Weight Gain Question

Hi~ When I first became pregnant I weighed 158. At 15 weeks I now weigh 161. I eat regularly, maybe 3-4 times a day. Is a 3 lb. weight gain considered normal at almost 4 mos.?

[nel06]

I think it is normal.  I didn't really gain much weight utill the last 3 1/2 - 4 months of my pregnancy with my son.  I have a friend that is 4 months along right now and she has only lost weight, due to morning sickness.  Some people may only gain about 15 pounds during their whole pregnancy.  Every pregnancy is different.  But I think that what you are going through is perfectly normal.  Good luck to you:)

[Harley-girl]

I will be 16 weeks on Monday and I have lost weight and even at my last appt at 15 weeks I still had not gained any. My doctor is not concerned as my belly is measuring on target for 4 months and she said I will gain eventually. Some women only gain 10-15 lbs and that is not until they are 6 months on up. I would not be concerned if I were you. Congrats on the pregnany. When are you do???? Are you starting to show at all??? I am, big time!!!

[Val70]

Yes, I am showing, so I'm not too worried, plus I feel the "flutterings." I'm due around January 11th, they tell me. My jeans are definately snug, so I stopped wearing them. I just don't know much about pregnancy. This is my first (two previous blighted ovums) so I read this message-board often.

[jennyjwv]

I am 18 weeks today and just had an appt on wednesday and I have only gained 4 lbs so far....i weighed 114 @ the start and now only weigh 118.  my doc seemed like it was fine but was actually happy i had finally gained some i think...gotta be in the boobs!!!  :)   i'm petite and those are the most noticeable and the belly is popping out a tiny bit....everything was fine w/baby so far, heard strong heartbeat of 150 on doppler and a lot of static - she said he/she was moving around like crazy! it was cool....i should find out the 31st the sex @ my u/s...
i'm just afraid this is the starting point and i'm going to start gaining....rut roh!!
good luck to you!!

[Harley-girl]

I am due on 1-8-07 and find out the sex hopefully 8-24-06. This is also my first pregnancy and would be so lost without this message board. Good luck to all of us!!!!

[Val70]

Are you finding out sex by u/s? I have my next appt. on aug. 2, so I guess I won't find out sex until early sept. near 20 weeks.

[toyml99]

I DIDN'T GAIN ANYTHING TILL LIKE 6 OR 7 MONTHS I AM FULL TERM NOW AND HAVE ONLY GAINED 18LBS.  MY BABY IS 8 TO 8 1/2LBS.

[texangirl]

You guys are so lucky...  i'm 17 weeks and have gained 13 lbs already, bummer..

[decogrl]

Boo Hoo!!

I am 32 weeks and have gained 32 lbs.  Wish I were in y'alls shoes!!

I fortunately was never really sick.  UNFORTUNATELY, I packed on pounds in a hurry in my 2nd trimester.  Now it has really slowed but I am wondering how I am going take all of this weight off.  Still have 8 weeks to go and Oh my achin' back!

[ange800]

I'm 22 weeks pregnant and have only gained 1 kg I was the same with my first pregnancy until the 3rd trimester thats when it pilled on quickly as long as you know your baby is growing well I wouldnt worry some people lose weight during pregnancy the lucky ones and have healthy big babies everyone is different.

[Morgan277]

The dr.s say if you start off a little overweight than a 10-15 pound weight gain is fine but for those who start off wiht no extra weight, they can gain up to about 35 pounds.

[petanka]

It looks like we are the same due date. I gained about 8 lbs and lost 5 lbs in the last 2 weeks due to emergency surgery (top post-"What else.."), so I am back to almost where I started. I am not worry about the weight loss, since I am shoving in my stomach and I can now finally eat a bit. Be glad!

[Lunastella70]

I am 27 weeks pregnant and have only gained 6 lbs in all.  I used to be worried about it but my doctor says everything is fine.  I know I am having a baby girl and she is moving like crazy.  I still fit in my regular clothing, jeans are snug in the top but everything fits fine.  I think everything has gone to my boobs which are bigger.  Good luck.

[greenpixie]

I lost weight in the early weeks.  I had my 20 week appt last week, and have finally gained back what I lost, which was 6 pounds.  Technically, I have a net gain of zero, but I still like to think I gained 6 pounds.

[Harley-girl]

Yes we plan on finding out the sex as long as the baby cooperates and shows their "stuff" I will be 20w3d on 8-24-06 so I would think with you being about the same weeks as me they could do yours in Aug too.

[siren of the sea]

how cool everyone gained so little weight but it is ok if you have gained a little more. the 3-4 pounds at 4 months is great! we have to remember that we do have to gain ENOUGH to make sure there is proper nutrition for our baby. gaining too little isnt healthy same as gaining too much. id go by what your dr tells you.

[babyhopes]

I am jealous! I am 36 weeks and I have gained 46 ponds! I wasnt under weight when I got pg either! Dr isnt worried, I gained a pound a week till 4 weeks ago. It was steady and I ate OK, not great but also not a lot of junk. Guess my body just wanted to gain :) We have four weeks but all is measuring early so it may be sooner. P.S I have started to loose a little now (in half pound incraments!) As long as Dr. isnt worried than all is well is baby and mommy are healthy! BEST OF LUCK TO ALL!!!! Those in the early months, ENJOY EVERY SECOND, it will be over before you know it - it is truly the most amazing thing you will ever do. I thank god everyday for this miracle!

[Mony0283]

i had my first dr appt today-i am due march 1 and they weighed me and i was shocked at my size- i weight 164..is that normal for two months?/ i was ALWAYs going to the gym adn people even thought i was losing weight-you think the gym will help?? bc i would be so depressed if i was 200 lbs and feel ugly-i dont thinm that would be good for my self esteem-a lot of my friends dont think i am showing yet but i feel i am..any advice at all???

[jfitts05]

hey this is my first time on here so bare w/me lol. i am 18 wks and i've only gained 5lbs. but my belly is big i started off in small shirts now i'm in large some ex-large lol but that is my boobs too. i go 8/3/06 to have an u/s i'm excited!

[sweetbaby]

Hello All,

I am 20 weeks pregnant at 31. I was 108 before pregnancy and I usually dont put on much weight. I lost about 2 pounds in the first trimester and now am at 114. But in the past week I havent gained at all. During my ultrasoud at 19.6 the babies height was 20 cms( I guess) and the abdomen was about 18 cms(?) about 2 short of the normal. I am having a problem gaining weight. I have a small bulge now, but my neighbour who is 2 weeks less than me is gaining weight and growing. I just started having milk, because I could not due to my sickness earlier and have strted my prenatals recently. Is all well. WHen will I really show????. I feel the babay kicking, so thats good!