Any positive TTC stories with a very high BMI?

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I have a very high BMI (size 22) as I put a lot of weight on due to a breakdown a few years ago when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

I'm trying to lose weight now for a healthier pregnancy but I'm 38 in August so in reality I can't really afford to put off TTC for a year or two while I try to get down to a healthy BMI (plus I struggle with dieting so even with the motivation I'm worried I won't actually lose weight).

Are there any positive stories of TTC at a larger size?

My periods are still normal and regular and I have no other health issues (blood sugar normal, blood pressure absolutely fine, etc).

There are lots of positive stories about people losing several stone in weight over a 12 month period whilst being healthy and ultimately trying to conceive. Maybe work
On your health first and the pregnancy will come next

At my midwife booking appt I had a bmi of 37. We werent trying (new relationship).
In my previous relationship I was 5 stone heavier and it never happened.
I also had regular periods and no health issues apart from being fat

I will be working on my health - I have binge eating disorder (linked to my bipolar disorder) so it's not quite as straightforward as just deciding to lose weight.

So starting to look pretty unlikely then

I am in the same boat. Size 22 with mental health issues linked with food and a stressful job so triggers stress eating. I also have time pressures in my mind and feel we need to do this now and it needs to happen quickly.

My mother was larger when she had me and I know many large woman who have had healthy pregnancies and babies but I know it's worrying when your large that it won't happen for us.
It may be harder for us because fat cells actually create oestrogen which can confuse the body's egg production so I am trying to loose weight whilst TTC as that's all we can do. Try our best.

I have the clear blue fertility monitor, used it first time this month but it helps me feel in control of a situation which is very much out of my control.
Deffo track your cycle and try to plan as best you can and we will get there.

Very fast weight loss will release the oestrogen that is stored in your fat cells, and may kick start ovulation.

But ... is your mental health really at a point where you can honestly say your baby wont be adversely affected? How stable are you in terms of work, family relations and SO?

I'm not judging, I have a diagnosis of BPD and three children under 4. By God, it's hard work! I'm glad I waited until my mental health was in a reasonable state and my marriage and finances were stable.

I've had 3 babies and have a higher than I'd like BMI (over 35 with my last DC) it is possible

My BMI was 35 at booking in (would have been about a stone less at conception, as between the two I went on a two week holiday and then did lots of going out drinking and eating celebrating birthdays etc!). I'm currently 26 weeks. No issues so far. Good luck!

I was a size 22 with a BMI of around 38 when I had DD. Had a straightforward pregnancy right until the end when I developed pre-eclampsia but this was likely due to other pre-existing conditions. I lost 3 stone before I became pregnant with DS but still had pre-eclampsia again.

I had a very high BMI at my booking in appointment. So far only issues in pregnancy are SPD (pelvis pain) but that isn’t necessarily weight related and can happen to anyone.
You should joint the Facebook group ‘UK plus size pregnancy and beyond’ it’s a really supportive space and has made me feel a lot less worried about things.
Big people and small people get pregnant all the time. There are increased risks associated with being pregnant with a high BMI, but this is just a small percentage increase, it’s not a guarantee.
Some pregnancies are a breeze and other people have complications, seems to me it’s luck of the draw in most cases and can’t be predicted.
Good luck to you and please don’t be hard on yourself. With your history of bipolar I would be more focused on your mental health and keeping that balanced if I were you 💕

Another thought, are you on any medication that would have to stop whilst pregnant/breastfeeding? Could you cope without it?

Thanks all - I have a very stable marriage and finances are fine.

I've consulted with a prenatal psychiatrist who has recommended that I would need to stay on my medication as I am high risk of relapse without it.

Overall what evidence exists and his experience with 1,000+ women on various MH meds suggests the risks are no more raised taking my medication than they are for me to be pregnant while severely depressed.

Wasn't even trying to get pregnant this time and was just into a fitness program to lose weight. Got pregnant and stopped going to Gym due to severe sickness and SPD. My BMI is 39. It's not the best but you can definitely get pregnant.

As others said you can start doing as much as you can now, like a good gym program, change your diet for a healthier one, and also trying to conceive. You can continue going to the gym if you fall pregnant,if your body gets used to it prior to getting pregnant.

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