I'm only 9 weeks pregnant and have already gained 13 lbs.?

Question

I'm only 9 weeks pregnant and have already gained 13 lbs. I am 5"4' and I weighed 100 lbs. prepregnancy. My doctors say it's good and that I should gain more because I'm underweight still. Has anyone else gained this much so soon in their pregnancy?

Answer 1

Just remember one thing, you may be eating for two but that does not mean eat twice. Make healthy decisions about eating.  

Answer 2

Actually I'm opposite...I'm 9 weeks also and I've LOST almost 15 pounds due to morning sickness! That is probably okay for me though because I am overweight to begin with. If your doctor says its good then don't worry about it. Good luck and congrats!

Answer 3

im 11 and half weeks and ive only gained a lil over a pound... but im 5'7 and 142 lbs so its different for everybody if your doctor says your good then dont worry about it. good luck  

Answer 4

when i was first pregnant i had gained 8lbs by 9 weeks pregnant which i thought was alot. i am only 5' and weighed about 105-110 before my pregnancy. people told me the same thing that since i was so little before that i could gain more. my doc said i should gain about 25lbs, i am now 27 weeks and i have already gained 30lbs! i don't no why, im pretty active but i will give in to my cravings now and then. hope this at least makes you feel better, just no that your not the only one!

Answer 5

I am 11 weeks pregnant and 5'4.  When I first found out I was pregnant, I weighed right at 100 and since then I have gained 4 pounds.  They also told me I need to gain 28-40 pounds.  Maybe you are eating more and have more water weight and that is why you put on the pounds.  Its probably a good thing for you.  I try gaining more weight and eat all of the time, but for some reason I can't right now.  I am hopeful mine will start piling on soon.  Good Luck.