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433702 tn?1232294235

Weight gain

I am 12 weeks pg and lost about 10 pounds from morning sickness ( its all day sickness the name is deceiving )  I still have not started to gain weight.  I am not loosing anymore but not gaining any.  Is this normal?  I go back to the OB in 2 weeks just curious when i should start gaining.  I am eating healthier foods and trying to eat more often but i am not seeing it on the scale yet.  Thanks ladies.
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435139 tn?1255460391
I agree that your doctor will be keeping an eye on your weight and it does depend on your pre-pregnancy weight whether or not a loss is something to be concerned about.  
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446156 tn?1275859576
In my first trimester I ate what/when ever I craved something.  Eat little snacks instead of meals.  
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189069 tn?1323402138
It's not at all uncommon to lose some weight at the beginning of the pregnancy due to nausea. Don't worry, but do tell your doctor all your symptoms. Try eating saltine crackers before you get out of bed. Good luck :) Congratulations!
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541609 tn?1273879848
It all depends on your body type and pre pregnancy weight (over / under weight) too. The dr. will keep an eye on you I am sure.
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446156 tn?1275859576
Thats normal!  I'm 28 weeks an I still have not gained.  I lost 10 pounds in the 1st trimester even though I never threw up... ever.  Nothing taste good to me so I never wanted to eat.  I was told at my last dr's apointment that I have gained the 10 pounds back... putting me back at my start weight.  So I still have not "gained".  My baby boy is healthy and is the perfect weight.  So don't worry its normal!  Anita
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435139 tn?1255460391
It is normal...as long as you are eating and not vomiting any more, your weight gain should slowly start...in the beginning of the second trimester, anything from a half a pound to a pound should be good every week or so...Good luck!
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It is normal since the mourning sickness really dont make you hungry.

Since your eating now, the wt should start picking up.  What i did was i ate 6 small meals and tried crackers and white soda when i was nauseasted.

Good luck, keep me informed
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