How much weight if any did you gain during your first trimester?

I've gained about 5.5.  I wonder if that's normal. Although I feel HUGE!

[emma10]

Lost 6 lbs weeks 9-10-11. Now making up for it at wk 12 I think.

[myproblem]

I gained about 8 in the 1st, and am now 25 weeks with a total weight gain of 15 lb.

[bookerswife]

I gained 1 pound! I am almost 21 weeks and have gained 4 pounds! I will probably gain 20 in my last trimester though! LOL!

[newbie2b]

I should add that, I was only weighted in officially last week and I gained half a pound since then.  There didnt know how much I weighed before so I'm sure that's why they aren't yelling at me for the gain. :0/

[twiceadopt]

lost about 15. holding steady at 18 wks.

[Momoftwogirls]

I haven't weighed yet - 1st appt. is Oct. 23...but my appetite is insatiable!  I'm kinda worried that I will have gained 15 lbs before my conf. of pregnancy appt.  yikes!  Anyone else eating too much, know it, but can't stop?

[babyLevi]

I guess I am just not very lucky with weight gain. I was 118 when I went in for my first visit.(about 9 weeks pregnant) I am now 23 weeks and I weight 151 as of last night. I can't stop gaining weight. But the weird part is that it is all belly. I haven't got big anywhere else on my body! Ugh, is this normal to gain that much weight? I went to the doctor two weeks ago and weighted 141 so I have gained 10 pounds in 2 weeks.

[deanne11]

i lost 9 lbs.

total pregnancy weight 16lbs...my daughter was 8.2 of it..i was lucky!  very healthy healthy baby and no weight for me to lose afterward.

[JJety]

I lost with my first pg, but can't remember how much.  With this pg, I lost 2 lbs.  But I love food again once I get into my 2nd trimester a little bit.

[newbie2b]

I am also eating for 5! :-) Everyone tells me it's so bad but, I cant seem to help it. Yesterday I woke up at 4am and had some rice krispys. I'm worried but cant seem to control it.  And it doesnt help that my family and boyfriend want to feed me everything!

[Jules_za]

Oh Steph, I am so glad you posted, I was starting to get really depressed with all the "i lost" posts and was starting to feel like a whale!  I really don't think I have been overeating and have no cravings but at almost 25 weeks have gained 30 pounds!  I am so worried, whats my final count going to be?

[stephd]

Not a problem!!  Oh, do you know what you are having yet?  I wanted to ask you and I forgot!

[stephd]

I gain weight so fast.  Not sure how much in the first trimester tho.  I dont wanna know cause I feel fat from the beginning!!  I think so far though I may have gained 15-20 lbs and I am 18W3D.  I gained 52 lbs total with my DS 2 years ago!!

[emma10]

My sister gained 100 lbs with each of her boys (!!!)  She was very thin beforehand and we kind of thought the first 20 was to just get up to average. Maybe the last 20 was cause I think she had undiagnosed gestational diabetes(Both boys were 12 lbs).  Just had to put this up,I'm still in shock. My total gains (back with DD and DS) were like 30 and next one 20. Can you imagine???  She did kind of eventually lose it--she has a superhigh metabolism. I think of that when I want Krispy Kreme doughnuts (then I eat them anyway)...

[newbie2b]

I'm glad I posted this question.  I dont feel as bad.  I have a suggestion for anyone who is in their first trimester (like me) and are having trouble with your pants closing. :-)  I went to mimi's maternity and bought this spandex tube top but, its for your waist and hips.  It allows you to wear your pants with the button open and have them stay up.  It really came in handy because right now most of us are to small for maternity clothes.  I'm wearing one now :-) It only cost like $20.

[Crritter]

I lost in the first trimester because I couldn't keep a thing down, did the same with my son too.  Right now I'm at 15 weeks and have lost 7 pounds total.  I think I'm done losing now though, if not I'm going to be in trouble next week at the Dr.  Mine watches your weight very closely, too much or too little is not cool with her.  I lost 15 pounds in the first trimester with my son, but you really do put it back later.  Plus it sucks to not eat.  I'm starving now but can't find a thing that I can eat that I won't throw up soon after.  Hope the sickness passes soon.  I wouldn't mind gaining a little weight if it means I can eat!

[Cherry13]

Hello! I'm 20 weeks and still have only gained 5 pounds! My doctor says that's fine. Plus I'm a little heavier than average so only 5 pounds is good news for me! Esp. since baby is healthy! Good luck to all!

[brentlie]

My total pregnancy weight was 42lbs.  I am 4'11 and was 98lbs before my first pregnancy.  I gained 16 in my first trimester.  Dr. says it is common for shorter people to gain more.  I went back downt to 100 lbs in 3 weeks.  I am 8 weeks now and have already gained 4 lbs and wering maturnity clothes already.  I think it is just diffrent for everyone!

[stephd]

Dont worry about how much you gained!  The way I look at it is if my dr isnt yelling at me cause I gained too much then I MUST BE ok.  Course you dont wanna gain like 80 lbs or anything cause you could end up with gestational diabetes and so on.  I didnt have any problems with my DS so I am not going to worry too much about it.  But I know what you mean....all the women saying they lost weight.  Im glad I cant say that only because that is from throwing up and stuff...YUCK!  I would rather be fat than have morning sickness!!  LOL!!  I am only 5' 1" so everything show immediately!!  Anyway - you should be fine....its the last couple months that they SAY you gain more.  I gained about the same the whole time until labor at 38 weeks!!  Good luck to you!  DONT WORRY ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT!  Just know that I feel like a fat whale right along with you....LOL!

[sexy babe]

I am only 5 wk and gained about 1.5 but feel like a gained a lot more. Is that normal to feel that way in the beginning?

[emcy2]

Those with early weight gain try not to worry, the first trimester I gained so much, I could even see it in my face and upper arms and thighs, then through the second trimester it slowed down, then when the baby pushed my stomach up in the third trimester, I lost my appetite, just ate little and often because of the indegestion the weight has dropped off, apart from my pregnant belly the rest of me looks quite slim!

[Jules_za]

Thanks Steph.

[Elicam]

I put on about 8-9 lbs during the first trimester. I am now 16w5days and have gained a total of 13 almost 14lbs.

[baby4Staci]

27 weeks and i have gained 12 lbs.  I was heavier to start and the last 8 lbs happened between 21-25 weeks.. GROWTH SPURT?? LOL I lost weight at first...

[gunnersgirl16]

I actually lost 9lbs in my 1st trimester but, on the 2nd tri I gain about 15lbs to 20lbs.  It depends how bad is the 1st trimester.

[neparker]

With my first pregnancy I gained around 67 lbs... I ended up having toximia the last week and a half of pregnancy.  It was awful.  I lost most of it after I had him, but averaged around 135lbs.  I'm 5'7".

With my 2nd I gained around 35 lbs, and I lost all of that weight and my other pregnancy weight.  

I'm pregnant again at 5 weeks 3 days, and I've already gained weight. Eekk.  Before this pregnancy I weighed 128 lbs.  Now I'm almost 130 lbs.  

Both my kids weighted in at 8 lbs.  My DS was 21" and DD was 18.5".  

[Harley-girl]

I just entetered the third trimester and have gained a total of 16 pounds. I did not have any weight gain in the first trimester though, I actually lost some but it all caught back up during the second trimester for me.

[Jules_za]

Hey Steph, sprry I didn't respond yesterday, it was home time here.  Last Month the Dr. said I was having a boy, and this month it's a girl, so we are not too sure yet.  I see him again on the 19 Oct, so hopefully my little budle of love won't be sleeping with her *** under my belly button. Do you know what you are having?

[sherryroberson]

My 1st trimester i lost 8 lbs, going into my 2nd trimester i've gained 1 lb back. And have stayed steady since, i'm currently 20.1 wks. :))

[jillbosha]

Hi everyone, I just had my 2nd dr appt this morning. I'm 14weeks and have lost 4lbs.  I was totally suprised because I feel huge and haven't been sick at all.  Today I'm wearing Mat pants too because all mine are too tight... go figure that I lost. Dr says it is okay but will make sure I don't continue to lose.  If I'm this big when I'm losing I'm going to be really big when I start gaining. And on an even brighter note... I heard my baby's heart beat for the first time today... SO EXCITED!!!

[frstimearnd]

I am curently 8w and I have not gained anything so far, but I am also 5 ft 11 and I am told because I am so tall I will probably not even begin to show until around 5 months.  I am nervous, I had an eating disorder for 8 years, I have been healthy for 5 years, but the weight gain makes me very nervous, can anyone offer advice- the doctor say psychologically it could be the best thing in the world because you realize that your body is so powerful and beautiful being able to carry a child.

[mamajen]

Hi. Yes, very normal, i also gained 5 pounds.  don't worry to much...too much worrying while pregnant going around.

[ForeverRed1126]

I have struggled with eating issues off and on for too many years.  I found my fears are much stronger now but I focus on the baby rather than my hips.  It is so hard but its getting easier.  I think stress plays a big role also.  This is my 3rd pregnancy and I have gained 15 pounds and am 19 weeks and 6 days.  Gained about 6-8 first trimester.  
Also, I am confused with what some of the abbreviations mean that I see here.  Does it take figuring out or is there a spot that fills you in on what it all means?  Thanks everyone.

[sumana]

Glad I came across this. I've actually lost 8lbs since my first visit and I'm now 18 weeks..not showing at all. My first baby showed right away...I guess it's the baby weight I should have lost before..but still, I was worried. My morning sickness ended 2 weeks ago..but I've still lost 3 lbs over the last 2 weeks. I'm starting to feel the baby so that's my only comfort.

[sumana]

Glad I came across this. I've actually lost 8lbs since my first visit and I'm now 18 weeks..not showing at all. My first baby showed right away...I guess it's the baby weight I should have lost before..but still, I was worried. My morning sickness ended 2 weeks ago..but I've still lost 3 lbs over the last 2 weeks. I'm starting to feel the baby so that's my only comfort.

[gonza]

First 12 weeks i gained 3-5 pounds.  Total gain for my pregnancy 53.  I gained 22 pounds in 2 months (11 each month)

[mesdasilva]

i had my first prenantal appointment today ( 8 weeks along) and i have gained 5lbs already!!!!!!! im kinda in shock because in my first pregnancy i didnt start gaining untill around 4 months! however by the end of that one i had gained almost 50! its totally normal in my family for us to gain 50 to 60 pounds. I say just eat what you want ...these doctors are always changing their minds about everything anyway. As long as you and your baby are healthy thats all that matters. I mean EVERY woman is different...and not just that every PREGNANCY is different.....

[waygook]

I'm in Korea and the doctor made it very clear that I shouldn't gain too much weight. My husband was present, so he is really on my case. He is so worried about me getting fat. He's stressing me out! It's hard enough for me to be pregnant in Asia! They didn't even give me prenatal vitamins, or weigh me yet. I don't know how much weight I gained. All I know is that my belly seems to be sticking out way too much for being about 8 weeks. Anyone els have a hard time keeping the husband interested? I don't feel like I'm eating too much, but I was lifting weights before, and I stopped just for the first trimester.

[dollface_mama]

women that are underweight when they get pregnant have more room to grow then average size. so more weight gain is normal if you're underweight. and if you're lucky enough to not having any morning sickness (which i am, although i feel huge @ 10w4d) but as long as you are eating healthy-ish and getting some sort of exercise, you should be okay. always check with the dr if your weight gain is out of control or within normal ranges. usually its "supposed" to be 35 lb. but i gained 80 with my first, not so much fun. but i finally got it off the beginning of this year and oh pregnant again lol.

[waycasterboys]

I gained 75 with both of my pregnancies...the first one I gained 30 in the first trimester and I ate salad and ice most of the time. LOL  Im 10wks now and gained 2 lbs I think..hopefully I will take it easy this time around. LOL