16 weeks and only gained 1 pound?

Question

Hey all, I’ll be 16 weeks tomorrow and have only gained 1 pound since my pre-pregnancy weight.
I was really sick until around week 14, and now the nausea and symptoms have gone away without any weight gain. Does this seem normal? From the sources I read online, I should be gaining about a pound a week from week 13. Is this an accurate estimate or is it less?

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If you lost weight and now weigh a pound more than prepregnancy than you’ve gained that plus whatever you lost, which is normal. I still haven’t gained what I lost back, I’m still under prepregnancy, but slowly gaining.

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The recommended weight gains are just averages. Most people don't match them completely. Some gain weight early on and quickly and then slow down, while others don't gain much until closer to the end. As long as you are eating well and getting enough fluids you shouldn't need to worry.

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The pound a week rule is just an average. I wouldn’t gain any and then would gain five in two weeks. As long as you feel good and doctor is happy I wouldn’t worry.

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I'm still not back up to my prepregnancy weight! Totally normal. My midwife says it will come and to enjoy wearing my old clothes while I can. That's about the only perk of being as sick as I was!

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I’m 16 weeks today and just now back at my pre pregnancy weight. Totally normal.

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I’ve only gained 2, I’m at 15+3 now...try not to worry. Focus on eating healthy and light walks every other day. ❤️ I’m sure the weight gain will come 🤗

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I'm in week 12 now and still 10lbs below pre pregnancy.

16 weeks and only gained 1 pound?

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