Hi Lamariposa!
Welcome!
I lost 25 pounds before I had my second son. I was VERY glad I did because it made the inevitable weight gain with pregnancy a lot easier on me. When I delivered I had gained just thirty pounds. It made getting back to prepregnancy weight easier.
There are many younger people here who have just given birth and many who are pregnant now. You will find many who can sympathize with weighing less before you move ahead into pregnancy.
Enjoy reading and posting!
Cheryl