Hi ladies

At first i posted this to Mara through a PM because its an issue i feel a bit embarrased about Never mentioned my "number" to anyone except for DH. But after reading peoples responses, i realise i'm not the only cuddly lady on BB Also sounds like some of you are just as relieved as i to hear that i'm not the only overweight pregnant woman - or overweight woman TTC.

Well here it is, this is what i PMed to Mara *holds breath*, hahaha
Hi Mara

Just replying to your thread about being overweight while pregnant. Don't really want everyone to know my weight! hahaha.

When i fell pregnant with this pregnancy i was 97.5 and a size 18. I am going to a public hospital. On my first appointment (the one with the midwife), she did all the usual, took my weight and told me as kindly as she could that my BMI suggests i'm obese. It was clear to me that she didn't want to hurt my feelings, she was just doing her job. She asked if i'd like to see a dietitian - which i said yes to! (Why not! its free! haha).

The dietitian was lovely, she actually made me feel really good about myself. She told me, if i want to eat crap, than eat it - but to FIRST make sure i've eaten all my serves of fruit and vege, carbs, dairy etc. She explained that by the time i'd had my servings of these - chances are i'd be full as a goog and not really want to eat the crap anymore. I asked her if i should try and lose some weight, she said firmly "no way - pregnant women are not suppose to lose weight. Maybe in an insance of a very large woman - but you are by no means a very large woman" Felt so good to hear that from a dietian!!! She recommended i put on 7 kg this pregnancy.

Got weighed last friday i'm now 101.5 - so i've put on 4kg (i'm 33weeks).

I have had no health problems at all. BP is fine, sugar levels are fine, fit and healthy awaiting the arrival of my baby! I get weighed every visit to the dr, but they just write it down and thats it - never comment on it! (WHich i LOVE!!haha)

I hope this helps!
-tellytubby
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