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Having trouble with eating for two...or even eating for one.

saisongbirdsaisongbird member
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So, I'm 20 weeks, and nothing ever really sounds appetizing.  I eat, but I know I've lost weight rather than gained this pregnancy (I can see it in my face), and there are many nights where DH cooks and I just can't do it.  I know I need to eat (and probably eat more) but I get full so fast and have no desire to eat.  Add to this that I have been getting headaches that make the thought of eating nauseating and I'm not sure what to do.  I do drink lots of water, so at least I'm getting that, but I don't know what else to do.  My OB doesn't seem concerned (I am overweight to begin with) but I don't know.
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Re: Having trouble with eating for two...or even eating for one.

  • tdmd09tdmd09 member
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    Just do what you can and eat what sounds good. Your baby will take what it needs from you, and your appetite will probably come back, at least sometimes. I lived on goldfish and granola bars for weeks at several points during my pregnancy. 
    BFP 9/22/10, missed m/c 11/1/10 at 9w3d, D&C 11/3/10, diagnosis: trophoblastic hyperplasia
    BFP 6/18/11, missed m/c 8/16/11 at 11w2d, D&C 8/17/11, diagnosis: baby girl with Trisomy 21
    BFP 5/29/12, healthy baby boy born 2/12/13 at 40w5d :)
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  • fallbrideoct05fallbrideoct05 member
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    I lost 25 lbs and didn't gain any weight til about 20 weeks. My doctor only recently got concerned (I'm 31 weeks along) since baby should be gaining about half a lb per week. I have growth ultrasounds and baby actually measures a little ahead. He said as long as I'm hydrated, taking my vitamin, and told me to eat what sounds good to me (even if its only a milk shake). Hope you get to feeling better! It sucks!
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  • LittleLady77LittleLady77 member
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    edited November 2013
    I wouldn't be concerned at all.  There was just a survey on my BMB and about half of the ladies on there were actually down in weight (most are between 17-22 weeks) 

    As far as the "nothing being appetizing" part- that sucks.  I'm sorry.  I survived on noodle soup, potatoes, pizza and bananas those first few months.  

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  • PandPMeant2BPandPMeant2B member
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    Sorry you're feeling like this.  I agree with PPs that I wouldn't be concerned at this point.  Your body is very smart and will tell you when it needs something. Eat whatever sounds good. 
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  • LuckyAngel07LuckyAngel07 member
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    Ugh that sucks! I hope you get your appetite back soon! Maybe you can try eating lots of smaller snacks (that are actually appealing to you) if you're getting too full to really eat a normal meal?
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  • PinkinProvencePinkinProvence member
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    edited November 2013
    Don't worry at all and listen to your body. With twins, I gained no weight until about 20 weeks, then I got in "trouble" because I gained too much in 2 weeks. Now, even though the babies gain .5 pounds each week and almost weigh 5 lbs, I haven't gained an ounce in almost 7 weeks. My doctor is fine with it and the babies are growing so all is good. I have gained a total of 20 pounds so far and I was never sick.
    Diagnosed with Severe DOR at 31 years old (AMH .14 FSH 9.8) 
    D & L are here at 34 weeks 4 days by vaginal and breech delivery on 11/19/2013

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  • lb1117lb1117 member
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    I asked my midwife about this. She won't even weigh me and said to listen to my body. Baby will take what he needs
    Congrats to my TTC buddy Madeline! Cheering for all the strong 3T ladies! 

    TTC since March 2012; DX: PCOS 4/2013 
    BFP 7/6/2013; EDD 3/6/2014 
    Diagnosed with Pre-E: 2/15/201
    Emergency induction: 2/16/2014
    Baby E born: 2/16/2014 at 12:56pm. 5lb 15oz



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