Obese and TTC

Hi I’m in my 20s with a BMI of 40 have tried shifting some weight but it feels impossible I have no health problems and a very regular period and I ovulate like clockwork just wondering wether or not my weight will be an issue ttc as I have no problems otherwise?

Just wanted to wish all of you ladies the best of luck!

I was very overweight when I conceived, BMI of 38. I wasn’t consultant led as I had no other risk factors.

DD is nearly one now and I’ve managed to lose nearly 5 stone since the birth and feel so much better for it, it hasn’t been easy but running around after a baby has definitely helped. You are doing the right thing trying to be as healthy as possible for your pregnancy.

Best of luck you can do it, overweight or not x

Hi, can I join? I'm 33, have been off hormonal contraceptives for nearly three years, but only sporadically TTC in that time, mainly because my periods are completely bananas (45 day periods for example ). There's been a few tests done to try and find out what is causing this, nothing has been found so far, I'm currently waiting for my first gynae appointment. I'm currently in the middle of my first period in six months, so hopefully will start trying whenever it ends! I've heard that weight loss can help with irregular periods so I've joined up to slimming world, not finding it as effective without the groups though sadly!

@SarahTTC2020 I am doing the Cambridge plan.....its very expensive. I eat the meals provided by them and then eventually move up steps and back on to normal food. I would never usually use such methods but I was desperate to lose weight and it seems to be working well for me so I am sucking up the cost and pretending its an investment in myself I guess its cheaper than a gastric band! I have tried slimming world so many times and I fall off the wagon after about 2 weeks. I can't be trusted around food

Hey, would love to join to!!
I'm 32 and been TTC for 5 months now. Classed as obese but not actively dieting just trying to be a bit more mindful of what I eat. Love the Pinch of Nom and Joe Wicks cook books!

I'm currently 23DPO, no sign of AF and lots of BFNs. Doctor says it's probably stress as I've been regular before this cycle. Hoping it's just a blip and we can get back on with things ASAP

Can I join you?

I am really desperate to get pregnant. I have 2 teenagers from a previous relationship but me and my DP don't have any children together and I would love another baby. It's all my brain thinks about sometimes. DP is a bit older than me (I am 32) so I really feel we need to get a move on.
We have been letting nature take its course for a while but nothing has happened as yet so I have decided that I need to lose weight to give us a fighting chance.
I started on 17.06.2020 with a BMI of 40.2 which is dreadful!
3.5 weeks later i am 1 stone down and my BMI is at 37.8. Still a way to go but I feel like I am on the right path and I am starting to see the difference, my clothes are baggy etc
I'm due on in a few days but I feel poop- I know it's just my brain playing tricks on me as I am so desperate for a baby. I have done the month after month of testing and the horrible pangs of disappointment to have another period so I am not even going to test or entertain the idea that I could be this month unless I am late. I keep reminding myself that if I am then that is great but if I am not its another 4 weeks to get my body in an even better position to conceive.
A colleague at work has just announced she is pregnant, I am so jealous. Just want it to be my turn.

Hi, I was the same as you, height and BMI wise. But healthy other than that. Was consultant led because of my weight and found it all a total waste if time. My LO is 18 months old now. Took a year to conceive. 1 miscarriage. My advise is to lose a stone or two now, while it's easier without being pregnant or with a baby. Get healthy for your future.

Had a phone appointment with my GP couple of days ago to discuss my restless leg medication whilst trying and then whilst pregnant etc. Really positive phone call! She didn't mention my weight at all, just said good luck and hope to see you soon to book your pregnancy in. So happy she was so positive and will defo make sure I go to her once I'm pregnant 😊

@Lucky2Be ah thank you :) will do can’t wait to get started and follow everyone’s Journeys I’m keeping my fingers crossed for everyone :)

[quote SarahTTC2020]@Lucky2Be yeah I ended up doing a frer today and it was stark white at 13dpo so definitely out! Means I can drink at a family gathering on 18th now which is good, as there's a hot tub and alcohol so would have been impossible to keep secret[/quote]
There's akwsrs an upside. 😊 You get to enjoy yourself while waiting for ovulation.
What day do you typically ovulate on?
Mines was CD24 this cycle. 😶

I did a FRER today too. 😐

[quote SarahTTC2020]@Baker0104 I do like the pinch of nom books, need to actually unpack my cookbooks from when we moved 4 months ago 🙈

@mackjm20 good luck! Great to start making healthy changes before ttc. I just couldn't seem to get the motivation with lockdown. AF due tomorrow so probably will want to stuff my face but then healthier lifestyle resumes ready for cycle 3!

@Lucky2Be that's one I don't want! Also read about being under consultant monitoring if obese, as well as all the additional risks.
Read that even a 5% reduction in weight can improve fertility so that's my first target![/quote]
Aaw. Lots of pregnant women, for all different types of reasons, have to take the glucose test. Its not as scary as you think. 😊 I had gestational diabetes with my eldest but not my youngest. (My girls are 13mths apart 🙊)

Losing 5% of your weight is definitely a good idea. 😊 I was consultant lead for other reasons but maybe my weight was a factor too! 😐

Do you think you're out this cycle? I'm 9dpo. Crampimg badly. Really think i'm out too! X

@SarahTTC2020 thank you :) I know lockdown has made it so hard! Yes got to give yourself a little break when AF arrives :) fingers crossed for cycle 3 :)

@Lucky2Be I mean more things like extra risks etc. Probably wouldn't be able to even consider a home birth. Defo shouldn't have said tests now I've reread that lol. Sorry hun! X

Hiya can I join please?

I am 29 and we are planning to start ttc in September. It is currently all I can think about but BMI currently 32 so doing 12 weeks of healthy food and exercise with folic acid first to be as prepared as possible.

I don’t know about anyone else but once I started to google about ttc I now cannot stop there seems to be a lot more to it than I had ever imagined!

This will be our first time ttc baby #1.

Good luck everyone- nice to know there are other people having the same thoughts as me after visiting the nhs website xx

What tests are you talking about Ladies? I only ever remember the glucose test because of my weight.

@SarahTTC2020 I know what you mean, I freaked myself out last night reading about different tests lol. But then I had a chat with a friend whose had 3 babies whilst overweight and she didn't have any problems so that calmed me down lol. Slimming world is good for me as I still feel I can eat lots just make sure I eat the right things lol. The pinch of nom books have been a life saver as well! I think I just need to go tee total for a bit as I've drunk so much in lockdown 😂😂

@SarahTTC2020 thank you! I think to get my bmi under 30 ill need to loose about 5 stone so a fair amount. I know plenty of people who are my size and have had successful pregnancies etc so fingers crossed! I'm a nanny and the summer holidays have just started so I'm going to get out with the kids lots and will probably go onto slimming world. I did it before and lost 2 stone so should be easy enough to pick back up x

[quote SarahTTC2020]@Lucky2Be thank you for sharing! Good luck, when will you test?
I'm 12dpo and heart rate dropped again a bit today but I'm tempted to test in the morning just to get bfn out of the way so I can go to a garden party Saturday.
Expecting AF on Saturday[/quote]
I actually tested this morning because I bought a whole load of cheapies. Haha. (BFN of course!)

Have you resisted testing this whole time? Eek. You are good. 😊 remember you're not out until the witch arrives. 😊🤞