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(deactivated member)
on 3/4/13 2:53 am
Topic: RE: ttc update
Thank you! I know, thank goodness I am proactive and not just a sit and "let's wait" type. My mom went through menopause early, in fact right after I was born, she was 36/37. I KNEW, I just knew I had a low reserve. I told my hubby right before the appointment, he couldn't believe I was right. I washoping to be wrong, but like you said, I am now armed with knowledge. Praying a bfp is 12 days away!!!!!!!! :-)
Paula622
on 3/4/13 2:43 am
Topic: RE: ttc update

Good luck!  At least your armed with knowledge of the situation, imagine the boat you'd be in if you'd waited to have kids in your 30's!  Fingers crossed for you!

~ Paula
219/185/127/121/119
HW/SW/Original Goal/CW/New Goal 
Post WLS baby, born 11/10/11 and 3/20/14
 
      

Paula622
on 3/4/13 2:39 am
Topic: RE: Pregnant - 14 months post-op

First, congratulations! 

For the glucose test, there are lots of alternatives.  Some doctors will have you monitor your blood sugar at home for a few weeks, some have you eat a few jelly beans in place of drinking the sludge, etc.  I did a test where I had to eat a "normal" breakfast and have my blood drawn two hours later... super easy!  Talk to your doctor and see what he/she is comfortable with.

~ Paula
219/185/127/121/119
HW/SW/Original Goal/CW/New Goal 
Post WLS baby, born 11/10/11 and 3/20/14
 
      

Paula622
on 3/4/13 2:36 am
Topic: RE: low iron

Can you tolerate fruit juice?  I know it is a lot of sugar, but if it gets things moving, I find it worth it.  With my last pregnancy, I drank 4oz of apple juice (watered down to make 8oz) twice a day and it really kept me regular.

~ Paula
219/185/127/121/119
HW/SW/Original Goal/CW/New Goal 
Post WLS baby, born 11/10/11 and 3/20/14
 
      

Paula622
on 3/4/13 2:32 am
Topic: RE: 9 weeks pregnant and 4.5 years out, still down 100 pounds

Relax!  You are not anyone else, so try not to compare too much (I know, easier said than done).  Pregnancy does not need to translate to years of weight struggle.  With my first pregnancy (pre surgery) I gained 20 pounds and lost it all by the time the baby was 2 weeks old.  At the time, I chalked a lot of that up to the fact that I was obese at the time I got pregnant.  6 months post op, I got pregnant with baby #2.  I was just over a normal BMI when I got pregnant.  With that pregnancy, I gained 18 lbs and again lost it all right after the baby was born.  I'm now trying for #3 and I weigh less than I did in the 8th grade.  When I'm pregnant I certainly TRY to eat healthy and I make sure to eat nutritious meals so that I'm getting everything the baby needs, however, I'm human and I certainly give in to my fair share of cravings along the way.  I made sure to weigh every day so that I would know immediately if things were getting out of control. 

You will definitely gain some weight while pregnant, that is a given.  However, it is the women who go crazy and gain 50, 70, 100 lbs that are left struggling at the end.  "Eating for two" does not mean doubling your calories.  Most doctors will recommend increasing your calories by about 300.  Good luck! 

~ Paula
219/185/127/121/119
HW/SW/Original Goal/CW/New Goal 
Post WLS baby, born 11/10/11 and 3/20/14
 
      

magpie4495
on 3/4/13 2:20 am - Canada
Topic: Pregnant - 14 months post-op

Hi all,

I feel very blessed to have gotten pregnant and I'm more nervous/anxious than excited at the moment.  We essentially got pregnant our first month trying so I wasn't expecting it so soon.  I have a three year and experienced a great deal of morning sickness and gained a lot of weight as I fed my nausea with carbs.  I'm hoping this pregnancy will be sickness free or I will need to find ways to cope. 

Question about the gestational diabetes test.  Has anyone done that post-op or is there an alternative to drinking that surgery beverage?

HW: 260lbs  Pre-Optifast: 257lbs  SW: 242lbs  Happy: 150lbs SG: tbd 
 
   
Referral: January 2011, Orientation: July 8/11, Nut/Behav: Aug 22/11 Education Class: Nov 2/11 
Surgeon Appt: Nov 1/11, Surgery: Dec 5     

            
magpie4495
on 3/4/13 1:50 am - Canada
Topic: RE: TTC and high TSH

Thanks Jessica.  Best of luck to you.

tygercub82
on 3/4/13 1:35 am - TX
RNY on 01/13/12 with
Topic: low iron

I am 17 wks pregnant and just had some labs done. My calcium was low and so was my iron. I am taking calcium twice a day as well as a prenatal and multi so we just added an extra calcium. what I am worried about is the constipation that seems to come with an iron supplement, any recommendations for that that are pregnancy safe??  I was having enough trouble with being regular without any help...thanks!!

 


 

 

 

 

(deactivated member)
on 3/4/13 1:14 am
Topic: RE: ttc update
Thank you! I asked my RE about it and she said she wanted me to stay in clomid since I responded to the 100mg. I responded this cycle and had Two follicles ready to go :-) praying that at least one gets fertilized!!!!! Ekkk so excited, I know I shouldn't get my hopes up but I can't help it :-)
Sara S.
on 3/4/13 12:34 am
Topic: RE: ttc update

If you don't have luck with Clomid, try Femara... it is what worked for us. Prayers coming your way.

  Sara

Mom to Haleigh born 04/14/10 and Dylan 05/15/12
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