I have started really eating loads!?

Question

Hi im 23 weeks pregnant today and from finding out i was pregnant at 9 weeks up until my 21st week i suffered really bad sickness.. In that 12 weeks of sickness i lost all together 2 stone 3 lbs, because i just stopped eating, i brought everything up so i just didnt see the point in eating, i was depressed too becuase i felt so ill. Now that i have started eating again i feel as thought i am eating loads. Is this normal? After a meal i feel as though i am hungry again and have a snack! I dont want to gain much weight on myself, i would prefer for the weight i gain to be baby! Any comments

Answer 1

Enjoy it! That was my favourite pastime when I was pregnant - EATING!! It's not like you can indulge in any other bad thing like alcohol etc.
Just eat everything in moderation. I would tell myself that I could have that chocolate donut as long as I ate a low fat yoghurt first - if I was still hungry after I would let myself eat it!
Keep away from sugary drinks though - they pack on the kilos. Straight to the thighs they go!
If you indulge in some naughty foods try and counteract it by making sure you exercise, walking is great for you. I still do that now. I say to myself, I can have a flavoured milk if I walk to the shop to get it.

Answer 2

Just be sure you are on a healty diet. I'm not sure how old you are but watch the sugar and carbs in case of gestational diabetes. And be sure and take your vitamins too. You should eat 3 healthy meals a day and 3-4 small snacks.

Answer 3

ABSOLUTELY normal! I had awfl morning sickness, and lost weight until I was almost 26 weeks...then I WAS STARVING ALL OF THE TIME!!! I ended up gaining 12 pound swith my pregnancy...AND my daughter was healthy! GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 4

i can tell you that food tastes so good when you are pg. i know its hard but you have to think of you and the baby and lose and be careful take care.