Hi All:

I am so glad I found this site. I am 32, 5'11 and 260lbs. My husband and I are scheduled for IVF in 6 weeks (due to male fertility issues) ..and my family has not been entirely supportive about me getting pregnant at such a heavy weight. I have been dieting and have lost 10lbs and can probably lose about 20 more before the procedure, but my BMI still is over 30 putting me in the obese category. My family says I should wait but I'm getting older each day and have always struggled with my weight, and want a baby so badly.

I know the risks and they are SCARY..and with my family spouting these statistics, I am even more worried. I am doing all I can to exercise and stay healthy and will be on a very strict nutritional plan when pregnant. Nor have I ever had any heath issues. I could really use some advice....or just some good stories from overweight women who have conceived healthy babies...everything out there is just so negative...it can be hard to have a positive outlook...my family thinks I'm selfish for having a baby overweight...sometimes I wonder, am I?