thinking about a baby

I am 2.5 years out (wow, I think I just surprised myself with that info!).  Ideally I'd love to lose another 15 lbs, but I'm mostly happy with where I'm at.

I'm going to finish graduate school in May and then hubby and I are thinking about trying in June.  The baby bug has bit me so hard, but I'm really trying to finish school right now, plus I work full-time.

Anyways, I am scared.  I am scared of gaining weight during pregnancy.  What if I don't lose it?  I could see letting myself gain about 10 or so, but I'm told around 25 is normal.  Most people think that it's a weird fear, but I figure you folks would get it.

I'm also scared and worried about nutrition.  Have any of you guys had any issues wtih nutrition?  Getting enough folic acid?

I know I'm not going to be trying for quite a few months, but I'm big on planning, so right now I'm planning and gathering information.

I got pregnant at 2 years out.  Everything went well for the most part.  I gained 50lbs.  I did not want to but it happened.  You need to take extra vitamins, I would start taking them now as a head start so they get built up in your system.

I am struggling losing the weight but the scale is going down.

good luck

I haven't been bitten by the bug so much as this is something that I am considering I may be ok with in the next year or 2. I have the same questions as above, but also.....

Did you, or how many people have you seen or heard of, that get down or close to their goal weight before trying?

I told my hubby it may be selfish but I do not want to go back over 200 during the next pregnancy. I wanna know how low I should go to accomodate that.

I also feel like im not comfortable enough in my own body yet, and I need more time. I just wanna hear about other peoples experiences :)

I met my goal weight and we have been TTC#1 since June... :)

Since next June is when I'll probably try to conceive, how soon did you start taking prenatal vitamins?  How far out of surgery are you?  At what point did  you see a doctor?  I'm wondering if I should have complete blood work before I start trying.  Do you take anyything diff. than other preg. women or at a higher dosage?

Thanks!