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still losing weight at 22 weeks

Am 22 weeks today and i weigh myself once a week and am still losing weight.  I am 5'7 and my start off weight was 211 now am 203. It doesn't help that am sick all the time due to my 1 year old bringing home germs from daycare. When am sick i lose my appetite. Am just so worried about my baby with me still losing weight and always being sick.
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also i read somewhere that your body uses it's natural stored fat in the very beginning before it starts using the food because it is easier to do it that way.  unless your doctor says anything i really would not worry.  my doctor is anti pregnancy weight and isn't shy at saying, yes you are eating for two but right now your two is only this big.  
im currently 17 weeks and have not gained any weight, although you wouldnt know that by looking at my belly. i see my doctor friday and ill see what he says about me not gaining weight at this point but i eat what i want when i want and really havent changed anything since i have gotten pregnant. so im not worried.
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It's OK,  overweight and obese women are supposed to lose weight with pregnancy and morning sickness. I'm overweight too, and lost 4 pounds so far (14 wks).. The extra fat we have will compensate for the energy deficit :)) just make sure u have your prenatals.
Good luck dear
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I lost weight early in my pregnancy- started at 130 and dropped to 125. I was very sick too. The doctor was not concerned... he reassured me that baby would take & get what it needs.  (Which is one of the reasons you feel so miserable.) I'm 40 weeks now,  I've definitely put on a lot more weight. It will get better!  
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