Gained Weight?

duranie70 · Jun 4th, 2008, 12:33 AM

Has anyone here gained weight from clomid or just being depressed that nothing has happened?

I ran into someone from my old job yesterday.... of course she said, "Where is the baby? No baby yet? When are you going to try?" I looked at her and said, "You last saw me in Jan and the first thing you ask me is that?" I was shocked.

Of course at first she did look at my belly like trying to figure it out. I have gained a lot of weight and know I should diet and work out but I'm just so depressed about all this.

I also know I should stop drinking coffee or diet soda cause magazines say it reduces your chances. I just don't know what to do or think anymore.

beejerry · Jun 4th, 2008, 12:52 AM

I've gained weight even without clomid! So I guess it's sitting in front of the computer all day w/ my bestfriends (coke and chips) that cause me to gain some cushioning around my middle body part?

Nola · Jun 4th, 2008, 03:03 AM

I had no side effects on Clomid, then again I was only on it for a month. I think it´s just the stressfull situation that´s causing the weight gain. Try to work out, take walks, if changing your diet is hard. Your friend was not being very sensitive and I would have felt bad too. Very best of luck to you.

cascratchfever · Jun 4th, 2008, 09:44 AM

I gained 25 lbs in the TTC process which is especially depressing because that's what I should gain when pregnant, so that I gained that plus I'll gain another 20 or so while being pregnant.

I wasn't on clomid, I just gained because of the stress I think.

duranie70 · Jun 4th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Yeha, my DH keeps saying, "Can you go back to wedding weight before you put on baby weight?? Get in the best shape possible before this happens" Meanwhile every month we try and try anyway, nothing happening!

Angelfish · Jun 5th, 2008, 08:25 AM

I've trained so many gals who've been through this whole process.

You don't want to hear this, but you do... Exercise.

Do it. However you can. You sound like your circumstances have started a negative head cycle with being stressed, gaining weight, and repeat.If you don't do something to break that it's not gonna get better. It will continue to cycle.

Exercise helps get blood going! It relieves stress on a cellular level, no matter how you feel about it, it happens! Even a walk. Going up and down stairs 5 times. Then 10.

I know your situation is frustrating... But take a little focus off that and get some exercise going. I've never met the girl that regretted it!

Good luck doll

Mollinski76 · Jun 5th, 2008, 02:05 PM

I definitely feel for you! I am an emotional eater so any time something is stressful I comfort myself by putting my feet up and munching. I can tell you from experience though... it only makes you more depressed. Like PP mentioned exercise would help alleviate some of your stress, anxiety, and depression... and could really increase your chances of conceiving. All the stress and anxiety doesn't help... I just started jogging again and it feels wonderful.

tabbyco · Jun 5th, 2008, 04:37 PM

I've gained 15 lbs!! I know it is stress b/c I have been running and exercising like crazy just to relieve the stress and let it all out, but then I eat too much :-(

duranie70 · Jun 5th, 2008, 05:41 PM

TabbyCo - your back??? Yay!! I'm glad to see your little squirrel again.

Tomorrow I am off for a saline ultrasound to see how my follicles are this month for another IUI.

tabbyco · Jun 6th, 2008, 10:07 AM

I'm actually sitting in the waiting room waiting for the result of my ultrasound... Thought I'd check in w/ the ladies ;-)

tabbyco · Jun 6th, 2008, 10:10 AM

I'm actually sitting in the waiting room waiting for the result of my ultrasound... Thought I'd check in w/ the ladies while I wait ;-)

jenniletv · Jun 6th, 2008, 11:54 AM

How's it going Tabby. I miss you!

tabbyco · Jun 6th, 2008, 12:41 PM

Oopsy, double post up there...

Hate to hijack a thread, but all is well... The mental break has been nice and RE has told us to abstain for the month for further lab work, so no anticipation and impending dissappointment this month...

jenniletv, I haven't forgotten you, just been really busy with all the new RE appointments, I'll get your package off this weekend. They have us traveling at mach 10 speed and are on a mission to figure the best course of action.

Sorry for going OT... so we were saying we are all getting fat...

emmalawyer · Jun 6th, 2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelfish

I've trained so many gals who've been through this whole process.

You don't want to hear this, but you do... Exercise.

Do it. However you can. You sound like your circumstances have started a negative head cycle with being stressed, gaining weight, and repeat.If you don't do something to break that it's not gonna get better. It will continue to cycle.

Exercise helps get blood going! It relieves stress on a cellular level, no matter how you feel about it, it happens! Even a walk. Going up and down stairs 5 times. Then 10.

I know your situation is frustrating... But take a little focus off that and get some exercise going. I've never met the girl that regretted it!

Good luck doll

YES!!!

This post is in my top 3 of tPF posts that I agree with 100%... I spent my entire high risk pregnancy missing my work-outs... and, man, when I finally got the OK to train I couldn't get back into the gym because I kept thinking that I'd never get my level of fitness back.... but when I reluctantly went for a run (a jog, really) and started lifting again... wow!!! Yeah I'm rusty & out of shape now (and I kinda just jogged/walked the san diego marathon instead of running it like before) but I am sooooooo back to being addicted! The feeling of accomplishment & rush I get from a good work-out could get me through ANYTHING! If I was incubating any post-partum depression & inferiority complexes about my post-pregnancy shape, working-out cleared it right up...

Girlnyc76 · Jul 1st, 2008, 04:18 PM

Duranie, I know exactly how you feel. Every time I see someone I haven't seen for a while... when are you having children? I'm so sick of those questions. I have also gained almost 30 lbs from being depressed. It's very hard, I really understand what you are going through.

Jun 4th, 2008, 12:33 AM	#1
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,638	Has anyone here gained weight from clomid or just being depressed that nothing has happened? I ran into someone from my old job yesterday.... of course she said, "Where is the baby? No baby yet? When are you going to try?" I looked at her and said, "You last saw me in Jan and the first thing you ask me is that?" I was shocked. Of course at first she did look at my belly like trying to figure it out. I have gained a lot of weight and know I should diet and work out but I'm just so depressed about all this. I also know I should stop drinking coffee or diet soda cause magazines say it reduces your chances. I just don't know what to do or think anymore. __________________ In debt because of tpf

Jun 4th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#2
beejerry A Blondie Gal! Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 7,086	I've gained weight even without clomid! So I guess it's sitting in front of the computer all day w/ my bestfriends (coke and chips) that cause me to gain some cushioning around my middle body part? __________________ no expert, just personal opinion. ~ Always have room for a Blondie ~

Jun 4th, 2008, 03:03 AM	#3
Nola Practical Patty Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 18,952	I had no side effects on Clomid, then again I was only on it for a month. I think it´s just the stressfull situation that´s causing the weight gain. Try to work out, take walks, if changing your diet is hard. Your friend was not being very sensitive and I would have felt bad too. Very best of luck to you. __________________

Jun 4th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#5
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,638	Yeha, my DH keeps saying, "Can you go back to wedding weight before you put on baby weight?? Get in the best shape possible before this happens" Meanwhile every month we try and try anyway, nothing happening! __________________ In debt because of tpf

Jun 5th, 2008, 08:25 AM	#6
Angelfish Abby Fabby! Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,010	I've trained so many gals who've been through this whole process. You don't want to hear this, but you do... Exercise. Do it. However you can. You sound like your circumstances have started a negative head cycle with being stressed, gaining weight, and repeat.If you don't do something to break that it's not gonna get better. It will continue to cycle. Exercise helps get blood going! It relieves stress on a cellular level, no matter how you feel about it, it happens! Even a walk. Going up and down stairs 5 times. Then 10. I know your situation is frustrating... But take a little focus off that and get some exercise going. I've never met the girl that regretted it! Good luck doll __________________ Eddie: Sweetie what are you drinking? Patsy: Oh this? Chanel No. 5. (Not sure why, but ^ little guy makes me happy)

Jun 4th, 2008, 09:44 AM	#4
cascratchfever Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 712	I gained 25 lbs in the TTC process which is especially depressing because that's what I should gain when pregnant, so that I gained that plus I'll gain another 20 or so while being pregnant. I wasn't on clomid, I just gained because of the stress I think.

Jun 5th, 2008, 02:05 PM	#7
Mollinski76 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 93	I definitely feel for you! I am an emotional eater so any time something is stressful I comfort myself by putting my feet up and munching. I can tell you from experience though... it only makes you more depressed. Like PP mentioned exercise would help alleviate some of your stress, anxiety, and depression... and could really increase your chances of conceiving. All the stress and anxiety doesn't help... I just started jogging again and it feels wonderful. __________________ My growing collection: Tano flapjack in black Tano Vicious Cycle Hobo in red Botkier Bryant Small Shoulder in black HH-Pan Am Tote in black Tano Minilisa in truffle PRE-ORDERED!!! Big Buddha Olivia in blue Hayden Hartnett quilted wallet in gold rush Wish list: Morgan Oakley Ready in Red Linea Pelle Dylan in Black Tano boogie bucket in Avocado Coach Carly in Black or Chili

Jun 5th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#8
tabbyco Quirrel! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Right Coast Posts: 2,168	I've gained 15 lbs!! I know it is stress b/c I have been running and exercising like crazy just to relieve the stress and let it all out, but then I eat too much :-( __________________

Jun 5th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#9
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,638	TabbyCo - your back??? Yay!! I'm glad to see your little squirrel again. Tomorrow I am off for a saline ultrasound to see how my follicles are this month for another IUI.

Jun 6th, 2008, 10:07 AM	#10
tabbyco Quirrel! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Right Coast Posts: 2,168	I'm actually sitting in the waiting room waiting for the result of my ultrasound... Thought I'd check in w/ the ladies ;-) __________________

Jun 6th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#11
tabbyco Quirrel! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Right Coast Posts: 2,168	I'm actually sitting in the waiting room waiting for the result of my ultrasound... Thought I'd check in w/ the ladies while I wait ;-) __________________

Jun 6th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#12
jenniletv Need bag rehab Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Middle of Hokie Nation! Posts: 2,445	How's it going Tabby. I miss you! __________________ My Babies: LV Mono Deauville LV Mono Trouville LV Mono Ellipse Backpack LV MC Black Alma LV Black Epi Speedy 30 LV Manhattan PM LV Mono Pochette LV MC Black Porte-Tresor Wallet LV Mono 4 key holder RM Mattinee in Black/Blue flap RM Steady in Hazelnut

Jun 6th, 2008, 12:41 PM	#13
tabbyco Quirrel! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Right Coast Posts: 2,168	Oopsy, double post up there... Hate to hijack a thread, but all is well... The mental break has been nice and RE has told us to abstain for the month for further lab work, so no anticipation and impending dissappointment this month... jenniletv, I haven't forgotten you, just been really busy with all the new RE appointments, I'll get your package off this weekend. They have us traveling at mach 10 speed and are on a mission to figure the best course of action. Sorry for going OT... so we were saying we are all getting fat... __________________

Jul 1st, 2008, 04:18 PM	#15
Girlnyc76 Girlnyc76 Joined: Dec 2006 Location: New York NY Posts: 76	Duranie, I know exactly how you feel. Every time I see someone I haven't seen for a while... when are you having children? I'm so sick of those questions. I have also gained almost 30 lbs from being depressed. It's very hard, I really understand what you are going through.