Pregnancy 2010 - Week 6

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  • IUChelle423
    IUChelle423 Posts: 197
    Welcome to all the new comers, IUChelle423 I've never personally had those conditions, but used to work in Rheumatology. Are there risks that are associated with them and pregnancy? just curious.

    My doctor has told me that they will have to monitor my thyroid closely because if your thyroid is off during pregnancy it can be a real problem. With the RA, they say that for most it actually goes away or gets better during pregnancy - yah! :happy: But I'm told after the baby is born and your hormones are back to normal, it gets worse than ever before going back to the norm. With fibro, my doctor says that it could get better, stay the same or get worse (1/3 chance of each). Gee, thanks doc, really helpful :laugh:

    The big risks come from the medicines to control them so I've been working to eliminate as many as possible. I'm down to thyroid plus a mild pain killer as needed (along with other non-medicine things like stretching, massage, hot tub).

    I'm a little disappointed in my OBGYN. When I saw her last and told her we were thinking about trying, all she told me was congrats and have fun. She didn't say anything about folic acid, prenatal vitamins or anything. I specifically asked about diet and she said to eat as healthy as I can. I asked her about my medicines and she basically said we would discuss after I'm pregnant :noway:

    Anyone who has tips about what to do to before starting and while TTC, I'd love the input!
  • elysant
    elysant Posts: 139
    I would like to jump in here too! :o) My husband and I have been talking about TTC later this year. Our son will be 2 next month and I would like to have around 3 yrs between him and his little brother/sister. I gained about 50 lbs when I was pregnant with him and have only lost about 20 of that over the last 2 years. I know that's a good bit but I'm not sure I'm too proud of it. I really didn't do much to lose it. I want to get myself down to a healthy weight before we start trying for number 2 :o) I'm at 231 right now. :o)
  • Hopeful4757
    Hopeful4757 Posts: 138
    Hello! Hope everybody has been doing good.

    Jalara-I am not giving something up for Lent - I am going to make myself do something instead. I am making myself go to the gym at least 4 times a week during this Lent season. I am hoping to make this a habit by the end of the 40 days. I also weigh in on Fridays. I weigh sometimes on Wednesday just to know where I'm at, but typically have a treat or calorie-filled dinner over the weekend, so I find it much better to get on the scale after being good all week.

    IUChelle423-I am currently reading, "What to Expect Before You're Expecting," and there are a TON of great tips in there. There is so much information, you can almost scan chapters for what you need, or pick it up here and there. Just a suggestion since you asked what you should be doing. I have found it helpful.
  • Mikiec
    Mikiec Posts: 3

    I had a question for Mikiec, was it your doc that had recommended you lose weight? How tall are you? According to your chart your goal weight is 120lbs, which seems pretty low. I know that being underweight can cause conception problems so I just wanted to double check that 120 is the ideal weight for your height.

    Hi

    My doctor didn't recommend that I lose weight but felt that I had to. Only for myself and knowing that I have done everything possible to ensure that my body is able. I'm only 5ft 2" and 120lbs takes me into the middle of my healthy BMI range but I'm really looking to be comfortable in myself. I have a 13 year old daughter and when I was pregnant with her full term I was still only 133lbs!!! So I'm heavier now than I have ever been in my life!! That said, I was very thin (probably too thin) back then as I was only 105lbs when I became pregnant.

    I've had a bad week this week too! I've not lost anything this week and haven't checked in my weight! It doesn't help that my other half is a chef and keeps making yummy cheesecakes!

    Hows everyone else doing?
  • jalara
    jalara Posts: 2,599 Member
    New week is up! See you there!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/82036-pregnancy-2010-week-7

    Mikiec, maybe you could re-post your last post on the new week so it doesn't get left behind??
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