Any plus size pregnancies out there?

latershrader · February 2017

Hi all. I'm a FTM and 10w+2 today. I'm high-risk because of several factors, one being my weight. I just wanted to see if there were any other plus size pregnancies out there! Either FTM or 2+ moms. How are you feeling? Any advise?

klcarr19 · February 2017

I am a plus size momma... with my daughter I was so sick I literally lost 85 pounds. This time not so much so I've been walking 30ish minutes a day on top of my physical job (special needs teacher). Just be cautious and watch your sugar intake. Also eat small balanced meals instead of larger ones. It's surprising how much you will love your body through this process. I've always been self conscious and it took my first pregnancy to really love what my body could do

Also, doctors might hound you about weight gain, just realize they do this to protect the baby and yourself. It really sucks to hear when you struggle with weight to begin with, but it always helped me by thinking if they didn't say something they wouldn't be doing their job! Plus, my super skinny friends had the same issue too

SarahS2017 · February 2017

I'm a plus size momma. This is #4 for me. I agree with @klcarr19 about pretty much everything she said. The small meals make a big difference for me as does drinking a lot of water. I try to drink a gallon a day.

The doctors have never made too big a deal about my weight, thankfully. They've just said to be watchful and careful, which goes for any pregnant woman.

mrsvp614 · February 2017

Here is a thread that already exists with plus-size moms in this group. We've discussed doing a weekly check-in, but I don't think it's happened recently. Could be worth bringing back up.
https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12698500/plus-size-mamas/p1

SuzieMay827 · February 2017

The weekly check in seemed to not get much activity because everyone was struggling through the first tri with morning sickness, exhaustion, etc. I'm thinking of starting it up again in a week or two as people start to feel better. But if there's interest sooner we could start it up again now.

latershrader · February 2017

@klcarr19 Thanks for the encouragement! I hear you about losing weight. I've lost 11lbs so far. But I'm starting to feel better and hope to crave healthy instead of the alternative. We'll see!

@SarahS2017 Small meals and lots of veg & fruit. That's the way to go! Thanks!

@MrsVP614 I found that thread after posting this. I couldn't figure out how to delete this one though. I'm now following both. Thanks for the heads up.

@SuzieMay827 A check-in would be nice. I'll see if anyone over on the other post wants to do it in a few weeks, after M/S settles down for all of us.

bassoondiva · February 2017

@SuzieMay827 I'd love a check in. I need some accountability with my eating lol. I don't have any morning sickness which has lead me to eat pizza

klcarr19 · February 2017

I have to say the perk for me as a plus size woman was shopping for maternity clothes. Built in Spanx! And no awkward button indents in my tummy!

avr-3 · February 2017

I am a high risk pregnacey because I was diagnosed with gestation diabetes at 8 weeks and 5 days....

I'm now 12 weeks today and every since finding out and dieting I've lost 13 pounds. I will be a rabbit till the end if that means our baby will be healthy ! mama bear mode already! * I am plus size * I'm 5'4 and now weigh 225

SuzieMay827 · February 2017

Alright ladies, I think maybe we should start this back up

I had picked Wednesdays as the day before, does that work?
Also what are some questions you'd like to see so we can make sure the board is a fun one that people like participating in?
I'd love to talk about goals and how we are doing with them, but I also want to have something that I can look forward to talking about even if Ben &a Jerry were my best friends this week-like I don't want it to become a shaming thing, but still helpful to keep us on track.
Thoughts?

bassoondiva · February 2017

@SuzieMay827 Wednesday works for me. Any day really lol just pick the time and place and I'll be there!! Lol. I definitely would like to talk about goals but agree that I want to be able to say I had onion rings and a double cheeseburger for breakfast ( true story) and not get slammed by being honest. I haven't seen that on this board so I'm not really worried. I'll throw some questions out there as I think of them. One Id like to see is what type of excericing is working for everyone. Since I wasn't very active before. My choices are limited.

latershrader · February 2017

@SuzieMay827 One thing I see on MyFitnessPal is "what are some non-scale victories you've had this week?" Maybe we could tailor that to plus size pregnancy? "What are some non-scale pregnancy positives you've experienced this week?"
Looking forward to Wednesday!!

mightymcqueen · February 2017

@bassoondiva I second you on wanting to learn other people's exercise routines. Right now I'm just doing pregnancy stretches + walking more, so I'd love to learn some alternatives (and yes, I know that pregnancy stretches are meant for women in their 2nd/3rd trimester, but I figured it was better than nothing)

bassoondiva · February 2017

@mightymcqueen where did you find your pregnancy stretches? I'd love to start doing some. I don't think it's ever too early to start and I think it will really help me in my unmedicated delivery. I promised myself to prepare more this time than I did with my second. Lol.

mightymcqueen · February 2017

@bassoondiva Here's a site with decent descriptions. I guess it's technically pregnancy yoga, but they're so low impact that it wouldn't really tie in with what people in the US think of as yoga. There's also a lot of web videos that show positions, in case you need a more effective visual aid.

Souptin · February 2017

Hi I am not sure if I go here or not. I was sort of on the borderline of being plus size before this BFP. I am at that awkward limbo of regular clothes are ill fitted and plus size isnt right either. I still had 20 pounds extra from last pregnancy and I carry it all in my waist. Since morning sickness kicked in Ive lost about 8ish pounds. I am somewhat active and starting a group fitness challenge next week hoping it helps with all day nausea. I wasnt super active last pregnancy but this one I am hoping to change that, having a toddler will help I am sure.

Any plus size pregnancies out there?

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