Ticking clock.

rexkt

I've been trying to lose weight most of my life, I use to the term trying loosely. I got serious a few months ago and i've almost reached my 20lb mark and i'm feeling great but there is one thing weighing on my mind. Babies! When I was pregnant with my first and only child I was told not to gain too much weight because of the diabetes risk and I was so scared that I actual lost weight which was okay because I was overweight. That was 2 years ago and my husband and I have been talking about maybe trying for number two soon. The only thing holding me back is my weight loss. I'm so proud of myself, even though I have such a long way to go, but I don't want to have to start over from the beginning again. I just kept gaining more and more weight after my son was born because I was on bed rest and all I did was eat. I want to have a healthy pregnancy and more importantly a healthy baby but I really worried about getting off track. I'm almost 28 and I know this is young but I keep getting those "ticking clock" questions from everyone about the 2nd baby! It is important to me to have my children young because that is how I was raised, i'm just not sure how much I can really sacrifice. Any advice?

kmlt08

I've been trying to lose weight most of my life, I use to the term trying loosely. I got serious a few months ago and i've almost reached my 20lb mark and i'm feeling great but there is one thing weighing on my mind. Babies! When I was pregnant with my first and only child I was told not to gain too much weight because of the diabetes risk and I was so scared that I actual lost weight which was okay because I was overweight. That was 2 years ago and my husband and I have been talking about maybe trying for number two soon. The only thing holding me back is my weight loss. I'm so proud of myself, even though I have such a long way to go, but I don't want to have to start over from the beginning again. I just kept gaining more and more weight after my son was born because I was on bed rest and all I did was eat. I want to have a healthy pregnancy and more importantly a healthy baby but I really worried about getting off track. I'm almost 28 and I know this is young but I keep getting those "ticking clock" questions from everyone about the 2nd baby! It is important to me to have my children young because that is how I was raised, i'm just not sure how much I can really sacrifice. Any advice?

Honestly I can relate to what your talking about and I have a few suggestions. If you are viewing this not as a diet but a lifestyle change, then you should still follow your portion control, increase liquids, staying active etc watching what you eat and indulging in moderation even while pregnant. After my daughter was born I didnt do anything and was still in maternity pants when I got my positive for my 2nd pregnancy. It was through that pregnancy that I realized (or something clicked) that I needed to be healthier not for me anymore but for my family. Its what continues to push me today. Hubby and I talk about #3 (I have always wanted 3 children) and I am fighting that same battle but I keep reminding myself If I can (and have) done this well I am not going to just throw it out the window when I am pregnant. I will maintain a healthy pregnancy and then continue after. (I have more time though because we aren't talking about ttc until my son is 2 (6.5months old now) and even then its when I am ready).
Really think about it and know that 28 isn't bad at all. I know a lot of people who aren't even starting their families until they are in their 30's. (My mom had my sister 1 day before she turned 37).
Hoping this helps!

rexkt

This certainly is a lifestyle now for me! One I hope my children understand. I've been thinking about holding off till i'm 30 for #2 but my husband is 6 years older than me and I know his "man clock" (haha) is also ticking!

kmlt08

This certainly is a lifestyle now for me! One I hope my children understand. I've been thinking about holding off till i'm 30 for #2 but my husband is 6 years older than me and I know his "man clock" (haha) is also ticking!

LoL @ the man clock..... just know he is fairly fertile for quite a few more years! I say go when your ready and you will do excellent!!! As much as I love losing weight I love being a mom and enjoy being pregnant and look forward to being able to experience it again!