grumpystaffordguy
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I think its a bit of an excuse by the doctor really as my other half is on the large size and she has no problem getting pregnant.
What I would say is this though - if you can lose the weight and get down to a more normal size (14/16 should do it) then you have not only proved how motivated you are, but you are also in better shape to have children. Dont forget its common for people who have fertility treatment to have multiple births which puts a massive strain on your body. You really are more prone to getting ill whilst pregnant if you are over weight. How is your blood pressure? It needs to be text book.
I myself am overweight. My diet is OK, but I have the fat gene. LOL The only way I properly lose weight is getting lots of exercise. The hour or so of walking I do a day is just not enough. It would take 90mins at the gym 3-4 times a week for me not to be overweight. So if what you eat is OK then try getting more exercise.
My other half has used slimming world before and it works well and most importantly its healthy. Weight Watchers on the other hand is all about the points and less about being healthy so I'd avoid them.
One last thing - there are so many children out there that need adopting or fostering. In years gone by they would have been adopted, but now that everyone can ask for free IVF people dont want to adopt. Personally I have always thought that it seems a bit crazy to be letting people die from cancer, because the NHS cant afford the latest drugs, but we hand out IVF.
What I would say is this though - if you can lose the weight and get down to a more normal size (14/16 should do it) then you have not only proved how motivated you are, but you are also in better shape to have children. Dont forget its common for people who have fertility treatment to have multiple births which puts a massive strain on your body. You really are more prone to getting ill whilst pregnant if you are over weight. How is your blood pressure? It needs to be text book.
I myself am overweight. My diet is OK, but I have the fat gene. LOL The only way I properly lose weight is getting lots of exercise. The hour or so of walking I do a day is just not enough. It would take 90mins at the gym 3-4 times a week for me not to be overweight. So if what you eat is OK then try getting more exercise.
My other half has used slimming world before and it works well and most importantly its healthy. Weight Watchers on the other hand is all about the points and less about being healthy so I'd avoid them.
One last thing - there are so many children out there that need adopting or fostering. In years gone by they would have been adopted, but now that everyone can ask for free IVF people dont want to adopt. Personally I have always thought that it seems a bit crazy to be letting people die from cancer, because the NHS cant afford the latest drugs, but we hand out IVF.
So pay no heed, unless you really give a hoot. lol
