Losing weight in third trimester?

[dani0314]

Was wondering if this is normal or not.  I had only gained a total of 9 lbs this pregnancy putting me at 167. That was confirmed at my last ob appt last week.  I weighed myself this morning only to find that I'm back down to 164. I weigh myself at the same time every week and same time of day so that's not the issue. Just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. 3 lbs in a week seems like a lit of weight to lose, especially since i just turned 28 weeks today.

[dani0314]

I am waiting to hear from the dr office tomorrow so hopefully i will get some kind of answer. Thanks for the responses everyone :) i appreciate it

[akeelah4]

I lost some pounds myself..I was 200 now I'm 193 it's hard for me to eat in the morning and I let the doctor know about it.She said I have to eat.but it's hard cause I get sick of I eat early.

[Tawny2blah]

Most likely your baby is eating it up. Don't stress, just ask your doctor to be safe.

[dani0314]

I wasn't overweight before i got pregnant so the weight lost doesn't make sense. I'm not sick at all either and eating normal.

[umkhamar]

I guess it's better then gaining weight .. I've gained 51 pounds..I'm 36 weeks

[licia31]

With my daughter I lost over 40lbs! Never gained just kept losing. Dr. Said everything was fine and she's here and perfectly healthy

[kelsobliss]

Usually the concern comes when we get to sick and lose weight, especially at the beginning. Generally they want to see weight gain during the pregnancy bc its a sign the baby is growing and your fluids are increasing. But if your baby is measuring growth then s/hes growing.
A lot of women who are overweight lose throughout their pregnancy because they begin eating healthy and exercising.
My dr said weight can fluctuate a few lbs due to water retention or loss so I wouldnt worry if your measurements have been normal.  

[dani0314]

I lost weight in the first trimester, gained in the second, and now am losing again in the third. My ob said my weight was fine as long as i kept gaining which is why I'm concerned, especially losing 3 pounds in one week.

[jennynew]

If u Google it it will say some women drop a few pounds at the end don't worry about it. Say to doc if it's on your mind but don't stress over it.
I only started gaining about 26 weeks so I doubt I'll lose any at end but if u put on in first trimester I wouldn't worry about losing some on the last x

[kelsobliss]

Ive been losing weight slowly recently (34 weeks) but baby is growing on track. I only gained 18 lbs... havent puked once and i think its because its so hot im drinking more water and juice, plus eating colder foods like salads, fruits, crab sushi, and hummus/veggies...
I wouldn't worry if the dr isnt concerned.

[Tawny2blah]

You should definitely ask your doctor about that but I read somewhere not to worry to much because your baby will take from you whatever he or she needs.