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TTC plus size?

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ttc97 · 24/08/2020 20:26

Hi lovelies..
just scrolling through Mumsnet as usual 😂🙈 and one thing has come to mind...
Is anybody else classed as 'plus size' and TTC currently?

I'm a size 20-22 in some clothes, and am trying to make a conscious effort to eat healthier etc to make TTC and falling pregnant a little easier for me.
I was just wondering if anybody else is in / has been in the same boat? If so, how long it took to fall pregnant etc etc.

I'm more worried about not looking 'pregnant' or having a nice little bump when the time finally comes 😂🙈🤷🏼‍♀️ these things play on my mind!

Xx

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ttc97 · 24/08/2020 21:32

@BeansOnToastWithCheese how amazing, well done to you! I'm really trying my best to keep in the straight and narrow food wise, I'm so easily lead astray but got to think of the bigger picture now and the little baby we'll hopefully have some time soon 🥰 I agree, it's so nice to hear from others in a similar situation!! Xx

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SamanthaF1233 · 24/08/2020 21:21

My pleasure! I didnt mention but currently I'm at a size 18-20 so can understand all your worries. I also believe in not putting stress of yourself because you have the extra bit of stress with being a bigger woman. As soon as my partner and I stopped worrying with our first we found out the next month we were expecting. Just remember to look after yourself 110% when you do get your positive as risks are slightly increased but still very low! I had a textbook pregnancy the whole way through despite being told I wouldn't. You got this and good luck!❤

ttc97 · 24/08/2020 21:16

@SamanthaF1233
Amazing, so lovely to hear from somebody in the same circumstance as me!
Huge congratulations on your pregnancy 💓

You've really put me at ease, thank you! Xx

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BeansOnToastWithCheese · 24/08/2020 21:16

Me too! I've been TTC since Sept last year and have lost nearly stone to take me down to a size 20-22 as think my weight is probably one of the reasons I haven't been successful yet. Very reassuring to hear from other plus sizers who have successfully got pregnant :-)

SamanthaF1233 · 24/08/2020 21:09

Me! I have one daughter who took 5 months to conceive and I'm currently pregnant now which was on the first try. However with this pregnancy I was making more of a conscious effort and trying to loose weight before getting pregnant but life had other plans, super excited though! You'll not doubt be consultant led which means you see your midwife and see a consult for extra appointments and growth scans from 32 onwards (in my area anyway). Also they just keep on eye on things for if there is a reason to be induced etc. My bump was a bit of a beer belly until around 16/17 weeks and then I started to slowly look more pregnant and by 20 weeks there was no denying it! Your bump will look great. You just have to be firm with midwives and consultants about what you want for you as they can be a bit firm because of protocol of a higher bmi. Good luck!x

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