.

I eat like a horse still, BUT I have given up riding my bike, and wonder if that has anything to do with it?

Had a scan at 33w5d, so not long ago. Baby was a good size, average amount of fluid, very active.

Will ask at the hospy on Wednesday, but I'm feling a bit less concerned now. Thanks everyone.

[Lenny]

Just thought i'd add that i also lost a little weight towards the end of both my pg. I never gained more than 12kgs and lost 3-4 in the last month. (My own scales btw, the docs never bothered weighing me).

Keep your liquids up in the warmer weather (yes, I know, everyone tells you that!!)

[human bean]

Yep I was the same too, put on 14kg all up, lost 4 in the last month, I remember being in labour and hearing the MW discussing how I'd lost weight and thinking I was about to lose a heap more too

[onthefly]

Don't worry about it.
I'd only think it was a concern if you suddenly gained heaps and blew up with fluid or something.

[LionsandBears]

Bub's rapidly gaining weight, trying to fatten up before birth so that could be contributing to it. I'd only be worried if the fundus suddenly blew up or decreased, as that could be something to do with amniotic fluid levels. Are you on 2 weekly appts now?

[luna moth]

if you suddenly gained heaps and blew up with fluid or something.

I have the most hilarious mental picture of that. And accompanying explosion noise.

Yes, I'm on fortnightly appts now, have one on Weds, so will ask.

[Kazbah]

Please update the thread when you go to the appt! I've only put on 2kg since pre-preg weight and I've been told that I've lost weight by some blokes at work - apparently my butt and thighs are tiny! I also notice today that I no longer have bat-wings and have better cheek-bones. But i've not been weighed by the midwives since the first appt.

[onthefly]

POP!
And I thought I was so good only gaining 10kg so far...

[luna moth]

Just got in from m/w appt. Got a nifty little weight tracker chart. She wasn't too worried, because overall I'm on track, but does want me to keep an eye on it.

[Janie]

I really struggled to put on weight in my most recent pg, and lost a bit in the third tri. My baby wasn't exactly piling it on either, he was growth retarded (due to my dud placenta) and was tiny when born. For me personally it rings quiet alarm bells, but in all likelihood it's completely normal . You're nearing the end, yay!!!