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…three beside me that are pregnant. It’s a relief to find that as I thought becoming pregnant meant I should get off and find a site for pregnant women somewhere else, switching to discussing antenantal appointments and food cravings and weight gain (lol).

Instead I just want to hang here, really, because the only thing that I need to keep a tap on is that I continue to eat healthy food and exercise. I need this site because I’ve met some really lovely people on here and I want to keep having all my buddies around. I originally joined this site when I had already lost most of the weight I needed to lose (because I didn’t come across it sooner, unfortunately) but was still battling some minor and some major eating disorders. I was a binge eater. No breakfast, light lunch, starving by dinner time, emptying the fridge, guilt trips, depression, sugar rushes, caffeine addiction… The choice of foods wasn’t what I wanted it to be either. I’ve managed to find a healthy eating lifestyle since being on this site and have almost settled into it, though I still fall off sometimes. I’ve also found a good exercising rhythm and need to stick to it.

Now, if that’s not the best thing for getting through a healthy pregnancy I don’t know what is. This site is holding me accountable. Your successes are holding me accountable. Your troubles are keeping me grounded and are helping me not feel such a loser when I fail or fall into a depressive spell. And if I get a feeling that I have helped someone get through the day a bit it helps me through hard times, too.

So what’s new. I’m 15 weeks pregnant now, third of the way. I’ve started to grow out of my clothes (check out the photos). Just today I had difficulty buttoning my pants, the pants that sort of hung on my hips before… and I couldn’t button up my tailored jacket. Here we go. The baby for whom I had been wandering where it was until now is finally taking the floor. At least I hope it’s the baby and not just me getting fat.

What-ho, my dears  :lol: ,

thank you so much for all the support I am getting. Indeed, an update is in order. I am 14 weeks on from when I almost reached my goal in July and I am reporting the first gain. I haven’t gained any weight apart from those 4 pounds in the lst two weeks! That’s all good, right? I think it is.

 I was away speding time with my family last week and it has really been beneficial for me. I saw my pup again at the doctor’s, it is now a good 3 inches long and doing just fine. So I’m counting my blessings and I am indeed so thankful and hoping for the best in the future.

 Apart from that, I have to report that I have been a really good girl exercise-wise. I walk 8 miles every day on average, sometimes more, sometimes less. It’s good for me in terms of mental hygiene as well so I really depend on that. It does take a lot of time, 2 hours in the morning and an hours before bedtime, but it’s sooo good for me. On the bad side, I have been known recently to clean out a whole jar of peanut butter in just two days (and with toast!), or a pound of jelly candy per week. But apart from that, it’s all veggies! I promise! And I’m just not buying any more of the peanut butter or jelly stuff any more. Nope. Well… maybe if I’m really a good girl this week.  :twisted: 

Thank you again for thinking of me, even though I am such a  spoil sport, not being on line much. That may change very soon, sometimes I just can’t stay away from Buddy Slim and I read all my buddies’ blogs regularly. I think it’s a good time on here right now, isn’t it? Everyone seems to be getting on with their struggle. You are all dropping those pounds and becoming healthier and stronger. I worry mostly about Marge and Mark. Marge, you must take better care of yourself, dear. I know it’s a pain, resting, but it is so important. Listen to those that love you. And obey! As for Mark - I choose to believe you’re going alright. I hope you come online again soon.

Hugs and kisses to you. Toodle-pip!