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iluvhorses1983
iluvhorses1983 Posts: 86 Member
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This group has been so amazing! My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year. I have VLCD most of my life until February of 2012. I upped my calories to maintenance (for a reset) on May 29th and got a PPT on July 7th! Coincidence? I don't think so! =) Granted, I gained 4 pounds during my reset but that was obviously what my body needed to support a pregnancy. I just wanted to share my experience and how greatful I am for all of your guidance, information and support!

Now, I am eating at my maintenance (~2000 calories). Does this sound right for my first trimester?
5'4
135 lbs

I used to be moderately active, but have reduced to lightly active due to fatigue. =)

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  • bsinno
    bsinno Posts: 344 Member
    wow congratulations to you and your husband! sending prayers your way!!
  • DoubleE615312
    DoubleE615312 Posts: 173 Member
    Congrats...from everything I have read, you really only need an extra 300 calories in the last trimester to help with the pregnancy. Of course double check with your OB/GYN....
  • tenpets
    tenpets Posts: 423 Member
    How wonderful! Congratulations!!! I think eating at TDEE is perfect during pregnancy. Enjoy every miraculous moment! :heart:
  • opalmel
    opalmel Posts: 147 Member
    Congratulations! That is truly awesome news! Good luck during your pregnancy and keep eating at TDEE.:smile:
  • kchris41
    kchris41 Posts: 38 Member
    Congratulations and so happy for you!!
  • Noor13
    Noor13 Posts: 964 Member
    That's wonderful news :)
    Congratulations to you and your husband.
  • MeganKate24
    MeganKate24 Posts: 110
    Amazing news, Congrats!! x
  • CharliesAngel1
    CharliesAngel1 Posts: 70 Member
    This is wonderful! So happy for you and your husband!
  • meggyh20
    meggyh20 Posts: 116
    That's wonderful! When I had my birth control (Implanon) removed in May, my doctor said they have seen some evidence of delayed return to fertility for those who used it. I started telling her how DH and I were starting to eat healthier and work out and she said that could really help. I would not be surprised if your VLCD had something to do with the length of time it took to get pregnant, but I'm SO glad you found EMTLW. I think eating at maintenance is appropriate. I have also read 300 extra calories per day is all it takes to maintain healthy pregnancy (though I read throughout the pregnancy). Maintenance should help you maintain a healthy weight (and not gain TOO much) while pregnant.
  • Tahlij
    Tahlij Posts: 31 Member
    Congats to you!! Fab news - if it was me I would eat at TDEE I guess, lil one will need the goodness :)
  • glwerth
    glwerth Posts: 335 Member
    Congratulations and I hope all goes well.

    Your first pregnancy is such an exciting time.

    I vaguely remember mine, yikes, 15 years ago now!
  • zukkiz
    zukkiz Posts: 362 Member
    Congrats!!! I think TDEE is perfect! Enjoy each moment!
  • FitMama2013
    FitMama2013 Posts: 913 Member
    congrats!!! what a wonderful story!! if you haven't already, you should join us over at fit, fabulous, and pregnant :)

    most of us are eating at maintanence in the first trimester, then +300 calories per day in the 2nd and 3rd. but, it's up to you and your doctor!!

    I'm 5'6, 210, and eat at least 2,500 :)
  • Zylayna
    Zylayna Posts: 728 Member
    Congrats!!! That is such awesome news! :flowerforyou: :happy:
  • giag09
    giag09 Posts: 203 Member
    Yay! Congrats!
  • maltipink
    maltipink Posts: 147 Member
    Congratulations!!
  • HeidiHoMom
    HeidiHoMom Posts: 1,393 Member
    Congrats! I also think maintenance for the first trimester is good and then add 300 for the 2nd and 3rd.
  • angelina2585
    angelina2585 Posts: 273 Member
    Congratulations :flowerforyou: how very exciting for you both.
  • juliebeannn
    juliebeannn Posts: 428 Member
    wow wow!!! this is so wonderful!!! congratulations!!!!!! :love:
  • MichelleRenee13
    MichelleRenee13 Posts: 363 Member
    Congrats!!!!
  • TripleJ3
    TripleJ3 Posts: 945 Member
    Great news, congrats! I agree with everyone else. Do your best to eat at TDEE the 1st trimester than up at least 300 for tri 2 and 3. Listen to your body and do the best you can, take it day by day!:flowerforyou:
  • iluvhorses1983
    iluvhorses1983 Posts: 86 Member
    Thanks everyone for the congrats and well wishes! Also, thanks for the advice for eating at TDEE. That is what I plan to do until my 2nd trimester and see what my GYN recommends for the remainder. :flowerforyou:
  • iluvhorses1983
    iluvhorses1983 Posts: 86 Member
    congrats!!! what a wonderful story!! if you haven't already, you should join us over at fit, fabulous, and pregnant :)

    most of us are eating at maintanence in the first trimester, then +300 calories per day in the 2nd and 3rd. but, it's up to you and your doctor!!

    I'm 5'6, 210, and eat at least 2,500 :)

    Thanks! I actually joined yesterday! I am looking forward to my first ultrasound Aug 10th! I'll be about 9 weeks then. :bigsmile:
  • SweatpantsRebellion
    SweatpantsRebellion Posts: 754 Member
    Congrats! Stay healthy and stick around. So glad you will be on the EM2WL train throughout pregnancy. If you plan to nurse after baby is here, remember to continue adding in extra calories for nursing. It's so important for a great milk supply!

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