40 pounds lost and now pregnant. hmmm. what now?

This is something you need to discuss with you OBGYN or CNM not strangers on the internet.

We have a group on MFP called fit, fabulous and pregnant. All of us are in the same boat about wanting to stay active/healthy in pregnancy and to gain the right amount depending on our pre-pregnancy weight/BMI . NOTHING wrong with that. I don't recall you mentioning wanting to lose weight in pregnancy but stating that you are happy with your weight loss. Consult with your doctor of course although they probably won't see you until you are further along. Here is a link to a weight gain calculator that I find very useful...it takes into effect your pre-pregnancy weight/BMI to determine what you should gain:

http://www.thebabycorner.com/tools/pregnancy/calculators/weightcalculator.php

Feel free to join our group and/or add me. I am also 39 and preggers with baby #3.....who is also my rainbow baby

Yes, she needs to also include her OB/GYN in some of the questions, but can't she have a friend on this site going through pregnancy at the same time? Goodness!

OP, I have a friend that is on here that's in the same boat. I'll see if she's interested in this post. Congrats!!!

Get to the doctor ASAP. Best of luck to you. Meanwhile, eat healthfully and try to end any bad habits you have like excessive caffeine, etc. Don't take any kind of diet pills, supplements, etc. until you can see your doctor, other than maybe buying a bottle of pre-natal vitamins. Take Care.

eta: at 44 years old with two children in their 20's, I hope I am never looking for pregnancy friends, lol but I do hope you find some

Definitely talk to your Obgyn, and congrats on your pregnancy. I hope this thread brings you a good partner.

Kalah7Renae12V is a friend here on MFP she has lost (140?) and is pregnant. Look her up

This is something you need to discuss with you OBGYN or CNM not strangers on the internet.

:noway: ^^^ some people should just not speak

Amen^^^ :noway:

Yes, she needs to also include her OB/GYN in some of the questions, but can't she have a friend on this site going through pregnancy at the same time? Goodness!

OP, I have a friend that is on here that's in the same boat. I'll see if she's interested in this post. Congrats!!!

Aah thankyou beautiful

Hi I'm steph, I've also just lost over 40lbs and am also pregnant again. Completely unexpected!! I'm looking to maintain my weight as best I can. I'm also 10 weeks pregnant now
Add me if you like beautiful, we can both do this!!

I was a member of the fit fabulous and pregnant with my last pregnancy I delivered back in Dec. My advice is talk to your doctor about a referral to a nutritionist. I did this and they outlined a meal plan for me. Its not a diet it was just a way to look at food differently and how many calories I needed to eat to be healthy for me and baby. They even gave me meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks. The amount of food seemed enormous to me and sometimes I didn't meet my calorie goals but it let me know how much protein, carbs, veg, fruit to eat during the days and it was simple and easy to follow and since I cook for my family it was with foods they would eat too and I didn't have to shop for two different meals. I had a healthy baby girl back in Dec. and she is growing like a weed I wish I had known about this meal plan when I had my first child. I only gained 7lbs (which is normal for me and my size) your doctor will tell you how much they want you to gain. I ended up coming out of the hospital 20lbs lighter so I was better off than when I started. I still logged everyday and exercised when I could. I was only able to walk and not fast I had some bleeding issues with exercise so I had to take it easy, but everyone is different. Even 8 months later I still follow the meal plan I just dropped the amount of calories since I do not need the extra anymore because I wasn't able to breastfeed.

This is something you need to discuss with you OBGYN or CNM not strangers on the internet.

She not looking for answers just a buddy going through the same thing just wrong place to post this subject..

Yeah, seriously! She's just looking for someone to relate to. Sheesh. That first quote just seems.....cold.

I went through the same thing. Funny how our bodies are ready for pregnance after getting to a safe weight. I originally signed up for a personal trainer, I was determined not to gain a bunch of weight. I had just lost 40 lbs and maintained that weight for 2 years before getting pregnant. But within 4 weeks I started bleeding, my OBGYN said no more work outs. I ended up in the last month on bed rest, and gained 60 lbs.

At first I was really bummed, but at 41 years old this was going to be my only chance for a baby...I decided I could loose any extra weight after the baby was here and it was most important for me to eat healthy, whole foods and not stress on how much weight I gained or didn't gain.

My son, just turned 2 and my body is just now getting back to a place where I can focus on loosing the remaining 40 lbs. He wiped out my thyroid and back, he was almost 4 weeks early...so I am glad I let go of worrying about the weight. He is perfect and very healthy.

By concentrating on whole, healthy foods and letting go of stress you will have a better chance of enjoying the pregnance and everything that comes along with it...even some extra pounds.

No advice on the buddy thing because that time in my life is long over, my son is 23!! :-0

But I had to pop in and say congratulations to you and I will send very positive thoughts of a beautiful bouncing baby in say about 8 months or so! :-)

I just discovered I am pregnant...
You can add me if you would like.

losing weight often results in an increase in fertility- which to me is very frightening, my husband I are being EXTREMELY careful not to get pregnant because neither of us wants another child this late in the game