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JaclynnGail
Posts: 204 Member
Hi ladies!
Little bit of background information: I was diagnosed with PCOS a couple of years ago. tried to get pregnant for awhile with no luck...did 6 months of Clomid last year and they couldn't even get me to ovulate, let alone conceive. My husband left to do a few months of military duty last fall, and that's when I started losing weight. When he came back mid-February, I had gone from 168 pounds to about 135 pounds. My periods had become somewhat regular (before I lost weight, I would go a few months without having one), but I didn't really give it any thought because I thought we couldn't get pregnant....had actually made plans for both of us to undergo more testing this summer with an RE. Anyway...long story short...I found out a week and a half ago that I'm pregnant (complete surprise). Had my first appointment last week...had no clue when my last period was (I've never paid attention), so they did some measurements and tell me that I'm currently 8 weeks along. Saw the heartbeat...everything looks good...progesterone a TAD on the low side but they have me on some supplements....doctors don't seem worried at all and I go in for my next appointment June 19.
A little bit of extra background information...I have a history of SEVERE health anxiety, generalized anxiety, and OCD. Now that I'm pregnant, all I do is stress. I haven't had any morning sickness...stressed that that means something is wrong. Constantly poking at my boobs (not in public...haha) to see if they feel any more tender. I can't stay off Web MD to save my life, and I'm absolutely terrified to do any of my "normal" things...I was training for my first 5K (it's in July), and now I'm petrified that running will cause me to miscarry (even though the doctor said to continue running, just to watch overheating and to maybe lower my mileage a little). Really need some encouragement to keep moving...and definitely need some insight on the importance of logging food while pregnant. I was logging obsessively until I found out I was pregnant...I haven't since then...not b/c I've been eating poorly and am embarrassed, but because I'm trying to keep my OCD under control and it's one less thing for me to worry about. I'm eating mostly the same things, just in more quantity (I was netting 1400 before...trying to net between 1800 and 2000 now, as per the doctor's instructions)...and definitely eating a few more carb-y things (Ezekiel bread with apple butter is my new favorite meal) and fruit, and less raw vegetables (they have become kind of unappealing).
Anyways...just wanted to introduce myself...hoping someone can give me some reassurance that I needn't worry so much and some butt-kicking to get out there and get back to running. I miss it a lot....walking just isn't the same. At all.
Little bit of background information: I was diagnosed with PCOS a couple of years ago. tried to get pregnant for awhile with no luck...did 6 months of Clomid last year and they couldn't even get me to ovulate, let alone conceive. My husband left to do a few months of military duty last fall, and that's when I started losing weight. When he came back mid-February, I had gone from 168 pounds to about 135 pounds. My periods had become somewhat regular (before I lost weight, I would go a few months without having one), but I didn't really give it any thought because I thought we couldn't get pregnant....had actually made plans for both of us to undergo more testing this summer with an RE. Anyway...long story short...I found out a week and a half ago that I'm pregnant (complete surprise). Had my first appointment last week...had no clue when my last period was (I've never paid attention), so they did some measurements and tell me that I'm currently 8 weeks along. Saw the heartbeat...everything looks good...progesterone a TAD on the low side but they have me on some supplements....doctors don't seem worried at all and I go in for my next appointment June 19.
A little bit of extra background information...I have a history of SEVERE health anxiety, generalized anxiety, and OCD. Now that I'm pregnant, all I do is stress. I haven't had any morning sickness...stressed that that means something is wrong. Constantly poking at my boobs (not in public...haha) to see if they feel any more tender. I can't stay off Web MD to save my life, and I'm absolutely terrified to do any of my "normal" things...I was training for my first 5K (it's in July), and now I'm petrified that running will cause me to miscarry (even though the doctor said to continue running, just to watch overheating and to maybe lower my mileage a little). Really need some encouragement to keep moving...and definitely need some insight on the importance of logging food while pregnant. I was logging obsessively until I found out I was pregnant...I haven't since then...not b/c I've been eating poorly and am embarrassed, but because I'm trying to keep my OCD under control and it's one less thing for me to worry about. I'm eating mostly the same things, just in more quantity (I was netting 1400 before...trying to net between 1800 and 2000 now, as per the doctor's instructions)...and definitely eating a few more carb-y things (Ezekiel bread with apple butter is my new favorite meal) and fruit, and less raw vegetables (they have become kind of unappealing).
Anyways...just wanted to introduce myself...hoping someone can give me some reassurance that I needn't worry so much and some butt-kicking to get out there and get back to running. I miss it a lot....walking just isn't the same. At all.
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CONGRATULATIONS!! It's perfectly normal to be worried. I am one of the lucky ones who have no m/s, no real tenderness, no food aversions, etc in the first trimester. Other than exhaustion I wouldn't know I was pregnant. Even though this is my THIRD pregnancy I still worry! I always remind myself that I have no control over what is going on in there and so worrying won't help. If there is going to be a problem it wouldn't be because of something I did or didn't do.
Exercise is important to keep you and baby healthy! Your doctor is right ... keep running! As long as you are feeling good you can continue to run. Listen to your body. Some days you may feel great, other days you might feel terrible and will want to slow it down or just walk. Running (or any exercise) won't cause a miscarriage.
I can certainly relate to stressing over weight gain after losing. I was at my lowest adult weight when I got pregnant (still about 30 lbs from goal) and watching the weight creep on is frustrating. It's ironic because even though I am working out more this pregnancy and being much more mindful of my eating, I've gained more than with my other 2. It happens. Your body is going to gain to be healthy for the baby. As long as you make smart nutrition choices most of the time, I wouldn't worry about the number on the scale. I have lost the baby weight and then some 2 other times, both within 8 months and I know I can do it again... so can you!
Pregnancy is such a miracle and there will be so many wonderful changes going on these next 9 months. Enjoy them!0 -
I understand where you are! I had two miscarriages and it was very hard for me and husband. With my rainbow baby I worried and stressed over EVERYTHING! I mean EVERYTHING. I stopped exercising completely (not that I was doing much anywho) and worried about every symptom or lack thereof. I also suffer from OCD and moderate anxiety disorder, been off meds for 3 years and it has been....interesting lol.
Because I know where you are coming from I am going to refrain from the "relax' comments, so much easier said than done! My advice though is TO GET OFF THE INTERNET AND PUT THE BOOKS DOWN!!! Those did more harm for me than good. I seriously thought I had every complication know to pregnancy. So if you can do anything at all....stay away from them!
Trust your doctor (unless you hate and/or don't trust them then quickly find a new one!) Your doc will be your sounding board and anchor through this. Don't get me wrong, husbands and friends are great...but they aren't doctors with medical expertise and been doing this for years! My hubby could tell me something till he was blue in the face, but until I heard it from my OB I wouldn't believe. Discuss COMPLETELY your fears, worries, and anxiety with your OB...trust me if they are a good OB they will listen and help you.
As for the exercise I would try something low impact or forget it. I know it is important, but if it is causing you extreme anxiety and stress than it isn't going to do much good.
I would recommend logging foods. I also gave it up this pregnancy thinking it would help my stress and it only worsened it because I felt like I was flying blind. I went straight back and have felt a huge sense of relief because it is one thing I can control,
Hang in there momma! Try to find ways to enjoy the pregnancy, though I know that is hard. Hope you have a VERY healthy and happy 9 months!0
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