I’m struggling. I’ve always been heavier and I’ve ALWAYS been aware of my weight. My husband and I had our first child almost 2 years ago. I started the pregnancy at about 230 pounds and ended at about 260. 2 years later and the scale hasn’t moved much. I try to be more active and eat as well as I can, but i haven’t been able to make weight loss a priority.

Now we are trying for our second child and I’m terrified. I want another baby, but I’m scared of doctors telling me that because I’m bigger it will lead to more complications. My weight is already something I’m self-conscious about and I already feel like a bad mother before I’m even pregnant with this child.

I guess I’m just looking for words of wisdom with the situation or to feel like I’m not alone.