19+ weeks and still no weight gain?

Rachel

19+1 and I still haven’t gained any weight. I’ve lost 2lbs since conceiving. My OB says my baby is about 2lbs! So she’s doing well, thankfully.

I have had an eating disorder on and off for majority of my life, and when I became pregnant it came back. I didn’t really address the issue or have it diagnosed until then. Before, I always just enjoyed the weight loss that comes with it. Unhealthy, I know.

My problem now is, I feel like I eat so much! I’m eating twice of what my husband is at every meal. I feel like I eat constantly, but when I track my calories I’m still only eating ~2,200 (approximately). Most days I can’t even get my calories that high. I was told I should be eating close to 3,000 calories, but I can’t even fathom eating that much......

I was told that from this point forward, I should at least gain 1-2 pounds a month.... but I just don’t see that being realistic for me.

I was a size 12/14 before pregnancy, but I can look at myself in the mirror and tell that if it wasn’t for my bump I’d only be 8/10... I’m “overweight” but I’m 67% muscle. The rest is water and “body fat”, according to smart scales...

idk if I’m looking for advice, or just venting because I’m stressed. Feel free to give me advice if you want....

I worry that these things will hurt my baby in the long run.