Pregnancy 2011 - March

joonzgurl

Went to see the nutritionist today at the health clinic as advised by my dr about weight management during pregnancy. While she was nice enough, she basically told me that I am morbidly obese and have gained wayyy too much weight so far (9lbs). Recently I have been good though, I have only gained 1lb in the past 3 weeks. Anyways she does not want me to gain any more weight at all and says I must focus on maintaining my weight.

My eating plan is 6+ servings of fruit and veggies, 6 servings of grains, 2 servings of protein, and 2 servings of dariy daily. That is what the "Canada Food Guide" recommends for an average weight, healthy women aged 18-50. (however, my weight is far from average) I am also to aim for no more than 1800 calories per day.

I am going to do my best, but this just seems unrealistic. My fitness pal puts me at 2500 calories per day to maintain 270lbs. I am likely to lose weight if I do what she says,... but as she said "that is ok because I have so many stores". Hmmm... I thought she had just told me that it was most important to maintain??

Also, if I am hungry, I am to drink a glass of water first. And then wait 10 minutes. If I am still hungry, I am to have fruits and veggies only. If I am still not satisfied, I am to eat more fruits and veggies. I am to avoid granola bars/cookies for snacks, sugary stuff.

I feel down about this, because 1) I know it's all my fault for gaining so much weight in the year before getting preggo (see my before pics in my profile) and 2) I know its going to be really hard to follow her plan, but if I gain more weight I am going to be in trouble.

GAHH!!

LittleSpy

Woot, we still have a girl. And the u/s tech said everything looks great. And she was definitely not snoozing. :laugh: Even the tech commented on what a wiggle worm she is.

joonzgurl

Woot, we still have a girl. And the u/s tech said everything looks great. And she was definitely not snoozing. :laugh: Even the tech commented on what a wiggle worm she is.

So exciting! i get my first ultrasound on March 25th, I cannot wait!!

ron2282

Went to see the nutritionist today at the health clinic as advised by my dr about weight management during pregnancy. While she was nice enough, she basically told me that I am morbidly obese and have gained wayyy too much weight so far (9lbs). Recently I have been good though, I have only gained 1lb in the past 3 weeks. Anyways she does not want me to gain any more weight at all and says I must focus on maintaining my weight.

My eating plan is 6+ servings of fruit and veggies, 6 servings of grains, 2 servings of protein, and 2 servings of dariy daily. That is what the "Canada Food Guide" recommends for an average weight, healthy women aged 18-50. (however, my weight is far from average) I am also to aim for no more than 1800 calories per day.

I am going to do my best, but this just seems unrealistic. My fitness pal puts me at 2500 calories per day to maintain 270lbs. I am likely to lose weight if I do what she says,... but as she said "that is ok because I have so many stores". Hmmm... I thought she had just told me that it was most important to maintain??

Also, if I am hungry, I am to drink a glass of water first. And then wait 10 minutes. If I am still hungry, I am to have fruits and veggies only. If I am still not satisfied, I am to eat more fruits and veggies. I am to avoid granola bars/cookies for snacks, sugary stuff.

I feel down about this, because 1) I know it's all my fault for gaining so much weight in the year before getting preggo (see my before pics in my profile) and 2) I know its going to be really hard to follow her plan, but if I gain more weight I am going to be in trouble.

GAHH!!

Is it really realistic to ask you to not gain weight for the rest of your pregnancy? You’re not even halfway through yet. You would think a medical professional would understand this.

LynnW52

Went to see the nutritionist today at the health clinic as advised by my dr about weight management during pregnancy. While she was nice enough, she basically told me that I am morbidly obese and have gained wayyy too much weight so far (9lbs). Recently I have been good though, I have only gained 1lb in the past 3 weeks. Anyways she does not want me to gain any more weight at all and says I must focus on maintaining my weight.

My eating plan is 6+ servings of fruit and veggies, 6 servings of grains, 2 servings of protein, and 2 servings of dariy daily. That is what the "Canada Food Guide" recommends for an average weight, healthy women aged 18-50. (however, my weight is far from average) I am also to aim for no more than 1800 calories per day.

I am going to do my best, but this just seems unrealistic. My fitness pal puts me at 2500 calories per day to maintain 270lbs. I am likely to lose weight if I do what she says,... but as she said "that is ok because I have so many stores". Hmmm... I thought she had just told me that it was most important to maintain??

Also, if I am hungry, I am to drink a glass of water first. And then wait 10 minutes. If I am still hungry, I am to have fruits and veggies only. If I am still not satisfied, I am to eat more fruits and veggies. I am to avoid granola bars/cookies for snacks, sugary stuff.

I feel down about this, because 1) I know it's all my fault for gaining so much weight in the year before getting preggo (see my before pics in my profile) and 2) I know its going to be really hard to follow her plan, but if I gain more weight I am going to be in trouble.

GAHH!!

I know how you feel, my Dr. has been really hard on me about weight gain. I haven't weighed myself in awhile, but at 19 wks I was up 14lbs. I'm 24 weeks now so I'm guessing I'm up at least another 5 lbs, if not more.

The above plan does sound a little unrealistic to me, just because you are only 16 weeks and they don't want you to gain anymore weight at all.

I hate hearing you say that if you gain more weight you are going to be in trouble... What are they going to do, spank you? Make you run laps? They are there to offer you medical advice and help guide you through your pregnancy, not chastise and belittle you.

Like I said, my Dr. is sorta a b**** about weight gain, so I know how you feel. I take what she says into consideration, and I try to do the best that I can. I've cut my sodium intake in half, I'm down to 1 pop a day (couldn't quit altogether, quitting smoking was easier than pop), and I'm eating way more fruits and veggies than before. Could I exercise more? Yes, absolutely. But in the end, I feel like I'm doing pretty well, and I'm happy with the positive changes I've made. I've had my calories set to maintenance since 12 weeks, I go over them maybe twice a week, and I've still put on weight. I figure my body/the baby needs it. Does it make me have mini-meltdowns here and there? If you read this board frequently, you know the answer is yes :blushing: but all in all I'm ok with my weight gain so far, and I'm looking forward to getting back to my pre-pregnancy weight.

Try not to be to hard on yourself :flowerforyou:

LynnW52

Woot, we still have a girl. And the u/s tech said everything looks great. And she was definitely not snoozing. :laugh: Even the tech commented on what a wiggle worm she is.

Woot for little girls!! Glad she wasn't to tuckered out from kicking the crap outta you earlier :laugh: Sometimes I swear he is doing flips in there over and over and over..... :laugh: his movements are definitely becoming more distinct and strong!

AnneElise

Went to see the nutritionist today at the health clinic as advised by my dr about weight management during pregnancy. While she was nice enough, she basically told me that I am morbidly obese and have gained wayyy too much weight so far (9lbs). Recently I have been good though, I have only gained 1lb in the past 3 weeks. Anyways she does not want me to gain any more weight at all and says I must focus on maintaining my weight.

My eating plan is 6+ servings of fruit and veggies, 6 servings of grains, 2 servings of protein, and 2 servings of dariy daily. That is what the "Canada Food Guide" recommends for an average weight, healthy women aged 18-50. (however, my weight is far from average) I am also to aim for no more than 1800 calories per day.

I am going to do my best, but this just seems unrealistic. My fitness pal puts me at 2500 calories per day to maintain 270lbs. I am likely to lose weight if I do what she says,... but as she said "that is ok because I have so many stores". Hmmm... I thought she had just told me that it was most important to maintain??

Also, if I am hungry, I am to drink a glass of water first. And then wait 10 minutes. If I am still hungry, I am to have fruits and veggies only. If I am still not satisfied, I am to eat more fruits and veggies. I am to avoid granola bars/cookies for snacks, sugary stuff.

I feel down about this, because 1) I know it's all my fault for gaining so much weight in the year before getting preggo (see my before pics in my profile) and 2) I know its going to be really hard to follow her plan, but if I gain more weight I am going to be in trouble.

GAHH!!

Uhg. I can't imagine this. I would be very frustrated. I can understand trying to have you eat healthy and smaller meals but that sounds overkill. I can't imagine someone telling me I couldn't gain any more weight. It doesn't seem possible! I did do the drink a full glass of water and wait before eating trick when I was loosing weight and it actually worked well because I was thirsty not hungry.

Rachickidee

Today is my first-ever OB appointment. Well, it started out as a yearly exam that I'd set up months ago, but since then, Tah-Dah..baby on the way.
I've read that it's routine to have a pap when you're first pregnant, but is there really anything else they'll do today since I"m only 6 weeks along? What can I expect?

Good luck at your apt. That is exciting.

I didn't know it was routine for a pap. My dr. said she didn't want to do one for me because I was pregnant. She said she didn't want to interfere with the baby, and she'd wait till after I had the baby.

AnneElise

I don't know for sure but I think I may be feeling the baby move the last day or two. I have had the wierdest feeling in my stomach. It is hard to describe but I can't figure out what else it would be. The movement is lower on my stomach/pelvis area than I expected if it is the baby but what do I know! When did you ladies first feel your LO?

pmaria10

AnnaElise: I felt baby at about 14 weeks It may have
been even earlier than that. Felt like bubbles in my
lower abdomen but now it's starting to be more like
pops and wiggles. I'm pretty sure that's baby you're feeling.
So amazing!!

LynnW52

I don't know for sure but I think I may be feeling the baby move the last day or two. I have had the wierdest feeling in my stomach. It is hard to describe but I can't figure out what else it would be. The movement is lower on my stomach/pelvis area than I expected if it is the baby but what do I know! When did you ladies first feel your LO?

I felt movements between 16-18 weeks that I wasn't 100% sure were baby, but after that it became pretty obvious. Now it's like having an NFL kicker renting space in my abdomen :laugh: The first movements that I felt (and was sure were baby) were a lot lower than I had always assumed they would be. I'm just starting to feel his movements further up towards my belly button.

Probably is your little one you are feeling! Pretty neat, huh?

MisdemeanorM

I don't know for sure but I think I may be feeling the baby move the last day or two. I have had the wierdest feeling in my stomach. It is hard to describe but I can't figure out what else it would be. The movement is lower on my stomach/pelvis area than I expected if it is the baby but what do I know! When did you ladies first feel your LO?

With this one I felt it first about 12 weeks, which is unusual (but I was sure it was it, and verified a few days later when they were searching for the heartbeat with the doppler, and I wanted to point and go - it's right THERE!. I didn't, but when they found it, it was exactly where I would have pointed.) Then it stopped for a few weeks until 15 or 17. Little twings (I compare to eyelid twitches) and more defined kicks between 18 and 20. Now I can feel it poking out both sides when it stretches, or definitely feel pops to my bladder. :grumble: I could see and feel the movement from the outside around 20 weeks probably.

Rachickidee

I don't know for sure but I think I may be feeling the baby move the last day or two. I have had the wierdest feeling in my stomach. It is hard to describe but I can't figure out what else it would be. The movement is lower on my stomach/pelvis area than I expected if it is the baby but what do I know! When did you ladies first feel your LO?

I was about 16 weeks when I first felt a fluttering feeling.

ljbrauer

Hey ladies!

I am TTC and I have my first IUI session tomorrow afternoon. I have been working out and eating right so that I may be able to keep it up during pregnancy and help me recover after pregnancy as well. I am doing really well and have toned up quite a bit so I hope it pays off! Once pregnant, how much did you girls alter your workout regimen? I hope I won't have to slow down too much, but I have read that once you hit the third trimester you can't do any exercises that require lying on your back. I'm glad I found this thread! :]

MisdemeanorM

Once pregnant, how much did you girls alter your workout regimen? I hope I won't have to slow down too much, but I have read that once you hit the third trimester you can't do any exercises that require lying on your back. I'm glad I found this thread! :]

I was doing P90x doubles but too fatigued so I stopped that and went back to my normal gym cardio classes. I didn't change what I was doing, but probably slowed down a bit compared to what I could do before - just due to heart rate and fatigue. I also did not lift too heavy, though most of that was because my back was hurting more than because I was pregnant. Most places say no lying on the back after 1st Tri. My midwife said I could do it as long as it was for short amts of time and I felt fine and did not stand up too quickly.

heathercrist1

My appointment went fantastic today! Without me having to bed, plead, or cry my Doc immediately said she wanted to schedule an u/s at 6 weeks to check and see how many there were (since I took Clomid) and to make sure everything was as it should be. My u/s is schedule for March 16th (the day before DH leaves for Army training for the next 2 months). I will be 6 weeks and 1 day. I asked what the plan would be just in case we don't see a heartbeat and she said that we would just do another u/s a week or 2 later depending on the hcg levels. I had blood work as well to check Progesterone and HCG. I should be getting a call tomorrow to hear results. If the levels aren't super high she said I will do another draw on Friday to make sure they doubled. I weighed in at 150lbs at the doc office. Why am I always 5lbs heavier on their scale?! Their scale is evil! I weighed yesterday at 145/146lbs at home (it kept jumping back and forth). I'm gonna stick with my number. I like it better!

It has been a long crazy day. I will come back later and catch up on posts. I do wanna say that the neighbor with the fat mouth needs to grow some tact! She obviously has NONE! Also, Racheal have you seriously only gained 1lb in 20wks?! You don't look a lb over 115 in your picture that's for sure!

LittleSpy

AnneElise -- I started feeling her nearly daily around 16 weeks. Very low down & very subtle. Now she's a whole lot less subtle :laugh: but I still feel the movement very low down. But my baby is still breach so it makes sense to me that I'd feel her kicking down low, you know?

Heather -- So glad your appointment went well!

LittleSpy

So I posted earlier about the ultrasound while waiting to see the OB because the office was running a little behind (first time we've really had to wait a while). We finally got into a room where we waited for another good 10-15 minutes. The doc finally came in & looked over the notes from the ultrasound. Said baby got A+s on everything & that everything looked perfect. She also said she was measuring in the 33rd percentile weight wise so I'm very relieved she's a normal size but also very relieved it's not looking like we're going to have a 10 pounder. So basically we waited a good 30-45 minutes for the doc to come in and talk to us for (seriously, no exaggerating) 2 minutes.

heathercrist1

Hey ladies!

I am TTC and I have my first IUI session tomorrow afternoon. I have been working out and eating right so that I may be able to keep it up during pregnancy and help me recover after pregnancy as well. I am doing really well and have toned up quite a bit so I hope it pays off! Once pregnant, how much did you girls alter your workout regimen? I hope I won't have to slow down too much, but I have read that once you hit the third trimester you can't do any exercises that require lying on your back. I'm glad I found this thread! :]

Welcome! I just became pregnant so I'm new here as well! My high risk pregnancy specialist doctor said that there is no reason to change your routine at all from what you've been doing before pregnancy. Today at my first OB appt the doc said to continue to do what I've been doing. The only thing I've changed is instead of working out 3 hours on Mon/wed/fri I cut out cardio kickboxing and only workout for 2 hours those days because I'm more tired now. I am still working out 6 days a week at least an hour every day! Keep it up as long as you aren't in pain or bleeding!

ljbrauer

Thanks for the information! I look forward to finding out if this IUI will be successful or not. Either way, I plan on continuing my workouts and eating well. Thanks again!

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

My appointment went fantastic today! Without me having to bed, plead, or cry my Doc immediately said she wanted to schedule an u/s at 6 weeks to check and see how many there were (since I took Clomid) and to make sure everything was as it should be. My u/s is schedule for March 16th (the day before DH leaves for Army training for the next 2 months). I will be 6 weeks and 1 day. I asked what the plan would be just in case we don't see a heartbeat and she said that we would just do another u/s a week or 2 later depending on the hcg levels. I had blood work as well to check Progesterone and HCG. I should be getting a call tomorrow to hear results. If the levels aren't super high she said I will do another draw on Friday to make sure they doubled. I weighed in at 150lbs at the doc office. Why am I always 5lbs heavier on their scale?! Their scale is evil! I weighed yesterday at 145/146lbs at home (it kept jumping back and forth). I'm gonna stick with my number. I like it better!

It has been a long crazy day. I will come back later and catch up on posts. I do wanna say that the neighbor with the fat mouth needs to grow some tact! She obviously has NONE! Also, Racheal have you seriously only gained 1lb in 20wks?! You don't look a lb over 115 in your picture that's for sure!

Glad it all went well and hopefully you have some peace of mind now. I altered my MFP to show the doctors evil number and have only used their weigh ins. I rather look at the worst case scenario than make myself feel bad when I see one number at home then have to go in to the office and think that I gained a crazy amount of weight.

MisdemeanorM

So basically we waited a good 30-45 minutes for the doc to come in and talk to us for (seriously, no exaggerating) 2 minutes.

I feel ya! I left the house at 6:30a yesterday to fight rush hour to the midwife's office at 8 to wait about 10 minutes and then see the midwife for about 5. - How you feeling? How's the back? Measure. Doppler. Sign this VBAC consent. See you in 3 weeks. Done. - Then nearly an hour drive back home and about 1/4 tank of gas (at $60 a tank!). That's how all but the first and the US have been so far. Next time is the glucose test so I think I will be complaining more about having to be there an hour than having to be there 15 mins!

AnneElise

Thanks guys. The more I feel it the more I think it is the baby. It feels like something is wriggling around in there. I can't figure out what else it would be.... It almost tickles if that makes any sense.

Heather- I always weigh 5 lbs more at the dr. as well. I can't figure it out.

I am weighing in on friday... my guess is my -4 will be at least to +1...

ron2282

Heather - I'm glad your appointment went well.

I think I'm the only one that likes my doctors scale. The scale at my family doctor is always 2 - 3 pounds less then my home one, and last week the scale at my OB's office was only 0.3 higher than mine. I always expect a bigger difference because at home I weigh first thing in the morning with no clothes, but I'm not complaining! :laugh:

When I got home today my pain in the butt neighbor was sitting outside. She tried to start up a conversation but I told her I had stuff to do and went inside. I think she feels bad about what she said (and she should) but I'm not ready to talk to her again just yet. :ohwell:

Rachickidee

Aw Heather I am glad your appointment went well!

Welcome Lauren, this forum is great.

So, over the past couple of weeks I have felt the occasional flutter. But tonight as I was sitting on my couch I could actually feel distinct kicks. Oh I love my little one.

MisdemeanorM

ugh. my husband needs to stop with the takeout. He eats crap about every meal of every day and it really affects what I eat. He brings stuff home and then I feel obligated to eat at least some of it. I don't think he ever eats food from home. And he gets irritated with me if I say I don't want fast food or takeout or that he shouldn't get it so much. I would eat fast food / take out maybe only 1 time a month on my own. The combined awful effect of all the calories and the cost is awful. At least tonight I convinced him not to order me something that I would just eat a couple pieces of his sweet and sour chicken.

Not to mention that I have a hard time throwing it out if I know how much of our grocery budget went to it! Like left over pizza etc...

Rachickidee

ugh. my husband needs to stop with the takeout. He eats crap about every meal of every day and it really affects what I eat. He brings stuff home and then I feel obligated to eat at least some of it. I don't think he ever eats food from home. And he gets irritated with me if I say I don't want fast food or takeout or that he shouldn't get it so much. I would eat fast food / take out maybe only 1 time a month on my own. The combined awful effect of all the calories and the cost is awful. At least tonight I convinced him not to order me something that I would just eat a couple pieces of his sweet and sour chicken.

Not to mention that I have a hard time throwing it out if I know how much of our grocery budget went to it! Like left over pizza etc...

That would be frustrating. I am sorry. I don't have any good advice for you, but good luck!

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

ugh. my husband needs to stop with the takeout. He eats crap about every meal of every day and it really affects what I eat. He brings stuff home and then I feel obligated to eat at least some of it. I don't think he ever eats food from home. And he gets irritated with me if I say I don't want fast food or takeout or that he shouldn't get it so much. I would eat fast food / take out maybe only 1 time a month on my own. The combined awful effect of all the calories and the cost is awful. At least tonight I convinced him not to order me something that I would just eat a couple pieces of his sweet and sour chicken.

Not to mention that I have a hard time throwing it out if I know how much of our grocery budget went to it! Like left over pizza etc...

My husband is usually the voice of reason. I think it would be too hard to have someone bring home all of the bad stuff, the flaw my hubby has is that he LOVES deserts just like I do. We bake several times a week so there is always some sort of goodie in the house (I usually try to swap bad ingredients for healthier options) . Right now we are on the search for the perfect marble cake for our boys' party (can't make that low calorie) so we have been playing around with different recipes and have to eat the cake every night. He used to just give in to whatever I wanted but then that resulted in me gaining 130 lbs and him gaining 70 while I was pregnant with #1.

AnneElise

ugh. my husband needs to stop with the takeout. He eats crap about every meal of every day and it really affects what I eat. He brings stuff home and then I feel obligated to eat at least some of it. I don't think he ever eats food from home. And he gets irritated with me if I say I don't want fast food or takeout or that he shouldn't get it so much. I would eat fast food / take out maybe only 1 time a month on my own. The combined awful effect of all the calories and the cost is awful. At least tonight I convinced him not to order me something that I would just eat a couple pieces of his sweet and sour chicken.

Not to mention that I have a hard time throwing it out if I know how much of our grocery budget went to it! Like left over pizza etc...

My hubby is the same but he usually only does it for lunch. We eat out 1 time a week for dinner unless we have something special (like me last night with friends)... but i hate that he eats out for lunch every day so when I got pregnant he agreed to 25 dollars a week for his eating out. When he was done with that he had to pack a lunch. It has worked for us so far.

heathercrist1

Looks like I'm not the only one having a hard time logging onto MFP this morning! My cramping hasn't been as bad as it was that night. The doc also said that there is probably some implantation still going on. She also said that me being a little queasy is a good thing. Having GI symptoms is very hopeful she said. Now if I can just get through the next 2 weeks before my u/s I'll be good! Has anyone had a 6 weeks u/s and NOT seen the heartbeat? I know most of the time you can see it so I'm praying that is the case! My DH leaves the day after so I'm praying it is all good news!

Well I hope you all have a good day. I will post what my hcg and progesterone levels are when they call me!