Curvy ladies

[Tizy]

Ok so the start of another week and yes you guessed it another 1lb to add to the 10 since getting my bfp!! I'm just not sure what I can do to halt this cycle! I'm eating normally which consists of a healthy diet, lots of veg, salad and fruit plus one or two treats. It just seems with me that unless I am dieting I will put weight on!

Aw Rachel (Cherry) I know exactly what you mean, I've tried on quite a few of those maxi dresses and I've not found one yet that looks decent, It seems I just look enormous in all of them

HollyRose, welcome and so sorry to hear about your losses, I really hope you get pregnant soon. I can relate to what your saying, with my DD I was 10.7 stone before and about 13.7 after I gave birth. I started out this time at 13.2lbs, and have gained 10lbs in 10 weeks! Shock horror, but i really feel that some of us are just made this way and unless I go on a strict diet I'm not going to not gain weight. I plan of breastfeeding this little one, hopefully this will help me lose the weight after. Unfortunately last time, I got flu and my milk dried up.

Jennifaerie, welcome to the group, the more the merrier. This group has definitely been a support to me so far.

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[deflepgirl]

Can i join the group. I'm about size 16-18 UK. I am a bit concerned about my health and how i'm going to cope during my pregnancy. This would be a great source of support and help.

 

[Cherrybinky]

Hi Deflepgirl (good choice of band ) welcome to our little group of curvy ladies

Ive just been to my parents for the weekend and had a lovely relaxing time eating good food, laughing with my family and walking by the sea. Im home now and am in pjs, feeling very nauseas and tired and I totally dont want to go back to work tomorrow due to some crap that went down on Saturday plus we have a new boss starting and its all stressing me out.

Hope youre all well
XXX

 

[lesbianlove]

hey ladies im a uk 12-14 msot of my weight is in hips thighs and bum! how can i join slimming word? and is it safe to still do wii fit wen pregnant? as i was doing that before and even though i was dieting and doing loads of excercise nothing was shifting starting to think iv got an underactive thyroid or summit need help!

 

[Cherrybinky]

Hi hun, yes you can do Slimming World when pregnant but NOT Weight Watchers its best to check with your Midwife just in case though.
You can also do Wii fit but use your own judgement with how far to go and what exercises to do. The yoga is excellent on it so Ive heard but I havent used my Wii in weeks now. X

 

[Cherrybinky]

oooh, just noticed, weve been moved into Groups and Discussions YAY x

 

[Lisa1981]

Just found this and I will come back soon and read more but have to get my ass to the gym asap. Just wanted to post a bit about me. Up till last year I was size 18 and was starting to push a size 20. I was due to get married in Dec 2010 so decided to start diet/get fit plan in Jan 2010. Throughout the year I managed to loose 3.5 stone and get down to a size 14. I was so please. Our plans changed due to my Dad being diagnosed with terminal cancer and we brought the wedding forward to November. We started TTC at the end of Nov and were lucky enough to fall pregnant in Jan. I was over the moon but a tiny part of me was upset at the thought that I'd pile on weight. I planned to continue with the gym/exercise in a bid to keep weight off but unfortunately suffered extreme fatigue between 6 and 12 weeks. I still managed to exercise lightly, mostly by walking but stopped all my exercise classes. Since about 10 weeks I've suffered bad Sciatic Pain and therefore have only really been walking and swimming and I've managed to pile on 9lb (by 16 weeks). I'm really worried about this now and I know I need to try and get the weight gain under control. I managed to loose the weight by joining a thread on another forum where we were all trying to loose weight for our weddings and we kept food diaries. I'm thinking about going back to this but husband thinks I'm mad. He says I need to come to terms with fact that I'm going to put on weight in pregnancy and should just be happy to know that I have the ability to loose it once the baby is here. I'm not sure what I'm going to do - well apart from start trying to get as much exercise as possible.

 

[Cherrybinky]

Hi Lisa, welcome and well done for losing so much weight. I was the same at first. After losing 15lb on WW before getting pg I was determined not to put lots on but Ive come to realise (by about 9 weeks) that I will and its part of being pg and I cant stop it. Ive put 10lb and Im 11 weeks now and I feel gross. Its gone on my chin and my tummy and I just keep thinking Ill continue to eat healthy and after baby is born Im straight back on WW. My friend is 29 weeks now and has been going to the gym all the way through her pg as she was a size 22 and her midwife warned her off doing it as too much stretching and wrong movements isnt good.
XX

 

[Blue12]

Hello everyone!

I wondered if I could join? I was on weight watchers prior to becoming pg and I lost about 30 lbs, but still had a bmi of 35. As soon as I got pg, I was trying to find a balance between watching my weight and just eating sensibly.

At 16 weeks I hadn't gained anything. Then from 16 weeks to 20 weeks I gained 5 lbs... and I thought I was doing so well. Now at 25+ weeks I think I have gained another 10 lbs for a total of 15 lbs. I am becoming concerened at the rate I seem to be gaining now. I think that part of it is that although I am still feeling sick I am much better and able to eat more, and maybe I got carried away thinking that I didn't have to worry about gaining.

 

[Cherrybinky]

Hi Blue

Youre weight gain sounds spot on to me. For us curvy ladies above 30BMI we should gain between 11 and 20lb by the end of Tri 3 so youve done very well and congrats on your weight loss before pg, thats amazing
x

 

[Lisa1981]

Thanks for the welcome Cherry. I've been to the gym today but only for a swim. I'm going to try and do some of the lighter classes, Body Balance, Pilates, etc and also keep swimming on a regular basis. I have 2 dogs that require alot of walking so that will keep me going too. Think I'll start weighing in on a Friday since thats when I reach the start of my new week, i.e. come this Friday I'll be 18 weeks pregnant.

 

[Cherrybinky]

That sounds great. I really wish I were more active but I never have been, even when I was a size 8. Fortunately, Im actually very healthy despite my weight. I dont get out of breath, I have normal bp and bloods etc. Im just still hoping I dont put too much one. I wanted to do yoga on my WII but as of yet, I havent been bothered. Im in an active job and have 2 step children who keep me busy though!
x

 

[Cherrybinky]

Giiiirls, I need some support. Im working myself into a state I have my 12 week scan on Friday and Im worrying myself sick there will be no heartbeat. I had a scan at 8 weeks and everything was fine but Ive been reading horror stories on here and online today and am now in panic. I feel sick and my heart is pounding Im home alone and OH is at work and doesnt really understand why Im worrying Words of wisdom please X

 

[Tarkwa]

You are not alone CherryB. I'm exactly the same - had last scan at 10w and am due to go for 12w scan on Thurs am. Have seen so many awful things happen on here that I too am dreading hearing the words 'I can't find a heartbeat' or 'Baby hasn't grown since your last scan'. Scared stiff and petrified are words that spring to mind right now. All I've got to go on is the fact I still get a touch of nausea if I haven't eaten and that I can definitely feel a lump in my lower tummy area. Big hugs hun - lets keep each other posted.
xxx

 

[Cherrybinky]

I cant feel anything. I have no symptoms at all anymore (although Ive hardly had any anyway) I have the same 2 worries as you. Its awful waiting. I cant bear it. I nearly bought a doppler today but then thought theres no point as I probably wont find a heartbeat which will make me worry more. FX X

 

[Tizy]

Hi Cherry and Tarkwa,
Girlies please try not to worry, I'm having a rough time too, just been made redundant! but nothing to do with the baby and I guess when I think about it thats all that is important. Just remember it is much more likely that buba is going to be fine than not. I know its really hard when you're on here and reading the stories, I know it feels mean, but try and avoid those threads until the scan, then afterward you can get back to offering the heartfelt advice. Do either of you know anyone with a doppler? you could perhaps borrow it and have a go on that, i find it really reassuring, been keeping an eye on my bean since the last scan at 8 weeks. Cheer up lovelies Xxxx

 

[Tarkwa]

Thanks Tizy. It's not that I'm actively seeking out those threads, but people that I've come across have had these issues (in their journals, or you can see it from their signature). I realise the risk of anything untoward happening is drastically reduced now (like 2% or something silly) and I don't have any bad feelings about this *touches wood* but I still worry because I am a worry pot!

Cherry, I've hardly had any symptoms either - slight nausea (mainly hwne I go hungry) and that's about it! It's hard to tell if I have a bump because of the extra padding round my belly, but there is definitely something there - must be my plum?! That's the only thing getting me through this. My DH wanted to get a doppler too, but I said no as if we can't find the heartbeat ourselves then that owuld make things worse. It's hard, but we will get through this ...together
xxx

 

[Cherrybinky]

Tizy, I saw about your job on another post. Im so sorry, can you not contact ACAS as Im sure they will advise you, they did with me last month. Ive had my probation period extended by 3 months but I think they will get rid of me after that and Im worrying about what we will do money wise as I dont want to go back after the baby is born.

I dont know anyone with a doppler and Im only 11 weeks so I know I probably wont find a heartbeat and that worries me more.

Tark, Im sure we can support each other over the next few days. Im off for a week at the moment so am wishing my holiday away to get to Friday! lol x

 

[Tarkwa]

My manager groaned when I said I was preggers, but I know they will follow the rule book as they are a small company and don't want to get into trouble. CherryB, that's awful that they extended your probation - did they give you a reason why? It can't be because you are having a baby. I had a girl in my team fall preggers in her probation period and she was worried she would lose her job, but I gave her a huge hug and said congrats. I think she went a bit funny after having the baby though (hormones) and she left because she hated working for me - go figure?! Tizy, sorry about your job, what happened chick?
xxx

 

[Cherrybinky]

Long story really but basically we have a new boss as our old one got sacked so although weve already worked 6 months, they extended all our probations and the new boss is 'assessing us' fortunately, shes lovely. They did it 3 days before I announced I was pg so its not because of that but me and the supervisor think they will get rid of us both as theres been lots of problems there. I hate it and will not be going back!
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