Pregnant Ladies

kennedar
kennedar Posts: 306 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Is there anyone else here that is using MFP to track diet and nutrition while pregnant? I could use some healthy-eating support while "eating for 2" to make sure that baby is getting everything he/she needs and none of the junk they don't!

I lost about 20 pounds on MFP last year, looked great and was super happy with the results although I would have liked to lose more! Between Christmas and our infertility testing I got off track and gained all the weight back. I was sadly back in the obese category when we got pregnant. I am now 16 weeks along and starting to worry about pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes if I don't control my diet through the pregnancy. I dont know what I was when we got pregnant, but have gained 3 pounds since 11 weeks. Our midwife is totally happy with that which is good.

Anyways, I thought if there were other folks on here using MFP to ensure that they are getting the right nutrients and calories for their baby it would be great to talk!!!

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  • carebear7951
    carebear7951 Posts: 404 Member
    I hope you find someone to take that journey with. I have 4 kids (and thought I'd never have any b/c we tried for 4.5 years!). My last baby I had gained a bunch of weight before I got pg (surprise baby believe it or not!) and am just now struggling to lose that weight I put on before my positive test. Good luck and congratulations!!!!!
  • AdriaDLH
    AdriaDLH Posts: 1
    ME!!!! I'm 14wk5d pregnant!

    This #3 for me and I know my pattern of weigh gain.
    1st T very little
    2nd T lots
    3rd T lots

    So my goal is this time is to not gain as much during 2nd & 3rd T.

    I want to only gain 25# (instead of the 35-40 with the other two).
  • kennedar
    kennedar Posts: 306 Member
    Thanks! This is our miracle baby. We were waiting for fertility treatments when we realized that I was pregnant! Its taken 16 weeks for me to feel secure enough to even start thinking about long term issues with this pregnancy like pre-e or diabetes. Up until now I was just so sure that it would not last!

    Congrats on your 4 miracles. I love hearing about others in the infertility community having children!
  • kennedar
    kennedar Posts: 306 Member
    We are almost due date buddies! I am due March 14!
  • dreamranchgirl
    dreamranchgirl Posts: 7
    Hey there this is AdriaDLH! I didn't realize I had another account and accidently logged into it awhile ago. really weird.
    Anyway, I'm due March 26th!

    That's really cool!
  • catintheshell
    catintheshell Posts: 51
    i am! i am now 28 weeks and i am using the food diary to make sure i'm eating enough calories as well as protein and fats for the baby. :) so far, so good!

    congrats and good luck to you!
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