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Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
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June 2018 Moms
Amphibious22
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Plus size mom check-in 10/11
Amphibious22
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Hi Plus Size Mommas! This will be a weekly place to check in and support one another through our pregnancies!
I stole these questions from another BMB, but we can definitely change the layout to whatever works best.
1) If you haven't participated before, please introduce yourself.
2) How are you feeling this week? Any new symptoms? Any old symptoms disappear?
3) When is your first (or next) appointment?
4) Rants/Raves/Other?
5) GTKY: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I stole these questions from another BMB, but we can definitely change the layout to whatever works best.
1) If you haven't participated before, please introduce yourself.
2) How are you feeling this week? Any new symptoms? Any old symptoms disappear?
3) When is your first (or next) appointment?
4) Rants/Raves/Other?
5) GTKY: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Re: Plus size mom check-in 10/11
I'm a FTM who has been TTC for almost 2 years. DH and I live in San Diego where I work as an animal trainer and he (used to) work in video games. He literally just got laid off last week, but hopefully will find work again soon. I'm 5'9 size 16/18 and am honestly a little nervous about being pregnant and overweight.
2) How are you feeling this week? Any new symptoms? Any old symptoms disappear?
Still very much struggling with fatigue, but this morning I actually slept until 8:30! I've been struggling with insomnia so hopefully that symptom is fading away. Still no nausea (fx I didn't jinx it) but my boobs are getting more sore and tender every day.
3) When is your first (or next) appointment?
First appointment isn't until 10/24. Time is moving so slow!
4) Rants/Raves/Other?
I got my first hearing aid yesterday (I'm legally deaf from a scuba diving accident) and it feels super weird. I've become so accustomed to not hearing sounds, that being able to hear everything is actually giving me a headache. Hopefully I'll adjust over time, but who knew the fridge was so loud!
5) GTKY: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Definitely talk to animals. It would make my job so much easier, plus it would be amazing!
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
1) Plus size Mama over here, was plus size with my first as well...I am a 42 STM, who is super excited about No. 2. EDD June 14
2) So, was craving meat like the dickens for a few days. Now my appetite is gone. Boobs still hurt, horrible sleeping patterns. But at least we got cooler weather today (yay Fall!) so perhaps the horrid flushing and sweats will disappear.
3) Next Appointment is Tuesday for an early ultrasound. Being an IVF mama, my RE is doing it before sending me onto my GP, who then will refer me to an OB/GYN.
4)Rant: Plus size Maternity Clothes. Can there be some please? being Canadian, we have to pay duty on stuff shipped over the border, if we order on the internet, so... Grrr... Going to hit up some plus size stores for Maternity friendly styles. Rave: Everyone will think I am just a wee bit more padded... and not jump to the pregnancy conclusion, until I want them too!
5) Super power? Easy. Snap my fngers and have a clean house, tidy, laundry done and put way. Toys picked up. Fridge clean and garbage out. Sigh. That would be lovely. Oh and for my cars too!
5 - IUIs, 3 - IVF retrievals, 2- failed transfers (fresh, and frozen), PGS on second IVF resulted in 1 perfect emby, and DD.
3rd IVF w PGS resulted in 3! perfect embys. 1st transfer - Sep 2017 2 more on ice.
1) If you haven't participated before, please introduce yourself.
I am a stm but this is my 4th pregnancy. After having my son I was at my highest weight and had to do something. After spending a year meeting with a nutritionist, counting calories and having another miscarriage, I finally got some fertility testing done and found out I am insulin resistant. I started a keto diet shortly after and lost 61lbs to date (about 5 months). Hoping to lose another 70 to get to my goal weight, but obviously not concerned with weight loss during pregnancy. I would just like to not gain the 61lbs back!
2) How are you feeling this week? Any new symptoms? Any old symptoms disappear?
Feeling good this week. A little anxious because I am not feeling many symptoms, but I know it’s still early. So far I’ve had some cramping/fullness in my uterus, my nips are sore and I am tired except when I want to sleep at night (of course).
3) When is your first (or next) appointment?
My first appt is this coming Monday. I’m desperately hoping we see/hear the heartbeat. It will help me relax a little.
4) Rants/Raves/Other?
I found out yesterday that there is a car seat technician training course scheduled nearby in December. It’s something I’ve wanted to do since ds was born in 2015. I’m a huge car seat nerd so hopefully I’ll be able to take it.
5) GTKY: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Teleporting for sure! I hate spending time traveling to go do things. Traffic is horrible where I live so I think if it didn’t take us almost 30 minutes to get anywhere to do anything I’d be more ok with it.
@kbrown2385 one of my coworkers is on the keto diet and swears by it. 61lb weight loss is amazing! I lost about 20 when I got my BFP which I guess is better than nothing. And I am totally with you on the being exhausted except when it's actually time to sleep. It's the worst!
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
5 - IUIs, 3 - IVF retrievals, 2- failed transfers (fresh, and frozen), PGS on second IVF resulted in 1 perfect emby, and DD.
3rd IVF w PGS resulted in 3! perfect embys. 1st transfer - Sep 2017 2 more on ice.
I LOVE my old Navy maternity tanks and tees-- but I had a ton of trouble getting pants that fit well without making me feel like a whale from them.
Married August 2015
DS born 5/23/2018
TTC #2 July 2020
@kbrown2385 way to go on the 61 lbs!!
1) If you haven't participated before, please introduce yourself. I am a stm. Starting this pregnancy at about the same weight as my first one. I did gain after my son was born and have lost 20lbs within the last year.
2) How are you feeling this week? Any new symptoms? Any old symptoms disappear? exhausted and like all I do is eat. Making it frustrating to not feel like I'm about to gain way too much. Planning on tying some healthy smoothies to feel full longer. And ward off nausea. Also sore books and some crankiness.
3) When is your first (or next) appointment? Nov 2. First appt with the midwife
4) Rants/Raves/Other?
5) GTKY: If you could have any superpower, what would it be? I would also pick the ability to snap and have a clean/tidy house!!
@rnielsen321 - If you find any good stores, let us know!
@kbrown2385 - That's awesome that you lost so much weight! Congratulations! FX for a good appt on Monday!
1) If you haven't participated before, please introduce yourself.
I did an intro, so more info there, but I'm 24 yo, H is 29, I have an almost-9 yo DSS. This is my first pregnancy, hopefully first bio-LO come June! I was on TTGP for 2 years, but only TTGP for 3 cycles (+1 NTNP) this time around. I've always been overweight, but lost 60/70 lbs before meeting H, and of course I gained it all back. I'm a size 16/18, 5'7, so just between XL and XXL, and it's frustrating, hah. I recently found Torrid, though, and am super stoked to see if I can find some more clothes there that I can wear over time.
I've been working out and trying to eat healthier since we started TTGP to try and lose some weight, and had lost 10 lbs before getting KU. I'm fully planning on continuing exercises while pregnant, to help battle any extra weight gain.
2) How are you feeling this week? Any new symptoms? Any old symptoms disappear?
Feeling good! Still adjusting to the knowledge I'm actually pregnant right now.
I've had cramps since the day I got a positive (10 DPO), and I'm keeping my FX they're implantation cramps. Nausea throughout the day, increased urination, some aversion to certain smells, fatigue. I've been hungry more often, so I really need to get some more healthy snacks for between meals.
3) When is your first (or next) appointment?
First appointment is November 8th!
4) Rants/Raves/Other?
Nothing yet!
5) GTKY: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I'm gonna go with snapping fingers and having the house be clean! That or being able to teleport. It would save me so much time throughout the day.
Me: 30 | DH: 34 | DSS: 14 | DS: 4
PG #2, EDD 10/12/2023
2) How are you feeling this week? Any new symptoms? Any old symptoms disappear? I feel good. To the point where it makes me nervous, but then I have to remind my crazy self that I am only 5 weeks today and with my past pregnancies my nausea, etc. did not start until a little bit later.
3) When is your first (or next) appointment? First is the 25th, first US is on Halloween (*TW* which makes me super nervous because when I MC last time it was right at Halloween *End TW*)
4) Rants/Raves/Other? I hate starting my pregnancy this heavy (I was trying to lose more weight before getting pregnant, but ultimately realized if I kept waiting, it would be later than I wanted). I am hoping to get healthier though while pregnant by cleaning up my eating and moving more - I figure if I couldn't do it enough for myself, hopefully I can do it easier for my baby.
5) GTKY: If you could have any superpower, what would it be? This is a tough one. Probably to either be invisible when I wanted, heal others, or talk to dead people lol