Counting calories while pregnant?

Question

I always read not to count calories while pregnant and just eat what you feel like.... 
But I don't feel like eating anything!
I'm 8 weeks pregnant and I've lost 8 lbs since I got pregnant. I have an average weight I guess (5'4, was 125 now am 117). It's a struggle to keep food down and eat all day. My doctor didn't say much, just prescribed me Zofran and told me to focus on maintaining my weight for now, and then we can work on gaining weight. 
Has anyone else counted calories while pregnant to maintain their weight? How did it work for you?
Ps- no debates about Zofran pls I would only like information or experiences with counting calories or maintaining weight

Answer

With my first two pregnancies i lost 13 pounds then 16 pounds because i was nauseous and couldnt keep anything down. What worked for me were protein bars, ensure, and smoothies high in calories until i was able to eat more. Since I couldn’t eat a lot i just made sure whatever i ate was high in calories like nuts, nut butter, etc

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I'm 34 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I'm still 1lb lighter than when I got pregnant. My lack of weight gain has no hindered babys growth in any way and my doctor is not concerned about it  at all. Unless your doctor is concerned I really wouldnt worry

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I recommend anything high in carbs. It seems to do better with the nausea. My current diet consists 80% of pancakes because nothing else stays down

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I'm in the same boat 8w2d and can't keep anything down.  When I found out I was pregnant weighed 134, checked myself 2 weeks later and had already lost 3 pounds.  Nothing stays down.  The only thing I've been craving is a toilet or a yeah bag to throw up in.  I've also been prescribed Zofran

Counting calories while pregnant?

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