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- - I am pregnant! (https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet/273595-i-am-pregnant.html)

Thanks everyone! I am just coming online after a long day and I am so touched by everyone's well wishes - it means so much to me and I plan on leaning on everyone as my hubby can only do so much!! My clothes are still fitting - but I am expecting some unbuttoning will be coming in a few weeks...looking forward to it!

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Originally Posted by LizRR (Post 4594008)

Thanks everyone!! I am very happy, but also scared and nervous at the same time. I will be leaning on everyone for support and venting!...I knew if I wanted to have a healthy second pregnancy I needed to drop the weight...This has been my "plan" all along and I hope to continue down a path for a healthy second pregnancy!

Congratulations, Liz!! I just read this! so happy for you!!

I remember that your tag line was "getting to a healthy baby-making weight," or something like that. Well, you did it and now you're doing it!!!

Many blessings and good wishes!!:hug::carrot::carrot:

I'm new here but have noticed your advice and posts. I want to add my Congratulations to you on your pregnancy!! That is fabulous that you are pregnant at a great weight.

Liz, OMGOSH, I am SO happy for you!!! Congratulations!!!! :) :carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot:

Hey Liz :)

I just saw :) OMG! So happy for you! Congratulations!

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Originally Posted by usmcvet (Post 4594764)

Liz Baby! Whooooo Hoooooo! Very happy for you. We all love you and are sending you hugs and blessings. I thought of you today as I made my spinach smoothie. I use my strawberry RTD's as a matter of fact it's in the fridge here at work and I need to go shake it up and drink it. So the point I was trying to make is you've positively effected many of us here on 3FC, **** I was smiling and thinking of you in the kitchen this morning. I know you're very goal oriented too, look at your success! Anyway I am babbling and need to get my LizR Spinach shake 'cause I'm freaking hungry. Very happy for you!

LOL - I am still surviving on those spinach smoothies!!!!

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Originally Posted by Chloe222 (Post 4595071)

Congratulations Liz!! This will be an exciting 8 months for all of us! We're with you, every step of the way. I wonder if all the healthy eating contributed to the rapid conception?

I have to admit, I was very nervous putting babymaking plans on hold for almost a year because of my age (38). It took me 2 cycles to get pg with #1 when I was 35yo, so maybe I just have late blooming fertility. I do think waiting the first couple of months in P4 was a good idea as my cycle was whacky for a while.

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Originally Posted by Beck81 (Post 4594181)

Congrats, Liz! So happy for you. I am going to become a Grandma in August so we can share baby stories!

I can't believe you are going to be a grandma!!!

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Originally Posted by infoplease (Post 4594229)

Not sure if you are familiar with the Bradley Method (an alternative to LaMaze)?
I'm not pushing the method, I just know that the recommended diet's foundation is a lot like IP P4 (well, with lots of dairy and bread) in its emphasis on getting 100g of protein a day.

Thanks for the link! I'm checking it out - you always have such great posts!

That's awesome Liz CONGRATS!!!!!:hug::carrot::bravo::congrat:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is awesome! :preg: You should be very proud! I know we all are! You had a plan, stuck to it, and here you are ready for an awesome journey! Way to go!!! Such an inpiration!
Thank you!

Congrats, Liz! That's wonderful news!

GREAT news!!! You are such an inspiration to us all. I am so happy for you!

Congratulations Liz!! Wishing you a very happy, healthy pregnancy. Be sure to enjoy every moment of this beautiful miracle!

I posted this update on the Maintainers thread, but figured I would repost on my old zombie thread. I am not following IP now for obvious reasons (post partum and breast feeding), but going back to my veggie basics and incorporate the healthy habits and recipes I learned through my first journey.

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Hey everyone! I had my little girl, Payton Ann, 4-weeks ago today! We picked her name on Saturday, then I went into labor on Sunday, and had her on Monday! She is just the sweetest little thing, I forgot how precious little newborn smells and snuggles are - but the 3-hour sleep shifts are just like I remembered! Her days/nights were flipped the first 2 weeks, but we are now getting contiguous sleep shifts.

I ended up with a c-section, but healed up pretty fast and was walking around within 2 days, and never took any pain meds (although the first 2 days I was pretty sore). I am DYING to get back to the gym and lift & run, but still have 2 more weeks until I get cleared. I do bust out our little treadmill for short 30-minute walks while she naps. I credit the continued weightlifting with my quick recovery, I actually hit up Bodypump the Thursday before I went into labor!

Unlike my last pregnancy, I never suffered any pains in my back, knees, heel (plantar fasciitis), or wrists (carpal tunnel). I totally went gung ho on eating these first few weeks, but am trying to get back into a groove now that I am not ruled by pure exhaustion or pregnancy cravings. I need to return regularly back here to stay honest, I am nursing, but that's no excuse to "let loose".

She was 9lb 2oz & 20". I have big babies, my son was 9lb 7oz & 21". I blame my 6'4" hubby, he was a 10lb+ baby (my poor MIL, she is tiny).

I signed up for a half-marathon on feb 15 as my motivation to get back to it @ 6-months post partum. The last one I ran I was 18-weeks preggers and I stopped jog-walking completely at 28-weeks...it's been a loooong break for my sneakers!

Congratulations Liz :)

I am so happy for you and I am happy to see old members from when I first started still being on this forum :)

Congratulations on your baby!! I love the name. It sounds like you are doing so good. Very inspiring!

Congratulations on your new baby girl!! So happy for you!!