On Saturday, we had a family barbecue and since everyone was together, My husband an I decided to spill the peas. Literally! I bought yellow jewelry boxes from a craft store, and then since baby is sweet pea sized, filled each one with a pea. I was certain that someone would pick up on it.
First, I sat my mom and dad down and claimed that this was an early Father's Day present for my dad. However, they had to open the boxes simultaneously. They did, and Dad said, "It's a green dot..." Mom however said, "::gasp:: You're pregnant." Not a question. Affirmative statement, You're Pregnant. They knew that I wanted to try soon, but they were pleased as punch that it had happened now.
Mom got up and hugged me and I started crying explaining that I'm not telling everybody just yet because of the high risk nature from the weight. She said she understood, but that obese women, even morbidly obese women have healthy pregnancies all the time. I know this, but caution is still the name of the game. She told me it's ok to be excited, and this is what I needed. The excitement. The permission to be excited. I feel a lot better since I've shared with them and now can call my mom with my apprehensions instead of freaking out my hubby with them!
My sister found out later. and her reaction was slower. She was very confused, and I told her and my bother in law that this is how big your niece or nephew is right now. "Really?! Ah! I had a coupon that I could've used for you!" She was flustered, but excited and the coupon thing is really our newest obsession that we share. (Extreme Couponing-stockpiling)
That night she texted me, telling me she bought me a magazine. Fit Pregnancy June/July 2011. In this magazine there is an article about the "New Weight-Gain Rules" In this article, high-risk OB/GYN, Yvonne Thornton M.D., tells of her personal experience with a plus size pregnancy, but by following a diet that was recommended for gestational diabetes patients, she was able to keep her weight stable throughout her pregnancy and have a healthy 8lbs baby girl. This is what I want!
Now I know that gaining weight, especially in the second trimester, may be inevitable, but I plan to stay within the 15 lbs that the Dr. suggested I stayed under. And just by changing my eating habits since the visit, I've been able to shed 4 lbs. I'm eating 6 times a day, recommended by What to Expect While You're Expecting, and I'm eating highly nutritional items instead of empty calories. I've stayed away from white processed flour products, a sort of modified South Beach, and I've been enjoying fruits and veggies instead of candy and snacks. I'm not holding myself back when I'm hungry, and I'm taking prenatals which was also suggested by the Dr. All in all, I feel much better about the prospect of having a healthy pregnancy.
It also feels a lot better mentally that my family knows. I'm still guarded and will tell the rest of the family and friends on my birthday, since that will be the end of my first trimester and the risk of miscarriage will be reduced to one percent. Keep your fingers crossed!
Until Then,
Big Momma
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