Comments on: Plus-Sized And Pregnant

By: Trish

Trish — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:50:16 +0000

I’m a heavier girl, and throughout my pregnancy so far I’ve not thought too much about looking pregnant. My mom barely looked pregnant even at 5 months, and she wasn’t even heavy. So I figured, it’s probably in the genes. But when I hit 20 myself, and realized I was half done, I couldn’t help but feel a bit dismayed that I don’t even look a little big pregnant. Being here and reading so many stories from other bigger girls is encouraging though. Even if I never look pregnant, I can rest knowing I’m in good company!

As for maternity clothes, I had some pretty good success at JC Penney. I am about an 18/20, and their pants fit me just fine. I think you’d have a hard time getting into them if you’re any bigger though. And for shirts I’ve been staying away from the maternity section all together. There are so many cute flowing tops out there that work perfectly for a growing belly. And they’re often cheaper. And, EBAY! It has been a lifesaver. The auctions get a little competitive, but I’ve scored a few awesome things for not much money.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:54:47 +0000

Sorry its been a while since you posted, but this is the first forum ive found with this much insight from other plus sized moms! I honestly thought that medically, doctors always treated plus sized pregnant women the way you just (accurately) described as a worst case scenario horror story.
That is exactly how it was for me. Every appointment, by a new resident, in front of my fiancé, was weighed, tisk tisked and lectured. I actually had one doctor refer to me to the nurse weighing me with the hand motion you’d use to mime an elephant. Like puffed out cheeks, the whole deal.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:39:22 +0000

And I don’t know exactly because it varies from person to person- height weight body shape, of you carry all your weight in the middle. Where the egg attached to the placenta. I’m sure the more fat you already had in that area the longer you’ll wait to feel your bump. Od like to say/think dont worry you will see and feel a big belly at the end and will feel your baby move and kick. I felt kicks at 26 weeks, which was what i was more desperate for…and belly popped at 22 weeks. I never had the hugely pregnant look. again was 230, 5’4″ and carried most of my weight on hips and butt but had a fattish belly before pregnancy. Which was weird any extra fat I was carrying on my waist, shifted forward so I was exaggeratedly hourglass for a few months, because my t&a grew to enormous proportions as well. bonus.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:30:08 +0000

My pregnancy experience was mixed. I was 230 pounds (5’4″) and medically had a hard time. My health wasn’t the problem. I gained 23 pounds so about ten over what was recommended, and literally gained the last ten pounds at the end when I said screw it I’ll eat what I want! I stayed active and ate healthy foods and my blood, sugars, and pressure tests always came back totally great. But I went to a multi doctor practice with residents, so EVERY APPPINTMENT regardless of my health, and minimum weight loss, I was lectured by a new grad about my obesity and the risks and they constantly reminded that i needed to not be selfish, think of the baby. After appointments I’d leave in tears but overall was content. Oh the kicker is I had to be rushed to emergency c section, where a resident tore my uterus, I bled out needed transfusions, and the doctor told me later my weight saved my life due to increased blood volume- gave me some more time haha. This was not very common not trying to scare, more tongue in cheek version of a rough day.
Personally I felt sexy and round and I don’t know like this big butted fertile goddess. I liked maternity clothes, I relied hebily on the skinny jeans from motherhood with the extra long waistband made out of stocking material? Those I had a few pairs of, and I wore a LOT of plain black maternity tees with cute (open) cardigans and a pleather bomber jacket. That thing was holding on for dear life towards the end. But I just accessorized neutrals! I looked cute and mixed it up with earrings and scarves. I kept myself feeling sexy in cute panties and thongs, comfy wedges till 6 months and then switched to flats and knee high boots. I didn’t like the choices then (2008-09) but now stores seem to have more options. I see targets maternity clothes all the time because they’re grouped into the plus size clothes. I guess target sees fat and pregnant as the same thing even though as a still fat and former pregnant chick, I know they are NOT. The most important thing is stay healthy and positive, don’t lose sight of who you are and feeling stylish helps your confidence, and you’ll need that during the weird first few weeks after you pop out your little nugget of love.

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:53:17 +0000

Oh I can definitely agree with this! My mom was the same way, “remember, you need to eat healthier….go for walks it’ll make labor easier” I get it, alright!? My mom is amazing and she is just looking out for me but it is still super annoying as my skinny sister who is 1 month behind me in our pregnancies is not treated the same.

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Hello world! | fatandpregnant — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:39:10 +0000

[...] Within a week of learning I was pregnant I realized if I’m already the size of a house I’m probably going to be the size of a Carnival fun house by the end of this thing. Has that stopped me from eating? No. I admit that food and my emotions are closely tied and sometimes an Oreo Sonic Blast just makes being fat bearable. See the vicious cycle? Yea, me too. Then today as I putted around the internet (yes, while eating aforementioned Sonic Blast) I found this blog posting: http://www.bfdblog.com/2009/09/11/plus-sized-and-pregnant/ [...]

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By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:24:05 +0000

I am 5 months pregnant. My best friend and my cousin are too. They have these cute little baby bumps coming and all I am is fat. I have been wondering if my fat was gonna take away from the “pregnant” look. Now I guess I know. By the sounds of it, I am a lot bigger than the lady from the E-mail and I am so afraid I will never look pregnant.

By: benita

benita — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:43:19 +0000

I AM PREGNANT WITH TRIPLETS!

By: Kala

Kala — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:20:40 +0000

I am torked went to the Doctor this morning for my first appointment for my second child. I am 6 ft tall and weight 229 lbs. Apparently I am considered obese. If I lost 15 lbs I will be considered overweight and would be at the same weight I was when I had my first. During the first three months of my fisrt pregnancy I lost 15 lbs and by the way I feel at this moment I will probably be doing the same. I do not understand why we have to classify women and make pregnancy another way to diet. It really pisses me off. I do not feel obese, I understand that I am chunky but I accept that. I have been this way since I was a little girl and I highly doubt I will ever fit into a size 9 again!

I am excited about this pregnancy but am not excited about trying to find clothes to fit. Luckily in my first pregnancy I was able to wear my original pants until 7 months!