Overweight pregnancy?

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I'm just wondering if anyone has gone through pregnancies and been overweight before it happened? I was trying to lose weight when I got pregnant. I am excited for this, but also a little bummed. I see all these tiny gals on here with cute little baby bumps and I'm not going to be one of those gals. I hate to sound ungrateful or shallow, but this has really been bumming me out in the last few days. I'm also worried about being physically healthy enough to go through pregnancy and delivery. And worried about baby's health too! Basically worried all around. Any words of wisdom?

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We're on the same boat. I don't bother taking belly pics when my belly is "big" enough to begin with. So far, I've lost a few pounds because I don't eat as much - I'm nauseated most days and I don't have much of an appetite this first trimester. I'm sure healthier choices will come into play.

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I was overweight during my first pregnancy, and it started out 20 lbs heavier this time around!

With my daughter I gained (total) 30lbs, the last 15 just in the final 3 weeks from swelling. I lost all 30 pounds + extra within 3 weeks post partum. I had no health issues first time around either; no diabetes, no preeclampsia. I did have a c-section but only because my daughter was transverse (very rare).

Bottom line, unless you have other health issues, carrying a few extra pounds is not going to affect your ability to have a healthy pregnancy. Take care of yourself and take care of your baby, everything will fall into place as it should.

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I have been overweight with all of my pregnancies. Just watch what you eat, try to stay active as much as possible, and don't stress about the skinny girls with bumps. You will get ur bump and as long as baby is healthy that's what matters. Happy mommy happy baby.

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I have been over weight with all 4 pregnancys I have 3 daughters all lovely labours and deliverys, pregnant with number 4 and so far so good, hoping for a home birth this time :-)

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I'm overweight and found out I was pregnant just when I hit the 50lbs mark, and I had a long way to go still. I'm bumbed I won't have a cute bump either but I'm also petrified I'll Gail too much weight back and be back to the weight I was back in April which was not good :P

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I'm overweight and I was trying to lose weight when I found out that I was pregnant. I recently found out that I am carrying twins and have been twice as anxious about everything since. My best advice is to eat as healthfully as you can and drink lots of water. I've been actually losing weight because I don't like eating as much as I normally do. Good luck with your pregnancy!

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I'm overweight and I worry but I'm trying to be healthy. Try the slimming world diet as it's just a healthy eating routine. I've got loads of stuff I can share to help anyone who doesn't know a lot about it?

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I thought I would feel the same as you but honestly I'm ok with it.. I've lost some weight since the beginning of the pregnancy. My doctor just doesn't want me to gain any weight that isn't pregnancy related. I still take my weekly pics and I know that it isn't the same as a small person but I really do think I see small changes. Just remember you are beautiful and your baby bump will show up ;).

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You should talk to your doctor. Every woman gets a different weight "schedule". Even though I'm not overweight, I ended up losing a pant size/weight in my first tri from changing my eating habits (to pretty much whatever it was I could stomach!) and general icky-ness. My doctor said it wasn't a concern for me not to GAIN weight until the second half of my pregnancy. But your doctor will likely have insight for you. Just ask!

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