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The Future

Monday, March 17, 2008

I found out last Thursday that I am pregnant. This pregnancy was not planned and was quite a shock to me. (My daughters are almost 10 and 15 1/2. I am 35 years old.) I will tell you my first reaction was to sob hysterically. After 11 1/2 months at Sparkpeople, I am 14.2# from reaching my goal. That was a HUGE big deal to me. I just wanted to reach my goal. I could say no matter what I did not fail, because I reached my goal. Welllllllll... this mixes it up a bit.
I am only 5 weeks pregnant. There is a chance w/ my age and past pregnancies that this pregnancy is a little more high risk. *cross your fingers and send up a prayer for a healthy baby* I have 35 weeks...... I have to continue to eat right. I have to continue to excercise, but I know I am going to need a bit of prodding. Feel free. :)

I feel especially bad for my teams. I don't want to let them down. I have prided myself in NEVER having a gain during my time at SP. I am hoping for a few maintains, but I will eventually have a gain.... It just breaks my heart.

I am however looking forward to little fingers and toes, baby smells and coos. It has been a long time....
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NELLJERRY 3/30/2008 5:14PM

    Dear Wendy: I am so happy for you and I understand your sadness about the weight...believe me I do. No matter what happens, you have not failed. I didn't know you were pregnant...I just ran out and said something to Jerry as he was talking to Caroline a few days ago. He said he remembered something about it. (that's cause he's a man) I will be praying for you and I know God has a special plan for you guys in this. We may not know the plan but God is faithful to you.

I am not losing weight but maintaining...is all I seem to do. I hope I decide to choose health more sooner than later as it's a much better choice.
Keep in touch...Congratulations to you all....Yipee!!!!.
(I have a brand new great grandson....#3). All is well. She had to have a c-section). She hardly gained any weight while pregnant. That was weird because I sure did. I will pray you will eat wisely and healthy to feed the 2 of thru thru this 8 months left.
Your caring Christian friend....Nellie (and we are related you know)

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CECIDITULLIO 3/22/2008 5:32PM

    CONGRATS!!! That is so great. I had a close friend (she was a co-worker so I was very close to her pregnancy) that lost almost 50 lbs with WW and she was very close to her goal weight when she got pregnant. Everybody thought she was going to blow it but she didnt (I did at that time, I also lost 50 lbs but I gained them all back when I stopped working with her, she was my fitness buddy). After she had the baby (a beautiful, beautiful blonde girl) she kept exercising and eating healthy and she got to her goal. I saw her a few months ago and she still looks great (after 3 or 4 years). It is all good, if you are determined (and I believe you are) you will do it. Also, I was born when my mother was 34 (my father was 54 but i guess that doesnt matter) and I was her only child and here I am, my only health issue is the weight (and thats mostly psychological issues). Oh, and she never stopped smoking during the pregnancy (it was the 70's).

Hope that helps, I will have you in my prayers...

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SHANTODD420 3/22/2008 4:42PM

    Wendy,
I am here for you. Congrats and you can do this. With the amount of weight loss you have you should be fine. I have only gained 29 pounds back. Myh husband and I beleive it is mostly water weight and baby. Let me know if I can help in anyway again congrats.


Shannon

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ODETOLIFE 3/21/2008 7:25PM

    Congrats Wendy!
I would be shocked too! You sound like you are doing well though!

YOu will get there, and don't worry about letting anyone down, your baby won't care in a year, and either will you ;)

Praying for a healthy bundle of love!

Lisa

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AMBER832001 3/20/2008 12:34PM

  Congratulations Wendy! I am so very happy for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! You will eventually make it to your goal, even if it takes a little longer than planned!
Best Wishes and Hugs,
Amber

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MIMILICIOUS 3/19/2008 9:07PM

    First off, congrats! And secondly, you will reach your goal - it just may be a year later than you'd planned! But you WILL get there, just keep that in mind! (I miss those smells!)

*Hugs!*

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SQUEAK64 3/19/2008 4:46PM

    Congrats!!! I have my first daughter at 34 and my second at 40!!! If you follow you OB's advise, you'll do just find. You already have good eating and exercise habits. That's a really big plus. They watched my a little more closely, but everything was fine. I know you'll do just fine too. I know it's scary, but it's soooo worth it!!!
Squeak

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JUDITHKAY1 3/19/2008 7:07AM

    Hey Wendy. Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts. Geesh girl...am sure that your pregnancy was a real mind blower! I would have cried too! LOL! BUT, you have come a long way Wendy and now you have the tools, and the friends to help cope with all of this. You can contact me ANY time you need a buddy!*smile* If it is any consolation, my sister had her last child at 40 and she did fine. So hang in there kiddo and I will be thinking of you! Hug to you.

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BELLADONNA921 3/18/2008 9:23PM

    Congrats!! Your not gaining weight on purpose...your baby needs the room so it's all good.

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MAMAJO1958 3/18/2008 6:48PM

    Big congrats to you! You know now how to eat and exercise healthy and with your doctors blessing there is no reason why you can't continue with your healthy lifestyle!

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-WRKNG2ABTTRME- 3/18/2008 11:43AM

    Hugs and best wishes!!

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SWEETLUV 3/17/2008 7:40PM

    Wow, what a blessing! Congratulations! Don't worry about all that right now, you're going to be blessed with another little one, that's awesome! At least now you have the tools to eat healthy and hopefully not gain too much weight during your pregnancy. I wish you all the best. Please take it easy...my friend/co-worker just had a baby at 33 and it was a difficult/high risk at every corner pregnancy...unfortunately, she had to be on bed rest for most of it. I pray that is not the case for you, but just be careful, just to stay on the safe side. God bless! : )

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JCROWELL 3/17/2008 5:20PM

    *hugs* My prayers are with you for all around happiness and healthiness! You have done an amazing job with your weightloss Wendy, and all those healthy things you have learned here, I'm sure, will give you a healthy pregnency! Good luck to you! *hugs* ~Jenn

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BELLASPARK07 3/17/2008 3:34PM

    I was looking thru blog on the Fat Wives Club (i'm a new memeber) and came across your blog. How wonderful, if not planned, suprise for you and your family. I do understand about wanting to reach your goals; look at this pregnancy as a time to use all the healthy stuff that you've learned so you and the baby will be off to a healthy start together.

Best wishes to you....and congrats!

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STARLIGHT42 3/17/2008 3:13PM

    (((((HUGS))))))))(((((PRAYERS of Health and Happiness))))))((((((MORE HUGS)))))) and
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Happy Tears here for you, my Friend!

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