By the book?

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According to "when you're expecting twins triplets or quads" I should have gained 10 lbs by now. But I have actually lost two lbs since finding out I was pregnant. I am 10 weeks and 2 days and am eating small meals constantly. Trying to pick healthier choices but sometimes just too hungry to care. I am walking more and I haven't been able to eat any meat yet. But doing lots of dairy and beans. Any ideas?

I know it is normal for some women not to gain first trimester but I'm a little concerned cuz according to the book these first 20 lbs in this first 20 weeks is crucial.

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I only gained 4 lbs in the first trimester. In the second trimester I started gaining weight gradually. I've gained about 25 lbs total (am 28 weeks now). What helped me gain weight was lots of Greek yogurt with chia seeds, berries, and granola. It packs a lot of protein and tastes great! They say eggs also really help.  My doctor hasn't been concerned at all because the girls are both healthy and in good percentile ranges for their size. The book gives you some numbers, but if your doctor hasn't said anything, then I wouldn't worry too much about it. Good luck!

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It is almost impossible to eat the recommended serving sizes. A half a gallon of milk a day 10 slices of bread. I find it hard to follow eating that much. I just eat when I am hungry and try to make it healthy. Although I cave when its grilled cheese or an egg sandwich. But still healthy in my mind. Good luck with the weight gain it will come.

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I have this book too and by that time I had lost a few pounds as I was so sick with Norovirus. I'm now 16w and have gained 11lbs. It does get easier as you enter the second trimester as the nausea subsidies and hunger kicks in.

The most crucial weeks are 20-29weeks but once you hit 2nd trimester at 14weeks try and ramp up the eating. Like the book says, have snack that are high good calories like nuts, full fat youghurt, protein and complex carbs like brown rice, brown pasta.

As I have a history of pre-term labour (1 baby at 21weeks who didn't make it and my son at 36weeks) I'm gonna do all I can to help get these babies to a good weight as soon as I can. So even when I don't feel like it, or I happen to wake in the night I just have a bowl of cereal or some yogurt as I keep thinking every mouthful is one step closer to better weights and longer in the womb 😁

Good luck and congrats

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I don't think that should be your primary concern as far as what the weight is. As long as the doctor says the babies are growing accordingly you should be ok. My first 10 - 12 weeks I lost 12 pounds becaue so wasn't able to keep anything down. And now comparing my starting weight to how much I weigh now I'm 25 weeks and 2 days with fraternal twin boys and I've only gained 5 pounds. But according to my doctor and my state as far as me being "obese" (in 5'6 and 262 lbs) she doesn't want me to gain that much weight anyway. Good luck and congrats ☺

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Hi! I am 28 weeks pregnant with g/b twins. I started reading this book but choose to meet with a registered dietician (RD) who works with moms of multiples instead. I was super sick during the first trimester and didn't gain weight because of it. But my RD was more concerned with me hitting 24 lbs in 24 weeks. She recommends eating healthy high fat foods (Avocados, natural Peanut butter, full fat Greek yogurt, etc.) to help me hit my numbers. I also had a protein shake every morning (which is what I had for breakfast before) and one at lunch to help me get my calories. Food has been my enemy during my twin pregnancy. I feel overly full so fast! Even when I still want to eat I can't because I am "full" so fast. So for me eating calorie dense foods has helped me get what I needed to help support my babies. I have gained a total of 36 lbs in 28 weeks. I know it is recommended to gain 38 lbs in 28weeksbso I am pretty close. My doctor is happy with my gain, not too little not too much. Hope this helps. Good luck on your journey!

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I was moderately overweight to begin with but at 34wks I'm only about 8 lb over my pre pregnancy weight. I lost about 15 lbs in the first tri and then only gained a little the whole second. The last few weeks I've put one a pound or two per week. But my fundal height has always been on target and the babies have grown well. It was similar with my last pregnancy so this seems to be normal for me. Everyone is different, I wouldn't worry as long as the babies are doing well 🙂

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I just started reading that book and just finished that chapter.  I'm 24 weeks and have only gained 10.  I was on the heavier side (and tall) to begin with.  But it still says I should be gaining 1-2 lbs per week.  I'm eating but not going crazy and taking my 15 vitamins daily.  I think it's like any other pregnancy book...sure it has suggestions for best practices, but if you're following their nutrition advice and it's just not happening, I don't think it's worth stressing over.  I'm sure if you asked your doctor he/she would say what you're gaining is fine.  I think the book is "best case" or more of a "recommendation" but I also just don't see how putting on weight just to put on weight is healthy either.  Hope that helps!

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I'm at 13 weeks tomorrow and have lost two lbs despite feeling like I am eating 1.5x what I used to and most of the additional food is not as healthy as I normally eat.  I only throw up about every other day so I didn't think that would make much of a difference. Also my boobs have grown and my stomach is very bloated so I look like I've definitely gained weight despite what the scale says.

It seems like people are all over the map first trimester but once second trimester starts and more regular weight gain sets in.  That's what I'm counting on!

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I'm almost 13 weeks and I haven't gained anything. I've been so sick that I actually lost weight. I've slowly gained some of it back, but am just now close to the pre pregnancy weight, so I technically haven't gained. I never even feel hungry and have to make myself eat. :( My doctor isn't concerned at this point.

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I was worried also, I lost 17 lbs by 16 weeks. I asked my dr if it was ok and he said yes. Now I'm 25 weeks and have gained it all back.

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