Can't believe I've just found out I'm pregnant

[FirstTimeTryer93]

Hi ladies,

First of all I want to start off by saying I don't mean to offend anybody at all with this post because I know some couples try for much longer than us, and I'm sending baby dust to every last one of you.

So me and my OH have been trying for our first baby since November. It was heartbreaking seeing negative after negative. The last time I got my period me and my OH decided that first we should probably get a bit healthier and lose some weight first so we haven't even been actively trying this month. I ovulate on day 15 and the last time we had unprotected sex was day 10! So to say I'm shocked to say the least.

I had an overwhelming feeling to take an ovulation test last night and it was a blazing positive, and I've heard that this can sometimes indicate pregnancy. Well it did and I can't believe it. You try for months and have sex every single day of your fertile window and the one month we're not even actively trying and only have sex once it happens! What is this sorcery!

The one thing I am worried about is my weight. I'm down to around 18 stone now and I'm worried that I may have a rough pregnancy if it sticks 😔

I am currently in Slimming World and plan to lose weight alongside this pregnancy. Has anybody else does this on here safely and healthily and lost weight? Xx

I don't have advice on slimming world but just wanted to say congratulations, OP! Lovely news and hope all goes well!

Congratulations. You are allowed to do SW while pregnant. If you let the consultant know they will tell you the adjustments. But do also remember whether you follow it or not you only need and extra 200-300 calories in the last trimester. Eating for 2 is a myth. I didn't do SW at the time, but purposely didn't eat more as was already 16st, didn't weigh myself during pregnancy but after birth was half a stone lighter.

Congratulations OP 🎉
I had a high bmi for my first pregnancy and had gestational diabetes. My pregnancy was fine though, I ate healthily and I actually came out of it weighing less than when we concieved.
You will get extra growth scans and a consultant but I never had any judgement and enjoyed the extra scans ☺️🥰
We are ttc number 2 now and I have lost weight this time to try and avoid the GD again as it did lead to an early induction and eventful birth x

Congratulations!! My midwife offered me slimming world referral the other day cause my bmi is high so its definitely okay during pregnancy, I declined however as I dont believe in slimming world. Just dont be doing any insanely small portions or low calories. Plenty of time to lose weight after baby is born, just focus on healthy eating, plenty of fruit and veg and small amounts of sugar, salt and fat :) x

Congratulations op I'm sure slimming world have a plan you can use when your pregnant!
@Janxyb congratulations on your weight loss! Just to prepare you that GD may return and a lot of the time it isn't due to weight, it's risk factors such as genetics and your placenta. So don't feel disheartened if it returns. Myself and a lot of people have no risk factors and still develop it!

Thank you @Metallicalover I was told it could of been nothing to do with my weight but I wanted to give myself a chance (and also just to be healthier in general). Atleast if I have it a second time I know what I'm doing ☺️ x

Awh thank you for all your lovely comments.

I'm really quite scared and I don't know what to expect to be honest xxx