Getting fit to get pregnant.

elenabrodet
elenabrodet Posts: 18 Member
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I am currently trying to loose weight and get healthy so I can have another baby. I have one son now who is almost 4years old and I have been trying to get pregnant for the past two years . I realized earlier this year that my weight was probably causing my infertiltily so I am hoping that if I can get back down to at least 200 lbs I might get lucky with getting pregnant. currently I am at 244lbs and was wondering if anyone else is on a similar journey . Has anyone ever lost weight to help them get pregnant and how much did you lose before you got lucky with a baby. Any advice or personal stories would be helpful!

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  • kherrons
    kherrons Posts: 99 Member
    I've never been pregnant but that is the main reason I've started making this change. My husband and I have been talking about children but I want to do what I can to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. I had a friend who starting losing weight because her fertility specialist said it may help...she lost 21lbs and got pregnant with twins.
  • elenabrodet
    elenabrodet Posts: 18 Member
    Hi Kherrons, thanks for the story about your friend, it gives me some hope that this plan might work for me. I am glad you decided to get healthier before you get pregnant because let me tell you , it is not fun carrying all that baby weight on top of your all ready big body and will almost ruin your chances of having a natural birth if that is your plan. at my heaviest with baby was 291 and it was hard walking around and very uncomfortable. I was forced to have a C-sections which was not part of my birth plan. Good luck on your journey!
  • elenabrodet
    elenabrodet Posts: 18 Member
    :ohwell:
    I am currently trying to loose weight and get healthy so I can have another baby. I have one son now who is almost 4years old and I have been trying to get pregnant for the past two years . I realized earlier this year that my weight was probably causing my infertiltily so I am hoping that if I can get back down to at least 200 lbs I might get lucky with getting pregnant. currently I am at 244lbs and was wondering if anyone else is on a similar journey . Has anyone ever lost weight to help them get pregnant and how much did you lose before you got lucky with a baby. Any advice or personal stories would be helpful!
  • amberstevens7906
    amberstevens7906 Posts: 55 Member
    I know that being overweight can lead to infertility. I myself was once 270 lbs and it took a little to get pg. After i had my daughter i lost 70lbs and then got pg again the first time with my current husband. I then lost 55 more pounds after i had my son then shockingly got pregnant this first time i forgot my birth control. I then miscarried and gained about 15 lbs since then due to constant eating from depression.i now have tried conceieving for 7 ms since i miscarried so i have hopes if i start dieting again the healthy eating will help me conceive
  • elenabrodet
    elenabrodet Posts: 18 Member
    Thank you Amber for your story, I too have hopes that if I can loose 30 more pounds and be around 200lbs that I can get pregnant again. I am surprised that you got pregnant at 270lbs. that's amazing . I guess different bodies respond differently to pregnancy. I wish you the best of luck!
  • amraf1024
    amraf1024 Posts: 74
    I have PCOS and they say that loosing as little as 10% of your body weight can help...
    I'm not huge on doctors and what they say but I know if none the less I will be happy with my body in the end. And I know several friends who have gotten pregnant at a high weight the most being 310 so all bodies are vastly different! Good luck on your journey I am on the same path but don't forget you have had an amazing blessing (for lack of a better word) with one amazing child and some women may never have that! I know as little girls we had our dreams mine family with 4 babies in a farm house...bow I'm in the farm house hoping for one baby sometimes life takes us in other places and it will be all about how we handle plan B
    Good luck and ill cross my fingers for u to have a healthy and wonderful baby soon! (Plus the 9 months teehee)
  • amberstevens7906
    amberstevens7906 Posts: 55 Member
    Yea i was shocked myself but it took 4 months of trying. But i hope you get your miracle soon
  • maday2089
    maday2089 Posts: 1
    One of the reasons I am getting fit is to get pregnant too . It will be my first baby, so I want to be as healthy as I can. The healthier you are before pregnancy, the healthier you will be afterwards too and you will not have to loose as much weight. :)
  • becajb
    becajb Posts: 50
    Hi ladies,
    I am working on my weight in the hope of getting pregnant too. I have had four negative IVF cycles so feel like I need to control all that I can to get the baby I want.

    Will be sending positive thoughts your way!
  • kherrons
    kherrons Posts: 99 Member
    Thank you for sharing that with me Elena! I can't even explain how terrified I've always been the thought of having a child at this weight. Seriously, I'm a worst-case scenario girl and I am all for getting healthy to avoid any complications. I wish you the best of luck on your journey, and I will keep you in my thoughts for a future pregnancy :)
  • crunchybubblez
    crunchybubblez Posts: 387 Member
    Hi. I don't know if I'll have problems getting pregnant,
    but we won't stop using bc until I lose some weight.
    We're talking about starting to try for #3 in 3-4 months.
    I have bad back problems, and so my goal is to get as physically fit as possible in the next few months.
  • gymteachermommy
    gymteachermommy Posts: 13
    One of the reasons I am getting fit is to get pregnant too . It will be my first baby, so I want to be as healthy as I can. The healthier you are before pregnancy, the healthier you will be afterwards too and you will not have to loose as much weight. :)

    I am a mom of three :) You are wise to seek good health and fitness before pregnancy. It really makes a difference while carrying and in the recovery process. Best wishes!
  • LN2004
    LN2004 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm trying to lose some and just be more healthy in general. I've been trying for 2 years but nothing yet. Next step is fertility treatments but scared of the side effects.
  • crunchybubblez
    crunchybubblez Posts: 387 Member
    Btw
    Feel free to add me.
  • becajb
    becajb Posts: 50
    I'm trying to lose some and just be more healthy in general. I've been trying for 2 years but nothing yet. Next step is fertility treatments but scared of the side effects.

    The side effects are a bit crazy at first but like all things you get used to it and I keep telling myself that this baby if/when it comes will be truly wanted. No one has their partner stick needles in their stomach on a whim. This baby will know how much it was wanted and worked for and that has to be a good thing.

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