Any other pregnant ladies??

MaintainCats
MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
in Motivation and Support
Is anyone here pregnant and looking for a few friends? I am 18 weeks and could use a few friends that understand what is happening here! I am not trying to lose weight (obviously) but I am trying to make sure I don't gain like crazy either...I gained 40 pounds with each of my other two kids and is not something I would like to repeat if I can help it!

That said, I do still give into cravings without guilt. Cookies, cake, candy, etc...if I want it I will eat it if it fits into my calorie goals....
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  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    No one eh?
  • PinkCoconut
    PinkCoconut Posts: 655 Member
    Hey! I'm not pregnant now (my son is 8-weeks old) but I can still totally relate so feel free to add me!
  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    Hey! I'm not pregnant now (my son is 8-weeks old) but I can still totally relate so feel free to add me!

    Added you!
  • Delaina1
    Delaina1 Posts: 168 Member
    Hey! I'm 16 weeks! I'm also just trying to make sure that I don't become a monster! lol This is my first baby :)
  • Rouko
    Rouko Posts: 8 Member
    Im pregnant with my first and Im 33 weeks. Ive gained 35lbs.... I have a feeling I'll gain 40 or so, which is a little disheartening because I've been trying to not overindulge and havent had any seriously bad or fattening cravings. What makes me so on edge now (even though I am trying VERY hard not to stress about it), is that I was roughly 40lbs overweight when I got pregnant :-(
  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    Added you guys too!
  • acook1679
    acook1679 Posts: 30 Member
    I posted a topic regarding weight gain during pregnancy after weight loss. It is very consuming and you try not to dwell but its so hard. You can add me. I am now just over 6 months pregnant and as of today I have gained 19 pounds and I feel if I continue this way it will be 28 at birth. I have recently found myself seeing other pregnant girls just gaining belly or just having their baby and saying I am already pre pregnancy weight (within a week) and I know for me it won't be that way. Im trying not to over concern myself.
  • sayhitostephz
    sayhitostephz Posts: 124 Member
    I posted a topic regarding weight gain during pregnancy after weight loss. It is very consuming and you try not to dwell but its so hard. You can add me. I am now just over 6 months pregnant and as of today I have gained 19 pounds and I feel if I continue this way it will be 28 at birth. I have recently found myself seeing other pregnant girls just gaining belly or just having their baby and saying I am already pre pregnancy weight (within a week) and I know for me it won't be that way. Im trying not to over concern myself.

    FYI: My daughter is almost two now, but I was obese when I got pregnant (250 lbs). I only gained 30 lbs with her, just trying to make the best choices possible while pregnant, and I was within 5 lbs of pre-pregnancy weight by 2 weeks post partum, so don't get discouraged. I believe that if you eat reasonably while pregnant, your body will gain what it needs to gain during the pregnancy and then you will go back to what you were before you were pregnant (+ some random pounds from boobs filled with milk). I wouldn't be too concerned about it. :)
  • acook1679
    acook1679 Posts: 30 Member
    Thank you:) The support and hearing others stories really helps to get through this. I know its a wonderful time but on the otherhand its a scarey time.
  • zsaoosh
    zsaoosh Posts: 402 Member
    Please add me! I am only 7 weeks and already feel puffy! I cant button my top button but I dont feel like I am eating more. I want to work out but my chest hurts so I walk instead of run.
  • Brangwen12
    Brangwen12 Posts: 2
    Ten weeks here... very happy to see other pregnant women on this board! I had gestational diabetes with my son, who is 13 months now, and just received a diagnosis that I have it with this pregnancy already. I wouldn't be using the site except that I have to track everything I eat carefully to make sure I'm not having too many carbs at one time. 30 weeks of a diabetic diet ahead of me, and not being able to indulge pregnancy cravings, is such a downer.

    I halfway wish there was a "pregnancy" setting for the site so I wouldn't have that "0 lbs lost" notification taunting me every time I log in. :) I know I will lose the weight with breastfeeding -- I dropped down to my pre-pregnancy weight and then lost another 12 lbs when breastfeeding my son, only to put most of it back on again when we slowed down to twice a day nursing (from nursing and pumping every 2-3 hours all day and night).
  • LizzClo
    LizzClo Posts: 15 Member
    I am not currently pregnant, but we are trying for #2. I gained a lot with #1 and I gave in to all my cravings which included way too much chocolate ice cream. I have lost all my baby weight and then some since having #1. I am more fit now than I was before, but I am scared of gaining too much again when I do get pregnant. My goal this time is to definitely eat healthier and make better choices and to continue exercising as long as it is safe.
  • Soulflwr
    Soulflwr Posts: 49 Member
    Yes, I just found out I was pregnant last week. I'm only about 5 weeks though, and I cried a little when I realized my weight loss goal had to be put on hold. lol (silly me)

    My mother is an OB/GYN and told me that the best way to keep the pounds down ( and even lose a little in my first trimester since I'm already overweight) is to eat super healthy and exercise everyday. .....That's all she gave me.
  • Chrysy87
    Chrysy87 Posts: 56 Member
    Hey I'm pregnant too. 14 weeks with my first. Feel free to add me too. :D
  • SummerOBX8
    SummerOBX8 Posts: 28
    I posted a topic regarding weight gain during pregnancy after weight loss. It is very consuming and you try not to dwell but its so hard. You can add me. I am now just over 6 months pregnant and as of today I have gained 19 pounds and I feel if I continue this way it will be 28 at birth. I have recently found myself seeing other pregnant girls just gaining belly or just having their baby and saying I am already pre pregnancy weight (within a week) and I know for me it won't be that way. Im trying not to over concern myself.

    FYI: My daughter is almost two now, but I was obese when I got pregnant (250 lbs). I only gained 30 lbs with her, just trying to make the best choices possible while pregnant, and I was within 5 lbs of pre-pregnancy weight by 2 weeks post partum, so don't get discouraged. I believe that if you eat reasonably while pregnant, your body will gain what it needs to gain during the pregnancy and then you will go back to what you were before you were pregnant (+ some random pounds from boobs filled with milk). I wouldn't be too concerned about it. :)

    I have an almost 2 year old too. I started my pregnancy at 235 lbs and delivered at 253 lbs. So 18 lbs gained. Even though I was obese, they wanted me to gain to 25 lbs for the health of the baby and was concerned I was not. Believe me I ate whatever I wanted, and too much sugar which I almost failed my glucose test over. But when I first stepped on the scale I was after giving birth, I was 227 lbs. And lost a little more through breastfeeding before I started here (I was starving and eating all the time while BF).

    My point is really don't worry so much about the numbers on the scale. Just eat as healthy as you can. The only thing I wished I would have done differently, is eating more healthy foods and walking more often.
  • harmonyhoran
    harmonyhoran Posts: 48 Member
    Hi mums or hope-to-be-mums! Isnt it hard when you've lost weight then get pregnant knowing that you will have to put some back on. Of course its all for the greater good and healthy of the baby but it takes a little while to come to grips with it. For the first time in my life I actually needed to lose some weight (not much) and over the last 6 months I've done really well and reached goal weight. Then guess what? pregnant again (2 years after baby #1, currently 7 weeks along). We were trying but after trying for a while and focusing on how my body is looking so much better, I'm a bit torn between baby and body. Luckily over the last 6 months I've improved my fitness drastically. I just worry that when I get too pregnant I wont be able to run and do the cardio I've finally become to enjoy. Last time I started 5kg heavier and gained 20kg total. I stopped calorie counting at the start of the new year and haven't gained any back. I prefer not to count now as I feel its a bit pedantic. But I know that by second semester I'll feel like a hungry beast if its anything like last time.

    Anyone else tor between their new body and the inevitability of weight gain for pregnancy?
  • Razorbackgirl729
    Razorbackgirl729 Posts: 1
    I'm 8 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child. My first baby just turned 2 in January and I gained over 50 lbs with her cause I'd quit smoking when I found out I was pregnant.

    I joined myfitnesspal shortly after I had her and along with nursing, I was able to lose 74 lbs. however, in January of this year I got sick of logging and I deleted me account. Worst decision ever! Then I found out last month that I was pregnant so here I am back again!

    I'm due November 19th. Anyone feel free to add me!

    I'm Leslie by the way!
  • Danasusann
    Danasusann Posts: 11 Member
    I'M 18 WEEKS PREGNANT AND COULD USE SOME PREGNANT MFP FRIENDS!! FEEL FREE TO ADD ME!!
  • PicNic00
    PicNic00 Posts: 269 Member
    After losing 90lbs... Got pregnant. Currently 18.5 weeks and up about 10lbs... Need friends for support!
  • bestmeicanbe84
    bestmeicanbe84 Posts: 58 Member
    Please feel free to add me. Just when we had decided to stop trying and focus on school and career, we get pregnant. I am beyond thrilled even though it was quite a shock.
  • nickiraye89
    nickiraye89 Posts: 2 Member
    I am 24 weeks pregnant and have already gained almost 30 pounds. I know I will probably gain a little bit more as I still have a few months to go, but I want to keep it at a little rather than continue to gain a lot more. So, I am getting back on here to start tracking what i'm eating and making sure i'm not going over/under the amount of calories I need. I am also going to start excercising. Need some friends for motiviation and accountability. Feel free to add me :)
  • tcrawlv
    tcrawlv Posts: 11 Member
    I am currently 14 weeks pregnant, and Ive already gained ten pounds. :(
  • JenMunoz724
    JenMunoz724 Posts: 5 Member
    I worked really hard for a few months and lost about 20 lbs. We tried and got pregnant! I gained back 10 lbs in the first two months (quit counting and exercising!) :( Then I started moderately watching what I was eating and managed to only gain about 2 lbs over the next 6 months! I was trying hard not to pass my highest weight pre-pregnancy. Now, I just found out I've gained 8 lbs over the last 4 weeks :( In all, I'm up about 20 lbs and still have 4 weeks to go. I think I may pass my highest weight (only 3 lbs away) after all :( trying not to toss all caution to the wind out of disappointment. March had a lot of birthday celebrations for my family. I'm thinking it was all of the cake and eating out. Usually I eat quite strictly from home and pack all of my meals and snacks to ensure I stay on track. That did not happen with the 10 or so celebrations we had from March 4th to April 12th. All I can do is try. I will try for my baby Zoey. We've come this far . . .
  • hecham
    hecham Posts: 118 Member
    Hello ladies! I am 17 weeks with my first baby. I have gained about 18 lbs already, and was a normal weight when I got pregnant. I had low blood sugar in the first trimester so had to eat often to keep it up, but weight loss has actually slowed down since the second trimester has started. I've had to slow down a lot on running (used to run 3-5 miles several times a week, and on lifting. Walking and using much lower weights now. I always thought I'd be one of those active pregnant ladies that just kept on as usual, but my body had a different idea. I think its important to listen to your individual body and what it needs- exercise, rest, and food-wise.
    Feel free to add me!
  • tiggerhammon
    tiggerhammon Posts: 2,211 Member
    I am 31 weeks now. My weight has yoyo'd quite a bit with this pregnancy - losing weight with severe morning sickness followed my quick gains, then losing a little more before gaining again. It is frustrating and - at least for me- it is nearly impossible to not worry about the number but we have to try not to worry about it. A healthy baby is the goal here, not a number on the scale.
    I have dropped almost 16lbs below my prepregnancy at one point in this pregnancy and am currently 11lbs above prepregnancy weight. I got a little discouraged looking at it as a 27lb gain but some friends on here - and also my doctor - told me it is just off of prepregnancy so I guess I have only gained 11.
    My husband helped me feel a lot better saying "just think, in a few weeks you will be losing 15lbs overnight and soon after that you can go run again."
    Being on a site like MFP makes it difficult to not focus on weight. I set my goals to gain weight so it doesn't look like i am going in the wrong direction, but instead MFP tells me I am making progress.

    Congrats to everyone on babies and I pray they all get here healthy.
  • kate1103
    kate1103 Posts: 23 Member
    Hi Ladies! I used to track my food/exercise on here all the time, but quit when I got pregnant. I'm currently 26 weeks pregnant with my first. I keep telling myself that I WILL not freak out about how much weight I gain, but I admit I am getting pretty anxious to get back to running and tracking my food for weight loss. I've gained about 35 pounds so far (12 in the first trimester, 23 in the second). I'm trying to tell myself that I might gain 50 pounds so that if I gain alot more I won't freak out. I would love to have some preggo friends on here-if you don't mind, I will add some of you:)
  • JenMunoz724
    JenMunoz724 Posts: 5 Member
    It's really great getting on here and reading everyone's stories and experiences. It helps ease the concern over how I am doing as well. A majority of us seem concerned about our overall weight gain and where we will end up after baby comes. Just remember that we all started from somewhere. Leaning on each other and not forgetting about our health once baby comes should be our priority! I know that I can't wait to have my hopefully healthy baby, then getting back to logging and exercising. No matter where I end up after she's born, I will work hard to set new attainable goals and get to work. What else can we do? :)
  • cpsqueen87
    cpsqueen87 Posts: 7 Member
    13 weeks prego today, after 16 years!!! II was in the overweight category pre-pregnancy but had lost quite a bit of weight. So far I've gained 5 lbs total. I am diabetic and my Dr has me on a low carb diet (45 complex carbs @ each meal, 15 complex carbs for snack 3x's a day) and i'm on insulin and metformin (both 2x's daily). I just my Dr yesterday and she said my sugar were perfect! I'm super happy about that! When i found out I was pregnant I thought I would be able to at least walk 3 times a week but I have almost completely stopped working out because my body just want to sleep... and eat! :)

    With my first pregnancy I ate everything and gained 80 lbs. I don't want that to happen again. Trying my hardest to be healthier.

    Feel free to add me as well!
  • fedupfatty86
    fedupfatty86 Posts: 92 Member
    Hello! I'm 13 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby and for the most part I'm still tracking (just not as diligently as I used to). I've gained about 6 lbs since finding out in February so that's not too bad. I haven't been doing any exercise other than getting my walking in at work. Don't get me wrong, I want to workout but I'm just so exhausted all the time. I can't wait til I enter my 2nd trimester so hopefully I'll have more energy to go walking. Feel free to add me
  • rencawdor24
    rencawdor24 Posts: 157 Member
    Hi mums or hope-to-be-mums! Isnt it hard when you've lost weight then get pregnant knowing that you will have to put some back on. Of course its all for the greater good and healthy of the baby but it takes a little while to come to grips with it. For the first time in my life I actually needed to lose some weight (not much) and over the last 6 months I've done really well and reached goal weight. Then guess what? pregnant again (2 years after baby #1, currently 7 weeks along). We were trying but after trying for a while and focusing on how my body is looking so much better, I'm a bit torn between baby and body. Luckily over the last 6 months I've improved my fitness drastically. I just worry that when I get too pregnant I wont be able to run and do the cardio I've finally become to enjoy. Last time I started 5kg heavier and gained 20kg total. I stopped calorie counting at the start of the new year and haven't gained any back. I prefer not to count now as I feel its a bit pedantic. But I know that by second semester I'll feel like a hungry beast if its anything like last time.

    Anyone else tor between their new body and the inevitability of weight gain for pregnancy?
    I want a second baby too, but I am torn between losing the weight first (which at the rate I lose weight might take upto a year!) and a second baby. Any thoughts? I am nearly 33 years old.

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