I think I'm pregnant! What will happen ??

eurynam · January 2012

Hi guys!

For the last week I have "symptoms" that make me think I might be pregnant (but it's too soon to detect it with a test...)!! I was planning it but only at the achievement of my goal (13 lb away) but life has funny ways sometimes so now, I'm wondering what will happen with my eating and exercise habit??

I know if she's overweight/obsese, I women can loose or gain much less pounds during the pregnancy but since my BMI is 24.8, can I keep my calorie intake low (1200-1400 a day) with my exercices (30 day shred 3-4 times a week) and loose fat while gaining weight from the normal modification of the body (ex. breast, blood volume, etc.) ???

Thanks for your hepl!!

p0pr0cksnc0ke · January 2012

if you have been doing high impact cardio already, I am pretty sure you can keep up with it through pregnancy. If you just started (three months or less ago) I would reduce it down to jogging/brisk walking. As far as calorie restrictions, I would bump it up to 1500 a day.

as with everything...talk to your doctor though.

TheDrBuchanan · January 2012

I doubt it will be a good idea to keep your calories low for an entire pregnancy - yes, you may lose some body fat, but gaining weight is very important for a gestating baby. You don't want your calorie intake to be so low that a little one doesn't thrive as they should. However, if you really are that early on, you won't have to change a whole lot just yet. Just be sure to eat balanced, take a daily prenatal vitamin, and once you know for sure you can talk to your doctor about pregnancy nutrition. He/she will be able to tell you exactly the minimum calories/protein/carb you need to keep a baby healthy.

UponThisRock · January 2012

In 9 months, another person comes out of your body. Mind = Blown.

beccyleigh · January 2012

I would take a test, see if you have a positive, visit a doctor & discuss these questions with them & ask to be referred to a dietitian.

Rae6503 · January 2012

No. Do not diet while pregnant. JFC. Talk to your doctor. You'd be okay eating at maintenance for the first trimester and maybe 300 over during the second too. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT DIET WHILE PREGNANT.

auroranflash · January 2012

Don't count on MFP advice, just stick to your norm and then get advice from your doctor since EVERYONE is different and the top priority is the (possible) baby right now.... Once you're sure, go see a doctor and make sure you're taking your prenatals and getting plenty of good fats and eating as healthy and natural as possible... stay active though. God bless you and good luck.

kennethmgreen · January 2012

infamousmk · January 2012

I know if she's overweight/obsese, I women can loose or gain much less pounds during the pregnancy but since my BMI is 24.8, can I keep my calorie intake low (1200-1400 a day) with my exercices (30 day shred 3-4 times a week) and loose fat while gaining weight from the normal modification of the body (ex. breast, blood volume, etc.) ???

Can you explain this a little more clearly? It sounds like you're worried that the baby will be overweight?

PinkEarthMama · January 2012

I agree. You need to see a dietician. Also, I'm not sure I'd be doing less than 2000 calories a day while growing another person.

( And, YAY, congrats! )

Elizabeth_C34 · January 2012

I would take a test, see if you have a positive, visit a doctor & discuss these questions with them & ask to be referred to a dietitian.

This.

and...

Congrats

Thomasm198 · January 2012

Just to make sure this is seen.

rml_16 · January 2012

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR!!!!!!!!

HotKanye · January 2012

I would say (as peer advice, not an expert.) to switch to maintenance calories. 1200 calories would *definitely* not be enough even if you were obese and you aren't. If you've been working out you should be able to as long as you keep it within a reasonable intensity. During second and third trimesters you will need to raise your calories more but your doctor or midwife should be able to advise you on this. I am also planning on getting pregnant soon too. Congrats!

FairuzyAmanuzy · January 2012

^^^^^hahahaha
...definately talk to your doctor though.... I personally would try to maintain throughout the pregnancy. If you deprive your body, you are depriving your baby.

rml_16 · January 2012

TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR!!!!!!!!

I'm not a doctor...but I play one on MFP

AND YOU PLAY ONE VERY CONVINCINGLY.

I didn't mean that to be caps, but I'm on my phone and don't feel like fixing it.

Mkserpa · January 2012

Everyone is different. Only your doctor can give you exact advice tailored to YOU specifically. Most doctors you can email nowadays and get advice. I did that my entire pregnancy (I have a 3 month old). Emailed with every little question.

In short - ASK YOUR DOCTOR :P Congrats BTW! Google 'early pregnancy test' There are super sensitive tests you can buy (for less than $1 ea) that test HCG down to 10MIU (most store bought tests are sensitive to 25+MIU). I used them with my daughter. I found out at 3 weeks and 2 days that I was pregnant with one of those tests.

granolagrl85 · January 2012

First - Pee on a stick
Second - Find a midwife that does homebirths because OBs are a pain in the gut.
Third - Read Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth.
Fourth - Don't be stupid and eat a ton of **** while pregnant and gain 100lbs.

granolagrl85 · January 2012

Dollar General Pregnancy tests....I tested positive 7 DPO.

RosalindaP · January 2012

Have to agree about seeing a dietician if you are in fact pregnant. I remember reading once while I was pregnant that the extra work your body is doing is equivilent to climbing a mountain everyday! LOL I don't think it is exactly true but what a visual right?! You are going to be burning more so you are going to need to be eating more...a dietician can help you learn how to eat to keep you and your baby healthy.

The thing is your body will take everything it needs and give it to your baby...if you don't get enough of all your necessary nutients your health will fade and it will be a much tougher pregnancy for you...and trust me you will need all the energy you can muster those first few months.

bcattoes · January 2012

I think those are questions best discussed with your OB.

mlb929 · January 2012

Not only your dr, but ask that he/she refer you to a dietician. They can set up an eating plan for you for the 9 months, test your early for things like GD or other medical issues you have and address it before you have problems arise.

mdejoseph · January 2012

Definitely discuss this with your ob/gyn. First of all you need to understand that being pregnant means your body now needs MORE calories in order to maintain your weight. Whatever your caloric deficit is to make you lose weight RIGHT NOW will be FAR too much. Your body is starting to work VERY hard right now. Making a new life means it needs more calories to do that work. You do not want to deprive your body of those nutrients. Eat HEALTHY foods, moderate what you eat to ensure you are getting adequate carbs and proteins. Drink a lot of water. Expect to gain weight. That baby in there will only add on about 15-20lbs of pure baby. As long as you're in that range after you have the baby your body will bounce back.

Don't try to exercise and diet like you're on a mission. Do try to ensure you eat healthy choices (allow yourself that indulgence if you need it but try to limit that!) and keep a healthy exercise routine. There is nothing wrong with eating healthy and exercising preggo *if your doc gives you the green light*. Just make sure you aren't inadvertantly neglecting that baby for the sake of your own body image. Make it about health

) And get yourself some prental vitamins ASAP, they are OTC.

All IMHO

)

starracer23 · January 2012

You will have another deduction on your taxes...WOOHOO!

EJsMummy26 · January 2012

Talk to your doctor once you get a positive test.

AI1108 · January 2012

I would not look up on the internet what I should do while being the primary means of care for another person. Please go see your Dr/dietician. There's many things that we may not know.. i.e. family medical history.

AmyRhubarb · January 2012

Like most everyone else said, ask your doctor! Meanwhile, there's a great group of ladies here on the forums that have ongoing threads for the preggo members who want to stay fit through pregnancy. It's called 'Fit Fabulous & Pregnant or something like that - you'll find it if you search the forums for 'pregnant'.

And early congrats - when do you think you will test?

mdejoseph · January 2012

An addendum to the below, I have gained under recommended amounts while preggo (under my doctors care and after discussing it with them) but I had to be careful I was getting adequate nutrition. And at my weight I did chair aerobics for the beginning of my pregnancy and plenty of walking. It's not BAD to gain baby weight and lose SOME body weight. But it's definitely BEST to discuss all this with your doctor. In the meantime, be careful but follow your bodies queues. If you crave a banana you may need potassium. Be mindful and listen

)

Definitely discuss this with your ob/gyn. First of all you need to understand that being pregnant means your body now needs MORE calories in order to maintain your weight. Whatever your caloric deficit is to make you lose weight RIGHT NOW will be FAR too much. Your body is starting to work VERY hard right now. Making a new life means it needs more calories to do that work. You do not want to deprive your body of those nutrients. Eat HEALTHY foods, moderate what you eat to ensure you are getting adequate carbs and proteins. Drink a lot of water. Expect to gain weight. That baby in there will only add on about 15-20lbs of pure baby. As long as you're in that range after you have the baby your body will bounce back.

Don't try to exercise and diet like you're on a mission. Do try to ensure you eat healthy choices (allow yourself that indulgence if you need it but try to limit that!) and keep a healthy exercise routine. There is nothing wrong with eating healthy and exercising preggo *if your doc gives you the green light*. Just make sure you aren't inadvertantly neglecting that baby for the sake of your own body image. Make it about health ) And get yourself some prental vitamins ASAP, they are OTC.

All IMHO )

ering · January 2012

First, take a test.
Second, if it's positive....You are growing another person. Think about that for a minute.... Then ask your docotor!

rml_16 · January 2012

First - Pee on a stick
Second - Find a midwife that does homebirths because OBs are a pain in the gut.
Third - Read Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth.
Fourth - Don't be stupid and eat a ton of **** while pregnant and gain 100lbs.

I had a fantastic OB and if I had done a home birth, I would be dead.

But that's great advice. :-)

knielsen85 · January 2012

Just had a baby in sept - don't diet while preg for the first trimester u will probably have morning sickness or even food aversion ( I hated the smell of everything) I ate exactly the same except added more fruits and veggies and stayed away from fast food just think about giving the best nutrition to your baby instead of thinking of calories. I kept up my workout routine ( doctors usually say you can do workouts you were doing before preg, but don't try anything new) I didn't gain a pound until I was well into my second trimester.. My advise is just focus on nutrition, and just visualize your baby eating what your eating an then choosing fruit instead of fries becomes alot easier, and also I'm not say I was perfect I totally used the "I'm pregnant" to have a donut or ice cream, but I didn't do it every day..** losing weight releases toxins from fat cells.. So you do not want to lose weight. Good luck and pregnancy weight is beautiful love it your creating life, and you baby loves all that extra snuggle room, it keeps him warm!

I gain 40 lost the first 10 in the hospital and the next 10 just melted off, good luck congrats

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