Obese and TTC
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I am a size 16-18 and considered over weight, I am 5ft 7.3incs and weigh 15stone 13lbs, was lighter when pregnant probs about 13-14 stone and my bump showed hell of a lot you couldn't miss it here is a picture, 
don't worry to much it doesn't hold me back and I am ttc baby 2#,
I got to be honest I don't really believe that being too fat can cause mc as I know many of people who have conceived while plus sizes one lady was 28 stone and all had fine pregnancies, I will admit I did have pre-eclampsia but my blood pressure only had risen a little, I had a lot of problems during my pregnancy but non of the were weight issues
don't worry to much it doesn't hold me back and I am ttc baby 2#,I got to be honest I don't really believe that being too fat can cause mc as I know many of people who have conceived while plus sizes one lady was 28 stone and all had fine pregnancies, I will admit I did have pre-eclampsia but my blood pressure only had risen a little, I had a lot of problems during my pregnancy but non of the were weight issues
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I'm a size 20 and had no problems conceiving at the grand old age of 38, I got caught the first cycle we tried and was trying to lose weight at the same time thinking it would take ages to get pregnant lol. I had no problems at all during my pregnancy despite the dire warnings of this that and the other. By the end I was waddling a bit but most people are like that anyway! I had a huge bump too there was no mistaking I was pregnant 
Just a little science behind the weight theory.
Fat cells can convert androstenedione into estrogen, and excess fat can cause estrogen dominance. It isn't the rule, necessarily, but can be the exception. If your hormone tests come back as high estrogen and low progesterone, it's only a natural solution for your doctor to point the finger at a weight issue. Is it right for them to take this route? Not always, of course. Sometimes, doctors should treat the symptoms instead of the cause, which could take years to resolve (as in losing a massive amount of weight). In other words, I believe doctors should medically treat you how you wish to be treated. Some women want to just reach the finish line, without having to run the marathon, ya know?
And again, this isn't the case for every overweight woman.
Fat cells can convert androstenedione into estrogen, and excess fat can cause estrogen dominance. It isn't the rule, necessarily, but can be the exception. If your hormone tests come back as high estrogen and low progesterone, it's only a natural solution for your doctor to point the finger at a weight issue. Is it right for them to take this route? Not always, of course. Sometimes, doctors should treat the symptoms instead of the cause, which could take years to resolve (as in losing a massive amount of weight). In other words, I believe doctors should medically treat you how you wish to be treated. Some women want to just reach the finish line, without having to run the marathon, ya know?
And again, this isn't the case for every overweight woman.
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Of course lots of people will blame overweight without going anywhere near a hormone test!
Guys - finally dicovered my bmi at 13 week scan on Weds - 46!! High as high can be and baby is all well and happy - keep on keeping on!!
Guys - finally dicovered my bmi at 13 week scan on Weds - 46!! High as high can be and baby is all well and happy - keep on keeping on!!
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Hi. This is my first time to ever join any forum, but I just feel compelled to do so. I am 32 years old. Last year one of my tubes was removed and my fertility specialist told me that my only option to conceive was by IVF. Everything else in my body is A-Ok for carrying a child. The only thing on my mind was the cost. I told my doctor that I would have to save the money, as my insurance covers nothing with IVF. After a year of saving we finally have the money for one cycle. I was extremely hopeful until I started browsing the net. You see, I weigh 267 and am 5'7. Everything out there is so very negative and scares me to death. Is there anyone out there who had success?
and welcomeIVF would further down the road from us prob by next year. Yes there is alot of negativity everywhere. But so far I havent had any problems. Im about the same size as you. Im 39 and my dh is 41. Look into other options for getting the IVF with insurance.
In the LTTC section there has been some success in IVF
Good Luck
Hi girls,
it has been very encouraging reading these posts.
Im feeling quite low at the mo. Im 5 foot 5 and 18 stone. even typing that is horrible.
I hvae been married 2 and a half years nad we are mad for a baby. My husband is dead set against ttc when I am this weight as he says he would be very worried for me and the baby. I went to my GP who said that I am healthy other than my weight and go for it. So I went home armed with this advise but my husband is adamant.
This is causing major agro between us. I mean I really want to lose weigh too and I know it is better for me and the baby. So anyway here I am at almost 29 and Ive spent all week listenign to my two friends compare stories on babies and I am just gutted.
In my mind, I feel that if I lost 3 stone and gor ro 15 stone- not exactly thin I know- that I would be in a muchbetter position and it mightnt take too long.
We discussed this and he seems more comfortable with this. Now I have to just stick to it. i can figure out why i would find it difficult to stick to the diet when I want the results sooo badly.
Anyway Im sorry for the rantm I guess I JUST NEEDED TO LET IT OUT.
Thanks,
it has been very encouraging reading these posts.
Im feeling quite low at the mo. Im 5 foot 5 and 18 stone. even typing that is horrible.
I hvae been married 2 and a half years nad we are mad for a baby. My husband is dead set against ttc when I am this weight as he says he would be very worried for me and the baby. I went to my GP who said that I am healthy other than my weight and go for it. So I went home armed with this advise but my husband is adamant.
This is causing major agro between us. I mean I really want to lose weigh too and I know it is better for me and the baby. So anyway here I am at almost 29 and Ive spent all week listenign to my two friends compare stories on babies and I am just gutted.
In my mind, I feel that if I lost 3 stone and gor ro 15 stone- not exactly thin I know- that I would be in a muchbetter position and it mightnt take too long.
We discussed this and he seems more comfortable with this. Now I have to just stick to it. i can figure out why i would find it difficult to stick to the diet when I want the results sooo badly.
Anyway Im sorry for the rantm I guess I JUST NEEDED TO LET IT OUT.
Thanks,
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awww hun that must be awkward when you're both on a different page
maybe the incentive to lose the weight is the baby
I need to apply this in my life too, although we're trying now I really would love to lose some weight first.What wil be will be! xx
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Wow, what an amazing thread this is im sooooo happy to read that im not the only 1 going through this. I.ve been to the Dr. a few times( pcos) but would not help me 
until i lost weight but its sooooo not easy.
i never know when i ov, & have long cycles. so this thread motivated me to start again
, thank u to all the ladies on here
im sooooo happy to read that im not the only 1 going through this. I.ve been to the Dr. a few times( pcos) but would not help me until i lost weight but its sooooo not easy.i never know when i ov, & have long cycles. so this thread motivated me to start again
, thank u to all the ladies on here downwardsun
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I just wanted to jump in here .. I'm 30 and overweight. At first I was scared I wouldn't have normal cycles, then I was scared I wouldn't ovulate and then I was scared I couldn't get pregnant .. all because of my weight.
On my second month TTC I had a
Don't give up hope ladies and don't let people scare you!
On my second month TTC I had a
Don't give up hope ladies and don't let people scare you!
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I am the same too.
Size 20 and TTC for a year now. I am hoping to lose some weight. I know if i go to the doc for help TTC the first thing he will say is "lose weight" so trying too now. Besides it gives me something to think about besides TTC
Size 20 and TTC for a year now. I am hoping to lose some weight. I know if i go to the doc for help TTC the first thing he will say is "lose weight" so trying too now. Besides it gives me something to think about besides TTC
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Just thought I'd come and give you some encouragement girls I got my today. Started trying on the 28th April when I stopped taking my pill. I am obese and a UK size 26. There is no reason why you can't get preggo being a bigger girl!
today. Started trying on the 28th April when I stopped taking my pill. I am obese and a UK size 26. There is no reason why you can't get preggo being a bigger girl!
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Just thought I'd come and give you some encouragement girls I got my
Congrats!!! See girls....won't be long before you're all joining us on the pregnancy boards!
we can't wait
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congrats to bfps!
i just wanted to jump in & share my story/struggle. I am very overweight living in the united states-- i'm about 240 lbs. ughh! we have been TTC for 2 long years & i cant help but think that it is all my fault because of my weight. i try to lose weight... my highest weight was about 260. It's just so hard to lose! I can't do high impact exercises (because I hurt my leg while playing soccer & ended up having to get surgeries on it) so I really just dont know what to do. Thank you ladies for all your inspirational and supportive comments
xx
i just wanted to jump in & share my story/struggle. I am very overweight living in the united states-- i'm about 240 lbs. ughh! we have been TTC for 2 long years & i cant help but think that it is all my fault because of my weight. i try to lose weight... my highest weight was about 260. It's just so hard to lose! I can't do high impact exercises (because I hurt my leg while playing soccer & ended up having to get surgeries on it) so I really just dont know what to do. Thank you ladies for all your inspirational and supportive comments
xx
