Mid June and July Firecrackers Group Due June/July 2017!

[DobbyForever]

The context being three years ago I was 115. After I lost the twins I went into a dark depression and gained almost 20 lbs in a short amount of time. I lost a couple right before I got pregnant, and now to be 35 lbs away knowing I have another 19+ to gain is just depressing.

 

[lesondemavie]

I totally get that Dobby. I feel like weight is relative. When you spend the majority of your life at one weight and then gain, it's hard to look in the mirror and love your new body. I struggle with that constantly even though most people would still consider me thin. Being pregnant has actually helped in a way, but all of the weight seems to be in my baby bump (and boobs...will they ever stop growing???) so I'm just doing my best to practice bump love. I imagine it would be hard for me if I gained elsewhere too, as I already struggled with loving my body with the extra 10lbs I gained in grad school. I'm about to hit 140lbs this week, and while that is still well under the average weight of a non-pregnant American woman, it is by far the most I've ever weighed...and even though it's for a wonderful reason, my head still freaks out a bit about it...esp with my doctor expressing concern.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Aww Dobby I totally understand. I'm currently the heaviest I've ever been and it hurts.. especially because I'm already overweight. I had a nasty car accident in 2004 and gained 120+ lbs because I fractured my pelvis in 4 places and took 18 months of physical therapy to learn to walk again.. I honestly was just lazy through the years and never really tried to lose it until this year.. I lost 25lbs before I got pregnant in August and when I Mc, I went into a dark place and gained it all back. Not to mention im a 40G chest.

It's very hard to see yourself continue to go up on the scale, but the great thing is, once you deliver not only will you loose about 10-12lbs of baby, water, placenta,etc.. you can choose to use that as motivation to begin the process. I'm determined to get to a healthier weight because my little girl will need me around. Hence why I've been ultra cautious and have only gained 10lbs so far.

 

[PrettyInInk42]

Sorry, Dobby. I didn't know your backstory.

 

[DobbyForever]

Oh. Part of the 20 was ex right before SO threw me into a wall and permanently messed up my trap. I used to do Krav Maga 7 hours a week/ ran Spartan Races and was in my best physical shape. But you can't do krav at that level with a bum shoulder. Or any of the exercise I enjoy/works for my body.

Ty for listening ladies. I just needed to b* for a moment.

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Oh. Part of the 20 was ex right before SO threw me into a wall and permanently messed up my trap. I used to do Krav Maga 7 hours a week/ ran Spartan Races and was in my best physical shape. But you can't do krav at that level with a bum shoulder. Or any of the exercise I enjoy/works for my body.

Ty for listening ladies. I just needed to b* for a moment.

That's what we are here for!

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

Dobby - why do you have 19lb to gain? I thought the weight was supposed to level or stop in 3rd tri? Am I being completely naive?

I am also having an issue with my weight, hard to feel good about myself. However, I will say I started to track what I am eating on MyFitness Pal and while I do still feel my cravings it stops me from over indulging and makign sure I am eating the right combo of carbs/protein/fiber etc. I am also freaked out about my GB test in two weeks as I really don't what to get that as I already have PCOS.

 

[lesondemavie]

TTC - I MFP! That's exactly what I started doing myself with the goal of just gaining 0.5lbs per week, and I think the upcoming GTT is weighing on my mind too. I've only been over on calories once since starting. Instead of Chobani flip cups, I've been eating lots of chopped fruit with plain Greek yogurt, granola, and just a drop of honey for breakfast. While there is still sugar in fruit the fiber in whole fruit makes your body process it differently. I also figure I can use the protein from the granola since I still can't stand most meat. I haven't changed my lunch or dinner much, but I just haven't been as hungry lately so that helps, and I am able to add a few more veggies back in. We just planted our spring veggies and I'm hoping I can enjoy them. Three types of carrots, two types of Swiss chard, six kinds of tomatoes, and some red romaine!

As for weight gain in third tri, I am also hoping it slows, but I've read that it's different for everyone. Some say they put on the most in third, others say it slows. I already notice my appetite decreasing now that there's less room in there, so fingers crossed.

Is anyone else starting to really feel the shortness of breath? Everyone tells me I'm still so small, but relatively speaking this extra weight is a lot for me. I feel like a whale in my yoga class now. I'm gasping for air in forward folds. I had to come out of a few holds early last night bc of that and back pain. Definitely believe that my uterus is big enough to press up on my diaphragm now 😂

 

[second.time]

I get out of breath really easily. I had a dental cleaning and lying back for it in the chair made me get really breathless to the point of needing to sit up for a while. I noticed that downward dog is uncomfortable for me too, and when I have to stoop a lot to pick up my kid's toys, etc., I get winded.

 

[TTCfirstovr30]

lesondemavie - What is your screenname, want to be MFP buddies? Mine is anelly26. I am eating the same thing for breakfast. I get a big tub of greek non-fat yogurt and keep it at work so I don't have to lug it back and forth. Really fills me up and helps keep me full. Also just found the Kashi Whole Grain Waffles, have two of those with some almond butter and it is like a bagel (well not really, but you get my gist)

My rule of thumb (learned this from my nutritionist) when I* go to eat a carb it should be at a 5:1 ratio of Carb to fiber. So for every 5 grams of carb it should contain 1 gram of fiber. So, if something has 40grams of carbs it should have 8 grams of fiber. I have PCOS so I have to be strict with the type and how many carbs I eat because my body doesn't metabolize them properly.

I have been getting shortness of breath too. I can seem to carry groceries bags, talk and walk at the same time. I get out of breath really quickly.

 

[808malia]

I have been having some shortness of breath, but I have asthma so not really anything new there, except I seem to get it a bit easier than normal...

Pretty- Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a nice weekend!!!

 

[lesondemavie]

Malia - I have asthma too, but it is exercise induced asthma. I've only had two attacks that were not triggered by running or intense exercise, and they were from stress. Gentle yoga definitely does not qualify under any of those categories

Sure we can be MFP buddies ttc. I think my un is cococa. I'll add you

 

[808malia]

Ya, my asthma is really bad, I use 2 different inhalers a few times a day and I have a nebulizer at home for when ever I get sick so I don't end up in the ER... I'm sure the extra weight doesn't help, lol!

 

[PrettyInInk42]

I wouldn't have said I was short of breath, but I'm sitting here, noticing that my breathing is not as effortless as it usually is. But I did have a big dinner. I also was finally able to get back to the gym today after like 2 and a half weeks of not going and I felt pretty good. And it was nice knowing I don't have to suck in my stomach anymore. I was probably getting looks, but I wasn't really paying attention.

Well, the weekend of pregnancy announcements has begun. It started at work today (pic 1), but there are a bunch of people that don't speak English as a first language. So, they were a little confused, but then happy once they realized what was going on. Next will be BD's mom's side of the family tomorrow afternoon and then everyone attending my BDay party in the evening. Ending with the big social media announcement on Sunday (pic 2). : )

 

[Maries_s]

Pretty: happy birthday!

 

[second.time]

Love the Harry Potter-themed announcement! Have a good birthday!

I had a mild scare last night with strong, frequent Braxton hicks. Not painful, but noticeable ... I could feel the squeeze and they were pretty strong. The L&D nurse on-call told me to take a warm bath and drink a lot of water and come in if they didn't stop after an hour. I just ended up falling asleep and now they're gone, thankfully. It's a good reminder to drink more water, I guess!

 

[lesondemavie]

Ugh I've been having so much trouble drinking enough water. I'm constantly thirsty and waking up with dry lips but water tends to just increase my acid reflux 😞...still trying to force myself anyway and just follow it up with a glass of almond or cashew milk, but it is tough!

 

[DobbyForever]

Still catching up. Ty ladies for empathizing

I get short of breath as well. Like someone is sitting on my chest when I'm not doing anything. First time it happened I almost had a panic attack, but my gyn said as long as it goes away after a couple minutes and isn't an every day thing it's normal. So I just ignore it now. What's killing me is the sudden allergies! Ugh

Pretty love the announcements! Partial to your hp one hehe. Happy Birthday!

 

[Gagrlinpitt]

Hey ladies. I'm on day 4 of the cardiac event monitor. I pray none of you have to deal with this,. It's a pain. I just got done with my Glucose test.. I went ahead and did a 3 hour GTT since I had to do it first trimester And I don't want to drink that nasty thing anymore then I have to.

 

[Catalyst]

Happy birthday Pretty