Plus-Size Check-In || 11/3

izza2

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How are things going/What's up?

Rants/Raves/Other? 

GTKY: Have any pets?

izza2

How are things going/What's up? How is everyone doing weight-wise while pregnant? The first couple of weeks I was super worried, and gained 2 pounds, and then I stopped obsessing, and I've noticed I lost those 2 pounds and then a third. Which is making me worry again, but I feel full when I eat...

Rants/Raves/Other? Just worried about above. I know I shouldn't be gaining more than 10-15 pounds while pregnant, but I feel like if I'm losing weight, my LO isn't getting enough sustenance, either.

GTKY: Have any pets? Two dogs, and a fish!

marcus7676

@izza2 - as easy as it is to say, and as hard as it is to do, please try not to stress too much about your weight.  I gained 18-20 pounds last time from my starting weight, but lost about 10 pounds in the first tri.  My doctor never said a word about my weight (and I even ate ice cream almost every night in third tri).  Losing weight in the first tri is common due to food aversions, etc.  If you are stressed, definitely ask your doctor, but my guess is that they won't be too concerned right now.  I know how hard it is to make "good" food choices during first tri, but we have plenty of time to do that.  Hugs, I know this is tough - - weight stressed me out so much and I know its going to stress me out this time too since all pregnancies are different.  Maybe I'm telling you this as much as I'm telling myself :-) 

izza2

@marcus7676 - Thank you. I'm obsessive, so I spend a hoard of time Googling weight and pregnancy and being overweight pre-pregnancy and what to expect, and it all does say that it's common to lose weight in first tri, but I'm still like... If I'm losing weight, baby isn't getting what s/he needs!
Logically I know this isn't true - my body is going to give nutrients to the LO first, and then use stores to feed itself if it needs to, and that's how babies still grow perfectly healthy while women lose weight in first tri...

MaraJeanily

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Participated in general or in the plus size stuff? Regardless, I'm Mara, and obviously a little more confused with LO on board

How are things going/What's up?
This pregnancy is harder than my first. I've felt worse, even though I feel like I'm being healthier this time around.

Rants/Raves/Other? 
DS is excited to be a big brother, that's really it right now.

GTKY: Have any pets?
We have one dog right now! Tossing around getting DS a fish.

kbrown2385

How are things going/What's up? Frustrated with my eating. I’ve already been off keto due to low blood sugar issues. Now I’m ravenous and can’t eat enough food. Obviously all the crap food is what’s appealing to me. Need to get my act together and get back into a healthy routine. 

Rants/Raves/Other? Hoping I️ can get back into working out daily. I’m just so tired. Also, I’ve had enough of my phone acting crazy when I️ type the letter “l”.  

GTKY: Have any pets? We have a cat named Elvis. 

BlackAndGold09

How are things going/What's up?  So tired of being nauseated everyday.  I feel like I've been eating like crazy but haven't gained weight thankfully.  I gained 10# in the first 3 weeks of knowing I was pregnant.  But typically I maintain my weight within 3# or loose while pregnant

Rants/Raves/Other? Maternity yoga pants/leggings are SO my jam even though I'm only 8 weeks.  So so comfy

GTKY: Have any pets? Nope.  We had a beta but it got too cold in dd room and it died

sabby2

If you haven't participated before, please introduce yourself.  Hi, it's me sabby2.

How are things going/What's up? Things are going okay. I haven't gained or lost any weight at this point. I feel like all I want to eat is junk though.  I'm trying to plan better so I can eat better this time around since I know I can't gain as much as I did last time.

Rants/Raves/Other? eh, not really anything.

GTKY: Have any pets? oh yes.  We have a small dog, 3 cats, and 2 betta fish.  I did a ton of research about my betta fish before I got them this time. They're actually much more complex to take care of then the places that sell them would have you think.  The absolute smallest size they should be in is 2.5 gallons, 5 is better and they tend to like bigger tanks too. They should always have a heated tank since they're a tropical fish and you want a filtered, low flow system as well. #themoreyouknow. You can train betta fish too and they are sometimes social. One of mine always swims right up to say hi every time I go by his tank. ♡

fitzandgiggles

@kbrown2385 I miss keto so much right now 

I'm Kaela, my bmi says obese but I carry it really well. Lately I've been struggling with my bloat making me feel huge though. Add in the stress of my wedding in 2 weeks and I've been emotionally eating ALL. THE. THINGS. 

I'm at 6 weeks and I've gained 4 pounds, but I think it's mostly due to bloat and water weight from stopping keto. 

My rave right now is baths with Lush bath bombs, especially the twilight bomb. It's sublime 

meagster13

If you haven't participated before, please introduce yourself. I'm Meag

How are things going/What's up? I feel so bloated and then fat lately. I am eating constantly to avoid nausea and that's a little discouraging. I've gained some but less than 10 lbs. With DS I only gained about 20-25 total though.. Trying to remember each one is different....also attempting to make healthy choices but soo hard with food aversions.

Rants/Raves/Other? DS is already talking about sharing his toys with the baby and that melts my heart! He put a car on my belly earlier and I was not allowed to move it as it was for the baby. 

GTKY: Have any pets? we have a 10 year old cat who is stubborn and a bit of an old man
And we have an 8 year old dog who is very youthful still. 
We have talked about not having other pets after these ones are gone. So gl to the kids 10 years from now :P 

Lilpenguin3

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Hi, I'm Heather. 
How are things going/What's up?
I'm over being nauseated all the time. Nothing sounds good and when it does it makes me feel bad. I haven't gained this pregnancy but with DD I had already lost 10lbs at this point. 
Rants/Raves/Other? 
I am less sick this pregnancy than with DD so thankful for that since I am now a toddler teacher.
GTKY: Have any pets? 
We had 3 dogs and sadly the week we found out I was pregnant Our Oldest Diego who was the best dog ever had Cancer and had to be put down. 
We have still have a 8 yr old Chihuahua/Dachshund/Jack Russell mix and a 6 month old mutt puppy that we got for DD to grow up with. 

pewpewpewme

How are things going/What's up?  Working on this constant nausea. Hoping the unisom/b6 helps within a few days. Feeling like a bloated pig. Hoping to get my arse in gear and get off carbs and back on track. 

Rants/Raves/Other? I'm tired of being tired. I'm afraid of the changes my body will be going through and how alone I feel 700+ miles away from what is familiar. 

GTKY: Have any pets? Had the worst year of my life where 4 of my 5 pets died (my ex-husband took my German Shepherd and I miss him every day). The bf and I were looking into Newfoundlands and Mastiffs. Stopped our search when his ex-wife asked him to take one of their dogs because said dog requires a lot of love. So I'm now a new fur mama to a sweet 6 year old dog who just had her eye removed in addition to a tumor. All she wants to do is snuggle. I happen to be in need of a lot of snuggles so it is wonderful.