plus size and pregnant !

[Mummafrog]

Super congragtulations Kyten! She is beautiful and I'm glad you had a good birth

JAjuly I'm pleased they could finish the scan. I think it's quite normal for ladies who have excess weight to lose weight in pregnancy and I don't think it's dangerous if baby is growing well because we try and eat more healthily and just the pregnancy itself uses energy but if you've got keytones then it probably is the lack of carbs yeah, good luck finding the right balance hun

 

[Mummafrog]

I had a very special day today, sorry if some of you have already seen in other threads but it's my V-day today, on valentines day
Also my partner took me to a romantic hotel last night and proposed so we're engaged Feeling very blessed and joyful today.

Wishing everyone a happy valentines day, hope you all had lovely days!

 

[mel28nicole]

Mummafrog I did see that!!! Congrats!!! That's so exciting!! Any ideas on a date? My fiance proposed between our anniversary (Dec 19) and Christmas, so he did it with a Christmas ornament. I didn't think he could be so clever lol!

 

[Blue12]

Congrats mommafrog

Love the idea your dh did Mel

 

[mel28nicole]

Congrats mommafrog

Love the idea your dh did Mel

Thank you! We had an ornament that opens up, and he put a note inside of it that said "will you marry me?" and I turned around and he had the ring with him it was cheesy but so cute lol.

 

[Mummafrog]

Not sure about the date yet! But I'm already six months pregnant so I'm thinking instead of rushing it we'll plan it for after she is here She can be a bridesmaid hehe.
I've found some gorgeous dresses online that go up to plenty big sizes so I'm hopeful I'll find the right one

Awww that's so sweet of your husband!

My man did it by writing and playing me a song and then pulling out the ring at the end... he's a musician and very talented and expresses himself best that way, it was really wonderful, I was all >>

 

[lovelymiss]

So much to catch up on! This thread is getting busy. I love it.

Welcome all of the new ladies! Can't wait for tons of bump (AND THEN BABY!) pictures.

I am sorry some of you are treated differently due to weight. The only difference for me is they won't measure my fundal height and they don't try to check baby's positioning, so I have to get an extra scan at 36 weeks. From what my doctor said, there's no reason a pregnancy can't be normal due to weight. I even asked about an early GD test because I was concerned and they told me it was nothing to worry about, and getting tested early was inaccurate anyway. Weird how each practice is different!

Anyway, congrats Kyten!! She is gorgeous!

And congrats Mummafrog. How sweet!

As for me, things are going well. I have a feeling baby is laying sideways, so I am a bit nervous about my scan on Monday. Hoping he's head down! If he is sideways he has a bit of time to turn. Also, I have my maternity pictures today! Was going to do them last week, but it was single digits out. It's supposed to be about 20 degrees when we get them done. I was hoping for a bit warmer, but I can't put it off anymore!

 

[lovelymiss]

Maternity pictures went well! Wasn't as cold as I expected. My sweater was pretty thick. I kept my coat on until pictures. Here's a sneak peek. Even though I feel pretty huge (I was once 140lbs thinner...) I still feel beautiful. So glad she was able to capture the bump!

 

[Blue12]

Beautiful pic!!!

 

[Jess812]

such a beautiful picture! x

 

[MommyCandice]

So beautiful hun

 

[Mummafrog]

You look gorgeous darling and I love the setting

 

[lovelymiss]

Thanks, ladies! Can't wait for the rest!

So my appointment today was iffy.

My blood pressure is raising a bit and there's protein in my urine. I went from 2-3lbs of weight gain a month to 2lbs a week these last few weeks. Could be normal, but could also be water. They are concerned about pre-eclampsia so I am doing a 24 hour urine collection. I turn it in tomorrow morning, so hopefully I'll have answers in a couple of days! I don't really think I have it, but I am glad they are being pro-active. Better to rule it out or catch it early.

Baby is great, though! Had a growth scan. He's head down, about 6lbs. He has the CHUNKIEST cheeks. Ahhhh. So even if I do have pre-e and have to be induced early or anything, he should be nice and healthy.

 

[Blue12]

My weight gain increased too Hun even with my dd. you are so close now. Hopefully you find out everything is ok tomorrow But like you said if you have to be induced baby will be ok.

 

[Mummafrog]

Glad baby is behaving lovelymiss Yeah don't worry too much, because you've made it so close to the end and they are being proactive about it, even if it was pre-eclampsia, it couldn't do much harm to you now. Worst case scenario is they need to deliver baby but as you said, that's not really a bad scenario! hehe.

Pre-eclampsia is awful when ladies get it early and you have to battle with it because baby isn't ready to be born

Can't wait to see more babies here

 

[JAJuly2013]

I had a very special day today, sorry if some of you have already seen in other threads but it's my V-day today, on valentines day
Also my partner took me to a romantic hotel last night and proposed so we're engaged Feeling very blessed and joyful today.

Wishing everyone a happy valentines day, hope you all had lovely days!

Congrats on your engagment and of course, V-Day! My V-day came on my birthday, on February 17th

 

[Mummafrog]

Congrats on your engagment and of course, V-Day! My V-day came on my birthday, on February 17th

Aww thank yoouh! Hehe that's great, congratulations and happy birthday to you hunny! Did you have a good birthday?

 

[JAJuly2013]

Congrats on your engagment and of course, V-Day! My V-day came on my birthday, on February 17th

Aww thank yoouh! Hehe that's great, congratulations and happy birthday to you hunny! Did you have a good birthday?

Thanks, yes it was good. I honestly didn't do a whole lot but that is what made is special lol. My mom and stepdad took me out to lunch and my husband and I went out to dinner with my dad, who I share my birthday with.

 

[tryn4]

Hey ladies! This post is so overdue! First hope everyone is doing well, lovelymiss that's a beautiful pic!

My lil princess is here, born February 13th/2014 6 lbs 5 oz @ 12:52 am easiest delivery, calmest baby. She is so good, I cannot complain. I didn't even tear, contractions were manageable, only issue was my epidural slipped out so I had to have it redone which was uncomfortable, but honestly it was the easiest birthing out of all 5 of my deliveries! Daddy is so in love, my older kids are in heaven!

 

[JAJuly2013]

Hey ladies! This post is so overdue! First hope everyone is doing well, lovelymiss that's a beautiful pic!

My lil princess is here, born February 13th/2014 6 lbs 5 oz @ 12:52 am easiest delivery, calmest baby. She is so good, I cannot complain. I didn't even tear, contractions were manageable, only issue was my epidural slipped out so I had to have it redone which was uncomfortable, but honestly it was the easiest birthing out of all 5 of my deliveries! Daddy is so in love, my older kids are in heaven!

Congrats! She is beautiful!