Plus Size Moms Check-In 5/9

LJ623 · May 2016

Any other plus-size Mommas out there? This will be a weekly place to check in and support one another through our pregnancies!

so let's get started:

1. Tell us a little about yourself?

2. How are you feeling so far?

3. Rants/Raves/Other:

4. GTKY: What are you most looking forward to this summer?

LJ623 · May 2016

I'll get things started:

1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I am a 28-year old plus-size woman, who has struggled with her weight since college, and was finally diagnosed with PCOS almost 3 years ago, and hypothyroidism a year later. While I know the diagnoses don't excuse things, I am happy to know there is a reason why I find it so hard to lose weight! I was most recently told by my RE that I needed to lose 8 more pounds before she would prescribe clomid...instead 4 days later I got a positive OPK and well, here we are!

2. How are you feeling so far?
Not great - I'm overly nauseous and gassy, but it is worth it, so I'm trying not to complain!

3. Rants/Raves/Other:
I can't wait until May 17th which is my first u/s. I'm a nervous wreck in the meantime...

4. GTKY: What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I can't wait for the nicer weather and the chance to spend more time outside playing with my dogs. My second job also quiets down in the summer, so I'm looking forward to a bit more time to relax.

Emma61210 · May 2016

I'll jump in!!

1. Tell us a little about yourself? Im 30 and have always struggled with my weight. I lost a ton of weight in college and got down to a size 10 (and was so happy with my weight!) Then marriage, infertility, and life sucks happened and I gained it all back! I have been working out and eating healthy since last summer and have lost 45 pounds! I'm currently a 16/18 size and REFUSE to gain a ton of weight during this pregnancy. hahaha!!

2. How are you feeling so far? I feel really great. I haven't been too nauseous just really sleepy... really sleepy. and my boobs are killing me! And @LJ623 I have been so gassy too! haha!

3. Rants/Raves/Other: So ready for our U/S tomorrow. I just want to see that little peanut! My beta's have been really great so I'm just ready to see this baby!

4. GTKY: What are you most looking forward to this summer? So ready for our waterpark to open. My friends and I have a season pass and we go every Friday to layout at the lazy river. I know this is my last, kid free summer so I'm going to make the most of my laying out time! haha... Also, DH is running for City Council and the election is in August so we have a busy summer ahead of us!

AliciaGoose · May 2016

Hi ladies!! Me too

1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I'm 26 and a high school math teacher. I have always struggled with my weight but at my highest (on two different occasions) I got up to a size 20/22. Starting last February I got serious about losing weight for my wedding which was in November. I lost over 50 pounds and while I haven't lost much since the wedding, ive maintained and am currently a size 14! Still plus sized but I am so happy I was able to do this before getting pregnant.

2. How are you feeling so far?
I am feeling nervous about gaining weight, not because I want to eat bad food, but because I feel like my whole life I've either been gaining or losing, and I didn't know how to do the in between.

3. Rants/Raves/Other:
None. Excited we got this started, and super excited to get to know you other plus sized mamas!

4. GTKY: What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I'm a teacher so definitely Summer's off. I plan to sit by the pool a lot, and go to the beach when people are available to go with me.

mgold524 · May 2016

Hi all!

1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I'm a 26 year old nurse from NJ, and I have been lucky to not have any weight related hormone issues, but I have always been heavy. For years they thought I had PCOS like other close family members or thyroid issues but don't. 2 years ago I had gastric surgery after being over 315 pounds for.my 5'4" frame. I went from a 24 to a 12 and now I'm between a 14/16.

2. How are you feeling so far?
tired. Sore boobs. So gassy, like gas cramps gassy, But overall excited!

3. Rants/Raves/Other:
Having to edit this 3 times because it won't post the first time. Lol

But since i had gastric surgery 2 years ago and I have to have 60oz of water a day and 80 grams of protein daily, before baby even. It's tiring to do all that on top of being already tired.

4. GTKY: What are you most looking forward to this summer?
The beach. It feels like the only placeI can breathe sometimes. But not looking forward to the heat. We'll be so hot already! Air conditioning will be on full blast.

j32444 · May 2016

LJ623 said:

Any other plus-size Mommas out there? This will be a weekly place to check in and support one another through our pregnancies!

so let's get started:

1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I am 25. I have a 5 year old son. We have had one miscarriage and hoping this is our rainbow. I have always struggled with my weight. I am determined not to gain a pound!

2. How are you feeling so far?
I am a nervous wreck!! And will feel better after my ultra sound on Thursday. I need to know that everything is going in the right direction.

3. Rants/Raves/Other:
No rants or raves.... Just anxious!

4. GTKY: What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I am suppose to be playing softball this summer. I was looking forward to that. But it will have to be put on hold by then. Although, I am still going to play right now. We don't have any trips planned for the summer. But this fall! We are doing a girls weekend to Nashville. I will be standing in a few weddings this fall. Ugh.. Now I have to re-order the bridesmaid dresses. I am not sure the sized I got will fit

princessjnh6 · May 2016

1. Tell us a little about yourself?
I'm 27 year old 4th grade teacher. Always had issues with my weight and never had a regular period. Started trying December of 2014 and found out I had PCOS summer of 2015. After 4 clomid treatments and 1 IUI treatment later finally have my first bfp test!

2. How are you feeling so far?
I am feeling great so far! Very tired all the time! Occasional nausea! But very excited for all symptoms!

3. Rants/Raves/Other:
Our first u/s is on May 18th and am so anxious! I just want everything to be as it should!

4. GTKY: What are you most looking forward to this summer?

Relaxing and preparing for this miracle to come into our lives!

achancyginger · May 2016

I am 28 years old and I have struggled with weight my whole life. I was anorexic through high school and was in the hospital a couple times because of it. After high school I got "healthy" and gained weight- too much weight. I kept saying that I never wanted to feel hungry again. I am 5'4" and I weigh about 167lbs. When I had my first son I had weighed about 210 but fortunately was able to get back to where I started. I would like to find a happy medium- eventually.

2. How are you feeling so far?
Sick. I never felt any symptoms with my first son but I am nauseated all of the time this time around.

3. Rants
I am mad that I am pissed off over the tiniest things! I got upset that my husband put his keys next to the key bowl and not INSIDE of it.

4. What are you looking forward to this summer?
Spending time on the beach/ water with my son and husband.

serah-2 · May 2016

Hey y'all!!! I'm so excited to be here.

1. I'm 30, married to my best friend, who is an uber nerd... just like me. We live with our awesome dog and cat in DC.

2. I feel like I got hit by a dump truck. Exhausted and queasy - not a fun combo.

3. My road rage is OFF THE CHARTS. Additionally, this hormone thing is no joke - I started crying b/c my granola bar tasted bad yesterday (this is not a normal occurrence for me). Also, started the initial search for *cute* plus size maternity wear and its looking like a barren market. I'm a size 18 (5'8", 235 lbs) and it looks like I'm going to be dressing like Roseanne for the next 9 months..... . I'm thinking this will be the first alerting sign to coworkers as I'm *kinda* known for my style.

4. Looking forward to going hiking and canoeing with the hubs.

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