Now what?

oddyogi
oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So.. I took a home pregnancy test this morning and it was positive. :) This is good news! We have been trying for a few months to conceive. I'm calling the doctor right now to schedule an appointment for today. I think I'm about 4 weeks pregnant..

I looked online for how many calories you should eat per day, and it says you shouldn't change much for the first trimester. I'm only eating about 1300 net calories a day, and I know this shouldn't be maintained for too much longer.. so I guess I'm just going to start eating about 2000 calories a day and lower the intensity of my workouts.

I have two stepkids (who I consider my own), but this is my first baby with my husband.

Anyone have any advice for this new mother? I understand I'll be gaining some weight during pregnancy but I really don't want to gain more than I'm supposed to. Thank you, all.

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  • cherrycoco
    cherrycoco Posts: 10
    no advice to give on this topic I'm afraid but just wanted to say congratulations! Lovely news, you must be very excited :) xx
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Congrats, you might want to change your goal to maintenance or at most to lose 0.5 lbs per week, this should give you more than 1300, and I would start this right away 1300 is to lose weight and being pregnant I'm not sure if you want to lose very much at all.
  • carolyne2
    carolyne2 Posts: 109
    Congratulations hope you have a wonderful pregnency. Regards how many calories etc. your doctor would be the best person to advise on that. I would say just eat healthy food with healthy portions and you won't go far wrong. Just avoid rubbish foods. Good luck.
  • bdavenport62
    bdavenport62 Posts: 101
    Congrats! I agree about asking your doctor/OB about how to eat and what type of exercise you should/can do. Happy and healthy 9 months! You should check out babycenter.com!
  • VolatileChocolate
    VolatileChocolate Posts: 114 Member
    Many congrats on your wonderful news.

    My understanding is as you've said you don't need to really increase your cal intake, however, by doing so and the right foods - healthy well balanced your baby will get all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed - you'll get the left over so to speak.

    Good luck and keep us posted.

    xVC
  • chloe1974
    chloe1974 Posts: 18
    Congrats!
  • soccermom004
    soccermom004 Posts: 444 Member
    Get the book what to expect when you're expecting. It is a really great guide. I'm a mom of four and pulled it out each time! Congrats!!
  • LynnW52
    LynnW52 Posts: 1,151 Member
    First and foremost, you should come join the pregnancy thread! Everyone on there is either pregnant or trying to conceive, and there is a lot of great information shared between everyone. Several first time moms (like myself!) and a few veterans!

    For now, I would set your cals to maintenance. Every woman and every pregnancy is different though, so listen to your body.
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
    What is the pregnancy thread called? lol.
  • Ashley_Panda
    Ashley_Panda Posts: 1,404 Member
    Ask your doctor what they think when you go. No better consultant! I only gained 23lbs with my pregnancy so it's definitely not impossible to not gain a whole bunch of weight. The most important thing is to take care of yourself and ask a million questions.
  • LynnW52
    LynnW52 Posts: 1,151 Member
    Sorry, I guess that would help!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/166045-pregnancy-2011-february
  • kimballtracy
    kimballtracy Posts: 94
    you shouldnt try to lose weight while pregnant.... typically you only need to eat an extra 300 cals a day...i have had two kiddos...they will want you to gain weight..depending on your size if your overweight its about 15 lbs if your average its 20-25..if your under weight its more... a great website to look at during pregnancy is www.babycenter.com. and congratulations!
  • kelligonzales
    kelligonzales Posts: 391
    you shouldnt try to lose weight while pregnant.... typically you only need to eat an extra 300 cals a day...i have had two kiddos...they will want you to gain weight..depending on your size if your overweight its about 15 lbs if your average its 20-25..if your under weight its more... a great website to look at during pregnancy is www.babycenter.com. and congratulations!

    You can keep your excerise just lower so you can hold a full converstion and don't get to winded and push to har. Congrats motherhood is great.
  • kimballtracy
    kimballtracy Posts: 94
    you shouldnt try to lose weight while pregnant.... typically you only need to eat an extra 300 cals a day...i have had two kiddos...they will want you to gain weight..depending on your size if your overweight its about 15 lbs if your average its 20-25..if your under weight its more... a great website to look at during pregnancy is www.babycenter.com. and congratulations!

    You can keep your excerise just lower so you can hold a full converstion and don't get to winded and push to har. Congrats motherhood is great.
    yea i used to just go on walks
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