Hi there! Looks like a new group here, so I guess I'll get the ball rolling by introducing myself. I'm Zelda and I'm very early in my pregnancy (5 weeks, 3 days). My due date is 12/21/2020. I had been just getting back into using MFP when I found out. This is my first pregnancy and I'm especially anxious since I'm 35 (therefore, of "advanced maternal age") and I'm very overweight. Obviously, it isn't ideal to be going through a pregnancy with all the extra weight, but the best thing I can think of to do now is to be careful of my weight gain, make sure I'm eating lots of wholesome calories, and remain as active as possible. My biggest worry right now is making it through the 1st trimester, because there just seems to be a lot of articles and information out there describing the many ways something can go wrong. I've read so many articles and researched so many symptoms and concerns...I suppose I'm just hoping for a forum where we can exchange notes, ideas, concerns, ideas, etc. And, really, just provide support for one another.

Hi there! My name is Lindsay. I am 23 weeks along with our third baby. I am due at the end of August. I have gained about 20 lbs so far this pregnancy and a little on edge as far as what the second half of the pregnancy holds. I have really been struggling with food choices lately (quarantine has not helped) and I’m hoping I can reign in my cravings as this pregnancy moves along. Congratulations to you all on your pregnancies!

Hi im Grace, im 26 and this is my 3rd pregnancy. Im almost 9 weeks.
I had been exercising about 5 times a week till about 7 weeks when nausea finally hit-that went down the drain pretty quick. Im slowly trying at least get back into walking and have been trying my best to make healthy food choices (that i can stomach)😄
I gained 50lb with my first pregnancy and 60lb with my last baby, so my goal is to keep it around 40 this time.

Hello. My name is Vanessa. Im currently 5w4d with baby #8. Started my last several pregnancies at 200+ lbs and had gestational diabetes. I'm currently 155 and hoping that gestational diabetes doesn't get too bad with this one. Im here to track my foods and exercise and connect with other moms. Hoping to gain less than 30lbs.

Good morning! I'm 40, hubby is 46. This is our second pregnancy this year (first ended in missed miscarriage right before COVID). We had to go the IVF route and it would appear my body wants to be pregnant. Officially we are 5 weeks. I'm working with nutritionist and the clinic to make sure I'm maintaining healthy diet and exercise. I'm hoping to keep things in check and limit weight gain since I'm already in the obese range.

Hi everyone! My name is Nicole, I'm 35yrs old and 29w pregnant with a boy! I have a 12yr old daughter so I feel like I'm starting over but my family is so excited to add a little boy. I was not nearly as active or nutrition conscious in my first trimester, second got a little better but I'm hoping to really improve during this last trimester. Looking forward to joining the group and get fitness and nutrition inspo from you all!!