Re: I want to get pregant

[Guest guest]

Tarsha,

Let me suggest that you get some counseling. I am not saying this to be mean

but the fear of getting fat again is very real and you need to deal with

that fear. It is highly possible to have a healthy baby. My daughter was

born at 6 pounds 3 ounces. She is currently a gorgeous three year old. Okay

so I am biased. You need to deal with your fears though and counseling can

help you deal with the fear of getting fat and of having a low birthweight

baby. You will probably gain weight when you get pregnant -- that is normal.

It could be anywhere from 15 to 35 pounds. That too is normal. But you need

to realize that and accept it. You can't fight weight gain while pregnant

because you need to shift your concentration from your weight to the baby. I

know it is hard -- especially considering where we started but do try to

find someone to talk to who can help you through that fear and figure out

what you need to do to defeat it.

Welcome to the group and I am sure other people will have even more advice

for you.

Rasley

mailto: drasley@...

BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98

I want to get pregant

> I am worried that if I get pregnant, I will get fat again and have a

> low birth weight baby. I have three children and they were all

> small. The biggest was 6lbs 14 ounces. I am scared. I am 18 months

> post-op and I at goal. I weigh between 115lbs to 120lbs. I need

> some advise. I am really stressed out. My husband also had a

> vasectomy two years ago, but the doctor who is doing his reversal is

> very optimistic. Any advise is appreciated.

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> Children are a blessing, and a gift from the Lord. -Psalm 127:3

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[Guest guest]

I don't think you should worry about getting fat again. Look at how much you

gained in your previous pregnancies and be realistic about what it's going to

take from you to get back to your wonderful 115 pounds. I bet you don't gain as

much as you are worried about. As far as a low birthweight baby, 6 pounds 14

oz. doesn't seem that small to me. That's 2 oz. away from 7 pounds. Sounds

perfect to me. It just seems like you have small babies. Were they all

healthy small babies?? Whereas I on the other hand have LARGE babies. Mine

both were 9. 14 and 9. 4 oz. Now I think that's something to worry about. Ha

ha.

Seriously though, if you are truly worried about these issues I think you should

talk to your dr. and do some pre-pregnancy planning. He can help you with both

of those issues.

I think you'll do great, you're just nervous. Good luck!