BMI of 47, BFP aagghh I am so worried! - Page 2

Lindsey123 · Apr 8th, 2012, 13:42 PM

My BMI was 37 when I fell pregnant and I've had no issues. My blood pressure is actually very low, and all scans are normal and good. I have to be consultant led, but for my first baby, I want TEN consultants and midwives - never mind a birthing centre, thank you very much

You will be fine

Congratulations!

carlywarly · Apr 8th, 2012, 14:06 PM

Thanks very much guys!!

Britt you do make a very valid point...but mine is MOSTLY fat hahaha

H&H 9mos to all xxx

LadyGecko · Apr 8th, 2012, 14:49 PM

with my daughter my starting bmi was 39 and ending bmi37 due to hyperemisis, i was consultant led, my bp was fine, and i had no problems due to my size, you will be tested for diabetes and may be offered growth scans

I joined sw after having my daughter and my bmi is now down to 33, I'm doing sw this time through out my pregnancy with my mw and consultants permission, yes you are bigger but you can be big and healthy and you can have a happy healthy pregnancy done let anyone give you horror stories or tell you off, doctors are not there to judge but to treat

carlywarly · Apr 8th, 2012, 14:53 PM

Awww thanks so much for the info!!

Congrats on the weight loss, and may I say what a gorgeous little person you have! Also congratulations on your pregnancy. Good luck to you

Beankeeper · Apr 8th, 2012, 15:08 PM

I have a friend who has had 3 successful pregnancies resulting in 3 healthy children, I don't know her bmi, but she is very overweight due to thyroid problems. My cousins wife is also very overweight and has had two healthy kiddies. They both had c-sections, but recovered well. I am bmi 30 and am hoping to give birth through the hoo-ha, I seem to be drawn more to eating healthy food since becoming pregnant so I might improve, I think I've lost weight since becoming preggo.
I too feel hungry regularly, I'm just trying to keep my portions small to compensate. I find it's easier to eat slowly so I can tune in to when I'm full (I'm generally an overeater- I love my food!).
Wishing you a happy & healthy 9 months, enjoy! X

carlywarly · Apr 8th, 2012, 15:10 PM

Thanks so much Beankeeper - a H&H 9 months to you too...it is encouraging to read these posts - so thanks everyone

xx

Cajadaem · Apr 8th, 2012, 15:25 PM

Well i can say my BMI is as yours is, or more! i have put on weight with each of my children and never managed to shift it, and yet its "fat"!!
I really wouldnt worry, i am currently expecting my 3rd baby whilst being this overweight, and i have had no issues so far, like others have said, you may be consultant led, woth the occasional midwife appointment too, depending how your authority work, but you will possibly end up having i think 3 more scans whilst under consultant, i think 28, 32 and 36 weeks, thats what i had to have with my youngest .

But really, you will be fine!!!

carlywarly · Apr 8th, 2012, 15:32 PM

Awh that's great to know - thanks so much for the info!

Ooh and CONGRATS!! x

Cajadaem · Apr 8th, 2012, 15:40 PM

no worries hun, and thanks, u too x

lovie · Apr 8th, 2012, 15:53 PM

aww hun, dont worry your doctor will be kind and maybe suggest extra measures to monitor you, but then that is only a good thing in my opinion

i too have a high bmi, its about 34, i was about to start ivf right after my bfp and they didnt even make a fuss about weight for that.. h+h 9 months to you

Apr 8th, 2012, 13:42 PM	#11
Lindsey123 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Posts: 825	My BMI was 37 when I fell pregnant and I've had no issues. My blood pressure is actually very low, and all scans are normal and good. I have to be consultant led, but for my first baby, I want TEN consultants and midwives - never mind a birthing centre, thank you very much You will be fine Congratulations!

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Apr 8th, 2012, 14:06 PM	#12
carlywarly Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Yorkshire - UK Posts: 908	Thanks very much guys!! Britt you do make a very valid point...but mine is MOSTLY fat hahaha H&H 9mos to all xxx

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Apr 8th, 2012, 14:49 PM	#13
LadyGecko Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,391	with my daughter my starting bmi was 39 and ending bmi37 due to hyperemisis, i was consultant led, my bp was fine, and i had no problems due to my size, you will be tested for diabetes and may be offered growth scans I joined sw after having my daughter and my bmi is now down to 33, I'm doing sw this time through out my pregnancy with my mw and consultants permission, yes you are bigger but you can be big and healthy and you can have a happy healthy pregnancy done let anyone give you horror stories or tell you off, doctors are not there to judge but to treat

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Apr 8th, 2012, 14:53 PM	#14
carlywarly Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Yorkshire - UK Posts: 908	Awww thanks so much for the info!! Congrats on the weight loss, and may I say what a gorgeous little person you have! Also congratulations on your pregnancy. Good luck to you

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Apr 8th, 2012, 15:08 PM	#15
Beankeeper Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fife, UK Posts: 1,458	I have a friend who has had 3 successful pregnancies resulting in 3 healthy children, I don't know her bmi, but she is very overweight due to thyroid problems. My cousins wife is also very overweight and has had two healthy kiddies. They both had c-sections, but recovered well. I am bmi 30 and am hoping to give birth through the hoo-ha, I seem to be drawn more to eating healthy food since becoming pregnant so I might improve, I think I've lost weight since becoming preggo. I too feel hungry regularly, I'm just trying to keep my portions small to compensate. I find it's easier to eat slowly so I can tune in to when I'm full (I'm generally an overeater- I love my food!). Wishing you a happy & healthy 9 months, enjoy! X

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Apr 8th, 2012, 15:10 PM	#16
carlywarly Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Yorkshire - UK Posts: 908	Thanks so much Beankeeper - a H&H 9 months to you too...it is encouraging to read these posts - so thanks everyone xx

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Apr 8th, 2012, 15:25 PM	#17
Cajadaem Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,588	Well i can say my BMI is as yours is, or more! i have put on weight with each of my children and never managed to shift it, and yet its "fat"!! I really wouldnt worry, i am currently expecting my 3rd baby whilst being this overweight, and i have had no issues so far, like others have said, you may be consultant led, woth the occasional midwife appointment too, depending how your authority work, but you will possibly end up having i think 3 more scans whilst under consultant, i think 28, 32 and 36 weeks, thats what i had to have with my youngest . But really, you will be fine!!!

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Apr 8th, 2012, 15:32 PM	#18
carlywarly Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: West Yorkshire - UK Posts: 908	Awh that's great to know - thanks so much for the info! Ooh and CONGRATS!! x

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Apr 8th, 2012, 15:40 PM	#19
Cajadaem Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,588	no worries hun, and thanks, u too x

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Apr 8th, 2012, 15:53 PM	#20
lovie Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: stockolm, sweden Posts: 11,382	aww hun, dont worry your doctor will be kind and maybe suggest extra measures to monitor you, but then that is only a good thing in my opinion i too have a high bmi, its about 34, i was about to start ivf right after my bfp and they didnt even make a fuss about weight for that.. h+h 9 months to you

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