LTTTC is making me lose my figure & my sanity!

[lizzywiz]

When I first started TTC, I kept working out and running, figuring it’s good for the baby, right? and I tried to eat a bit better/ more consistently but I didn’t really worry about it. And I definitely dieted and took diet pills whenever I thought I needed to. At that time my waistline was more important to me than my cervical mucus!
Fast forward 5 years and whoa, Nelly. I eat very healthy but very frequently to try to keep my blood sugar steady and reduce my PCOS insulin issues. Oh, and let’s not forget the post AF binges And I never ‘diet’ or ingest any stimulants. I exercise, but rarely ab work or anything that involves twists that may upset anything happening in my uterus and nothing that feels like it is ‘stressing’ my body, like spin classes. Better safe than sorry, I tell myself as I caress my burgeoning gut. And, I don’t run anymore. I know that Dr.s say that we can do anything but I just can’t stop thinking about shaking a little bean loose during a vigorous run at the wrong time. Basically, I go on partial bed rest during the TWW, every month. I would lie in bed with my legs in the air from O day to 14DPO if I could I know that it is irrational, but I can’t help myself. As you ladies know, when you realize you are infertile and any chance you have may be a one time thing, there is nothing you won’t do, even if doesn’t make sense to anyone but you!

What ridiculous things are you doing on this crazy journey?

 

[doodles999]

I've also stopped running, spin classes, ab work outs, etc...and due to all of the Clomid, progesterone, etc., I feel like crap and am STARVING most of the month. Needless to say, I've gained 10lbs this year...UGH.

I've stared watching what I eat a bit, and walking/doing yoga, in hopes of staving off any more weight gain. I've also invested in stretchy clothes, and cut myself some slack right now. My DH assures me that I can just lose the weight after the baby.

 

[lizzywiz]

Doodles- I am figuring the same, but it isn't fun to have to buy new clothes to make room for flubber instead of a baby. What kills me is that I KNOW logically that most of that probably doesn’t impact getting a BFP but my illogical baby obsessed brain says be calm, be gentle, focus on baby making, not on 5ks. And as the years go by I feel sillier and sillier.

Another silly thing is that I won’t let my husband refinish our hardwood floors because the fumes are so bad and even when you stop smelling them they are still there for something like a year….what if I got a BFP? Wouldn’t want to have toxic fumes floating about, right? And don’t get me started on carpet glue,… *sigh* at this rate I’ll never have nice floors!

Watch out if I ever get a BFP, I am sure I will only get worse.
Thanks for replying- nice to know I am not alone.

 

[LizMcD]

I've have started doing pilates to chill out more, im too stressed!
I still do aerobics but often wonder about situps and whether i should be doing them esp in 2ww?!!
I try to eat healthily but until i get my bfp i won't take watch my diet too closely. Are you ladies still drinking alcohol?

xx

 

[lizzywiz]

LizMcD- No booze for me because it is extra bad for PCOS. That was a BIG lifestyle change!

 

[honeybee2]

I'm not a biggy on exercise at all. I just watch what I eat, now I'm on WW, i've lost just under 3 stone since January. My job as a waitress keeps me fit but I don't enjoy the gym at all, my University lifestyle doesnt help though, although Ive given up on the booze quite dramatically. I HAD to loose weight so we could qualify for IVF and my qynea said if I lost weight I might be able to fall pregnant naturally, so Ive gone from a BMI of 36 to 29 (IVF BMI is between 25-30 I think).

I find that keeping on top of what I eat helps me stay slimmest, I don't starve myself though or miss out on crisps and chocolate, its all about portion control.

I am worried now that i've gone back to my high school weight that I'll get pregnant and go back to the weight I was previously.

I'm not sure running would harm a baby, look at Paula Radcliff for example, but I know exactly where your coming from. x

 

[doodles999]

You're definitely not alone, lizzywiz! I also feel quite silly for all of the things that I'm paranoid about. I've started to lighten up a bit, though...it's far too stressful to worry about everything all the time (and still never get a BFP).

I've mostly given up alcohol...but will still sometimes have a glass of wine with dinner during the first half of my cycle.

honeybee2- I think you're right about the running! I'm hoping to remotivate myself to run this fall. And congrats on your weight loss!

 

[lizzywiz]

honeybee2-my doc told me running is generally safe for pregnancy, I just can't beat my unfounded fears about it.

 

[honeybee2]

no i can totally understand though!

 

[Armywife84]

I'm going to go back to the gym to try to keep stress in check. I've gained the marriage pounds, and the stress pounds of trying to conceive. Any one else pack those on?

 

[Feisty Fidget]

When we first started this crazy roller-coaster ride I was half way in the ideal range of BMI, I gained a few lbs but nothing major. Then read that my infertility could be caused by diet, I will admit I didn't eat fantastically healthy BUT had portion control down to a fine art that I could eat what I wanted without gaining much weight. Started the stupid fertility diet and in the last month I have gone to the top end of ideal BMI. Factor in that I am still not guaranteed a by changing my diet and I am one unhappy bunny

Who said healthy eating was good for the waist

 

[Damita]

I'm going to go back to the gym to try to keep stress in check. I've gained the marriage pounds, and the stress pounds of trying to conceive. Any one else pack those on?

I have that and uni exam stress in June caused me to put on half a stone

 

[Armywife84]

I'm going to go back to the gym to try to keep stress in check. I've gained the marriage pounds, and the stress pounds of trying to conceive. Any one else pack those on?

I have that and uni exam stress in June caused me to put on half a stone

Oooh uni stress pounds are the worst!

 

[dizzyshell]

Im the opisit ladies , ive such a negative attuide to myself .I always know im not pregnant in 2ww .I dont give up anything or believe im pregnant .

 

[Damita]

Im the opisit ladies , ive such a negative attuide to myself .I always know im not pregnant in 2ww .I dont give up anything or believe im pregnant .

Agree.. I never ever believe I am pregnant

 

[Armywife84]

I second that.. I used to do no alcohol during the last 2 weeks in fear that I may be pregnant.

Psshhhh, now I don't turn down drinks, especially after the comes. Shot Time!!