overweight/obese and pregnant

[Blueroxie23]

I thought this was an important topic to discuss as I really am interested to know how other women who are not of an healthy weight are coping. ALL the possible complications, and just needed to talk about the experience.

[10Angels]

I just think one should never give up as much as it hurts so so so bad to experience those kind of things I imagine if we had of we would never have got our 3 beautiful girls and after that we lost another 2 so 10 in total and I was giving up after that.. being content with what we had already...but then our son blessed us and has completed our family after being told we would never have boys. Im super excited to meet him and cant wait for july to come around...if all goes well for the rest of our pregnancy. Good luck with yours and rest as much as you can while waiting for your little bundle to come.

[Blueroxie23]

I have a bulging disc, not looking forward to the back pains

[Blueroxie23]

So sorry to hear about your misscariages never something anyone should face, but you seem so strong to keeping trying. Congrats on ur babies.

[rebelskittlez]

I'm on my second pregnacy my first was with twins so this is very different lol I've been doing good so far I've lost 11 lbs I just get full really fast. But I have a herniated disc and it is making my back hurt :/

[10Angels]

Me too...im in the juicy mama category this is our 4th baby...first son and sooo happy about it. Im loving my pregnancy our gorgeous girls came after 8 miscarriages in a row... due to genetics not weight, all born natural no meds or complications and am crossing my fingers for the same again.  Good luck ladies love every day you are blessed enouvh to carry and grow your little miracles.

[Blueroxie23]

I am also high risk and on desk duty but my supervisor has been giving me a hard time.

[Blueroxie23]

So sorry, but just have faith that whatever hapoens the doctors can help you through it. I have to do the 1hr diabetic test in a few days will post my results. Praying for the best. I have a family history, but i never had diabetes.

[julybaby1587]

Im a first time mom and have been overweight most of my life. The doctor says Baby girl is great but my sugar is high. I go for a 3 hr glucose test Saturday to determine if i have gestational diabetes. Im terrified. I've never had and weight related health issues, this would be my first

[chel1911]

I'm overweight and second pregnancy I reallyhhaven't had any problem so but I'm only 18 weeks...but I'm losing weight and not really gaining it my ob said that sometimes it happens that way..but the baby is fine and heartbeat is on point...I just hope with the ultrasound I can see how well the baby has gone

[jannie999]

Went from 259... When I found out at week 5..
Now week 17+ and I am 245

[shortstuffnstff]

I am overweight and other then severe morning sickness my pregnancy has been pretty uneventful. I'm 19.5 weeks along now. They tested me for gestational diabetes a few weeks ago but everything came back normal. I am in light duty at work for my entire pregnancy but that is only because I am considered high risk because of personal and family history.

[Blueroxie23]

Thanks ladies for sharing. Its a scary process, i just pray every day that the baby is okay.

[rebelskittlez]

I'm overweight and on my second pregnancy  my first was with twins and I gained  41 lbs. ...but Had a good pregnancy. ..with this one my dream said to try Not to gain too much.. .I actually lost 13 lbs cuz Im just not very hungry and Get full fast I'm not trying to lose weight it just hhappened

[Krissy066]

I also am over weight with pcos, I was told after 3 years of trying yo give up, Idid give up and I am now 16 weeks with my miracle baby. I am so excited. I'd say ya there are a lot more risks but find a Dr who doesn't harp on you, I love my on. Has never made a comment and asked me what I thought I should gain in this pregnancy. I am extremely happy where I'm at. I figure if I can get through this and have a healthy happy baby then that's all that matters. I love that u brought up this subject, its defiantly not talked about as much as it should be. I am not ashamed of what I look like. Were are all beautiful :)

[Tavie615]

I am overweight and pregnant with my 3rd baby. I've been keeping a close eye on how much weight I gain because I don't want to get gestational diabetes. Diabetes is very strong in my family so I try to take it easy. So far, I'm 16 weeks 3 days and I've only gained 3 pounds.I also have Multiple Sclerosis so I'm totally monitoring my weight. I'm trying not to gain more than 20 pounds. I know i can do it. I did it with my 2 oldest kids. That extra weight is definitely something we have to keep an eye on.

[Blueroxie23]

I had spotting twice, but i also have pcos and hypothyroidism. I was told i wouldn't get pregnant, but after a year and a half i lost 47lbs and started gaining back a few and it happened. Now am worried bc of all the negatives with being overweight and pregnant

[rabeccarice]

I'm over Wight and have been with all my babies this is my fourth. I have not had an complications with any of them. I am borderline gestational diabetic. Which is not related to being heavy. How are you feeling?