Sammies mummy and weight watching diary

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

You look amazing.. All baby bump.. Not a bump anywhere other than yer tummy.. Very cute.. x

Ah thanks Frances not quite the case though.. trust me I have lumps and bumps I'm Just hiding them with my huge maternity jeans lol xxx

 

[PrincessPeach]

Aww gorgeous bump!!! I wish I looked like that normally, let alone pregnant lol xx

 

[mrs-s]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Aww your bump is so cute! x

 

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Girls is anyone else struggling with the weight gain ..?
I feel bad for saying it because I am really happy that I've been so lucky to be able to have a baby but I'm so miserable seeing the numbers on the scales go up and up I'm petrified that after I've had the baby I'm not going to be able to shift it and I'm just gonna be huge .
I know it shouldn't matter and I should stop being selfish and self absorbed it's just making me really down I don't feel like going anywhere at the moment or doing anything ! X

 

[missy1978]

Girls is anyone else struggling with the weight gain ..? I feel bad for saying it because I am really happy that I've been so lucky to be able to have a baby but I'm so miserable seeing the numbers on the scales go up and up I'm petrified that after I've had the baby I'm not going to be able to shift it and I'm just gonna be huge . I know it shouldn't matter and I should stop being selfish and self absorbed it's just making me really down I don't feel like going anywhere at the moment or doing anything ! X

You are going to shift it though, from memory you've not gained that much and you'll lose at least a stone just from having a baby! Have you spoken to your midwife about gaining weight at all? I know when I spoke to mine she said she'd be worried if I wasn't gaining weight and that gaining up to 25lbs was pretty standard. There's no way of telling what's you and what's baby weight right now so as hard as it is try not to worry too much!

I guess it's been easier for me in a way as even after regaining 2.5 stone during pregnancy I'm still 3st lighter than when I started SW so it's not like all my good work is undone. And I know that at least a stone of that will go from just giving birth. So it's not far to get back to where I was. And I get a baby too so it's a good deal!

It's hard seeing the scales change when you've focused on them for so long though, I do understand that. I lived and breathed SW for over a year before I got my BFP and being out of the SW mindset felt alien to start with and I felt like I was letting myself down. I've gone through stages of being disgusted by my weight gain and stages of being happy that it's not more so I think it's normal to feel conflicted to a certain degree and nobody would ever think that means you're selfish or not happy to be pregnant. xxx

 

[Dubchick81]

Girls is anyone else struggling with the weight gain ..?
I feel bad for saying it because I am really happy that I've been so lucky to be able to have a baby but I'm so miserable seeing the numbers on the scales go up and up I'm petrified that after I've had the baby I'm not going to be able to shift it and I'm just gonna be huge .
I know it shouldn't matter and I should stop being selfish and self absorbed it's just making me really down I don't feel like going anywhere at the moment or doing anything ! X

Aww... Don't be feeling bad... I'm the exact same... (and I feel awful too when I'm talking about me... lol)
Its so hard being good and seeing numbers go up n up... All you can do eat healthy... Keep treats to a treat.. and not a daily thing.. Like a nice take out once a week or that and know you're giving baby all its needs to grow nice n healthy... Don't forget... Baby is gaining week by week... And your blood count has doubled along with increased boobage and water n a uterus and placenta etc... When baby arrives you'll drop the best part of a stone at least...
Then be prepared as you can with pre-made dinners for after so even if you are having more choc or biccies with visitors, you know your main meal is healthy, nutritious and on plan... Its so hard to see and you have everyone telling you "your pregnant. you're meant to gain weight" or "its the only time you'll get away with eating what you want, make the most of it" which is most annoying... When in reality its the most important time to eat healthy good foods....

 

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Thanks girls glad I'm not alone .
I think I'm In a bit of a rotten mood today and everything is getting to me! I'm shattered and feeling very emotional and hormonal ..
I'm sure we all have these days . I think its like you said sarah when you have lived diets and scales for so long it's so hard to let go and accept your body getting bigger. I just feel like I have no control. I always eat healthy in the week as its easy to do so at work but then usually allow some treats at the weekend with the boyfriend. I just hope I can get myself in the right mindset once I've had the baby as my problem is I go from one extreme to another and if I'm not dieting then I'm binging :/
Fingers crossed if I've got support on here then I'll be ok plus I'll be off work so can hopefully do some exercise at home.

 

[Dubchick81]

Thanks girls glad I'm not alone .
I think I'm In a bit of a rotten mood today and everything is getting to me! I'm shattered and feeling very emotional and hormonal ..
I'm sure we all have these days . I think its like you said sarah when you have lived diets and scales for so long it's so hard to let go and accept your body getting bigger. I just feel like I have no control. I always eat healthy in the week as its easy to do so at work but then usually allow some treats at the weekend with the boyfriend. I just hope I can get myself in the right mindset once I've had the baby as my problem is I go from one extreme to another and if I'm not dieting then I'm binging :/
Fingers crossed if I've got support on here then I'll be ok plus I'll be off work so can hopefully do some exercise at home.

Sammie you will DEFINITELY have support from us on here.. I know I'll be hanging around long into the future.. I will drop back to where I was before my BFP and I will get that last stone off... So am stuck here the foreseeable
My SW leader lived by the 80 20 rule... If you're good 80% of the time, the 20% isn't such a big deal... As long as its not the other way round you should be fine... So being good 5/7 days is perfect.. But remember not to be too strict on yourself.. Regardless of being pregnant, sometimes we just need a little sugar fix to get us by.. And better to have a small treat now than depriving yourself and ending up having a weekend binge...

 

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Yeh I think I probably have been too strict with myself the last week and then I weighed myself and got upset I really need to ditch the scales they cause me so much unnecessary stress !
How are you today anyway? X

 

[Dubchick81]

Yeh I think I probably have been too strict with myself the last week and then I weighed myself and got upset I really need to ditch the scales they cause me so much unnecessary stress !
How are you today anyway? X

I'm like that.. Every Thursday I was having a real stressful day over the scales.. So have now decided to eat healthy, and not weigh in..
I write down what I eat for a few reasons... 1. To make sure I eat enough. 2. Make sure I get a least 5 of my 5-a-day. 3. To make sure I'm eating/drinking enough calcium and 4. To know that I'm eating well, keeping hold of the reigns, and not gaining weight myself...
I do jump on the scales every now n then but I don't track it or write/record it anywhere.. Its just really to keep in in check and stop me from gaining stupid amounts.. I've kept my original goal of gaining 1 stone.. I know I'll go over that but my aim is to keep as close to it as possible.. I know if I adjust it and make it higher my brain will think "Oh I've still loads of leeway til my goal I can have... X, Y or Z" When in reality I've bust my goal.. So time to be sensible and keep it minimal... Its all about mind games for me... lol

Am good ta... Still have a stuffed nose but feeling fine otherwise.. Sleeping well for a change which helps.. Have my AN class this afternoon so leaving work in a few mins Then plan on maybe strolling up and having a wander around a few shops in town Am getting the bus into town rather than driving so no time/parking ticket restrictions

 

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Yep I've started to write down what I eat and it definitely helps me stay on track . I think I tend to drink more water when I write it down too otherwise I'm awful and don't drink anything other than tea all day.
Oh sound like a nice afternoon im very jealous ! Have fun and hope antenatal is good be interested to hear how you get on xxx

 

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Just ordered this dress off asos for Xmas day and probably double up as new yrs eve dress too . Really hoping it fits as the only other one I like is £40 :/

 

[Dubchick81]

Just ordered this dress off asos for Xmas day and probably double up as new yrs eve dress too . Really hoping it fits as the only other one I like is £40 :/
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Ooh it fab...

 

[PrincessPeach]

Just ordered this dress off asos for Xmas day and probably double up as new yrs eve dress too . Really hoping it fits as the only other one I like is £40 :/
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Dress is lovely hun! Very similar to the dress I ordered, but mine wasn't maternity xx

Hope you're ok?? Try not to panic too much re the weight, I know that's easier said than done - I've been exactly the same.

I've been upset at times - not so much recently, but when I was newly pregnant. Mine was more panicking about what I MIGHT put on - particularly because I'm overweight to begin with. I hated how I looked before pg, let alone with bigger hips, waist, bum, boobs and belly. I did spend the odd day here and there at the beginning in tears, scared of how my body would look. You'll be surprised though hun how quickly pregnancy goes, and how gradual the changes can be. I had a huge panic at 20ish weeks because I thought I looked massive, and was petrified at what another 20 weeks of growth would look like - I felt so guilty because I have wanted to be pregnant for so long. Sounds really vain I suppose.

Anyway, fast forward 10 weeks, and yes - my bump has grown, and changes have happened but it's been gradual. You don't suddenly wake up from a 20 week bump, to a 30 week bump overnight - so it's much easier to deal with those changes I've been fortunate to keep my gain fairly low so far, and I DO have treats (lots of them sometimes!!!) but I try and reign it in as much as I can after a bit of a binge by following SW. That, to me has been a godsend and the reason why I haven't gained stones and stones like I always thought I would! That said, my gain might also be low hun because my BMI is pretty high (35 at the moment, and was 32/33 at my booking appt) - so I have a lot less to gain than the average healthy person - i.e you my lovely!!

What I'm trying to say, is that pregnancy will go uber quick and the changes won't be as scary as you think. If you DO gain 10 stone (which you won't) we have all the time in the world afterwards to get it off, so although it's hard - please just try and enjoy this special time.

I hope you're ok xxxx

 

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Aww thanks jess such a lovely message you lot on here are a god send think I would go crazy otherwise!
I'm feeling better today I'm just going to soldier on eating healthily most of the time and worry about the weight afterwards .. I'm sure there will be some wobbles along the way but it's all for a very special cause so its worth it!

Yeh I think I got my inspiration from your dress just hope it fits and looks nice else I haven't left much time to find another one! X

 

[PrincessPeach]

Aww thanks jess such a lovely message you lot on here are a god send think I would go crazy otherwise!
I'm feeling better today I'm just going to soldier on eating healthily most of the time and worry about the weight afterwards .. I'm sure there will be some wobbles along the way but it's all for a very special cause so its worth it!

Yeh I think I got my inspiration from your dress just hope it fits and looks nice else I haven't left much time to find another one! X

Yeah you will be fine lovely xx you are a beautiful girl! And still would be even if you were 10 stone heavier!!! So please try not to panic - for a start your not going to put on 10 stone lol x I think I've managed to stay on track by weighing once a week. I don't ALWAYS weigh but I have done most of the time. I think if I had left the scales then id have put on a lot more x that's just me personally - I need to do that without being pregnant otherwise I find it gets out of control xxx

 

[Dubchick81]

Morning lovely lady.. Jess is right.. We have all the time in the world to lose our baby weight together at the other side
Jeez all we're short of doing on this journey was making the baby's together.. LOL (too far??? lol)

Weighing in frequently has definitely helped me keep control of my gain...

 

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Haha too funny. I can't wait for us all to be sharing baby talk and tips ! I have the added bonus that you guys will be experienced mummies by the time mine is here too so I will be bothering you all the time asking you questions lol!
It's a shame we don't all live nearer would be nice to have a minis mum and baby meet n all the babas could have a play together! X

 

[Dubchick81]

Haha too funny. I can't wait for us all to be sharing baby talk and tips ! I have the added bonus that you guys will be experienced mummies by the time mine is here too so I will be bothering you all the time asking you questions lol!
It's a shame we don't all live nearer would be nice to have a minis mum and baby meet n all the babas could have a play together! X

I kno.. Its such a shame isn't it...
Yea thank God i'm not top of the list either so there'll be a fair few gone thru it by time its my turn too..

 

[Sammielouise071]

Sammie's pregnancy diary

Grr took the two little boys that I nanny for out today and a lady said to me
How old are yours ? I replied that they were not my children and that I just look after them to which she replied oh I was going to say you look too young to have children ( Obviously not knowing I'm pregnant )
I know I should take it as a compliment but it really annoys me when people judge ! how can I be 'too young' and who decides what age is appropriate to have a child?! I know that I don't look my age (22 almost 23) but even if I was 18 that doesn't mean that I would be any less capable of looking after a child!
Sorry rant over