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Calorie intake??

Justone13Justone13 member
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Okay. So I guess I've been doing it wrong? My coworkers said I don't eat enough. Actual words were "never saw a pregnant lady eat so little". I eat when I'm hungry and eat semi healthy. I'm 24w and gained 14lbs. I thought that was good.

So I figured out my calorie intake everyday and it's only about 1200-1400. I used some calculator online where you enter your height and pre pregnancy weight and it said my intake should be 2400. That seems crazy high? Anyone know if that sounds right? Tia!
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Long of the Short:
 TTC since April 2013  DH 42 y/o I'm 30  Dh had vasectomy reversal Feb 2013 after 3 months developed scar tissue 
 First Re appt was September 2013 OOP for everything minus meds  
DH's TESE surgery December 2013
First cycle was February 2014 BFN none to freeze
 Second cycle was April 2014 BFP ending in Chemical Pregnancy none to freeze
 Third cycle June 2014 BFN none to freez
 Fourth cycle October 30th 28 retrieved, 13 mature and 12 fertilized
PICSI, assisted hatching and fresh sperm from my DH's TESE surgery used
5 FROZEN from a freeze all cycle! 
FET completed on DECEMBER 9TH!!!
Beta #1 13dp5dt BFP!! 800
Beta #2 15dp5dt 2100
Beta #3 17dp5dt 3600 
First Scan January 5th! Everything looks great! Heart rate of 121!
Second Scan January 20th. Baby Justone13 looks amazing. Heart rate of 175!
Baby Girl is due August 27th
Liv Annmarie born 8/25 7lbs 6oz 21 1/2 inches long 
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  • sorrellam30sorrellam30 member
    I gained about the same and my dr said I was right on track, although 1200-1400 calories seems low to me-but I think as long as you feel comfortable you're fine

     


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  • Justone13Justone13 member
    @sorrellam30 thanks! I've been feeling really exhausted again and dizzy sometimes. I was wondering if it might be the issue. Going to my dr this Thursday. Guess I'll check in with him.
    SIGGY WARNING//TICKER WARNING//PAIF

    Long of the Short:
     TTC since April 2013  DH 42 y/o I'm 30  Dh had vasectomy reversal Feb 2013 after 3 months developed scar tissue 
     First Re appt was September 2013 OOP for everything minus meds  
    DH's TESE surgery December 2013
    First cycle was February 2014 BFN none to freeze
     Second cycle was April 2014 BFP ending in Chemical Pregnancy none to freeze
     Third cycle June 2014 BFN none to freez
     Fourth cycle October 30th 28 retrieved, 13 mature and 12 fertilized
    PICSI, assisted hatching and fresh sperm from my DH's TESE surgery used
    5 FROZEN from a freeze all cycle! 
    FET completed on DECEMBER 9TH!!!
    Beta #1 13dp5dt BFP!! 800
    Beta #2 15dp5dt 2100
    Beta #3 17dp5dt 3600 
    First Scan January 5th! Everything looks great! Heart rate of 121!
    Second Scan January 20th. Baby Justone13 looks amazing. Heart rate of 175!
    Baby Girl is due August 27th
    Liv Annmarie born 8/25 7lbs 6oz 21 1/2 inches long 
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  • J&D2007J&D2007 member
    1200-1400 seems very low to me during pregnancy. The dietician at our mfm said not to go below 1900 but aim for 2,000. I'm sure it's fine, but maybe talk to your doctor and try to get a few more snacks in?
    Me: 37, DH: 38: ttc 7 years, dx: unknown
    10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
    11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid & normal hsg),
    12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s, 1/12: D&C
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    IVF#3(4/13) Natural start antagon protocol, 12R,11F. one PGS normal at day 6 transfer. BFN.
    IVF#4 (11/13) C.CRM (ODW.U normal 8/13 Still no Diagnosis) EPP/antagonist. ER 13R/7M/6F. Only 1 made it to freeze. Abnormal. Looking into options of DE, Fresh vs frozen.
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  • Justone13Justone13 member
    Thanks! I have been eating when I'm hungry and try to pick nutritional things. I just never counted my calories and then when I did I realized it was kinda low. Guess I'll have to keep an eye on it.
    SIGGY WARNING//TICKER WARNING//PAIF

    Long of the Short:
     TTC since April 2013  DH 42 y/o I'm 30  Dh had vasectomy reversal Feb 2013 after 3 months developed scar tissue 
     First Re appt was September 2013 OOP for everything minus meds  
    DH's TESE surgery December 2013
    First cycle was February 2014 BFN none to freeze
     Second cycle was April 2014 BFP ending in Chemical Pregnancy none to freeze
     Third cycle June 2014 BFN none to freez
     Fourth cycle October 30th 28 retrieved, 13 mature and 12 fertilized
    PICSI, assisted hatching and fresh sperm from my DH's TESE surgery used
    5 FROZEN from a freeze all cycle! 
    FET completed on DECEMBER 9TH!!!
    Beta #1 13dp5dt BFP!! 800
    Beta #2 15dp5dt 2100
    Beta #3 17dp5dt 3600 
    First Scan January 5th! Everything looks great! Heart rate of 121!
    Second Scan January 20th. Baby Justone13 looks amazing. Heart rate of 175!
    Baby Girl is due August 27th
    Liv Annmarie born 8/25 7lbs 6oz 21 1/2 inches long 
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  • katers79katers79 member
    Yeah- that's really low. I'm an RD- most women need an average of ~1600 calories, give or take depending on age, ht/wt. add more for exercise/activity, and then ~300-400 for pregnancy.

    I'm guessing you aren't quite that low? I find that most people underestimate portion sizes which can affect your calculated intake. Your weight gain is ok- you'll gain more the farther you get. But you're also a skinny minny to begin with, so I'm guessing your OB may want you to gain on the higher end of the recommended range. (Closer to 35# total)

    Focus on getting in some extra snacks- string cheese, nuts, fruit. You'll get there!

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  • Justone13Justone13 member
    @katers79 thanks for the info!! Last time I was there he said he would like me to gain a pound a week until delivery. I'm not setting that as a goal only just continued to eat what I was before. I'll grab some more snacks for work and hopefully that will do the trick! I want what is best for my body along with the baby but don't want to gain so much that there are issues taking it off after.
    SIGGY WARNING//TICKER WARNING//PAIF

    Long of the Short:
     TTC since April 2013  DH 42 y/o I'm 30  Dh had vasectomy reversal Feb 2013 after 3 months developed scar tissue 
     First Re appt was September 2013 OOP for everything minus meds  
    DH's TESE surgery December 2013
    First cycle was February 2014 BFN none to freeze
     Second cycle was April 2014 BFP ending in Chemical Pregnancy none to freeze
     Third cycle June 2014 BFN none to freez
     Fourth cycle October 30th 28 retrieved, 13 mature and 12 fertilized
    PICSI, assisted hatching and fresh sperm from my DH's TESE surgery used
    5 FROZEN from a freeze all cycle! 
    FET completed on DECEMBER 9TH!!!
    Beta #1 13dp5dt BFP!! 800
    Beta #2 15dp5dt 2100
    Beta #3 17dp5dt 3600 
    First Scan January 5th! Everything looks great! Heart rate of 121!
    Second Scan January 20th. Baby Justone13 looks amazing. Heart rate of 175!
    Baby Girl is due August 27th
    Liv Annmarie born 8/25 7lbs 6oz 21 1/2 inches long 
    image 

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  • DaggermouthDaggermouth member
    I am 5'5" and 130 and 1200 cal is what I eat when I'm dieting. That said, I couldn't keep much down in the beginning with DS and gained 21 pounds total. The dr was not happy with that and neither was I. It did get harder at the end bc there is just no room left in there and the last thing I wanted to do was eat. Could you try an app like my fitness pal that keeps track of your intake? Also breaks it down into how much protein you're getting, etc. I've found it very helpful. I guess my advice is to get snacks in now bc at the end you may not have much room for food!
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    DH: 48
    IVF #1: 8/2011 transferred 3 4-cell 3-day highly fragmented embryos, had 12 weeks of bleeding and 1 perfect DS
    IVF #2: 8/2014 BFN
    IVF #3: chemical, had 2 left to freeze
    FET #1: BFN
    IVF #4: 12/2014 transferred 2 great-looking day 4 embryos, none left to freeze, BFP, u/s showed empty sac, m/c approx 9 weeks
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