plus size and pregnant !

[lovelymiss]

Thanks, ladies! She is doing well. It was a pretty bad accident. She'll be in the hospital for several weeks, then who knows how long recovery will be. She ended up losing her leg, just above the knee. They tried to save it, but just couldn't. Honestly, when the accident first happened (it happened at work) and my other friend came running in screaming, I thought she had died... so I am just thankful she's alive and in good spirits!

Mummafrog- Nothing wrong with putting diapers on your registry! I have tons of friends who do that. I wouldn't stock up on one brand though, you might find a different brand works better for you LO. I started buying cloth diapers pretty early... like by 14 weeks. We had planned to purchase a pack of disposables a week, but then decided on cloth. It's never too early! Babies go through a LOT! Yay for movements. It's lovely, isn't it? I love sitting in the evening and watching him roll around in my belly LOL. The dogs get a kick out of it. Everything will come together... don't worry. Can't wait to hear names (if you decide to share!).

 

[Mummafrog]

Oh my goodness that's so awful.. I'm sorry, your poor friend. I can't believe accidents like that happen, I hope she gets compensation. I'm glad she's coping well, she must be a strong lady. I can't imagine how you must have felt when you didn't know how bad it was :/

Re the nappies - yeah we were hoping to do cloth but unfortunately our home is just too small for a dryer so for our first bumpkin looks like we're going for disposables, but I want to get natural eco ones and you're right I'm going to get a few different brands in newborn size so we hopefully can choose a favourite before we buy bulk in the bigger sizes
Oooh I might get your ladies opinions on names when we're more sure about a few, our goal is to get 3-5 favourites ready for when she is born and then wait till we see her to make the final decision, getting so excited!

 

[lovelymiss]

Oh yes. My agency is wonderful and they are already working on getting her worker's comp since it happened on the clock. Also, she is filing a lawsuit against the person who hit her (she was actually loading stuff into her car when she got hit), but that will take some time. It was an awful feeling in deed, but just reminds us how you never know when something can happen! She is such a strong woman. So inspiring.

I am thankful we can do cloth, but I know it's just not for everyone... whether due to lack of space, time or energy to bother lol. Sorry you wanted to, but can't. The eco diapers sound great! I'd definitely register for some.

 

[MommyCandice]

Just back from my scan baby was kicking away. Hb was 179

 

[tryn4]

just popping in quickly, my laptop is having issues. Sorry to hear about your friends accident @lovely miss...bump looks great..all your bumps look lovely. this is me last saturday 9 days post delivery. Im down 18 lbs, but it probably will go back on lol. I am 20 lbs lighter than pre pregnancy. If I stay like this I am ok with it. Here is a pic of Kaliyah going to her 1st party lol (pics from same event)

 

[JAJuly2013]

beautiful pics tryn!

 

[Mummafrog]

Lovelymiss - I'm really pleased they are trying to help her get what she deserves.
I'm okay about the nappies, I've made my peace because we plan to do it with subsequent babies, I'll just still do my best to avoid chemicals.

Mommycandice - Congratulations on your healthy scan, such a cutie pic!

Tryn - You and baby look gorgeous and really well, it's inspiring to see and makes me excited

I'm feeling really down in most of the clothes I own at the moment, my bump still hasn't rounded fully but my clothes aren't fitting properly any more, just sucks.
I've finally ordered a bump support band though, so that's one thing

 

[tryn4]

Thank u both!

@mummafrog-I'm sure u look just beautiful. Keep your head up!

 

[JAJuly2013]

Lovelymiss - I'm really pleased they are trying to help her get what she deserves.
I'm okay about the nappies, I've made my peace because we plan to do it with subsequent babies, I'll just still do my best to avoid chemicals.

Mommycandice - Congratulations on your healthy scan, such a cutie pic!

Tryn - You and baby look gorgeous and really well, it's inspiring to see and makes me excited

I'm feeling really down in most of the clothes I own at the moment, my bump still hasn't rounded fully but my clothes aren't fitting properly any more, just sucks.
I've finally ordered a bump support band though, so that's one thing

Yay for ordering your bump support band! I still have to go get mine.
Regarding feeling down about your clothes, i know you feel. I felt that way for a while too. I hate shopping for clothes. I am sure you look beautiful in whatever you wear. It will get better, and soon you will have a nice big, round baby bump to show off!

 

[Mummafrog]

Awwe you guyzz are so lovely, you make me all emotional Thank you very much.

I had a lot of trouble sleeping last night, my stomach felt very uncomfortable and annoying and I was achey and bleh. Ah the joy

Guess what, I braved the swimming pool today! Proudly wearing my maternity swimming costume and I felt very good.

Just wish my baby girl would move a bit more.. these past few days have had me wavering between being worried and not, maybe she is just finding her pattern.. Surely going all day only feeling one or two little things after feeling her thump me all day a different day, isn't right? It makes me not feel pregnant and I get all terrified she is going to leave me I know I sound irrational, I'm trying to just be patient.

Sorry I don't mean to blabber on about me! How are people today? Anything new to report? XX

 

[JAJuly2013]

Awwe you guyzz are so lovely, you make me all emotional Thank you very much.

I had a lot of trouble sleeping last night, my stomach felt very uncomfortable and annoying and I was achey and bleh. Ah the joy

Guess what, I braved the swimming pool today! Proudly wearing my maternity swimming costume and I felt very good.

Just wish my baby girl would move a bit more.. these past few days have had me wavering between being worried and not, maybe she is just finding her pattern.. Surely going all day only feeling one or two little things after feeling her thump me all day a different day, isn't right? It makes me not feel pregnant and I get all terrified she is going to leave me I know I sound irrational, I'm trying to just be patient.

Sorry I don't mean to blabber on about me! How are people today? Anything new to report? XX

I've heard that baby's don't move as much during a growth spurt so maybe that is what is going on? Also, don't forget, baby still sleeps quite a bit in there. I would try not to worry too much. As long as you are still feeling some movement I'm sure everything is fine.

Nothing new to report here...hope everyone is doing well!!

 

[pineapple91]

Hi im hoping I can join you ladies. I a bbw and is nice to beable to connect with other plus size mommies. What is everyones biggest concern being over weight

 

[JAJuly2013]

Hi im hoping I can join you ladies. I a bbw and is nice to beable to connect with other plus size mommies. What is everyones biggest concern being over weight

Welcome to the group!

Back pain is my biggest fear due to my weight. If I wasn't already diabetic it would be worrying about gestational diabetes and the fear of a big baby...So far baby is right on track. Let's hope she stays that!

 

[FIRSTIME]

Hi all. Glad to see that there is somewhere on here for those of us that aren't stick figures. In response to biggest fears is continuing back pain and sciatic. I already had problems with both pre-pregnancy. My lower back and left hip have been really bothering me and I am not quite out of the first trimester!

 

[Mummafrog]

Welcome to the two new ladies, nice that you are quite close to each other in weeks according to your tickers

For me I'm worried that towards the end of pregnancy I will pile on weight and then won't be able to lose it after. Also can't help being nervous about some of the 'higher risks' they bang on about. And my pelvis hurts, don't know if that is to do with weight or not but ouchy.

But I'm also proud of how well I've done with my weight so far and I'm proud of being a big lady on my good days, I absolutely love being pregnant Don't forget to celebrate your amazing bodies ladies!

 

[mel28nicole]

Gestational diabetes scares me. Especially since it runs in my family. So far so good. My blood pressure was high at my last appointment, but that was because my car broke down on the way there and I was afraid I was going to miss my appointment!

I still haven't gained weight. But I am also suffering from morning sickness though, so it really sucks.

I have my anatomy scan scheduled for March 21st when I'm 18+3 and I'm praying baby isn't shy! I had to schedule it earlier because my fiance works for the gas wells and they would only let him have that day off.

 

[lovelymiss]

Tryin- she's beautiful and you look great!

Mummafrog- It's totally normal to hate that in between bump stage, but I know you look beautiful! Also normal for LO to slow down at this point. I know Leo went through a growth spurt at the stage so he slowed down for a few days. I hope she's back to normal now!

Mel- I hope you don't have GD. That was a huge fear of mine, too. Good luck with the gender scan!

Welcome to the new ladies!

As for me, just hanging in there. So ready to have this baby, but I feel like I'll go over-due.

 

[tryn4]

I have no concerns about being overweight. I look better now than I did before I had my daughter (yay pregnancy) All the aches n pains like hip n back pain I can assure you slim women feel them too, gestational diabetes is equally common with thinner women as well if not MORE so. Also I noticed that bigger girls tend to not gain as much weight during pregnancy as small women do, sotthat's something. Positive thinking ladies! Don't worry over things u cannot control! I know not everyone is like me, but I have been plus sized my whole teen thru adult life, and had 5 very successful pregnancy, delivered 5 healthy children without complications. I'm not going to live my life worried about my size when thank god I've been blessed with working limbs, sound mind, healthy children with 10 fingers, 10 toes, a lovely husband & breath in my lungs. Life is way too short to be consumed with your size.

 

[tryn4]

Lovelymiss a lot of first time mums go overdue. I did with my first, but I got induced 3 days after. But who knows, hopefully Leo will b here sooner than u think! Not long now!

@mumma-my daughter really didn't make much action until the last 8 weeks. Then she went Crazzzzzzy!

 

[Mummafrog]

Mel - Hope you get to find out what your cutie baby is if that's what you want! I loved finding out with my girly Make sure you update!

Lovelymiss - Thank you for the reassurance, your nickname for the site is very fitting! Hehe. I promise to post a bump picture real soon

Tryn - good to know! And your wonderful outlook on your beauty is inspiring, most of the time I am quite happy with myself, it's only when I have the occasional hormone induced bad day but my partner is SO good at making me feel amazing How's that gorgeous baby of yours doing??

My baby girl has gone crazy today after her lazy day yesterday, barely stopped wriggling and poking me, so feeling much better. I think she's just finding her pattern and I need to be patient and aware. Looking forward to my midwife appointment next week and my growth scan on the 17th of March, I always feel reassured for a good month after a scan.
Got work tonight, 13 hour night shift, wish my pelvis strength!