Just found out I am pregnant, help me???

feistymama · 09-26-2003, 06:17 PM

Ok, I just found out about 20 minutes ago that I am pregnant. I am in deep ketosis. I have been on Atkin's since 12/02/02 and have lost 81.5# and planned on losing at least 100# total.

Ok, for those who have been in my shoes... what do I need to do? What do I add to my diet that will take me out of ketosis, but not make me start gaining weight like crazy???

Any advice you have please throw my way. I am so excited about this pregnancy, it was very much wanted and I don't want to do anything to harm my baby... so I need to know if eating lowcarb is ok while pregnant? Etc etc...

Thanks in advance!!!

Phillybrwn · 09-26-2003, 06:32 PM

feistymam

I am sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I wanted to congratulate you on the pregnancy.

tiva · 09-26-2003, 06:34 PM

Congratulations! Atkins for Life (or maintanence) is fine for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Probably the healthiest way to do that is to add in more veggies, fruits, dairy products (especially yogurt), and nuts (especially walnuts, which are high in essential fatty acids, which your developing baby needs for brain development). Fatty fishes (ie, salmon) are great for your child, but you need to be really careful about potential pollutants--this means that farmed salmon has more risks than canned salmon (which is usually from wild fish, and much less polluted). Stay away from tuna fish and cold water fish--the risks of mercury poisoning are just too high during the early stages of pregnancy (when the fetus is very sensitive to heavy metals). You don't need to eat sugar or grains, but yogurt and cheese are really good for your child, and so are lots and lots of fruits and veggies.

feistymama · 09-26-2003, 06:44 PM

Thank you both. I will look into the maintenance phase!!

inatic · 09-26-2003, 07:08 PM

congratulations!! yup maintainace is the way to go

emily1965 · 09-26-2003, 07:14 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

I've never checked it out, but I hear that there is a pregnancy thread over on the maintainence board if that helps.

spazcat · 09-26-2003, 07:26 PM

WOW that is great news

MrsBenson · 09-26-2003, 07:48 PM

YES YES YES! low carb IS okay during pregnancy....and it saved me from gaining a WHOLE lot more weight than i did. I had to add a FEW things to the overall diet....but i kept it much the same. I added cottage cheese.....One piece of whole wheat toast a day...and alot more vegis! plus took prenatal vitamins! I actually lost weight when i first started...even though i was pregnant. its basically like a diebetic diet they'd put you on if you had GD while pregnant! congrats to you!!!

gettingstrength · 09-26-2003, 07:53 PM

congrats

ShonaGK · 09-26-2003, 08:03 PM

Congratulations!!!!!! You must be on top of the world!!

Lisa Rae · 09-26-2003, 08:27 PM

Maintenence is great..but you also might want to check out sugar busters. Many low-carbers have switched to this plan..which includes fruit an some whole grains..and does NOT have you in ketosis. Congrats!!

Dana114 · 09-26-2003, 08:45 PM

Girl, we know what you have been doing!!

Congratulations!!!

GL · 09-26-2003, 08:49 PM

Conrats to you!! That is awesome!

feistymama · 09-26-2003, 09:34 PM

Thanks everyone! LOL @ Dana... yup, I've been doing "that".

I am going to check out the Maint. forum and see what I can find. I will also look into Sugar Busters!!

HippyHipster · 09-26-2003, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by tiva
Congratulations! Atkins for Life (or maintanence) is fine for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Probably the healthiest way to do that is to add in more veggies, fruits, dairy products (especially yogurt), and nuts (especially walnuts, which are high in essential fatty acids, which your developing baby needs for brain development). Fatty fishes (ie, salmon) are great for your child, but you need to be really careful about potential pollutants--this means that farmed salmon has more risks than canned salmon (which is usually from wild fish, and much less polluted). Stay away from tuna fish and cold water fish--the risks of mercury poisoning are just too high during the early stages of pregnancy (when the fetus is very sensitive to heavy metals). You don't need to eat sugar or grains, but yogurt and cheese are really good for your child, and so are lots and lots of fruits and veggies.

Tiva hit the nail on the head. Prenatal vit. are very important and so is getting enough folic acid. VERY important for a "bun in the oven". And please heed the advice about staying away from tuna fish. If this is your first child you might want to get the book "What to Expect When Expecting" you can check it out from the library if you want to look it over before you buy it. GREAT BOOK, and Full of info.

Congrats. That is Wonderful. And a big WHOO HOO for the weight that you have lost so far.

THINNER-2003 · 09-26-2003, 11:30 PM

LMAO@Dana....

Doing my own little private happy dance here... I'm going to be an Aunt- AGAIN. Woohooo....

HappyHealthy · 09-26-2003, 11:53 PM

After several years of low carbing, I can't see how any diet could be more healthy than a low carb one for you or the baby. Just add more fruit and vegetables and rest comfortably in the fact that you are doing the BEST for your baby. Don't let anything scare you into thinking you have to change. How did man evolve if not on a low carb diet?

Congrats to you on the little one; life's greatest reward.

dougloid · 09-27-2003, 02:53 AM

Congratulations, and good luck in Maintenance.

Cheers,
dougloid

blueyedgrl · 09-27-2003, 04:30 AM

Congratulations on your great news!

feistymama · 09-27-2003, 06:58 AM

This isn't my first baby.

We have a 6 year old daughter, and a 3 year old son...

Thanks so much everyone for your advice. I am still in shock and so happy!!!

I went and got my prenatal vitamins and folic acid last night, in fact!!! Took them as soon as I got them. That's one thing I am seriously diligent about when pregnant - making sure I get my vitamins and eat right. No caffeine, etc. Which this time it's gonna be much easier to eat right because I am already used to eating good things, no cakes and candies!!

I wonder about the gestational diabetes test they give you late on though. That syrupy sugary drink. I wonder how it will affect me after not having sugar for so long now, and even longer by then. Are you allowed to skip that test if you are already eating like a diabetic would be eating???

Diana · 09-27-2003, 08:04 AM

Congrats!!

LoCarbLizzie · 09-27-2003, 10:17 AM

Congrats Feisty!
I am new here, not new to lo-carbing and certainly not new to pregnancy! I have given birth to 10 children and work as a labor assistant and doula.

Lo-carbing is great while pregnant, but be sure to not ever be in ketosis while pregnant. Ketones destroy fetal tissue.

You can eat the same way as you have been on Atkins, but just add more fruit and veggies to keep you out of ketosis. Make sure your protein is a good quality type. You should aim for 100gms of protein per day to lessen your chances of pre-eclampsia and damage to yourself. For more info read "What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know" by Dr. Thomas Brewer.

And I am not sure how your glucose test will react since you have not had sugar. I believe you must consume at least 150gms of carbs each day for 3 days in order for the test to be accurate. Ask your OB.

I am certain that if you stay away from starches and consume plenty of veggies and quality proteins you will not have gestational diabetes Or much morning sickness.

Most of all--love that little sweetie baby tucked in your womb beneath your heart! Lucky you!

09-26-2003, 06:17 PM	#1
feistymama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 945 Gallery: feistymama	Just found out I am pregnant, help me??? Ok, I just found out about 20 minutes ago that I am pregnant. I am in deep ketosis. I have been on Atkin's since 12/02/02 and have lost 81.5# and planned on losing at least 100# total. Ok, for those who have been in my shoes... what do I need to do? What do I add to my diet that will take me out of ketosis, but not make me start gaining weight like crazy??? Any advice you have please throw my way. I am so excited about this pregnancy, it was very much wanted and I don't want to do anything to harm my baby... so I need to know if eating lowcarb is ok while pregnant? Etc etc... Thanks in advance!!!

09-26-2003, 11:53 PM	#17
HappyHealthy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Among the Vineyards in Washington State Posts: 967 Gallery: HappyHealthy Stats: 218/146 Made Goal 12/15/02, now 10 lbs below goal. WOE: Protein Power/Bernstein's Diabetes Solution Start Date: January 1, 2000	Good for you, Good for Baby! After several years of low carbing, I can't see how any diet could be more healthy than a low carb one for you or the baby. Just add more fruit and vegetables and rest comfortably in the fact that you are doing the BEST for your baby. Don't let anything scare you into thinking you have to change. How did man evolve if not on a low carb diet? Congrats to you on the little one; life's greatest reward.

09-27-2003, 10:17 AM	#22
LoCarbLizzie Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 6 Gallery: LoCarbLizzie	Congrats Feisty! I am new here, not new to lo-carbing and certainly not new to pregnancy! I have given birth to 10 children and work as a labor assistant and doula. Lo-carbing is great while pregnant, but be sure to not ever be in ketosis while pregnant. Ketones destroy fetal tissue. You can eat the same way as you have been on Atkins, but just add more fruit and veggies to keep you out of ketosis. Make sure your protein is a good quality type. You should aim for 100gms of protein per day to lessen your chances of pre-eclampsia and damage to yourself. For more info read "What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know" by Dr. Thomas Brewer. And I am not sure how your glucose test will react since you have not had sugar. I believe you must consume at least 150gms of carbs each day for 3 days in order for the test to be accurate. Ask your OB. I am certain that if you stay away from starches and consume plenty of veggies and quality proteins you will not have gestational diabetes Or much morning sickness. Most of all--love that little sweetie baby tucked in your womb beneath your heart! Lucky you! __________________ Lizzie started Atkins 9/15/03 145/141/120

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09-26-2003, 06:32 PM	#2
Phillybrwn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 1,004 Gallery: Phillybrwn Stats: 266/254/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 08/04/2003	feistymam I am sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I wanted to congratulate you on the pregnancy.

09-26-2003, 06:34 PM	#3
tiva MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,313 Gallery: tiva Stats: 5"6", 157/130/133, 45 yo WOE: organic atkins Start Date: 12/02; maintaining since 4/03	Congratulations! Atkins for Life (or maintanence) is fine for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Probably the healthiest way to do that is to add in more veggies, fruits, dairy products (especially yogurt), and nuts (especially walnuts, which are high in essential fatty acids, which your developing baby needs for brain development). Fatty fishes (ie, salmon) are great for your child, but you need to be really careful about potential pollutants--this means that farmed salmon has more risks than canned salmon (which is usually from wild fish, and much less polluted). Stay away from tuna fish and cold water fish--the risks of mercury poisoning are just too high during the early stages of pregnancy (when the fetus is very sensitive to heavy metals). You don't need to eat sugar or grains, but yogurt and cheese are really good for your child, and so are lots and lots of fruits and veggies.

09-26-2003, 06:44 PM	#4
feistymama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 945 Gallery: feistymama	Thank you both. I will look into the maintenance phase!!

09-26-2003, 07:08 PM	#5
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 12,578 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/126.2 5'4 46!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LC since 2/02 B'building since 10/15/02	congratulations!! yup maintainace is the way to go

09-26-2003, 07:14 PM	#6
emily1965 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland Posts: 13,124 Gallery: emily1965 WOE: Atkins	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! I've never checked it out, but I hear that there is a pregnancy thread over on the maintainence board if that helps.

09-26-2003, 07:26 PM	#7
spazcat Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: somewhere eating meat! Posts: 12,734 Gallery: spazcat Stats: 220/125!!!/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Nov 29 2001	WOW that is great news

09-26-2003, 07:48 PM	#8
MrsBenson Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 120 Gallery: MrsBenson Stats: 196/164/150 WOE: Just no sugar :) Start Date: 10/01/03	YES YES YES! low carb IS okay during pregnancy....and it saved me from gaining a WHOLE lot more weight than i did. I had to add a FEW things to the overall diet....but i kept it much the same. I added cottage cheese.....One piece of whole wheat toast a day...and alot more vegis! plus took prenatal vitamins! I actually lost weight when i first started...even though i was pregnant. its basically like a diebetic diet they'd put you on if you had GD while pregnant! congrats to you!!!

09-26-2003, 07:53 PM	#9
gettingstrength Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,523 Gallery: gettingstrength Stats: 184 / 170 / ? WOE: atkins Start Date: 6 / 1 / 2002	congrats

09-26-2003, 08:03 PM	#10
ShonaGK Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,083 Gallery: ShonaGK WOE: Atkins	Congratulations!!!!!! You must be on top of the world!!

09-26-2003, 08:27 PM	#11
Lisa Rae Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 10,271 Gallery: Lisa Rae Stats: 250+/???/150 WOE: Atkins or Bust! Also Smoke Free! Start Date: September 15th, 2000	Maintenence is great..but you also might want to check out sugar busters. Many low-carbers have switched to this plan..which includes fruit an some whole grains..and does NOT have you in ketosis. Congrats!!

09-27-2003, 08:04 AM	#21
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,923 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Congrats!!

09-26-2003, 08:45 PM	#12
Dana114 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Houston, Texas! Posts: 6,192 Gallery: Dana114 Stats: 185/143/145 19.6% BF - Size 8 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1999	Girl, we know what you have been doing!! Congratulations!!!

09-26-2003, 08:49 PM	#13
GL MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,289 Gallery: GL WOE: Atkins - Maintenance Start Date: 05.14.03	Conrats to you!! That is awesome!

09-26-2003, 09:34 PM	#14
feistymama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 945 Gallery: feistymama	Thanks everyone! LOL @ Dana... yup, I've been doing "that". I am going to check out the Maint. forum and see what I can find. I will also look into Sugar Busters!!

09-26-2003, 11:30 PM	#16
THINNER-2003 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 4,210 Gallery: THINNER-2003 Stats: 189.6/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2-26-03	LMAO@Dana.... Doing my own little private happy dance here... I'm going to be an Aunt- AGAIN. Woohooo....

09-27-2003, 02:53 AM	#18
dougloid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 722 Gallery: dougloid WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2003	Congratulations, and good luck in Maintenance. Cheers, dougloid

09-27-2003, 04:30 AM	#19
blueyedgrl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,453 Gallery: blueyedgrl	Congratulations on your great news!

09-27-2003, 06:58 AM	#20
feistymama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 945 Gallery: feistymama	This isn't my first baby. We have a 6 year old daughter, and a 3 year old son... Thanks so much everyone for your advice. I am still in shock and so happy!!! I went and got my prenatal vitamins and folic acid last night, in fact!!! Took them as soon as I got them. That's one thing I am seriously diligent about when pregnant - making sure I get my vitamins and eat right. No caffeine, etc. Which this time it's gonna be much easier to eat right because I am already used to eating good things, no cakes and candies!! I wonder about the gestational diabetes test they give you late on though. That syrupy sugary drink. I wonder how it will affect me after not having sugar for so long now, and even longer by then. Are you allowed to skip that test if you are already eating like a diabetic would be eating???