No stirrups...thank God

Went to my new OB/GYN yesterday. I don't think, if I had an established relationship with an OB previously, that I would have felt like I needed to go, but since I need to get one before having a baby, I figured now would be a good enough time. I was going anyway, so I took questions.

I wish I had funny stories about it, but it was pretty boring, as far as doctor's appointments go. Got weighed, talked to the medical assistant, talked to the doctor about my questions....and that was it. The doctor did tell me that I can stay on all my meds, including my anxiety and allergy meds, which is SO good. She said she'd only want me to gain 10-15 pounds during pregnancy if I stay the same weight as I am now. That didn't make me feel great...but I suppose it's incentive to try to lose another 10-15 before I get pregnant.

I had been thinking that I would wait until I get down to 200 to get pregnant, but I'm tired of waiting. Lord knows that my body doesn't seem to want to lose any more and I don't think I want to wait for years to lose those 10-15 pounds before getting pregnant.

So what are we waiting on? Well, if I were to get pregnant this cycle, I would be due on Thanksgiving. Umm....no thanks. Pregnant next cycle? We're looking at due on Christmas....again, no. So I guess it'll have to be the next cycle. The cycle starting April 18th or so....which would mean....conceiving a baby right around the time we'll be headed to NYC--which means not having to worry too much about being actually pregnant there...which is good.

Damn it, I think too much. I do. Why can't I just let this happen? Why do I have to plan it all? Because that's who I am, that's why. Damn it.

So what I learned at the doctor:

• Drugs are okay :) (well, the ones I'm already on)
• Changes should be made pre-pregnancy so pregnancy isn't so stressful
• No ab workouts once pregnant
• Lighter workouts once pregnant
• No soft cheeses (almost a deal-breaker for me....lol Yeah, right)
• Flintstones are okay, or could even just increase folic acid in my diet since prenatals make me nauseous
• I'm allowed to worry through the first pregnancy...but not after that :) Well, she sort of said that...but I'm trying to be prepped so I don't have to worry too much.

So that's that. So over two months still to wait to even start trying. And then who knows how long to wait after that.