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weight issue

Hey fellow moms, is it normal that I'm 23 weeks pregnant and haven't gained a single pound but has lost 8lbs instead?
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I had lost around 8 lbs in the beginning, but you should be gaining by your 3rd trimester. So don't worry, you'll def. Crave more at 30 wks :) and the dr. Will for sure let you know if ur weight is bad or good♡
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Same here, I lost weight in the beginning & my doctor told me to take those Ensure protein shakes, those actually helped me alot!
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Thanks moms, I was beginning to get worried cos my doctor said by my next appointment I should have gained about 5lbs and eating is a really big challenge for me right now
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I barely started to gain weight I'm 20 weeks and I've gained 2 lbs after loosing 8
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Yes im 29 weeks pregnant and i havent gained anything the entire prgnancy except what i lost and i juat got that back two weeks ago
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I'm 12w 4d and I haven't gained weight I lost 2lbs my appetite has been weird there's days I'm hungry while other I have to force myself to eat.
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Im only 13 weeks n lost 5 pounds :( doctors told me it can be like that at the beginning but at the end we all gain weight
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Its normal. I lost a lot in the beginning.
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