Formal Announcement!

Since I haven't technically announced this yet, I'll come clean! We're going to have another baby in January. I hadn't wanted to say anything, because I hadn't met with Dr G yet - and, well, I wasn't supposed to get pregnant! It was the absolute last thing from my mind! I was physically sick with the idea of having to tell them - just because I know the rules and I'm so freakin' compliant... then I go a break a cardinal rule. Anyway, all is fine, I'm 9 months out and at goal - and more importantly, follow the rules, so we don't expect any problems. Everyone asks if I'm happy... I think I will be, when the shock finally wears off, but it seems like that will be taking awhile! Thankfully, we had always planned on having 4 children, but I had started backing out of that idea. Mainly because I didn't want the age gap that we would have had (if we wouldn't have screwed up!) - plus, I'm 150 lbs! I didn't want to get pregnant!!!! The kids are thrilled though and it's certainly not the end of the world. I'm just still amazed every single day that I'm pregnant. Again. Amy

Congratulations Amy!!! I'm sure you'll be fine and so will the baby! Babies are awesome! I'm glad I got fixed so I can't have anymore. 3 are enough for me!! Good luck Janine

Congratulations Amy on the new baby!! I am sure you and baby will be fine you will just have to work super hard once the baby is here to get off any weight that is extra. You can do it you have gotten this far. Congrats again, Deanne

Amy congrats on the lil one it seems just like yesterday when you had your surgery I know you will do just fine and remember you have the knowledge and the tools for after the baby comes to get the extra weight off good luck Sheila

Congrats! Just keep in mind it is not necessary to gain 50 pounds to grow a healthy baby. 20 is plenty. Just make sure you stay extra vigilant about protein and vitamins and you should be fine. jean

Since quite a few of you have mentioned it, I'm actually not concerned at all about the weight gain! I gained a LOT of weight with my first, but it was mostly fluid - I was in my jeans by the end of the week after she was born. Less than 10 lbs to lose (I wasn't overweight at that point really). I was overweight with the second two, and like I said in my original post, I'm super compliant! I gained 15 lbs with #2 and 9 lbs with #3 (and he was 10+ lbs!!!!). So overall, I'm not worried about baby weight... my weight issues stem from a really messed up thyroid that likes to fluctuate a lot AFTER the baby is born - usually 3-4 months post partum. That's the part I'm not looking forward to! It does mean that we know it's an issue though, and they're already monitoring it every 4 wks. Lovely. You know you have too many blood draws when your kids start pretend play, calling the Dr and scheduling one!!! Another thing, my OB also has had several moms that have had surgery with Dr G, so she's somewhat familiar with him and the program. That was nice to hear. Her comment about the weight was, "You'll gain some, but probably not much." I'm just hoping to NOT have another 10 lb one!

Congratulations I wish you the best Lavonda