Is it bad not to eat as much during pregnancy?

Question

I am 16 weeks pregnant and I find myself not eating as much as I should.  For example, I wake up around 11am... and I don't eat till like 2 or 3... how bad can it be? Sometimes just getting up to get something to eat is such a chore! Urrgh help. .. im guessing it's as a result of this that my belly isn't showing. The only time it shows is when I lie on my back. It pokes out but not as significant. Help...

Answer

Most of the time we have seen him cuddling his placenta. Lol I have noticed in U/S he will law curled around it then sometimes he is on top of it. But starting to show to me really doesn't prove you have gained or lost weight. If your really skinny and baby is sitting in a certain position you will show more. If your thicker and he sits farther back then no you won't show as quickly. When i got pregnant this time. I was at my thinnest and most toned I have ever been. I had a 6 pack coming in and now yes I'm softer but I'm still not showing a lot for being 5 months. I can be next to a 5 month Prego lady and not look anywhere close to where she is. All little circumstances matter. When it comes to showing.

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As long as your baby is gaining weight and growing your fine. With my daughter I lost 15 lbs the first 5 months, then once morning sickness was over I gained 50 lbs. my weight gain wasn't helped by the fact I moved home from college and mom cooked it up for me. Currently 20 weeks, I have gained 3 lbs. baby is growing like crazy but I'm still not showing very much. He sticks out when I lay down but that's cuz your body helped by gravity spread out. Sometimes he shows when i stand up but all depends on where he decides to relax for the day.

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Try and eat little and often, something is better than nothing. I was like this up until about 17 weeks and only really ate crisps and mash potatoe with beans lol x

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I have the same problem! Im almost 23 weeks and i just dont feel like eating! I had barely gained any weight at my last prenatal appointment which was about a month ago..bt doc said some women get their growth spurts and big bellies during the third trimester. 
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​I get up around 12 bt dont eat anythjg until 2-3 because i jst dont feel like getting out of bed..and i dont feel hungry! I actually used to eat more before pregnancy..which i find so very odd. Hopefully it will get better soon! Good luck to you!

Is it bad not to eat as much during pregnancy?

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