is it normal, for you to be hungry alot, in the 2nd trimester

[whirleywoo72]

hi all, im 17wks, not lost appetite completely, but not hungry much,and cant eat a big meal, i stopped going out to eat and only peck at bits xx is this normal

I'm not sure, but I'm 28 weeks and not that bothered by food, I eat but not like I'd kill DH if he ate my last biscuit which was how I was in the 1st trimester.

I couldn't do big meals in my last preg, just little and often seemed to suit better. I did go out to eat and ordered something light but I avoided the 'all you can eat buffet' as I didn't think I could do it justice

Some of it's to do with your hormones. See: www.newscientist.com/article/dn18774-bumpology-why-do-i-loathe-lettuce.html

Oh no - I thought I was going to be immensely reassured that my huge appetite was normal! I think I have just got into the habit of eating a lot, though - am not desperately hungry, really, just seem to be eating a lot...

I think your huge appetite probably is normal - I certainly can't seem to stop eating!!
I'm also pretty sure you'd have to put on a LOT of extra weight for it to cause any real damage - though I'm a bit worried I'm going have to diet hard once the baby is born ;-)

I was ravenous. Was my body's way of stockpiling for breastfeeding as it all came off within 6 months or so. I wasn't huge ( before you get alarmed ) but definitely needed to put on some reserves. My sisters are the same. I'll never forget that feeling of just having to eat, stopping in Waitrose for some little pancakes and then eating them all in the 5 minutes it took to drive home. For some reason my cravings were cake, yoghurt and fruit...