[StarvingPoet]

Hello everyone!

I used to be a member of TOPS until I found out I was pregnant last November. I'm SO anxious to go back....does anyone know how long you have to wait til after the baby is born to re-join? (My son is due in five weeks.) Thanks for your help.

[Eleni]

I don't know the exact particulars but you did not need to leave because you became pregnant.There are special rules for pregnant members.Someone should have told you.You can return whenever you want.Most clubs do not allow children which you probably already know.
I just checked.There are special rules for KOPS but I know you did not have to quit TOPS.There may be something about being preganant that I don't know.

[topsgal]

When I belonged to TOPS (just left and have been at goal weight for 2 years as of this Sept.) we had 2 pregnant women in our TOPS group. You have a leeway (like 20 or 25 pounds) and each week you just say "leeway" unless you've gained above the amount I listed and then you say "out of leeway." It's a good idea to stay with it while pregnant as it keeps you from just giving in.

Mary Jo
(Wisconsin)

[mompen]

Hey! First of all CONGRATS on the upcoming arrival of your bundle of joy! I have a nine month old and a 22 month old. I stayed in tops the whole time I was pregnant. And yes you do get a leeway of whatever your doctor decides for you. And you need to not gained more than the recommened amount. Feel free to come back and join us. We would love to have you here!!!!! COngrats again and let us know when you have the baby ! Penny

[topsgal]

Hi Penny,

I think you were confused with my e-mail. I am not having a baby. I was just replying to the person asking about going back to TOPS and she said she left because she was pregnant. I was just saying that we had pregnant women in our TOPS group so you don't have to leave because of that.

I have been at goal for 2 years as of Sept. 20, 2001. I no longer attend TOPS (since June, 2000) and am still at goal weight. I work hard at it though.

Thanks for the reply though,

Mary Jo

[CBabe]

I had a chuckle from reading the posts..Someone is having a baby.<Congratulations>I don't know the rules for pregnant tops but Im sure it would prevent gaining too much weight before birth.
STephnms: we would be happy to have you re-join us .I always gained too much with my 8 .Now I just look PG.

God bless you and the birth of your new baby


Lighter
CBabe

[summer8386]

In regards to the rejoining question....as others have said, you did not have to quit TOPS when you became pregnant. We have a gal in our chapter that has gained only 14#'s with only 5 weeks to go....hey, same as you.

Since you have left, you can go back anytime, even now. There are no rules forbidding pregnant ladies from joining. Only KOPS members need to have a weight gain limit set by their doctor....TOPS do not have to do this and are not limited, but of course, you don't want to gain too much. Yes, your chapter will have to count your gains for the next few weeks, then they get to count all the weight you will lose post baby. They should love that for their year end resume chart!!!! Our chapter is looking forward to our gal having her babe Glad your looking forward to coming back!!

Congratulations on your bundle-to-be. Have a healthy, happy labor and delivery.

TOPS Hugs,
Summer

[StarvingPoet]

Thanks for all your help ladies!

I wish I hadn't quit TOPS but I didn't try to find out the rules before I left which was really stupid of me. I was a member of a different weight loss program five years ago and when I got pregnant with my son I was told I couldn't come back til after he was born. So I just thought all weight loss programs did that. I should've known TOPS would be more understanding.

I may call my former TOPS leader and ask her if I can come back sooner because I really want to get a jump start on it. My husband I have decided that this will be our last child so there's no more putting off GETTING IT OFF. I want to be healthy for my two kids and I don't want to be an embarrassment to them either. With two boys I know I'm fixing to start all the sports activities like baseball and such and I don't want to be embarrassed to go out in public to their games. Does that make any sense?

Anyway, thanks again for all your help. I look forward to talking to you ladies again in the future.