Pregnancy 2010 - October

I have a question for you ladies:

I am almost 11 weeks, and I feel like I could possibly start wearing maternity pants soon. I mentioned this to my mom, and she was in shock. She said I shouldn't start showing and needing maternity pants until at least Christmas (that would put me at 22 weeks). I feel like she thinks I am doing something wrong for wearing them so soon. It isn't that my pants are that tight, it just feels restricting, and I think I might be more comfortable in something a little looser/streatchier. Keep in mind that I am in business suits every day, so in general...they aren't too comfy!

When did you all switch to maternity pants? Does anyone have recommendations as to where I should shop to find business professional clothes??

For those of you who have recently conceived I'm just curious how many months of TTC did you have to endure?

This is only my second month of TTC and AF showed so we weren't successful this month. It's a really big bummer

For those of you who have recently conceived I'm just curious how many months of TTC did you have to endure?

I'm curious too. Also, did anyone's DH have... stage fright? Mine is nervous and we've decided I won't give him details about the important days, we'll just enjoy the process and hope for the best.

Hi everybody. y name is Kristen and I am currently trying to conceive. I am currently about 60LB my ideal weight so I am trying to drop some weight while trying and stay healthy after I am pregnant! We are currently is our 6 month of TTC. Hoping this is the group I have been looking for that will provide support on both the pregnancy side and the weight loss side!!!

Hi everyone!! I was told about this group and thought I would check it out. I am 9 weeks pregnant today! I posted a blog on the intro basic page..and WOW caught A LOT of heat for trying to lose weight while pregnant. I was told I was depriving my baby, and making a bad decision. There were a few who told me about this link..and I am very glad. I need some support right now, not the other way around. I am 22 yrs old, and weight 255.2 lbs. Before I became pregnant I weighed 250lbs. So in only 9 weeks I have gained 5 lbs. I want to stop this gain before it gets out of control. I have no problems posting my weight because I feel the only way you cn improve is to admit you have a problem. My problem being weight. I am in perfect health other than weight (thank the lord!!) and my OB told me the baby is healthy as a horse right now. BEFORE anyone asks...I have not asked my OB yet, This was a recent decision and my next appt is in 5 weeks and will DEFINATELTY discuss it with him then. Its harder than heck to get an appt with him so to make one just to talk about my eating...well it cant happen. I am consuming 1800 calories a day. (Which to my knowledge is plenty for baby and myself) I am eating foods high in calcium, fiber, iron, omega 3s, protien, and other vitiams...plus I take my prenatal everyday. I am on this diet for 3 days, and then take a "break Day" so my body doesnt get the hint that I am dieting and starts to turn into shut off mode. I am looking for opinions really. DO YOU THINK I AM DEPRIVING MY BUNDLE OF JOY? AM I MAKING BAD DESICIONS? I didnt think I was until so many people thought otherwise. Thanks for listening

Momma K:flowerforyou:

Mwilson - I am so glad to hear you are in the same boat as me. I have droped a few lbs the past few days, and was a bit worried. I also have been getting hungry, and then take two bites, and want to throw up I feel so full. So I guess since the two of us are in simmilar stages, and having the same issues....it must be OK, right?!?!

Momma K - I cant tell you what is right for you, but I can tell you what I am doing. I was consuming about 1200 calories per day before I got pregnant. As soon as I knew I was pregnant I upped it to 1500 per day (my doctor confirmed what I was doing was ok for me and the baby). I am eatting a ton of fruits and whole grains too (but have been on a pizza kick lately). I am weighing in once a week, and keeping tabs on my weight. If I gain several lbs in one week, I know I need to be extra careful of what I eat the next week.

For those TTC - It took us 3 months of trying. That being said, the first two months I had everything planned out, was maping dates, times, etc and it was absolutly no fun, and very stressfull. The third month I really tried not to be as "observent" of all the things going on with my body, and to make it more fun! I really think that was the charm. Good luck to all of you!!

Hi all!
I am another newbie on here, I am about 6 wks pregnant with my 4th child. While I hadnt ruled out having another baby this has come as a bit of a suprise to us as it wasn't planned, I thought we were being careful?! Its is strange that I always get pregnant in Aug/ September though; my other 3 sons birthdays fall within 2 weeks of one another & new baby's due date is at the same time!

I am not too worried about my weight as I have put on less weight with each pregnancy & am hoping to put on about the same 20lbs as I did last time. Before that it was about 60 (!) lbs with my 1st and 34lbs with my second. I suppose you could say that the shock of putting on so much with my eldest encouraged me not to do the same again.

As usual though I have started with the all day & night nausea Today I invested in some accupressure bands which i am hoping will help. But my palate has gone crazy & I can only stomach typical British stodge which although I am british I usually never eat...bacon sandwiches, toasted cheese sandwiches, pies?!!! Lets hope this is just a phase & it passes soon.

I try & steer clear of maternity clothes as much as possible I prefer just wearing my own loosest clothes for as long as possible but if you have to wear tailored clothes for work then that's different IMHO just be comfy pregnancy is hard enough as it is without feeling restricted by your pants.

Good luck to those waiting TTC I hope it happens soon for you.

Angela- thanks for sharing such a beautiful story, your baby son looks adorable well done xx

I haven't been on here since I found out I was pregnant. I am 17 weeks along and I've gained 7 lbs. I'm really trying to watch my weight, but McDonald's french fries sure makes it difficult :laugh: We got pregnant our first month TTC, but I hear that's not necessarily the most common. Its great to hear everyone's story. I was counting all my friends who are pregnant and I believe there are 10!! Yes 10!! My sister found out she is pregnant and due a month after I am and my sister in law is due 2 weeks after that. Should make for an interesting Christmas with 3 huge pregnant women. haha

Hi everyone! I am ttc and trying to lose weight before getting pregnant. I gained 80lbs. with my son 10 years ago, then it took about 2 years ttc with my daughter. My sw was 235, i am now 220 but would like to be below 200 before getting pregnant again. I have had some trouble conceiving so my doctor prescribed clomid, anybody else take clomid? was just wondering if it affects weight loss at all?? I think i might start the clomid next month, so i am really really motivated this month to lose some more weight, after i get pregnant i just want to not really gain much weight, but eat healthy so the baby will get all the nutrients he/she needs!! I am already taking the prenatal vitamins so i feel like that is a step in the right direction!! Good luck kkuhly...it can be a long process but definitly worth it!!!!!

Congrats Angela...Great Story...Beautiful Baby!!!!

I'm almost 14 weeks pregnant and happily conceived with the help of Clomid after almost 3 years trying to. I took Clomid for 4 cycles. The first 2 with 50mg and the next 2 cycles with 100mg. I didn't notice any effect on my weight (as opposed to a few months earlier when my doctor prescribed Metformin hoping to regulate my cycles).

I did find that Clomid had much side effects though... early on the cycles, when taking the pills, it made me awfully tired. Later, after ovulation, it can create side effects that mimics pregnancy (sore boobs, nauseas, etc.) which can add to the sadness when your menses arrive. I also experienced the worst PMS ever (poor husband...). But hey, it worked, so I won't complain and I really hope it helps you to !

Welcome, new comers! This is a really great group with lots of support!

I weighed in this morning and was down 2.6 lbs! I'm VERY confused! I know weight fluctuates so I'm not going to stress but I'm not going to lie, it kind of freaked me out. I'm eating anything I want basically (I know that's not ideal either ...lol) but I just stop when I get full. Which, is really fast these days. I get hungry very often but after I take a couple of bites I'm full. So now I'm at a lower weight than I was before getting pregnant. I will weigh again in a few days and see if it is just one of those days and hopefully everything's ok. :huh: :indifferent:

Dont worry yourself sick. Listen and trust your body and you'll be fine! Maybe your lucky and the 'full' feeling is replacing morning sickness!!! Yay! Enjoy the weight loss and skinny days while you can! Congrats and Enjoy every moment of your pregnancy!

Hi all!
I am another newbie on here, I am about 6 wks pregnant with my 4th child. While I hadnt ruled out having another baby this has come as a bit of a suprise to us as it wasn't planned, I thought we were being careful?! Its is strange that I always get pregnant in Aug/ September though; my other 3 sons birthdays fall within 2 weeks of one another & new baby's due date is at the same time!

I am not too worried about my weight as I have put on less weight with each pregnancy & am hoping to put on about the same 20lbs as I did last time. Before that it was about 60 (!) lbs with my 1st and 34lbs with my second. I suppose you could say that the shock of putting on so much with my eldest encouraged me not to do the same again.

As usual though I have started with the all day & night nausea Today I invested in some accupressure bands which i am hoping will help. But my palate has gone crazy & I can only stomach typical British stodge which although I am british I usually never eat...bacon sandwiches, toasted cheese sandwiches, pies?!!! Lets hope this is just a phase & it passes soon.

I try & steer clear of maternity clothes as much as possible I prefer just wearing my own loosest clothes for as long as possible but if you have to wear tailored clothes for work then that's different IMHO just be comfy pregnancy is hard enough as it is without feeling restricted by your pants.

Good luck to those waiting TTC I hope it happens soon for you.

Angela- thanks for sharing such a beautiful story, your baby son looks adorable well done xx

I think that is pretty funny, our 2 boys are 2 weeks and 2 day apart and this one is due just 1 day after my youngest ones birthday. All 3 babies will have birthdays within 2 weeks as well. We've had 2 m/cs so I think that my body just likes being pregnant in the fall and having spring babies!

Weight will flucuate within 5 lbs so everyone need not worry. Sometimes when I go to the doctors I'll be up 2-4lbs then the next time I'll be back down. My doctor said to eat 2000-2500 calories, I do my best but I noticed that some days I am not hungry at all while others I am super hungry. We dont need to be on a "diet" we just need to be careful with what we eat and how much. That doesn't mean we can eat chocolate cake everyday but why not sometimes? Good luck to all of you TTC, I agree with Amanda....just have fun and it will happen!

Hello! I would like to join you all. I had just switched from WW to myfitnesspal a few weeks ago and am now expecting. I am expecting our 11th due next June. I would love some advice on how many calories I need. I was eating 1200 a day. I weigh 175lbs now. Everything I have read says 2100-2400, that is 300 on top of 1800ish to maintain my weight, but certainly do not need 300 in the first trimester. I am usually so sick by 6 weeks that everything goes out the window, but I am just 4 weeks now. I just don't want to pack on the pounds, 2100 or even 1800 seems like so much. Plus dh and I are going on vacation next week. Worried about eating, honestly.

Annabelle

Hi, everyone. I'm new here. My husband and I have been TTC for about 2 years now off and on. Recently had surgery for endometriosis which I am told went well. Fingers crossed. 2ww started this weekend.

I'm 252#. Am wondering how the bump works with larger bumps? Do you ever get to the point that you look pregnant and not just fat?

Melissa

What are the ages of your children?

16, 16, 14, 11, 9, 7, 5, 4, 2, and 1. Still confused. I am having a hard time eating more calories. Right now I am at 1300 or so.

For all the eating questions--I set my goal at maintenance. That put me at 1900 calories which seemed appropriate. However, the most important thing is to be getting all the vitamins and minerals that you really need. So I would suggest that you focus on whole grains, vegies and fruits. Of course the two things I couldn't stomach my first trimester were whole grains and vegetables. As long as you are focusing on the right foods the calories will fall into place. (A big reminder for myself!!)
I still would rather not cook--but I am so much better than I was before (It doesn't make me vomit danymore). You would think that eggs wouldn't be bad to cook. They taste really good--but the thought of making them turns my stomach!! Go figure.