Getting Healthy to Get Pregnant 2010 - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

cabinwife · 01-12-2010, 05:59 PM

I saw the 2009 thread, but haven't seen one for 2010, so thought I'd get one started.

One of my main reasons for starting this weight loss journey was so that I would be at a healthy weight when DH and I started TTC. We hope to start trying in early fall, so I still have several months to get down to a healthy weight.

HeatherMcG · 01-12-2010, 11:20 PM

Me too! I have about 50 more before we start trying. I really, really want to be pregnant by the 2011.

encelia · 01-13-2010, 01:59 AM

Thanks so much for starting this! My one goal in life is to lose weight so I can have a healthy pregnancy. I have A LOT of weight to loose, but I'm hoping to really work hard so I can get pregnant by the end of the year.

cabinwife · 01-13-2010, 01:05 PM

Good luck Heather and encelia!! I have actually been able to stick to a weight loss plan this time and I feel like babies are one of my major motivators. Everyone I know is either pregnant or just had a baby so it's hard to not just throw it out the window and start trying already. But I know being at a healthy weight will benefit both me and my future children. We just have to keep it up!

MeganBeth · 01-13-2010, 02:20 PM

I just had a baby but I'm already thinking about number 3

I want to get to a healthy weight first this time. DS1 was conceived when I was much lighter but still too heavy (around 160lbs) DS2 when I was around 225lbs and had just started dieting.

I'm not sure yet if DH is going to be on board for a 3rd baby though...he usually gives me what I want though

cabinwife · 01-13-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganBeth

I'm not sure yet if DH is going to be on board for a 3rd baby though...he usually gives me what I want though

Isn't this how it usually works out?

Good luck on your weight loss!

ToriLeigh · 01-14-2010, 03:45 AM

Same here. I gained weight after baby 1 and still haven't lost all the weight from number 2. After pregnancy induced hypertension got me induced, I figure being a healthy weight might help my pregnancy with number 3. I have a year and a half to get to goal, that's when we are planning our next little one.

encelia · 01-16-2010, 03:16 AM

Everyone around me is trying to get pregnant right now and it's tough to always feel like to odd one out. But I had such a horrible time with my last pregnancy that this time I really want to start out on the right foot.

Going to run again tomorrow!

MindiV · 01-16-2010, 07:19 AM

Good luck everyone! This was my number one goal for losing weight...then DH decided "maybe no kids" so I'm maintaining while we decide what to do...

slai78 · 01-16-2010, 11:14 AM

I am so glad this thread was started. My husband and I have been putting off trying for the last few years. (you know there is always a reason to wait!) This year seems to be the perfect year! We will start trying sometime in March as I live in Texas and REALLY don't want to be 8 months pregnant in 100 degree temps. I only have 13lbs before I am goal! I hope I can do it!!!

Gale02 · 01-18-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by slai78

I live in Texas and REALLY don't want to be 8 months pregnant in 100 degree temps. I only have 13lbs before I am goal! I hope I can do it!!!

I know what you mean. I'm going to be 9 months pregnant in August in NM, 100+ degrees daily. I figure I'll just hole up in my house with my refrigerated air and be cozy. It'll be like Father of the Bride Part II, DH will have to wear a jacket and ear muffs and I'll be drinking iced tea in my tank tops.

cabinwife · 01-18-2010, 12:50 PM

Mindi - I hope you and your DH can come to a compromise that will make you both happy.

I know it was probably a shock to hear that, if he had never said that before.

slai - Good luck with those last 13 lbs! I know you can lose those by March. You're so close!

Gale - 9 months pregnant in that heat?!

I couldn't imagine! I might have to try to avoid that. That whole Father of the Bride scene sounds like a plan!

I think we will start trying this fall, whether I have reached my goal or not. I figure I will probably be close enough. But who knows...it could come off quicker than I think!

AbbySinthe · 01-19-2010, 08:03 AM

I can not believe I'm going to type this but hubs and I are trying.

We have no kids other than dogs and have no idea how we'll do it but we know we can. We've each had a parent pass away unexpectedly, 2 years in a row, and we keep waiting for "the right time". We finally figured out if we keep waiting for that, we'll never have kids. So I took out the nuvaring on Jan 3rd and we decided not to put a new one in. My main goal right now is just to be as healthy as possible so if we do get pregnant I can easily maintain the healthy habits I've already established. Best of luck to the other moms and soon-to-be moms out there.

cabinwife · 01-19-2010, 12:45 PM

Good luck and baby dust Abby! That's so exciting! We kept talking about waiting for that "right time" too, but there's always going to be a reason to not start trying. The only thing I want to wait on is me to get to a healthy weight, then we're gonna go for it!

slai78 · 01-20-2010, 09:50 AM

Gale- I will cross my fingers that it is a 'cool' summer in NM. (and not humid!)

Abby- Good luck!! That is reallly exciting!! Keep us posted!

Cabinwife- You can get close to goal by the fall. There is plenty of time, and now you have even more motivation!

Just an update, I have lost a litte over 1 lb since I last posted here. Baby steps, but steps!!