New here, looking for support

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Registered: 10-12-2006
New here, looking for support
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Fri, 10-13-2006 - 8:50pm
I am 25, married, and trying to lose more than 100 lbs. before my husband and I try to conceive our first baby! I know what to do, it is just actually doing it. I am looking for support, and I know that I can take words of encouragement much easier from those who are (or have been) in my position.
Hope you all have had a good day!
Autumn
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To lose by Christmas

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Registered: 10-13-2006
Fri, 10-13-2006 - 11:43pm

Autumn,
Welcome here...I am new also. First baby....I work for a large insurance company and worked in the Prenatal Program (SmartStarts) for over 5 years. You are doing the right thing by trying to lose some weight before conceiving..... I have seen alot of complications - diabetes - pre-eclampsia (Toxemia) from being overweight.....these things can happen in normal weight women - but are more prevelant in heavy women...

So back to baby...I will be looking forward to you posting a picture of that baby when the times comes....

Take Care

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Sat, 10-14-2006 - 8:29am
Welcome to the board!
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Registered: 09-26-2006
Sat, 10-14-2006 - 9:57am
Hi and welcome!

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Registered: 01-25-2006
Sat, 10-14-2006 - 11:07am
Welcome aboard and best of luck to you on weight loss and conception.

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 10-16-2006 - 5:55am
Welcome to the board Autumn.. and congratulations on the weight your already lost... looks like you're up to an awesome start! Whatever you're doing it looks like it's working. One question though, are you planning to weight until you lose all the 100 lbs before you start TTC? I am with you on losing some weight to have a healthier pregnancy, but you don't have to be at goal weight to get pregnant.

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Registered: 10-12-2006
Mon, 10-16-2006 - 8:45am
I am just counting calories right now, and trying to get my exercise level up. I am already pre-diabetic, so getting pregnant would almost guarantee gestational diabetes.

Autumn

My Long Term Goal





To lose by Christmas

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