Losing It for Baby
One of the big reasons I am trying to lose weight is because I want to have as healthy of a pregnancy as I can. While having a baby isn’t in my close financial future, that just means I have more time to work with when it comes to losing weight.
I haven’t gotten on the scale for a couple weeks now, and I’m a bit nervous about the possible ‘damage’ I may have done by not weighing in. Despite that, the worry I feel about that is nothing compared to the stress and depression I was dealing with before, so I’m still glad that I went off the scale for right now.
Towards the end of next month, I have an appointment to see a doctor. I’m both excited and nervous about this appointment because it could mean changes in a lot of ways. I’m hoping to find out why I have such a hard time losing weight. I’m hoping that she’ll make changes to my diet that will help me get even healthier. I’m also hoping that the appointment will be a turning point.
I want to be a mother so badly, but I am afraid that whatever is going on with my body is going to prevent that dream from coming true. I know a lot of women with PCOS (I’m not 100% sure I have PCOS, by the way) just have to lose a little weight and then they get pregnant, but therein lies the problem.
So I guess you can consider me on a bit of a hiatus (though I’ll still be posting) until I go to that appointment and find out what’s going on.
Wish me lots of luck and patience.
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:47 am
I know what you mean… The biggest factor in fertility is hormone balance. Imbalances cause PCOS, endometriosis, ovulation problems, problems with the thickness of the lining, mucous problems, acidity, etc. But the good news is that you can do a lot to balance your hormones naturally. A natural diet, high in raw fruit and vegetables, low in animal products, sugar and refined carbs and devoid of artificial additives goes a long way. You need to exercise for at least 20 minutes every day and expose yourself to sunlight for about 20 minutes per day. Furthermore it’s a good idea to avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine and transfats, which all affect hormone balance. You also need plenty of water and adequate sleep.
The weight is not the real problem, it’s the hormones! Lots of thin people struggle with fertility too!
We’ll get there!
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:31 am
Do you still keep a food diary? I’m thinking your doctor might benefit from seeing it at your appointment. Meanwhile, it will help keep you on track until then.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I’m not sure exactly about the PCOS but I do know losing weight has helped me with this pregnancy-and I only lost about 20 pounds and still have quite a bit more I could lose. It has helped lower my blood pressure to a very good level. That alone is a big issue while pregnant because high blood pressure is not good at all.
I think if you stay on track with the changes you have made so far and you see the doc, you’ll get some good tips and have success. Your exercise habits are pretty good already and I know you’ve made so many changes with your food that are really helping.
I think it’s great that you are taking this time to not only get yourself healthy for YOU but for your future kids too.
When I was starting to put on weight at a steady pace, I was having issues with cysts and other pelvic pain. Controlling the weight and some other things have helped with that too. Just an FYI.
It’s funny sometimes how losing even just a few pounds can radically change how your body functions.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:38 pm
Hanlie - Wow, you have all the rules down pat!
Thank you for stopping by.
Cammy - Thank you for the food diary reminder. I’m sure it’ll be a good thing to have on hand.
Jenera - Thank you for stopping by.
Taking control of my diet and exercising have definitely helped control my pelvic pains. I’d be curious to know if I’ve had any new cysts, but somehow I doubt it.
I reckon the healthier I am before I get pregnant, the better the pregnancy will go.