January 9, 2010
3rd Trimester...FINALLY
October 28, 2009
Bouncing Baby Berg Boy and Weight Update
I am so excited to tell you all that Markus and I are expecting a baby boy, Noah Johann Berg. We drove to Summerville, SC from Savannah, GA to see our little baby for my birthday present and there is nothing greater than getting to see your little one growing so big. It was so nice to see him moving around and shaking his booty for us :-)
When I found out I was expecting I weighted 217 lbs. A few weeks ago I was able to tell you the great news that I finally was out of the 200's. As of this morning I weight 177 lbs. Wow, 40 pounds gone since July 30, 2009 and baby boy is growing great! My doctor told me that baby, water, placenta, everything is about 4 lbs. So does that mean I'm really 173 lbs? Until I have this baby and can see my final weight I will take 177 lbs. Please keep Noah and I in your prayers.
40 gone and finally 177 lbs
August 21, 2009
Big News for the Bergs!
Hello Everyone! I know it’s been awhile since I last published a post but I was waiting for a big event to happen before I posted again. Thankfully I don't have to wait any longer to tell you this great news. Today I stepped onto my scale and it read "199.2 LBS". YAY I am officially out of the 200's. As of today I have lost over 83 pounds and have gone from a size 24 (which was too tight) to a size 16. The only bad news that comes with this great news is that my husband now likes to take me to the store to find sexy outfits for me to wear. But the good thing that comes from being "bigger" all my life is I'm very modest. Sorry honey. I was thinking about my past and I cannot remember getting into a size 16 or being under 200 pounds. Seeing the scale this morning was a great thing for me because I know that my weight loss will continue until I reach my goal weight. Thank you everyone for all of your support. I could not have lost all that weight and gained so much self-esteem if it wasn't for my husband (Markus) and my family and friends, especially my Urinetown family. Thanks Guys!!!
MORE GREAT NEWS!!!
On July 30th, 2009 I woke up after having dreams about babies all night. It was very odd for me so I decided to take a pregnancy test. That morning at 8:15 am I read that I would become a mother. I was very shocked at the news that I was pregnant. I went downstairs and showed Markus the test. Needless to say he was overjoyed. Markus and I are so excited about our little baby that is growing so fast inside of me. I went the other day to the doctor and had an ultrasound. Our sweet little Baby Berg is due April 12th, 2010. Please keep us in your prayers. Because I did just have my surgery not even 4 months ago my pregnancy is high risk just because the doctors are concerned about the baby getting enough nutrients. Markus and I are not worried because we know that "all things work together for good" Rom 8:28. So far we are both doing great and Markus and I can’t wait to see the baby at 10 weeks on Sept 15th. Thank you all so much for your support. Expect another post next month with more weight loss and baby news.
July 8, 2009
Time to Update
June 13, 2009
Your-In-Town!!!
Ok I suppose its time to give a weight loss update. Since the last time I blogged I have lost another 10 pounds. I stopped checking my weight everyday so I wasn't sure if I had lost any weight. My pants are very lose but they still fit. Today Markus and I were at Verizon Wireless and I just about lost my pants. Thank goodness I was able to grab them in time before a very embarrassing situation happened. But, because I just about lost my pants I checked my weight and I was 10 more pounds down. I am now 8 pounds less that what my driver license says. I am a very very happy woman. Well I suppose I will post more when I know more.
PS
The new season of Army Wives is FABULOUS and the new season of Pushing Daisies is SPECTACULAR. Also, if you live in Savannah you MUST go to Masato of Japan off of Abercorn St by the Oglethorpe Mall.
PSS
Make sure to see Markus and I in Urinetown on July 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and August 1 and 2. If you want more information send me a email at armywifeberg@yahoo.com. Hope to see you all there!!!
June 3, 2009
Back To Life
May 11, 2009
2 Weeks Later and Doing GREAT
If you are considering having weight loss surgery you have to be ready to make a life change. This surgery is not a "quick fix". This is NOT the easy way out. Not only do you have to change everything you are used to eating, you have to change your exercise routine as well. You have to exercise or your not going to achieve the weight loss you want to see. This is the hardest thing I have ever done and I am thankful for it. I am still healing so I'm in the "what was I thinking" stage. But I know in about 2 more weeks I am going to feel back to normal and then I will really be able to see all the good this surgery is doing. So far I have lost an additional 20 pounds and I am now down to 242. The last time I was 242 I was 16 years old and I lied on my licence and said I was 235. I am very excited that I am only 7 pounds away from the weight on my licence and it actually being the truth. I know that for me this was the right chose. I could not have gotten down 40 pounds on my own and I am so happy to see my progress. I just cant wait to see what the next months will bring and to see how my body will change.
Note: The picture above was taken the morning of my surgery. I will be taking my next picture on May 28th. Keep an eye out for it.
Of course this is me after I have come to my room shortly after surgery.
PS
I just want to say 'Thank You' to all the people that prayed for me and came to see me. Thank you for your letters and your phone calls. Thank you so much Mama "Peggy" Berg, both my parents, Catrina, Katie and members of IPC for coming to visit me.