any plus size mummies to be?

[Mushymilkfor2]

Hey ladies ! Want to join if that's ok? I am a size 16 and already feeling so fat - my boss isn't helping my confidence as when I told her about pregnancy she told me oh that's good that you are pregnant as I thought you had gotten really fat lately and was going to tell you to go to the gym. The. Last night told me if I keep going the way I am I will be ginormous by the end. I haven't actually been too bad, put on a bit in first tri as wasn't eating the most healthy - ate what I could stomach and that tended to be carbs! Has leveled out now and I am eating quite healthy.

People can be so mean sometimes!

Is your boss a fit lady? Next time she says anything to you, ask her if she is pregnant too. Tell her you have noticed some extra kgs starting to develop around her butt and thighs and you were curious.... you know how much non-pregnant women just LOVE to be told they look like they are. Haha

That's awesome. You should definitely do this, cause that's super rude of her. Actually considering she is your boss I believe it is technically considered harassment.

 

[waiting2c]

I will let everyone know how the GD test goes. I sure hope she is wrong.

Hey ladies ! Want to join if that's ok? I am a size 16 and already feeling so fat - my boss isn't helping my confidence as when I told her about pregnancy she told me oh that's good that you are pregnant as I thought you had gotten really fat lately and was going to tell you to go to the gym. The. Last night told me if I keep going the way I am I will be ginormous by the end. I haven't actually been too bad, put on a bit in first tri as wasn't eating the most healthy - ate what I could stomach and that tended to be carbs! Has leveled out now and I am eating quite healthy.

People can be so mean sometimes!

Is your boss a fit lady? Next time she says anything to you, ask her if she is pregnant too. Tell her you have noticed some extra kgs starting to develop around her butt and thighs and you were curious.... you know how much non-pregnant women just LOVE to be told they look like they are. Haha

That's awesome. You should definitely do this, cause that's super rude of her. Actually considering she is your boss I believe it is technically considered harassment.

Lol that is an awesome idea!! I might just do that! I can't wait till I go on maternity leave and get out of here! Thanks!!!!

 

[Bmama]

So kind of off topic...

I have to go for my amniocentisis today and I am so nervous that this specialist will say something about my weight and it being a problem doing the procedure. The reason we are getting the amnio done is that my quad results came back high risk for trisomoy-18, and I had the panorama test to follow up but the results came back inconclusive. My Dr said the reason the results were inconclusive is because I am over 200lbs and the test can't pull enough fetal cells when you are overweight. Anyone else run into this problem with genetic testing? I am hoping they can do the amnio just so we can know for sure if our baby will need extra medial attention.

 

[ca154853]

So kind of off topic...

I have to go for my amniocentisis today and I am so nervous that this specialist will say something about my weight and it being a problem doing the procedure. The reason we are getting the amnio done is that my quad results came back high risk for trisomoy-18, and I had the panorama test to follow up but the results came back inconclusive. My Dr said the reason the results were inconclusive is because I am over 200lbs and the test can't pull enough fetal cells when you are overweight. Anyone else run into this problem with genetic testing? I am hoping they can do the amnio just so we can know for sure if our baby will need extra medial attention.

I was over 200 with both boys and was never told that. I hope all goes well sweetie!

 

[Bmama]

I just wanted to update that after our level 2 ultrasound, the specialist said baby is perfect! and he also told me the reason my risk ratio was so high is that the center that analyzed my results entered the wrong due date, which put my risk ratio through the roof! When he recalculated it he got a 1:32,000 risk for chromosomal abnormalities (compared to the 1:10 I originally got). Just goes to show me to always get a second opinion and take what drs say with a grain of salt!

We also found out we are team ! Anyone else going to have some 2 under 2 craziness?

 

[sethsmummy]

I just wanted to update that after our level 2 ultrasound, the specialist said baby is perfect! and he also told me the reason my risk ratio was so high is that the center that analyzed my results entered the wrong due date, which put my risk ratio through the roof! When he recalculated it he got a 1:32,000 risk for chromosomal abnormalities (compared to the 1:10 I originally got). Just goes to show me to always get a second opinion and take what drs say with a grain of salt!

We also found out we are team ! Anyone else going to have some 2 under 2 craziness?

congratulations hun! Im glad everything is ok!

I am.. but only for 2 months Ds2 turns 2 on March 5th.. baby is due Jan 15th

 

[JanetPlanet]

I just wanted to update that after our level 2 ultrasound, the specialist said baby is perfect! and he also told me the reason my risk ratio was so high is that the center that analyzed my results entered the wrong due date, which put my risk ratio through the roof! When he recalculated it he got a 1:32,000 risk for chromosomal abnormalities (compared to the 1:10 I originally got). Just goes to show me to always get a second opinion and take what drs say with a grain of salt!

We also found out we are team ! Anyone else going to have some 2 under 2 craziness?

That's wonderful news!

We're team too. And if he's anything like my husband or I were as kids, we're in trouble with just the one!

 

[Bmama]

I just wanted to update that after our level 2 ultrasound, the specialist said baby is perfect! and he also told me the reason my risk ratio was so high is that the center that analyzed my results entered the wrong due date, which put my risk ratio through the roof! When he recalculated it he got a 1:32,000 risk for chromosomal abnormalities (compared to the 1:10 I originally got). Just goes to show me to always get a second opinion and take what drs say with a grain of salt!

We also found out we are team ! Anyone else going to have some 2 under 2 craziness?

congratulations hun! Im glad everything is ok!

I am.. but only for 2 months Ds2 turns 2 on March 5th.. baby is due Jan 15th

For sure close enough!! Congrats on team blue! and you too Janet!

 

[MollyNorwood]

This is going to sound like a strange question, but I'll ask anyway... any of you preggo ladies who have been pregnant and plus size previously, have you had to get help in the toilet from your partner/husband in the later stages of pregnancy?
My MIL said something I felt was odd the other day along the lines that my DH may have to help me wipe my backside later on. I was like..."uh nope!"
Got me thinking though as I am short and pretty stumpy! LOL

 

[Bmama]

This is going to sound like a strange question, but I'll ask anyway... any of you preggo ladies who have been pregnant and plus size previously, have you had to get help in the toilet from your partner/husband in the later stages of pregnancy?
My MIL said something I felt was odd the other day along the lines that my DH may have to help me wipe my backside later on. I was like..."uh nope!"
Got me thinking though as I am short and pretty stumpy! LOL

Totally legit question, just made me LOL I ended the pregnancy with ds at 230lbs and didn't have any problems with my backside. I did have problems grooming "down there" and painting my toenails, but what pregnant woman doesn't?

 

[MollyNorwood]

Thank you! haha I was thinking surely I can still do that part myself, but I started panicking because that is not a side of me I want my DH to see! I don't mind getting him to help me shave my legs but that will be about all I want to ask him

 

[Bmama]

Well...he is going to see that 'side' of you in labour

 

[sethsmummy]

This is going to sound like a strange question, but I'll ask anyway... any of you preggo ladies who have been pregnant and plus size previously, have you had to get help in the toilet from your partner/husband in the later stages of pregnancy?
My MIL said something I felt was odd the other day along the lines that my DH may have to help me wipe my backside later on. I was like..."uh nope!"
Got me thinking though as I am short and pretty stumpy! LOL

sorry huni this tickled me. I never had any problems wiping. trust me you will find a way lol. Although i do let DH help shave down there.. but wiping my bum i cut the line lol. Id rather invest in something to help than ask dh to do that.. but that might just be me

 

[MollyNorwood]

Well...he is going to see that 'side' of you in labour

Bahaha! Fair comment! haha Shhh I don't want to think about labor yet
I will be happy if I don't need his physical help until that point , I have already warned him he may see or SMELL things he doesn't want to during labor

 

[MollyNorwood]

This is going to sound like a strange question, but I'll ask anyway... any of you preggo ladies who have been pregnant and plus size previously, have you had to get help in the toilet from your partner/husband in the later stages of pregnancy?
My MIL said something I felt was odd the other day along the lines that my DH may have to help me wipe my backside later on. I was like..."uh nope!"
Got me thinking though as I am short and pretty stumpy! LOL

sorry huni this tickled me. I never had any problems wiping. trust me you will find a way lol. Although i do let DH help shave down there.. but wiping my bum i cut the line lol. Id rather invest in something to help than ask dh to do that.. but that might just be me

Funny you say that, before I read everyone's comments I was wondering what may help me if I couldn't reach without asking for help... Like along the lines of those long rubbish grabber things that could hold the toilet paper while I attempted to use it to wipe..... Oh man I had no idea! Hahaha!
Kind of reminds me of an episode of The Simpsons where Lisa imagines herself married to Ralph and she says "I'll wash myself with a rag on a stick"

 

[maisie78]

Last time I was approx 290lbs by the time I gave birth, had severe carpal tunnel and De Quervain's tendovinitis which meant OH pretty much had to dress me and I STILL managed to wipe myself. There is a line I just will not cross

 

[JanetPlanet]

This is going to sound like a strange question, but I'll ask anyway... any of you preggo ladies who have been pregnant and plus size previously, have you had to get help in the toilet from your partner/husband in the later stages of pregnancy?
My MIL said something I felt was odd the other day along the lines that my DH may have to help me wipe my backside later on. I was like..."uh nope!"
Got me thinking though as I am short and pretty stumpy! LOL

If it gets to that point, there are personal aids for this type of situation. Amazon has something called, "Long Reach Comfort Wipe".

Years ago I was 100 pounds heavier than I am now and could still wipe myself. You'll be fine. Although, I'm not too sure I would be happy if my MIL made a comment like that.

 

[maisie78]

This is going to sound like a strange question, but I'll ask anyway... any of you preggo ladies who have been pregnant and plus size previously, have you had to get help in the toilet from your partner/husband in the later stages of pregnancy?
My MIL said something I felt was odd the other day along the lines that my DH may have to help me wipe my backside later on. I was like..."uh nope!"
Got me thinking though as I am short and pretty stumpy! LOL

If it gets to that point, there are personal aids for this type of situation. Amazon has something called, "Long Reach Comfort Wipe".

Years ago I was 100 pounds heavier than I am now and could still wipe myself. You'll be fine. Although, I'm not too sure I would be happy if my MIL made a comment like that.

I just HAD to have a look at one of these, interesting

 

[JanetPlanet]

I've been giggling about this all morning. It's a totally understandable concern...but it's still funny.

 

[amyleigh89]

Argh, got on the scales today and I've gained 10lb (different scales so could be out by a couple) since checking in apt 7weeks ago. I don't know how as I've been so sick... Although the food I have wanted hasn't been too healthy. Hopefully weight will even out again now that I'm feeling a bit better. It's really stressing me out!! X