DH & I have been chatting about when we want to begin TTC. We are thinking a year from this spring. I mentioned that it gives me some time to get back into shape. I have a bit of a thyroid prolem that is easily regulated with diet & exercise, but with the wedding & moving I have been lazy & gained about 25 lbs. since August. DH thinks I am crazy to try & lose weight just to get preggo. It will be harder to lose it after, don't you think? He actually thinks that if I am soooooo concerned about what I will look like afterward then maybe we should not.....
Am I being selfish?
franksbride
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You're not being selfish...I actually think it will be better for you and the baby to lose weight now...
This is exactly what I'm doing...I plan on TTC by the end of this year...so, I'm working now to get my body into shape...just to have it blow up again!!!
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You are not being selfish at all.. I think you are being smart about this and I agree with what you want to do... It is better to get in shape now, before you get preggo because you'll be less likely to gain as much weight during the pregnancy AND it will be harder to take it off after. Also you'll be a lot healthier during the pregnancy. It is not a reason not to consider having a child, but def something thats good to talk about before you have one. Good Luck!
ETA- just so you know I am in a similar boat. I have gained 15 LB since Oct!!! and I am trying to loose it, before we start TTC in August.
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Losing the weight pre-TTC is the best thing you can do! It has nothing to do with being selfish, it is just plain healthier for you and your baby. Why run the risk of any weight-related prego- problems when you can lose your weight, then get prego? You are being very smart IMO.
aliciahelene
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Your not being selfish at all!! Do it when the time is right!! How have you been stranger!!??
Maribelle7777
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You're better off being in the weight range you should be before TTC because (and not that you're near obesity - I saw your lovely wedding pics!) but heavy women are more predisposed to pregnancy related high blood pressure or pregnancy related diabetes. I think the Hight bp can lead to preecclampsia too.
But I think you look fine the way you are!
Mary
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Thanks all..... I told DH that I want to start watching what I eat (not necessarily how I eat), take vitamins, etc.....I think that if we know when we will TTC, I should at least be prepared!
Thanks all for making me feel better.....
Alicia... we still have no internet....... I only log on on Thursdays when I have a break at school
Mary; Thank you I felt so self-conscious that day I was PMSing & I gained all my water weight in my arms & thighs
HearzBellz
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BTW... I am printing this out to show to DH when I get home.....
mrswask
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I've read many articles also saying that people who are carrying extra weight around have a harder time conceiving...
HearzBellz
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I did not know that. thanks mrswask That's very good info
Jordan
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Posted by michele31
Losing the weight pre-TTC is the best thing you can do! It has nothing to do with being selfish, it is just plain healthier for you and your baby. Why run the risk of any weight-related prego- problems when you can lose your weight, then get prego? You are being very smart IMO.
