Newly pregnant and looking for a support team

Hi Diane!

Congratulations on your pregnancy. I'm 16 weeks along and this is my third.

I'm also trying to keep an eye on the scales as I'm already overweight, so I'm trying to eat conciously and not give in to huge quantities of carbs (up until now, I've been off most food apart from cereals/ white bread etc!).

Good luck!
Jessie

I am also pregnant. Due November 27, 2015. This will be my fourth baby. Each and every pregnancy I had were different. I did pretty well on the third and I want to do the same for this one. I lost 80 pounds after it (and gained about 15 pounds back).

I've been eating whatever I crave before it gets out of control (And I definitely don't want that. I overeat when I'm desperate.). My first pregnancy, no crazy cravings. Second, BROWNIES, BROWNIES, and more.......BROWNIES. Third, no junk food at all! This one, it's all about steak.

Congrats to you both!

Hi Diane
I am not currently pregnant but I do have a 8 yr old and a 2 yr old. When I got pregnant with my 1st we were 19, I didn't listen to anything anyone told me and I wish I did, as far as eating well and things to get my body back. Well I paid the consequences, I blew up! For some women what you eat can have a huge effect on your body, during and after. Anywho, with my second pregnant (6 yrs later) I was more cautious because I didn't want to gain a ton of weight like I did with my first. Eat well balanced meal, do not beleive the myth about "eating for two" No, you're just eating for your self. BUT, eat well enough to provide enough nutrients to pass on to your growing baby in there. Inevitably I gained 40 lbs this time but it was mostly all in my belly, as opposed to my whole body like the 1st time. Of course you can have what you crave but in moderation. With this last pregnancy I craved oreos every single night! I would eat 4 oreos and a small glass of milk before bed almost every day lol. Try to stay active or go on walks if you can and have the energy for it. Every body and pregnancy is different, this is just my advice based on my experience Good luck and congrats!

Congratulations!!!

I am due September 30th!! I spent most of my first trimester eating what I craved and only gained a couple of pounds, which is the norm! But now that I have my energy back in my second trimester, it is time to get serious and start eating better with more exercise I would love to be a part of your support team if you will be a part of mine!!

Super bummed, my test came back negative. I really thought with all the symptoms I was having that it would come back positive. It just wasn't our time.
However, the more time passes the healthier I hope to be.