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kps31kms2 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-29-2008, 07:11 AM

Good morning! I am so happy to have found this site! It is exactly what I have been looking for. I am on some other TTC forums but this is the first I've seen with a forum for Plus Sized women TTC!! I'm so excited!

My DH and I have been TTC since Sept 2007. The doc put me on Clomid March 2008. I am starting my 3rd round this month.

I have a neverending cycle - without Provera AF doesn't show up.

But I also feel like my weight could be part of my issue getting pregnant. I am 5'10", 258 lbs (down from 275). I find myself watching to see if there are any bigger woman pregnant just to remind myself that it can be done. I am trying to lose the weight but also TTC all at the same time.

I was on BC for 11 years also. I feel like the combination of the BC for so long and my weight is having a huge effect on getting pregnant. The doc doesn't seem to think there is too much of an issue right now.

Anyone with a similar situation?

maurene · #2 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 09:45 AM

Hi Katie!!

Plenty of overweight women are able to get pg. I was 5'8" and about 230 when I got pg with my first. I was fortunate and had no problems get pg nor any problems with my pregnancy. I was on BC pills about 5 years before TTC.

It sounds like you're doing everything right - working with your doctor and trying to lose weight. If you're otherwise pretty healthy, I think its fine to TTC even if your overweight. Losing weight will probably help your fertility but I totally understand how hard it is to be focused on both TTC and losing weight. That is what I'm trying to do now that we're ready to TTC baby #2.

I would love to see this board get more active again. Now that I'm officially off BC, I'll probably be checking in here more often. (I did hang out here some when I was TTC #1.)

Good luck!!!