There were many reasons for me choosing WLS in the first place, and the biggest drive force was for me to be able to conceive, have a healthy pregnancy, and deliver a healthy baby without the complications of obesity during pregnancy.

I've been waiting 3 long weeks to share this news with all of you, and am happy to report I AM PREGNANT ! ! !

After 14 long, exhausting, and emotionally draining months, I'm finally pregnant. I am considered high risk for several reasons, and VSG does throw me into that category along with other medical issues I have which are NOT related to VSG at all. I have an idiopathic clotting disorder and the cause, reason is still unknown. We do know that I am missing certain Protein factors in my platelets, but other than that, they can not pinpoint the cause or even give it a name hence the "idiopathic". We know the treatment is similar to that of Von Willebrand's disease, but all of my work ups have been negative for VW factor. It's kind of crazy, and I have a feeling I will be having more lab work due to the disorder and pregnancy. I have that "mother's intuition" that we are pulling for Team Blue, and if all goes well, I will have a repeat c-section and tubal ligation since I will be 35 yrs old a month after the baby is delivered.

My husband is elated, overjoyed, and of course stressed. He's become the food police all over again, and worries that I am not eating enough. BUT, per the recommendations, I am getting enough calories/protein/carbs currently. They expect me to gain 25-30lbs during the pregnancy, and I kind of snickered at that thought process, but I am not saying it won't happen. I've never read any WLS patient gaining that much post-WLS except band patients. So, we'll see how the weight gain goes. Thus far, I am experiencing sore boobs, crazy food cravings for anything spicy, and fatigue. I have experienced zero morning sickness and for that I am very grateful.

I've been cleared to continue my Celebrate multi, b12, and Calcium. The formulation of these Vitamins actually exceed the values of any prenatal on the market, and my labs looked stellar except for my platelets were low normal (which is normal for me).

Today was my first ultrasound appointment. I knew the day we conceived "Little Sprout", and had the due date spot on. Everything was perfect, strong, steady heartbeat at 150bpm, everything looked good internally. I'm being referred to a civilian high-risk ob/gyn team and my pregnancy will be co-managed between them and the base provider. All this means is that I'll have double appointments that most pregnant women have to go through.

Sorry for the quality. The base equipment is a bit dated, but we were able to hear the heartbeat, and of course I cried. My husband was able to attend, and he just stood there staring at the screen kind of in awe. It was truly the most joyous event I've experienced.

Thank you for all of your continued support and encouragement. I would ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers. This is going to be a long process, and Sprout is due November 5th. This place is kind of like my 2nd home so I'm sure I'll be posting more updates as the months progress. .

Oh and I don't have much of a belly bump at all yet. I'm bloating, but my clothes are fitting the same, and I have not gained any weight to date. I'm not any hungrier than I was before pregnancy, just insane cravings for random foods I would not have eaten. It'll be interesting to see how I look this pregnancy. I was around 200lbs when I was pregnant with my son 13 yrs ago, and gained 37lbs so I was just huge and round. This time I'm interested to see how my body changes, and hopefully I'll get the cute baby bump that I see on everyone else.

Thanks you so much for sharing your blessing. You have been such an inspiration to so many here and now there is an additional reason. Be well and enjoy all the beautiful moments to come.

:wub: CONGRATS! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRING WOMAN. BE BLESSED:teeth_smile:

YEAH!!!! SOOOOOOOO happy for you and your family!!!!!! I can't wait to see pics when you get your baby bump. I am sure you will be so cute!!! And I think it's a girl

I am so glad you posted this! It's been really hard for me to keep my mouth shut. It's hard to keep such good news quiet. I've been dying to ask you how you're feeling. So glad to hear you've had no morning sickness.

I can't wait for updates! Any names picked out yet?

CONGRATZ :D :D. Wonderful news. We are all looking forward to more updates and more ultrasounds. Are you gonna get the 3 or 4D ultrasounds?

I bet your son is happy too. He's gonna be a big brother now. That's alot of responsibility. They act like they don't care, but they love it.

Good luck and best wishes on a healthy and happy pregnancy.

God bless.

Deb

:rolleyes:Congratulations!!!! Wonderful news!!!! You must be sooo happy!!!!

I saw this on FB!! I'm So happy for you!! Congrats again!

Thank you all so very much ! ! ! We are absolutely elated, and each day brings something new. My cravings for foods are pretty all over the place. I truly appreciate all of y'alls support and encouragement. I already have appointments scheduled for the 11 and 12 week mark, and I'm anxiously counting down the days.

My tummy is definitely changing. I have the standard "bloated" appearance, and my super skinny jeans are not working anymore. But, I haven't been able to bring myself to take pictures of my belly since there isn't much there. But, I'll start a photo journal soon as soon as it actually pops into some form of bump.

Thanks again everyone ! ! !

I am so glad you posted this! It's been really hard for me to keep my mouth shut. It's hard to keep such good news quiet. I've been dying to ask you how you're feeling. So glad to hear you've had no morning sickness.

I can't wait for updates! Any names picked out yet?

Thanks for keeping our secret ! ! ! We have some names picked out, but are undecided on a boy's middle name. We're bouncing around a few, but can't decide definitely on the middle name.

CONGRATZ :D :D. Wonderful news. We are all looking forward to more updates and more ultrasounds. Are you gonna get the 3 or 4D ultrasounds?

I bet your son is happy too. He's gonna be a big brother now. That's alot of responsibility. They act like they don't care, but they love it.

Good luck and best wishes on a healthy and happy pregnancy.

God bless.

Deb

Since I'm high risk, the 3d U/S is pretty standard so they can monitor the baby's heart. . . I'm not sure when that will happen, but it's in the "list" of things they'll do to me.

Thanks so much

OMGosh!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Tiff!!! I'm SOOOOOOO thrilled for both of you!!! You give me so much hope! We've tried to conceive for the last 5 years and nothing.....it's one of the reasons I had the VSG! So I could get knocked up! YAY!!! You don't have a picture of that positive pg test??? (Maybe I'm the only nut who would want to see something you've pee'd on! LOL!) Well, a VERY happy and healthy 9 months to you and your bean!!!!

LOL LOL I completely forgot I even had pictures of the test. It was the last test in my drawer which is pretty odd. I had stockpiled those little boogers over the last 14 months, and it was 9:45pm when I tested, I didn't even think I was pregnant. I just pee'd on the stick in hopes that it pop negative and I would start my period like I had done so many months before.

In Januray, I was 11 days late. Popped negative on every test, had blood drawn and my HCG spiked, then dropped, and I started a couple of days later. They suspect another chemical pregnancy so I had given up. Had the appointment with the reproductive endocrinologist scheduled for March 24th, and honestly, I just wanted my period to start so I would quit being so bitchy LOL LOL. We only had sex one day during my ovulation days, so I know the exact day we conceived Sprout, and I was totally caught off guard with the positive. I just pee'd on the stick, tossed it on the counter, and went to fold some bath towels, carried those 3 bath towels back into the bathroom to put them away, glanced at the test and it said PREGNANT. If I hadn't have just pee'd, I'm sure I would have pee'd on myself. I just starting bawling, like sobbing, and carried the stick into the living room where my husband was playing Call of Duty. He was like "ohh huney, what's wrong?" I handed him the stick, standing there sobbing, and his reply was "well, that's just great dear" THROAT PUNCHING almost commenced ! ! ! It didn't hit him until the next day, and then the questions and emotions ran through him. He just isn't an emotional guy, except I could see the joy in his eyes as he watched the fluttering of Sprout's heartbeat on the u/s screen. It was pretty amazing ! ! !

Sorry, it's blurry, I was shaking when I took the picture.

Just to let everyone know, the results will stay displayed for about 24 hours. I put the test in a plastic baggy, and it's stored away.

Love it!!! Thanks for sharing the pic of your test!! (Yep, I had a stockpile of tests too...let's not talk about how much $$$ we've spent between the 2 of us on pg tests!!!). Congrats again, hon!! I'm over the moon for all of you!!!

Congratulations!! That is wonderful news!!!

Congratulations!!!! Many prayers and lots of well-wishes to you and your growing family!

Congratulations to you, hubby and your son, this is a very exiting time. Keep us posted. God Bless.