Any ladies/couples loosing weight to help conceive?

kuiboop
kuiboop Posts: 21 Member
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Me and my partner we just joined MFP 2 week ago. My weight is 268lbs my goal 140lbs. My partner is 194lbs.
We have been trying for a baby for 2 yrs with no success. We had doctor who was not really bothered to do any test to check if everything was alright but quick to tell me to loose weight. We have changed doctors and i had a blood test (for day 21) done on Mon and i have another test next week. My partner has also to get a sperm test done to check his count.
I have never been so determined to loose weight and especially if its going ti help conceive.
So far i have lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks.
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  • AABru
    AABru Posts: 610 Member
    I dropped from 230 to 168 before I had my first child. I am done having babies (had two in 5 years), and am now working on getting back to the 160s. At 184 this am Fat cells make estrogen which can confuse your cycle...my dr told me to lose weight as well. Best of luck to you!
  • DocCollins_SFA
    DocCollins_SFA Posts: 113
    I am not currently trying to conceive but from what I have heard from a number of women, if you are significantly overweight, it can definitely hurt your chances. I have thought a lot about this and want to be physically fit for when I am ready to conceive.
  • MFPBrandy
    MFPBrandy Posts: 564 Member
    I'm not TTC right now...but I'm thinking about doing it again. I most likely can't in the next year due to a variety of factors (a likely deployment being one of them), but I'm thinking about it more and more. I thought one would be all I'd want as a single parent (I had a donor IUI), but now I'm not so sure. I'm 38, though, so every year I wait makes it less and less likely. Gah!
    Weight (over or under) can play a HUGE role in blocking conception. I've heard some about it affecting men as well, although I didn't read any of those studies as I was using a donor. I hope that's your only roadblock, and that you quickly (and safely) get to a weight that works for your body! May I suggest starting the prenatals & folic acid now, if you aren't already?
  • Angie789
    Angie789 Posts: 61 Member
    I am done having kids now (have 2 - a 3 yo DS & 1 yo DD), but I did lose weight to conceive my DD. I started at 225 then and got pregnant when I hit 190. I've lost all that baby weight from baby #2 and I am almost back to to my pre-baby #1 weight. And I was 37 & 39 with these pregnancies with no drugs or fertility interventions. Fingers crossed for you to conceive soon - losing weight really does help.
  • Wedeking76
    Wedeking76 Posts: 11
    Yes! I am 19 and my husband is 22. We have been trying for a few months now ( almost a year) and I have a feeling my weight has something to do with it. We were lucky to get pregnant last year but misscarried in november. It sucks but I just see it as motivation to get rid of this weight so we can have a baby that we desperately want!
  • drkristamiller
    drkristamiller Posts: 11 Member
    I am not yet prego but currently thinking about it. I decided I wanted to lose 50 lbs before trying.... I was 246 and am now 196.... I wanted to be healthy pregnant!
  • StephFork
    StephFork Posts: 182 Member
    My son is now 3 weeks old but he is the result of me dropping 30lbs from 210 to 180 before getting pregnant. We had tried for over 3 years and then suddendly after losing some weight and working out 5-6 days a week it happened. He's our Maricle baby! I think think it's great that you are taking the doctors advice to lose weight. You will feel so much better about your self. I'm happy to help motivate anyone looking for help. Trying to conceive can be harder than losing weight but they are both so worth it in the end! I'm now back to 193 and looking to get around 140 next year. Feel free to add me!
  • zeebruhgirl
    zeebruhgirl Posts: 493 Member
    My fiancé and I are trying to drop weight and live healthier to get ready for our wedding and after that our family. He is getting older and I know I wouldn't have a healthy pregnancy at my current weight. I'd like to drop atleast 80 pounds before getting pregnant
  • sicoe17
    sicoe17 Posts: 120 Member
    It's not my only reason, but it's a big one. We're not trying to conceive quite yet, but I'd like to in the next few years.
  • akillaah
    akillaah Posts: 22 Member
    Thats my reason for losing weight....I've lost about 30lbs so far and before I lost the weight I wasn't getting my period. Now that I lost the 30lbs its slowly coming back..I get it every month now but its mostly just spotting. We aren't trying juuuust yet we're waiting until I get to goal because I don't want to be overweight and pregnant - long journey ahead but its worth it! :)
  • LERadicalDreamer
    LERadicalDreamer Posts: 61 Member
    A good friend of mine was told the same thing by her doctor. She ended up switching to a vegan diet, and goes to the gym 4 days a week.
  • bodsmack7958
    bodsmack7958 Posts: 47 Member
    The wife and I are in the same boat. We have been trying for about 2 years with no success and it is starting to take a toll. We are now both on the weight loss goal as the doctors gave her the same statement. "Lose weight and you'll conceive." I know it's frustrating for her and wish I could do more. On a brighter note. She has lost 14 pounds to date and I've lost 24 lbs. Hopefully our successes will finally pay off. Good luck to all that are facing the same dilemma
  • kmburns3
    kmburns3 Posts: 46 Member
    My hubby and I are also TTC baby #1. I've gone from my highest of 190 to 154, still want to lose 10 more to be at goal but we started trying as soon as I was in my healthy weight range. It hasn't happened yet but hoping to be pregnant by Christmas! Wishing you the best of luck on your weightloss / pregnancy journey!
  • bodsmack7958
    bodsmack7958 Posts: 47 Member
    Does anyone have the ideal weight range for conceiving? The doctors told my wife to get to 180 and her chances improve significantly. She's got a little bit more to go, but I was just wondering if there was a general area.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    When I weighed 185 (I'm 5'10") and had been trying to conceive for 2 years my doctor told me losing weight would help. I lost 10 pounds. I did (my son just had his 14th birthday). It doesn't keep you from conceiving per se (although it can interfere with ovulation). It does make a huge difference in how well your body supports that new baby - even in the first few weeks.

    Even if it isn't a direct help it will be such a blessing to you when you get pregnant. So much healthier for you and so much better for your baby.

    Good luck!
  • Nessi37
    Nessi37 Posts: 47 Member
    Sounds like I am in the same boat as a lot of you. After watching my sister go through a pregnancy while she was 330 pounds plus I refuse to go through the same. She had gestational diabetes and preeclampsia and the baby was premature. He spent his first month in the NICU after an emergency c section.

    My fiance and have talked about it and I wont even have my IUD removed until I am no longer considered high risk because of my weight. I have tried in the past to get pregnant (previous marriage) and my doctor advised against it because of potential complications. Of course I tried anyway without any success. He suggested that Iose at least 60 pounds before even attempting to try. I was told that it would be very difficuilt to get pregnant in the first place unless I lost the pounds.

    I know it will be hard t do but just think, when you do have your baby you will be fit and able to run around and play on the floor and do all the awesome mommy things that would be so much harder with a big'ol belly!

    You can do it! I thinking good thought for all of your ladies :heart:
  • Macyboston
    Macyboston Posts: 37 Member
    I have had two unsuccessful pregnancies within a span almost 2 years of each other. I have noticed that when I'm lighter in weight and physically active that's when we seem to conceive. Also both times were during the summer when I'm not working as much so my stress level is lower. So I'm convinced when I'm living a healthy active lifestyle it makes all the difference for us. I've recently been cleared to go ahead and start trying again after my last miscarriage. Good luck to all of you who are TTC.
  • meagan1823
    meagan1823 Posts: 9
    Me and my partner are wanting to start trying IUI next year. We are both losing weight to just live a healthies lifestyle and so we can teach our children how to live a healthy lifestyle.

    This is a big motivation for me. I want to have children badly but I want to be in my healthy weight range before I get pregnant. Not only to increase my chances of conceiving but I don't want to be overweight when I get pregnant as I want to be able to tell I have a baby bump and not just fat haha.
    Also I know you gain weight when pregnant and I don't want to add that weight onto my already obese weight.

    I am 5'6" and currently weigh 198 as of last Friday (started at 208) and I want to get down to around 150. Only 48 more lbs to go :)
  • cartea01
    cartea01 Posts: 156 Member
    I started my journey in Dec 2011 because my partner and I were thinking of starting a family in the next year or two and I wanted to be in the best shape before falling pregnant. My BMI had crept into the overweight range (82.6kg/182lbs at 175cm/5'9" = BMI 27). Over the past nine months I've lost ~27 pounds (my original goal was 28lbs!) and my BMI is now within a health range (23). I lost the majority of the weight in ~6 months and the last few pounds have fallen off while trying to maintain. We're not pregnant yet, but I suspect this is more to do with our crazy work lifestyles at the moment! I now look forward to getting pregnant and doing it with the same commitment to leading a balanced lifestyle that MFP taught me!!
  • AlliH621
    AlliH621 Posts: 102 Member
    I loved reading everyone's stories. We have been TTC for 3 years. I have never been told by a doctor that I need to lose weight even though I know that it's true. Maybe they think I'm borderline that it's not the reason for our infertility. We got pregnant in Feb. and miscarried in April. I was devistated. However, at least now I know I CAN get pregnant. We conceived through IUI procedure, it worked the first time (after 2 1/2 years of trying on our own, then using clomid for 6 months)! Since the miscarriage we have had 2 unsuccessful IUI's in June and July.

    My highest weight was 210, and I'm down to 195 now at 5"4'. We started exercising more in July and I've lost 10 pounds so far. I am SO motivated to lose AS MUCH AS I CAN before I do conceive again because I have BAD KNEES! The extra weight has really bothered my knees the past few years. Since I am expected to gain weight during the pregnancy, I don't want that additional pressure on my knees. So I at least hope I can lose another 15 pounds, but I will welcome a pregnancy before I lose that 15 pounds obviously. Then I also want to lose the weight for the health of the baby!!!

    I try to set attainable goals, then adjust them later. I would like to see myself as weighing 160 and/or a SIZE 8. I can't remember ever being below a size 12. I'm in 14-16 now (size 18 was the highest I ever wore).

    The extra working out is strengthening my legs but my knees still bother me from the squats and occasional lunges. I'm looking forward to the day when they don't bother me!!!

    I wish you all luck with your journey and hope you all can conceive healthy babies!
  • poetgurl2005
    poetgurl2005 Posts: 90
    I'm trying to lose weight so that we can start trying to have another baby. I was 234 when I delivered each of my sons and I don't want to be that big agian. I am also planning on actually exercising during this pregnancy, unlike the other two. I want to weigh at the most 180 when I concieve so that I am only around 200 when I deliver. I was able to only gain 15lbs with my last pegnancy though.

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  • lisahale
    lisahale Posts: 56
    My husband and I have been trying a little over 2 years now. My doctor never said anything about the weight. He first put me on a folic acid and prenatal vitamin. I actually just went back today and this month we are testing my estrogen levels, if they are fine he is going to refer my husband to get tested . He said we would go from there once that is all done and fine. Good Luck :))
  • LNZimmer
    LNZimmer Posts: 94
    My boyfriend is not overweight at all, but I am working on losing some weight, but getting into better shape so we can have a second child. If anyone wants to add me, please do! I do my best to be supportive and a good friend :)
  • DarkFlutter
    DarkFlutter Posts: 336 Member
    It was not the first reason for losing weight.
    But it was in the back of my mind.

    Apparently in my husband's as well. I talked to my doctor about switching birth control options. I was tired of taking the pill everyday...at the same time everyday. When I went home and talked to my husband about it, he said to stop it all. We'll let nature take it's course.

    I'm sure any weight loss will increase the chances. Personally hoping for sooner rather than later...mainly because I feel old already. But the more I can lose before it happens, the better.


    Best of luck to you!
  • LNZimmer
    LNZimmer Posts: 94
    Oh, when I had my daughter, I went from 230ish to 270ish...lost 20 but gained 70! EWWW!

    It is more because I have no body strength. I want to be able to endure being preggo :)

    I can't wait to have another. I love being preggo, and being mommy :)
  • KabbyGU
    KabbyGU Posts: 158 Member
    I am...I think I would be okay if I got pregnant now but losing weight increases your chances! I suffered a loss in march and took it hard..gained a good chunk of weight and am now working on losing it. We have been trying to conceive since June, which is when I was medically cleared. Have lost ten lbs now and I'm hoping To continue to lose until we get pregnant again. Best wishes too all that are trying...and a big kudos to those who are getting healthy so that they can give their baby his/her best chance in life! <3
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    I'm not trying for a baby at the moment, but thinking about trying for no. 3 next year sometime, so I want to be as think as possible by then!

    I can't really say if it is a factor, but when i got pregnant with both of mine I had lost weight and was toned and fit. When i tried for my first it was just after my wedding and I'd lost about 45lbs for that and weighed about 165lbs and was a UK size 12/14. I got pregnant the 1st month of trying.

    I got pregnant the 3rd month of trying for my 2nd, and again i'd lost all of my baby weight.

    Now my pre-pregnancy jeans from child no.1 are falling down, so I'm happy with that! (he's 3, my daughter's 16 months). I'd like to experience pregnancy as a thin person!

    I think that being fit and healthy is important for pregnancy and giving birth too, and exercise is equally as helpful as a good diet. With both of mine I just used gas and air and I didn't need stitches either time. I'm sure all the exercise i'd done helped me. That and the childbearing hips :laugh:
  • snowdrop_diva
    snowdrop_diva Posts: 142 Member
    Both my husband and I have been, and are, trying to lose weight and get as healthy as possible. I'm 5'1", my highest was 217ish, my lowest was 127. I'm at 193 (and slowly dropping) right now, with the hopes to get down to under 150 before my next birthday (August).
    Been TTC for over 5 years and even though we are still actively TTC we are going the fertility route too.
    Never been told our weight is an issue (or anything else for that matter, we fall into an 'unexplained' category) but we want to get as healthy as we can for our selves and for possible conception.
    Good luck to you and yours!
  • sleibo87
    sleibo87 Posts: 403 Member
    This is kinda what got me started. I read an article about a women who lost a bunch of weight. What clicked for her was miscarrying, and even though the doctor couldn't say it, she knew it was because she was already very overweight and then gained 40 pounds the first 5 months. My husband told me, honey I love you, but I want you to be healthy and not gain more with pregnancy and be even more unhealthy and unhappy. That hit home too. I think I just figured Hey I'm 25 and a family is the next step but I want to enjoy my body now and then start trying to have kids. The goal is to hit my perfect body by next year and then make sure I can maintain that weight for a year or two, then maybe when I'm 28 we will start trying. This website is great too because you can monitor your eating as your pregnant to stay healthy! So many people get the mentality 'eating for 2' when in reality you only need an extra 100-400 calories depending on how far along your are. That's like an extra snack or meal! All my friends who gained 60 pounds while pregnant gorged on food and never worked out. I want to be healthy and still workout as best I can, walks or whatever. I think its important for me and the baby. Good luck to those trying!
  • TashaB512
    TashaB512 Posts: 12
    Hello! One of my reasons for losing weight is to have a better chance for a healthy pregnancy and to be a better mother. I want to be able to run and play with my children-not just watch from the sidelines!

    If anyone wants-feel free to add me.

    I can understand the pregnancy journey very well. I will be as supportive as possible. It took my husband and I one year to conceive our first child but suffered a miscarriage at 12 weeks. We got pregnant again one year later and had a premature birth and lost our second child as well. Third time was a charm as we now have a healthy, happy one year old.

    I do (oddly enough) want to try again...maybe I shouldn't.

    I'm here for anyone :-)

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