Does anyone have tips or success stories to share on having a healthier second pregnancy?
I gained almost 60 lbs with my first - I felt terrible and pretty much only had the energy to eat crap and watch TV. I also didn't start at a great weight either, which probably didn't help. While it was hands down one of the hardest things I've ever done, I did lose every last ounce and an additional 15-20.
I am pregnant again and really afraid of the same scenario repeating itself again. If anyone has been in this boat with first pregnancy, can you share success stories and advice on gaining a healthier amount the second time? Thanks.
***S/PAIFW***TTC since forever ago....
DH-34-MFI-motility+morphology....
Me-32-Hypothyrpid+LPD
7/8/11: Clomid100mg+Ovidrel+IUI#1=BFN
8/2/11: Clomid50mg+Ovidrel+IUI#2=BFFN
8/25/11: Follistim50iu+Ovidrel+IUI#3=BFP!!!!@14dpo
Beta#1 9/8 - 251 Beta#2 9/15 - 1622 Beta#3 9/22 - 12674
1st U/S; heard one beautiful HB of 129 - 9/29/11
OB visit; HB of 166 - 10/13/11
2nd US; HB of 163 - 10/18/11
A/S - 12/9/11 - It's a perfect healthy BOY!!!!
Our miracle baby boy - born 5/24/12
Re: advice for a healthier second pregnancy?
Great job on losing all that weight! Sounds like you'll do great this pregnancy.
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
I'm in the same boat as you, OP. I gained 53 lbs with my son and I did lose it all but it took a little over a year. I was so upset with myself for letting it get that out of hand (it was totally my doing - no exercising and eating crap the whole time).
This time around, I have gained a little already, but I'm trying to make healthier choices for food. Also, I've been too exhausted and sick to exercise YET but I am already feeling better this week so I fully plan to implement an exercise plan (I have quite a few pregnancy workout DVD's) and do it 3-4 times a week. The first trimester has been hard with eating - most days it's just what I can stomach and I've had major aversions to some of the healthy stuff I was eating before - but again, starting to feel better so I'm hoping to get back on track.
BFP # 1 - 12/19/09 EDD 08/27/10 - D&C 1/26/10 @ 9w5d
BFP # 2 - 06/05/10 EDD 02/17/11, DS1 born on 2/14/11
BFP # 3 - 04/10/13 EDD 12/21/13 - D&C 05/15/13 @ 8w4d
BFP # 4 - 07/27/13 EDD 04/08/14 - CP 07/29/13
BFP # 5 - 09/14/13 EDD 05/28/14, DS2 born on 5/22/14
Being active with ds2 i noticed i lost the baby weight way easier then with ds1. Most likely because a lit if that 50lbs was not baby and was fat.
I think if you are smart and stay active you are better off. Gl!
DH-34-MFI-motility+morphology.... Me-32-Hypothyrpid+LPD
7/8/11: Clomid100mg+Ovidrel+IUI#1=BFN
8/2/11: Clomid50mg+Ovidrel+IUI#2=BFFN
8/25/11: Follistim50iu+Ovidrel+IUI#3=BFP!!!!@14dpo
Beta#1 9/8 - 251 Beta#2 9/15 - 1622 Beta#3 9/22 - 12674
1st U/S; heard one beautiful HB of 129 - 9/29/11
OB visit; HB of 166 - 10/13/11
2nd US; HB of 163 - 10/18/11
A/S - 12/9/11 - It's a perfect healthy BOY!!!!
Our miracle baby boy - born 5/24/12