Ugh, weight gain. BLAH!

beachy6 · August 2013

Yes, there are worse problems in the world. But, since I don't have any right now and I'm not really in the midst of a treatment cycle, I need complain about lesser problems! Since school starts back on Monday, I was going through my work clothes to see what needed updated/replaced. UGH! Stupid fertility meds! I'm soooo puffy in my gut from the IVF meds still. It was two months ago for goodness sakes! I'm sure it has nothing to do with my state of laziness after our failed cycle. Nope. So.gross. I will just DIE if my work peeps think I'm pregnant from my gut puff!

Okay, enough complaining for one morning! I hope you all have a great (non-puffy!) weekend!!

sorrellam30 · August 2013

I was JUST thinking since this cycle failed I can't use cycling as an excuse to sit on my butt. I guess I should exercise or something, on the plus side I bought some really cute stretchy pencil skirts I can teach in so at least I know they fit!

sunflowermama42212 · August 2013

Omg I actually worked out yesterday and I told DH it never felt so good to sweat like that. Cycling makes me feel like such lazy crap. But I hope no one says anything to you about your weight that's plain rude. Unless its the 9 month waddle I never assume anyone is preggers and even that sometimes can be a fail lol

katekat8721 · August 2013

I feel ya girl! I have gained so much from IF...and have had two - yes two!! - people mistake my flub for a pregnancy belly. One was right after my lap when I was super bloated, but still! Ugh! Hang in there, it's only temporary!

MrsC430 · August 2013

Right there with you. Attempted to shop for fall clothes this morning... not a good scene in the dressing room! *Sigh*

aud+rey · August 2013

We are trying to work out more to get off my extra weight from the meds...I just have no motivation

I hope no one is a jerk about it.

beachy6 · August 2013

I knew I wasn't alone in the world of fluffy IF belly! It's so squishy

I think a workout/weight loss thread is a great idea! I'll post and ask to see how much interest there might be!

sunnysmile25 · August 2013

Im with u girls! I did notice I was worse on Lupron, second day off it, I lost 4 lbs! Drink lots of water and cut out salt as much as u can! Im amazed at what that little bit has done!

katekat8721 · August 2013

@beachy6 - I'd totally be down for a weight loss thread!

HeatherHam10 · August 2013

I have felt pretty bad about this too lately and i have been working out like a fiend! I swear i still have a bulge from the meds ugh!

mmhopeful · August 2013

Reading this....wow can I relate! In the past year, I have gained 21 pounds.....10 of which came since starting with the RE and doing 3 IUI's with meds. I am really trying to watch what I eat and all, but going back to work and realizing there is NO WAY to suck in any of my gut.....well.....enough said. Trying to be creative with the wardrobe too. Starting back to work the 26th and hoping to push more water and get some walking in. Hang in there. You are right to set a goal and hope for the best. Water and walking it is!

Peanutz21 · August 2013

i haven't worked out in ages

i finally weight myself this week - i've officially gained 5 pounds since starting IVF journey.... i knew my pants were feeling SUPER tight

Emmy916 · August 2013

Might be a dumb question but how does it make u gain weight? Does clomid do that too?

katekat8721 · August 2013

@Emmy916 I gained weight for a number of reasons. Yes, the medications themselves caused weight gain, but the numerous BFNs which led to stress binging, depression and lack of exercise definitely played into it too!

beachy6 · August 2013

Emmy916 said:

Might be a dumb question but how does it make u gain weight? Does clomid do that too?

I never gained weight on clomid and I want to say I tried it at least 12 cycles over the years. The stronger injectable meds mess with my hormones and I retain water like it's my job when I take them. For me, there's not really anything to stop it while taking them. Plus, many women gain weight if hormones are out of balance (which happens when you're pumped full of stim meds). Compare it to PMS bloat and weight gain. But, when you go from medicated cycle to medicated cycle, 5 pounds becomes 10, which becomes 20, etc. Also, with IVF, most doctors recommend not doing anything strenuous after the transfer, so most exercise that I personally like to do, I can't. That doesn't help I'm sure!

Emmy916 · August 2013

Ohhh ok. Thanks! I'm prob going to be put on it and already have enough of an issue with keeping my weight in check lol

delatl · August 2013

I'm writing this as I sit here in a maternity dress (I am not pregnant!) that I bought because NONE of my clothes from before fit. I have gained about 15 pounds since 15 months ago and starting this whole madness. About 7-10 from fertility treatments, the rest going off of meds that made me lose weight (for migraines), and general hormone craziness. I think I'm also going to have to buy yet another round of new clothes for the fall since I only bought bigger summer clothes. Like another poster said, Lupron has been the worst for me. I stopped that a week ago and have already dropped 5 pounds, and I'm certainly not eating healthier or exercising more. Hang in there and remember, we will get our bodies back one day.

delatl · August 2013

Oh, and for me too, the worst has been my swollen belly and looking pregnant when that is the last thing I am.

katekat8721 · August 2013

delatl said:

Oh, and for me too, the worst has been my swollen belly and looking pregnant when that is the last thing I am.

Having already been mistaken for being pregnant (twice!) by well-meaning friends and family due to bloat, this is one of my big fears. I think I'm just going to hit some maternity shops NOW that way they'll cover the IVF and hopefully pregnancy! lol

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