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Fears before pregnancy--anyone feel same?

krios28krios28
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I am new to the Bump. My hubby and I are super excited about trying for pregnancy and want to get pregnant.  However I am torn right now over a decision.  We are planners and many I talk with have told us"throw planning out the window" but, we wanted to at least try to plan, and if it doesnt work-- oh well.  So long story short, we hope to get prego this August therefore, I will miss minimal amt. of work and have at least 3 plus months in the summer with newborn full time.

The ob told me I either need to get prego or get on the pill due to some health concerns.  Also I am working with a dietician and getting my health on track since I am a vegetarian.  So I am struggling with anxiety over --Can I truly be a healthy Vegetarian while pregnant? and Can I lose the extra 8-10 pounds prior to trying in August? Is 3 weeks countdown!!! 

How easy is it really to lose weight post pregnancy and some?

Anybody experiencing the same anxiety over these questions?

 

 

 

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Re: Fears before pregnancy--anyone feel same?

  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member

    My SILs (vegetarian and vegan) have had 5 healthy pregnancies between them.

    I have no idea how easy/hard it is to lose weight post pregnancy. it's different for everyone.

    I never felt these particular anxieties, but most people have some anxiety over trying to get pregnant.

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  • ChanaBChanaB

    Hi and welcome!!

    I also share similar planning anxieties! My husband and I aren't trying to conceive yet but plan on starting in a couple months (because I am trying to plan around my work schedule too!) Are you a teacher also? It just seemed like you may be because you mentioned having the summer off. 

    I have heard from people that if you wait for the "perfect" time to start your family you will never do it because there is no perfect time. A certain amount of planning is a great thing, it shows you are responsible and realize how much your life will change with a little one, however you can't control all of the little details surrounding it. Keep working with your dietitian to try to lose a few pounds before pregnancy and stick to your vegetarian plan during. I'm sure it's possible to do this, especially with the help of your dietitian!

     I hope everything goes great for you!  

     

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  • justi_underwoodjusti_underwood member
    My husband and I planned to get pregnant in November right after our wedding to have an end of summer/beginning of fall baby but here we are in July with still no pregnancy. I had no idea you only have a 20% chance of getting pregnant each month so if you want to in August I would definitely be charting and planning sex around your ovulation days! You can sign up for Fertility Friend through my ticker, it helps out a lot. Many ladies on the trying to conceive board use it.
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  • krios28krios28

    Thank you for your kind response. I am not a teacher, but close- a counselor. Are you a teacher?  Good luck to you with your new marriage and planning for baby (-= 

    Kimberly  

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  • krios28krios28

    Thank you for you kind respond and encouragement regarding being a vegetarian.  Nice to hear that others have been successful! 

    Take care

    Kimberly 

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