[Domestic Goddess]

I'm in my 22nd week and just had a midwife appointment yesterday.<br><br>
Went on the scale and I haven't gained any weight in the past four weeks!! I was so shocked b/c I have been eating really well. I thought for sure when I stepped on that scale I would be 5 pounds heavier.<br><br>
My baby is growing, as I am measuring a couple weeks ahead of 22 weeks.<br><br>
The midwife didn't seem concerned, should I be worried?

 

[Carolinamidwife]

As long as the baby is growing I would not be worried.<br><br><img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin">

 

[DreamWeaver]

Weight gain need not be consistent- so long as you feel well, baby is fine, don't fret too much over matching with textbook statistics!!<br>
Take care!!

 

[CeraMae]

I didn't gain any weight around the same time. And I had been averaging exactly 5 lbs every month before and after. Like Sheena said, as long as baby is growing I wouldn't be worried. As long as you know you've been eating right and the midwife isn't worried you are all right. Believe me, with midwives wanting to keep us low-risk, they'd be the first to let you know if you needed to do something <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/thumb.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="thumbs up">

 

[KFH]

I wouldn't worry. With both my pregnancies, I didn't gain much at all, (or lost in the first tri--and no morning sickness) each month until the end of the 2nd trimester. It would be less than a pound a month and then blammo!--all of the sudden 6 pounds in a month at week 24. I think that's just how I gain. With my dd, then, I lost weight at the end. She was a healthy 8lb. 12oz. baby. Perhaps your like me, and you'll be surprised at your next appointment by a bigger jump.

 

[birdwomyn]

I had actually lost weight from my previous appointment at my 22 week appointment -- my Dr was not concerned as the baby was growing fine -- besides, I started out carrying alot of weight around pre-pregnancy. I just consider myself to be "sharing" with the babe!!!<br><br>
kathy

 

[emmaline]

I'm "sharing" too! started out carrying some extra and haven't gained any in the last month (now 30 weeks), overall 5kg (pounds?? about 12?)<br><br>
baby is getting bigger all the time though

 

[bloodrayne]

Don't worry! Especially if the midwife isn't worried. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin">

 

[Dmitrizmom]

If you were a little larger pre-pg, you might not gain alot. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="smile"> I joke that for me pg is the ultimate weight loss program.... I'm 28.5 weeks and am currently 15 lbs below my pre-pg weight.<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/orngbiggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="orange big grin"> I'm "sharing" too.

 

[Domestic Goddess]

Hi again,<br><br>
I wasn't overweight when I got pregnant. I guess the baby is taking it all in.<br><br>
I'm going to start snacking religiousely between meals and see what happens.