Plus size pregnancy ladies

[Emsabub]

Yes girls, I feel you all with the hot weather 😩
Luna I’m in the West Mids, when we had the low temps at the weekend it was heaven. Im desperately hoping for Autumn to hurry up so we can have jumpers, hot chocolate & stews! 😍

Is it acceptable to put pads down your bra for absorption?
Boob sweat is the worst.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Yes girls, I feel you all with the hot weather 😩
Luna I’m in the West Mids, when we had the low temps at the weekend it was heaven. Im desperately hoping for Autumn to hurry up so we can have jumpers, hot chocolate & stews! 😍

Is it acceptable to put pads down your bra for absorption?
Boob sweat is the worst.

You know what helps with boob sweat? Athlete's foot powder, the kind with the main ingredient miconazole. It's called Lotrimin or Desenex here. I was told to use it in the morning by my dermatologist once - never got a bra sore again!

 

[Emsabub]

Really? I’ll be looking for that tomorrow! Thank you!
It’s not so much the sores it’s more, forgive me if it’s tmi, the pimples I get in between my boobs from it. Some of them have left little red marks too so they look awful, it’ll be embarrassing to get them out in front of the midwives. I can’t even let my boyfriend see them 😔

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Really? I’ll be looking for that tomorrow! Thank you!
It’s not so much the sores it’s more, forgive me if it’s tmi, the pimples I get in between my boobs from it. Some of them have left little red marks too so they look awful, it’ll be embarrassing to get them out in front of the midwives. I can’t even let my boyfriend see them 😔

This won't heal the red spots, I don't think, but it will prevent new ones! I use it after every shower and am spot free.

 

[Emsabub]

I’m hoping that ice will work on the old ones but prevention would be amazing!
But seriously thank you I’ll be on the hunt 😁

 

[SunflowerMoon]

Ugh, I live in Texas, USA, and I seriously got up to 114F last week! If it breaks below 100F during the day then I am thrilled lol

My Dr said I'm considered overweight bordering on obese - I'm 4'11" and weight 175lbs. I've lost 10lbs in the last month from being so sick. She suggested i gain no more than 15lbs with this pregnancy, and so far I'm negative ten LOL.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Ugh, I live in Texas, USA, and I seriously got up to 114F last week! If it breaks below 100F during the day then I am thrilled lol

My Dr said I'm considered overweight bordering on obese - I'm 4'11" and weight 175lbs. I've lost 10lbs in the last month from being so sick. She suggested i gain no more than 15lbs with this pregnancy, and so far I'm negative ten LOL.

Where in Texas are you? I think we topped out at 109. This summer has been like living in hell, eh?

I'm technically "overweight" by the BMI standard, but as I was "obese" for several years I figured I could post in this thread.

My boobs seriously better not grow anymore. That is one thing I do not need!

So far I lost 6 nausea pounds but have gained back 2-4 of them, depending on the day I weigh. I just entered the second trimester and am all of a sudden starving, so I have the feeling gaining enough weight is NOT going to be a problem.

 

[LunaRose]

SunflowerMoon - You are half an inch shorter than my 9 year old son! He's up to my forehead already, he doesn't take after me!

Emsabub - The rain has been bliss, shame it didn't last for long!

I lost 5 stone for my wedding and I've managed to put 3 back on! I blame being happy in marriage! Haha! Kicking myself though for undoing all that hard work!

 

[Emsabub]

I got some dakatron missmarple! It’s ready and waiting to use

Luna oh I know, I keep thinking about March when we had the beast from the east.. I miss that 😔 Maybe not as snowy but definitely more chillier would be good

 

[MissMarpleFan]

I got some dakatron missmarple! It’s ready and waiting to use

Cool! I hope it changes your life like it did mine.

 

[themisfit]

I'm 5'4" and started pregnancy at 173 lbs. BMI puts me at overweight, but I think BMI is a load of crock. (I've had someone who was 5'4" say their doctor wanted them to be 115 lbs lol ... She has my body frame, and I've been 115 lbs. Was not a good look on me) Nevertheless, I do consider myself plus size albeit on the lower end. So, I hope it's okay for me to post here.

My nurses and doctor have been hounding me about my weight. It's incredibly frustrating. I gained a lot of weight in the first trimester, then lost some, and it's like... I can't win either way. If I gain weight they lecture me, if I lose it they tell me not to starve myself. So, wtf do I do? I was also made to take the horrible gestational diabetes test early, which was a complete waste of my time. Was not happy about that. But I was "high risk" for being 175 lbs. Anyone have advice for dealing with medical staff like this? I get so tired of having to defend my weight. Worst part is I was losing weight before I got pregnant and it falls on deaf ears when I point that out.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

I'm 5'4" and started pregnancy at 173 lbs. BMI puts me at overweight, but I think BMI is a load of crock. (I've had someone who was 5'4" say their doctor wanted them to be 115 lbs lol ... She has my body frame, and I've been 115 lbs. Was not a good look on me) Nevertheless, I do consider myself plus size albeit on the lower end. So, I hope it's okay for me to post here.

My nurses and doctor have been hounding me about my weight. It's incredibly frustrating. I gained a lot of weight in the first trimester, then lost some, and it's like... I can't win either way. If I gain weight they lecture me, if I lose it they tell me not to starve myself. So, wtf do I do? I was also made to take the horrible gestational diabetes test early, which was a complete waste of my time. Was not happy about that. But I was "high risk" for being 175 lbs. Anyone have advice for dealing with medical staff like this? I get so tired of having to defend my weight. Worst part is I was losing weight before I got pregnant and it falls on deaf ears when I point that out.

Maybe you can find another doctor. I'm not a big fan of BMI either as I am very busty and I don't think it takes that into account. I am the same height as you. My doctor, even the reproductive endocrinologist, said my weight was totally fine for fertility at 161. Maybe because she knew I used to be 210 at one time? My personal ultimate goal "skinny" weight is 145 for after pregnancy. Any lighter than that and I would look strangely emaciated. No doctor has ever told me that's a bad goal weight. That 115 goal is for small framed ladies with no boobs, if you ask me!!

I'm big boned, I really am!

 

[JJordaan]

I would look into other doctors too. Bullying you IS NOT ON! Being pregnant is hard work and u need all parties on board with you and not doubting or being a handful. We all know the risks and or issues sorrounding larger mammas. Im so sorry you are going through this! My OB is a fertility specialist and he said to me at my first appointment , "you are on the bigger side so we will take it as we go, im not going to hound you. I have delivered many a babies to bigger moms so dont sweat" . My peace of mind right there.

 

[LunaRose]

themisfit - Sorry the doctors are treating you like this. It's so patronizing! They love a good lecture, don't they!

How is everyone getting on? Second tri has gifted me the lovely mix of extreme tiredness during the day and insomnia at night, but thank goodness those night sweats are gone!

Anyone had an early gender scan yet? I think we are going for a surprise again much to my son's dismay .. Unless he manages to twist my arm in a next couple of weeks!

 

[JJordaan]

Hi LunaRose. I feel like a heffalump already! LOL! We had a scan 2 weeks ago. Revealed a little girl. So thrilled. im also struggling to sleep..from not being able to fall asleep to really not getting comfortable. I have 2 pregnancy pillows as well. Iv got really painful hips. Burning pain. Anybody else have this?

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Hi LunaRose. I feel like a heffalump already! LOL! We had a scan 2 weeks ago. Revealed a little girl. So thrilled. im also struggling to sleep..from not being able to fall asleep to really not getting comfortable. I have 2 pregnancy pillows as well. Iv got really painful hips. Burning pain. Anybody else have this?

I'm in the girl club too! I may have already said that.

I have a memory foam pillow for my head and one for between my legs. I am just getting over (?) an extremely sore right hip/outer thigh. For me, it seemed like every time I took a long walk (my preferred and only exercise for the most part) my hip would hurt for 2 days. I'm going to try walking again tomorrow and pray the pain doesn't return.

What helped: stretching, pillow between the legs at night, heating pad, heating pad, heating pad.

There is a stretch you can do in bed - lie on your back, knees bent with feet flat on bed. Squeeze pillow between knees 10 times, holding for 10 seconds each.

I also did (on a yoga mat) donkey kicks and lunges and "pelvic tilts."

Here are some you could try: https://www.momjunction.com/articles/hip-exercises-you-can-do-during-your-pregnancy_00359046/#gref

There are also a lot of pregnancy videos on youtube too. Trust me I am so out of shape but it's worth it to try and stop that hip pain. I woke up pain free yesterday morning and I still am afraid to believe it.

 

[JJordaan]

Im game for whatever can help me!! Thanks so much for info! Ahh heating pad. Im going to buy one tomorrow. Maybe a microwave heay pack even. Gosh its so painful theres no words.

 

[JJordaan]

Ooo i forgot to say yay on team pink! Congrats! Is this for first? Its my rainbow and first. Besides my furbabies that is.

 

[MissMarpleFan]

Ooo i forgot to say yay on team pink! Congrats! Is this for first? Its my rainbow and first. Besides my furbabies that is.

Good luck with the pain! It took a couple days before I felt any results, then a few more days, so be patient. I know it stinks!

Yes, she is my first baby and a multi-rainbow.

What you said could've been said by me.

I have 4 spoiled kitties. I'm very curious what their reaction to baby Margot will be.

 

[JJordaan]

Lets hope something works. Need some sleep. This tossing and turning is so hard.
Ah yes. Our furbutts are going to say "oh no mom, what have you brought home this time! I have 9, 2 jack russels and 2 hens! Gosh its going to be seriously entertaining. Really love the name Margot. How bloomin cute!