Pregnant!

As Amberle said, use us as your meeting, do the best you can
with us. You will have to increase your milk and protein
intake for the pregnancy. I think the nursing moms program
is very similar to what the old program was for being
pregnant too. As I posted previously, back in 1987/1988 I
was going to WW when I got pregnant and was allowed to stay
on program with a doctors note, WW no longer allows that
though. I think it is a legal matter more than anything.

Just be very observant of what you are eating, eat healthily
and wisely during your pregnancy and continue drinking your
water and getting some kind of exercise. Walking is an
excellent form of exercise when you are pregnant.

Debbie

"Amberle3" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hi Isabelle,

First of all, congratulations!

Second, as for not being allowed to go to meetings, I
would look at this group as being your meetings for now.
The people here are a great source of inspiration and
motivation, as I'm sure you know, and should help to fill
some of the void left by not being able to go to "real"
meetings.

I'm guessing that as for staying OP, going over the basics
with your doctor and finding out where you should be
increasing intake (ie calcium? I'm just guessing) would be
a good thing. I know that pregnant women have different
requirements than the rest of us. I'd look at it as having
your WW program customized to your needs 🙂

Amberle3

Zaz said:

So I got my answer at my meeting.

They have suspended my membership for until I have given
birth. There

is no

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date for my return, as long as it is within a year.

One thing bothers me though. I understand that I should
not be dieting during my pregnancy. What I find
disappointing is that Weight Watchers

does

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not even offer some kind of alternative to help me not
gain too much. I

had

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11.2 pounds gone (I got weighed in after begging - but
then I had just

puked

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my breakfast, so that could explain the 0.2 loss), and
my greatest fear

is

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to gain 65 back. I am not even allowed to go to the
meetings, which is where I got most

of my

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motivation.

They said I should show the program to my doctor, and
let him figure out

how

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many more points I should be eating, with the extra
protein and extra

milk

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portions. This all and good, but without the meetings it
will be very

hard

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to keep on track, I feel. I begged and I cried
(literally), but they

will

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not even allow me to sit in, even if I pay.

Oh well. I figure I'll get into different kinds of
meeting, as in

prenatal

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Quoted message said:

swimming classes and yoga... Phew! This is at the
same time

exhilarating

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and very frightening for me.

Thank you all. I will keep lurking here to see how you
guys are doing,

and

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drop a line once in a while.

Isabelle

"Chris" <zysmith@@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
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"Zaz" <[email hidden]> wrote in
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> Hi all,
>
> I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I
> had a hunch,

but

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> it is now confirmed.
>
> I am just wondering... how should I go about my
> diet? I mean, I

know

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> I cannot go on "losing" mode, but still, I don't
> want to gain too

much

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> either. At the same time, I don't want to get
> obsessed and

malnourish

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> my baby...
>
> Aye aye aye. So many questions.
>
> Ah, and for the record: we are extremely happy.
>
> Isabelle
> 162/151/???
>
>

Congratulations!!!

As for your 'diet', consult your physician. Pregnancy
requires special nutrition and dieting is not
reccomended. I believe WW won't let you

stay

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on the program while you are pregnant.

--
Chris Started Weight Watchers February 2002:
332.4/187.8/185 Lifetime since 12/13/03

--
Amberle3
249/215/205-minigoal/150? Renewed my commitment to me
3/30/03

- Resolutions are for Losers Weight Loss Challenge:
angelfire.comrafl.htmOpen ↗
- Spring Into Action Exercise Challenge:
angelfire.comsia.htmOpen ↗

First ... let me add my congratulations to the rest (I seem
to have lost the original post). CONGRATS!!! I am so excited
for you, this really is a wonderful time for you and hub.

Second ... I imagine ww offers no support due to legal
ramifications. They are not a medical group, have no
expertise in this field, have no medical personel on staff
.. if they offer advise they could be opening themselves up
to a bunch of problems. You're not really on your own
though. Use what you have learned so far, as to healthier
choices in foods. It will benefit both you and your baby. I
wouldn't suggest following ww as a weightloss program now,
but you still could follow their theory in general ... eat
higher fiber, lots of fruit and veggies, leaner
meats/proteins - don't count points or stick to low point
limits. Talk to your physician, see what he/she suggests.
And there isn't any reason you can't continue to use this
forum as support.

Most of all, do enjoy this special time of your life!

Joyce

Zaz said:

So I got my answer at my meeting.

They have suspended my membership for until I have given
birth. There is no date for my return, as long as it is
within a year.

One thing bothers me though. I understand that I should not
be dieting during my pregnancy. What I find disappointing
is that Weight Watchers does not even offer some kind of
alternative to help me not gain too much. I had
11.2 pounds gone (I got weighed in after begging - but then
I had just puked my breakfast, so that could explain the
0.2 loss), and my greatest fear is to gain 65 back. I am
not even allowed to go to the meetings, which is where I
got most of my motivation.

They said I should show the program to my doctor, and let
him figure out how many more points I should be eating,
with the extra protein and extra milk portions. This all
and good, but without the meetings it will be very hard to
keep on track, I feel. I begged and I cried (literally),
but they will not even allow me to sit in, even if I pay.

Oh well. I figure I'll get into different kinds of meeting,
as in prenatal swimming classes and yoga... Phew! This is
at the same time exhilarating and very frightening for me.

Thank you all. I will keep lurking here to see how you guys
are doing, and drop a line once in a while.

Isabelle

"Chris" <zysmith@@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

"Zaz" <[email hidden]> wrote in
:"]news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Hi all,

I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I
had a hunch, but it is now confirmed.

I am just wondering... how should I go about my diet? I
mean, I know I cannot go on "losing" mode, but still, I
don't want to gain too much either. At the same time, I
don't want to get obsessed and malnourish my baby...

Aye aye aye. So many questions.

Ah, and for the record: we are extremely happy.

Isabelle
162/151/???

Congratulations!!!

As for your 'diet', consult your physician. Pregnancy
requires special nutrition and dieting is not
reccomended. I believe WW won't let you stay on the
program while you are pregnant.

--
Chris Started Weight Watchers February 2002:
332.4/187.8/185 Lifetime since 12/13/03

Zaz said:

Hi all,

I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I had a
hunch, but it is now confirmed.

Congratulations Isabelle. That's really exciting. Are you
going to stick around here for a while?

--
Erin in NZ
125/90ish/75 kgs
125.1/198ish/165 lbs

RafL goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos)

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves" Sir
Edmund Hilary

talk to your doctor, show him the WW books and ask him to show you what to
ad, Lee and glad you are happy
Zaz <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hi all,

I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I had a
hunch, but it

is

Quoted message said:

now confirmed.

I am just wondering... how should I go about my diet? I
mean, I know I cannot go on "losing" mode, but still, I
don't want to gain too much

either.

Quoted message said:

At the same time, I don't want to get obsessed and
malnourish my baby...

Aye aye aye. So many questions.

Ah, and for the record: we are extremely happy.

Isabelle
162/151/???

best of luck, stay and post it will do you and us good, Lee
Zaz <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

So I got my answer at my meeting.

They have suspended my membership for until I have given
birth. There is

no

Quoted message said:

date for my return, as long as it is within a year.

One thing bothers me though. I understand that I should
not be dieting during my pregnancy. What I find
disappointing is that Weight Watchers

does

Quoted message said:

not even offer some kind of alternative to help me not
gain too much. I

had

Quoted message said:

11.2 pounds gone (I got weighed in after begging - but
then I had just

puked

Quoted message said:

my breakfast, so that could explain the 0.2 loss), and my
greatest fear is to gain 65 back. I am not even allowed to
go to the meetings, which is where I got most of

my

Quoted message said:

motivation.

They said I should show the program to my doctor, and let
him figure out

how

Quoted message said:

many more points I should be eating, with the extra
protein and extra milk portions. This all and good, but
without the meetings it will be very

hard

Quoted message said:

to keep on track, I feel. I begged and I cried
(literally), but they will not even allow me to sit in,
even if I pay.

Oh well. I figure I'll get into different kinds of
meeting, as in

prenatal

Quoted message said:

swimming classes and yoga... Phew! This is at the same
time exhilarating and very frightening for me.

Thank you all. I will keep lurking here to see how you
guys are doing,

and

Quoted message said:

drop a line once in a while.

Isabelle

"Chris" <zysmith@@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

"Zaz" <[email hidden]> wrote in
:"]news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Hi all,

I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I
had a hunch, but it is now confirmed.

I am just wondering... how should I go about my diet?
I mean, I know I cannot go on "losing" mode, but
still, I don't want to gain too much either. At the
same time, I don't want to get obsessed and malnourish
my baby...

Aye aye aye. So many questions.

Ah, and for the record: we are extremely happy.

Isabelle
162/151/???

Congratulations!!!

As for your 'diet', consult your physician. Pregnancy
requires special nutrition and dieting is not
reccomended. I believe WW won't let you

stay

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

on the program while you are pregnant.

--
Chris Started Weight Watchers February 2002:
332.4/187.8/185 Lifetime since 12/13/03

Hi, Isabelle, I did not go to WW when I was pregnant but I
agree with your thoughts. I am disappointed that Weight
Watchers does not have any programs for pregnant woman. The
only thing I can think is that they don't want to be sued if
something should go wrong. Eating well at all times of life
is always a good idea.

Take Care Catherine
154/133.6/136 Lifetime 6/99 Next personal goal 132

"Zaz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

So I got my answer at my meeting.

They have suspended my membership for until I have given
birth. There is

no

Quoted message said:

date for my return, as long as it is within a year.

One thing bothers me though. I understand that I should
not be dieting during my pregnancy. What I find
disappointing is that Weight Watchers

does

Quoted message said:

not even offer some kind of alternative to help me not
gain too much. I

had

Quoted message said:

11.2 pounds gone (I got weighed in after begging - but
then I had just

puked

Quoted message said:

my breakfast, so that could explain the 0.2 loss), and my
greatest fear is to gain 65 back. I am not even allowed to
go to the meetings, which is where I got most of

my

Quoted message said:

motivation.

They said I should show the program to my doctor, and let
him figure out

how

Quoted message said:

many more points I should be eating, with the extra
protein and extra milk portions. This all and good, but
without the meetings it will be very

hard

Quoted message said:

to keep on track, I feel. I begged and I cried
(literally), but they will not even allow me to sit in,
even if I pay.

Oh well. I figure I'll get into different kinds of
meeting, as in

prenatal

Quoted message said:

swimming classes and yoga... Phew! This is at the same
time exhilarating and very frightening for me.

Thank you all. I will keep lurking here to see how you
guys are doing,

and

Quoted message said:

drop a line once in a while.

Isabelle

"Chris" <zysmith@@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

"Zaz" <[email hidden]> wrote in
:"]news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Hi all,

I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I
had a hunch, but it is now confirmed.

I am just wondering... how should I go about my diet?
I mean, I know I cannot go on "losing" mode, but
still, I don't want to gain too much either. At the
same time, I don't want to get obsessed and malnourish
my baby...

Aye aye aye. So many questions.

Ah, and for the record: we are extremely happy.

Isabelle
162/151/???

Congratulations!!!

As for your 'diet', consult your physician. Pregnancy
requires special nutrition and dieting is not
reccomended. I believe WW won't let you

stay

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

on the program while you are pregnant.

--
Chris Started Weight Watchers February 2002:
332.4/187.8/185 Lifetime since 12/13/03

Yes, I will be sticking around.

From what I have gleaned, I must add around 300 calories
(about 6 points) a day to a regular, non weight loss, diet.
I will talk to my doctor on Tuesday to find out just how
much I'm supposed to eat. And I know I will need all the
support I can get to stay on track and not binge into Ben &
Jerry's Chocolate Dream...

Being pregnant should not give me a license to eat
anything I want.

Anyway, I'm not expecting any real weight gain these days...
I feel soooo nauseated since yesterday. Which is no fun at
all. But hey, that's part of it I suppose.

Isabelle

"Erin Marsh" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Zaz said:

Hi all,

I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I had
a hunch, but it

is

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

now confirmed.

Congratulations Isabelle. That's really exciting. Are you
going to stick around here for a while?

--
Erin in NZ
125/90ish/75 kgs
275.3/198ish/165 lbs

RafL goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos)

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves" Sir
Edmund Hilary

Hi, Isabelle, Is this your first pregnancy? I had two sons
and I lost weight with both of them. Good luck.

--
Take Care Catherine
154/133.6/136 Lifetime 6/99 Next personal goal 132

"Zaz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Yes, I will be sticking around.

From what I have gleaned, I must add around 300 calories
(about 6 points)

a

Quoted message said:

day to a regular, non weight loss, diet. I will talk to my
doctor on Tuesday to find out just how much I'm supposed
to eat. And I know I will need all the support I can get
to stay on track and not binge into Ben & Jerry's
Chocolate Dream...

Being pregnant should not give me a license to eat
anything I want.

Anyway, I'm not expecting any real weight gain these
days... I feel soooo nauseated since yesterday. Which is
no fun at all. But hey, that's part

of

Quoted message said:

it I suppose.

Isabelle

"Erin Marsh" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:n-
[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Zaz said:

Hi all,

I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I
had a hunch, but

it

Quoted message said:

is

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

now confirmed.

Congratulations Isabelle. That's really exciting. Are
you going to stick around here for a while?

--
Erin in NZ
125/90ish/75 kgs
275.3/198ish/165 lbs

RafL goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos)

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves" Sir
Edmund Hilary

Wow, congrats on your pregnancy, Isabelle... no suggestions
on the pregnancy but I wish you luck with it all!

Kristin

"Zaz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Hi all,

I just discovered this morning that I am pregnant. I had a
hunch, but it

is

Quoted message said:

now confirmed.

I am just wondering... how should I go about my diet? I
mean, I know I cannot go on "losing" mode, but still, I
don't want to gain too much

either.

Quoted message said:

At the same time, I don't want to get obsessed and
malnourish my baby...

Aye aye aye. So many questions.

Ah, and for the record: we are extremely happy.

Isabelle
162/151/???

Zaz said:

Yes, I will be sticking around.

I'm glad to hear that. Try and treat this group like a
meeting and we'll do our best to help you out :-)

Quoted message said:

From what I have gleaned, I must add around 300 calories
(about 6 points) a day to a regular, non weight loss, diet.
I will talk to my doctor on Tuesday to find out just how
much I'm supposed to eat. And I know I will need all the
support I can get to stay on track and not binge into Ben &
Jerry's Chocolate Dream...

Being pregnant should not give me a license to eat
anything I want.

During the first trimester I'd recommend eating whatever you
can keep down ;-) After you can eat again just try and eat
as healthily as you can, get lots of gentle exercise and you
should be fine.

Quoted message said:

Anyway, I'm not expecting any real weight gain these
days... I feel soooo nauseated since yesterday. Which is no
fun at all. But hey, that's part of it I suppose.

The first trimester feels like it lasts forever but it will
pass. Try drinking ginger tea and eating crackers. That
worked for me. I also had a lot of luck with burning
spearmint oil for an hour or two every day. I went from
throwing up 2-3 times a day to maybe once or twice a week.
This was during my third pregnancy. I was bursting blood
vessels during my second pregnancy from throwing up so much.

Anyway, I'm just popping out of lurk mode to wish you the
very best. Pregnancy is a hugely exciting time. Make the
most of it :-)

ps- I'm working towards becoming a midwife so feel free
to email me if you want someone to discuss your
pregnancy with.

--
Erin in NZ
125/90ish/75 kgs
125.1/198ish/165 lbs

RafL goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos)

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves" Sir
Edmund Hilary