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This may be in here somewhere already, but I'm curious who is TTC right now, and who is trying to lose weight before they start TTC? For those of you trying to lose prior, what is your goal weight before you start baby-making?

So undecided @girlalmighty08! I had a non-negotiable goal of getting under pre-pregnancy weight from my first baby (now 16 months) and I am literally only 1lb away, but I started the pregnancy still overweight (206lb) so I am still not at goal which is around 175lb (I'm tall). Ideally would love to lose another 8-10 before TTC, but I'm really feeling the urge! Thinking maybe of starting now and then if it doesn't happen straight away I've got the opportunity to reach my next goal. Part of me still feels like I should wait until I'm in better shape though...feeling reasonably fit but not at my potential, and could obviously do with dropping a few more lb's...eeeek so torn!! Where are you at with it all?

girlalmighty08 wrote: »

This may be in here somewhere already, but I'm curious who is TTC right now, and who is trying to lose weight before they start TTC? For those of you trying to lose prior, what is your goal weight before you start baby-making?

Good question! Always so variable. We were plannting ttc October/ November but now it seems I will be working full-time for 4-6 months between the end of my Masters and beginning on my PhD which puts up back a bit further. I had wanted a winter baby July/August but I guess not this time. The phd has paid maternity leave at the end of the first year so its worth us waiting till 3-4 months into the program ☺

Im TTC now, my first month. I'd love to continue losing as well though-Im 191 at 5'10 so still overweight BMI. Ive been in the 180-210 weight range for the past 7 years or so, yoyoing those pound off and on. For me it is silly and frustrating to put off TTC until I reach a magical number that I'll likely not hit, since I have a proven track record of yoyoing.
I tend to lose weight with laser focus, then get worn out of obsessing over my food and activity, then gain it back. Im not good at the slow and steady. This is where I am now actually...getting diet fatigue and ready to eat all the foods I have been denying myself for the past 3.5 months! Hoping the baby rabies will keep my diet on track, and the warmer weather will help me become more active so I can continue to trend downward.

Thank you @1fit_mamma !!

There's nothing wrong with being an idealist @pezhead I had an early Dec baby and was grateful to be at the start of summer (Australia) rather than the end, the weather was beautiful and I felt great in the lead up. It's great you are already a healthy BMI and sounds like you're pretty fit (even if not at your max potential), and you can totally keep going after pregnancy. I am back to pre-baby weight, it took 16 months but I made a lot mistakes with my diet, there was nothing holding me back (yes it's harder with a baby, but only slightly)... it was all me. If you're motivated and naturally active I'm sure you will have no trouble getting back in shape afterwards. My husband and I now have a roster for workout time, being organised has really helped.

@samlovesthesnow good job tracking that! I might try to start tracking temp but I'm a little intimidated! Thanks for the example though!

Honestly ladies, I wouldn't waste your time and frustration on the BBT charting. I wasted 5 years ttc buying different thermometers and trying differnt things thinking i was screwing it up. It's more accurate with an OPK or CM monitoring. If your life is anything like mine, your husband's alligator death rolling in the bed (he is an extremely restless and noisy sleeper) every morning probably has your blood boiling at least a half hour before the alarm goes off anyway so in hind sight BBT charting was a joke for me!

I think I'm out this month. Waiting for cd1 to start tomorrow, preg test this morning was negative.

I haven't really tempted at all. I tried two days and quit. Too much to think about when im asleep. Might start this cycle just to have the data?

@ equestrian. I hope this is your month lady, you certainly deserve it. I can't imagine ttc for 10 years. My heart breaks for you and the little one that you want so badly. Best of luck!

Very best of luck @katycapp - fingers crossed for you!

Katy, I hope this is the one for you! Good luck!!

@girlalmighty08 The recommendation I got from my doctor when I spoke with her about it when the plan was to start in 2016 was to have at least one normal cycle before actively trying but it's a moot point for me now as I'll have many cycles before we TTC.

I've been off birth control for over a month now and this is what I've noticed so far:

• Lots more energy - I actually want to do things/get things done now when before it was very, very easy for me to be a bump on a log day after day because I just had no energy at all
• I didn't notice any significant drop in weight so I don't believe it was causing me to retain much if any water (I weigh daily) BUT I have noticed a significant decrease in appetite - I still have had a few bouts of increase appetite since though but I think that has more to do with things trying to regulate (and having a second period last month) than anything
• I'm much happier mentally (I've noticed I'm more often than not in a good mood now and I've even found myself singing and dancing again) and a lot less sensitive (read: more emotionally stable) I'm no longer crying at every little thing
• My vagina is no longer a desert
• My libido is coming back
• I feel more and more like the old me (and by old me, I mean the me that wasn't on birth control haha) the more time that goes on and honestly do not ever see myself using hormonal birth control again

I'm sure I'm forgetting some things but I would say those are the main highlights.

If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask.

@katycapp very best of luck!! Positive vibes headed your way!

@girlalmighty08 I just went off birth control in January and we are thinking of starting to try in June/July. I haven't really noticed as many changes as Kayla, but I'll second the increased libido, for sure. My PMS, emotionally, is surprisingly not as bad as on the pill, although I do have a couple of droopy days right around the start. I do get cramps sometimes now which never happened on the pill. I haven't noticed any general changes in energy/mood though outside of PMS. OH I am totally ravenous on the first day of my period now, hehe. It wasn't as bad on the pill. I haven't noticed any weight changes, but I didn't start trying to lose until I was going off the pill...so I have lost weight but I couldn't tell you if it's easier or harder on natural cycles.

Thank you @pezhed and @kirstie155
All went as planned so now we wait....
I hate this part!