Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-July 2011

heathercrist1

Welcome everyone!

This forum is for women who are pregnant and are maintaining their fit and active lifestyles to join with other like minded women! I've been on a board with women who were trying to conceive and I've been on a board with women who are pregnant....I wanted to start a group of women who are into fitness and will continue their fitness regimes into their pregnancies and after baby!

If you are trying to conceive please join our sister group at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/254620-fit-for-future-families-june-2011
They are beyond wonderful and will keep you motivated to stay healthy and lots of info to help with the ttc journey.

The women here are very motivational to each other. We are all at different stages of our pregnancy so if you just found out or you are at the end, please join us!

Link to our previous thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/258710-fit-fabulous-and-pregnant-june-2011

lizames3

how do you adjust your profile and calories to calculate for pregnancy?

sixtyinchesoffury

hi there!! i'm right at 12 weeks and really need some inspiration to keep going strong while i'm pregnant. i got down to my goal weight before i concieved but i've already put on 7 pounds and am trying not to freak out!!! i am open to any ideas, suggestions,etc. i am so happy i found this thread!!!! love to all

smilegirl

Hi All! Sorry I've been a little MIA lately. Just find the fatigue really starting to set in again....although my iron levels were in the normal range, they were at the low end so I am thinking I may add an iron supplement and see if that helps. I also had the absolute worst leg cramp/spasm (left calf) on Friday morning as I was getting up. I managed to stretch it out and it felt okay so I went ahead and did a four mile run and walked the dogs for a couple miles later in the day. I woke up yesterday morning with the worst tenderness and stiffness in the left calf. Did lots of stretching and it is still sore today, but is improving and maybe I just overdid it on Friday. I'm keeping a close eye on it and really hope it isn't a DVT. Any suggestions??

lizames3 - I think most of us here set ourselves at maintenance calories for the first trimester, added 200 calories for second trimester and added 300 for third trimester. Welcome! How far along are you?

amcclure - This is a great group of supportive ladies! I know for me I set a goal to try and stay in the 25-35 pound gain, I am at 31 weeks and am wavering around 25 pounds up. Looking like I might end up closer to the 35 pound total, but feeling okay with it as I've continued to stay active and I feel like most of the weight is baby and breasts! Just remember to not be too hard on yourself - I think I was at eight pounds up at the end of the first trimester, jumped a bit into the second and then really kind of stabilized out. What kind of exercise do you like to do? Is this your first or is the picture on your ticker your little man too? Good luck and welcome.

Heather - I remember you saying lately that you are ready for the "real bump" and not the just looking fat bump. I think it was about 26 weeks for me before it became truly obvious that I was pregnant, hang in there it will come super soon. For me, no denying it now....very obvious bump ;-)

Hope everyone is having a safe and fun holiday weekend!

heathercrist1

Welcome newcomers! Jump right in!

Holly sounds just like a bad leg cramp (charlie horse). If it were a dvt the skin would be red and warm to the touch. If you are worried about it still, definitely go see your doc. Hope you are feeling better though!

Well it looks like most of us were busy this weekend with the lack of chatter. Hope you all are doing well! About 4 days ago Charlee decided to switch positions and stop moving as much. Made me kinda worried cause I was so used to feeling her move and kick at certain times of the day and then she wasn't. I felt her move a little..but not like her usual movements. Finally last night I started feeling her kick and move more. Makes me feel so much better. I'm sure many other people would have called or went into the doctor...but every time I was about to I'd feel her move just slightly. What a stinker!

I'm on my way out to go on a hike and do some strength training with tracy anderson method. Hope you all have a great day and for the US friends....Happy Independence Day!

smilegirl

Thanks Heather! My leg is still tender, but has improved dramatically since yesterday. I usually run on Mondays, but am thinking I may sit today out to see if I can get back to normal. I'm know I was being a bit of a worrier about the dvt - I really had no symptoms in the sense of inflammation, swelling, but the tenderness to touch had me a little concerned. I have my 32 week appointment this week so I'll see my doctor soon.

Glad to hear all is well with you and Charlee. It can be a bit nerve wracking when the baby changes in their movements. I've been counting movements for the last four weeks now and have found my bambino is most active in the early mornings and evenings. I feel movement all through the day, but think it's when I really slow down that baby seems more active.

Have a great hike and workout. We have a gorgeous day here so I think I'll take my furry girls for a nice long walk in place of my run. Then off to spend the afternoon with my sister and her family as my husband has to work this evening. Have to love the hours of the fabulous nurses out there!

sixtyinchesoffury

Hey ladies!! Thanks for the info, I'll calm down about the intial jump. I think when you've worked so hard to lose weight you get kina paranoid when you gain, even if you do have a great reason

I'll give you some basic info so we're not strangers....

My name is Angela, I'm 35 and this is my 2nd. I have a 9 year old son ( who desperately wants a brother! ) I just got married last Saturday June 25th but we've been together so long...it doesn't seem like a major life change. still nice to make it official

I like to walk and I was lifting but really kinda quit even before I got pregnant even though now I'd like to start again, can I?? Also this pregnancy is a little different than the first cause a: i'm 10 years older ( they call it geriatric pregnancy if you are 35 of older!!!! that's BS!!!!! ) and b: i'm on antidepressants which i'd been on for a year before we conceived. i tried to stop cold turkey when i first found out but then realized that was a very bad idea so i switched to Wellbutrin which seems to be the safest. anyway i do kinda worry about the baby but i'm going in for my 12 week check up tomorrow so i'm sure i'll feel better after seeing the doc.

i've said it before but i'm really happy i've found this group, i need a place to get some inspiration, motivation and support!!!!

hope you all enjoy your holiday and i'll be checking in......

atynk

Wow july already. it so hot here, my goal this week is to eat some veggies! I find myself going weeks ( yes weeks) without any... so i am going to try to be good this week. On the weight front, I'll prob hit the 10 lb gain next week around the 23 week mark. Still don't look pregnant, just bloated.

heathercrist1

Welcome Angela and congrats on the baby and the wedding! Lots to be excited about that's for sure! Yeah geriatric pregnancy at 35 is a little ridiculous... I'm 30 and having my first baby. We plan on having one more but my husband will be deploying in 2013 so I won't be having my second baby until I'm 35 (if all goes as planned). What is your lifting routine? If you are lifting heavy it is probably wise not either advise a doctor or to go lighter. When people say they "lift" that can mean a whole array of things. I'd say low weight/high reps is the way to go.

It is hot here too girl! And I'd LOVE to have only gained 10lbs by this point. You go girl! Keep up the good work and get in some veggies!

I got up early this morning (6am) so I can try and beat the heat and get in a hike before I melt away in the hot hot sun today! I have felt that since my husband has gotten home 2 weeks ago we've eaten our way throughout the days...between celebrations he is home to lunches with friends to birthdays and a holiday I'm SO ready to get back into a regular eating/exercise routine. I feel bloated all the time and I don't like it. I did manage to burn 1200 calories with my hike and strength training yesterday so I was pretty pleased with that. But then we went to a bbq last night and I'm sure all that hard work went right out the window! lol

Charlee started moving again like crazy as of yesterday. I'm so glad she is back to kicking me around and letting me know she is okay. We ordered her nursery furniture on Sunday and I can't wait to paint and then put the whole nursery together!

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and is ready to jump back into the week!

Better_Balance_2011

Hello all. Hope everyone had a great 4th. We had a nice time with the family. It is always nice to spend time with them since we all get together only a few times a year. I got to also spend time with my 2 year old niece which is always fun. Ate some good food, got some pool time in and went for a 3 hour hike with my sister, her husband and my husband. I was amazed at how much more quickly I get winded. I'm still sore today. And burned almost 1300 calories! So I ate a ton that day. It was actually quite fun.

I have my next appointment on Thursday when we get to hear the heartbeat so I am really looking forward to that. Hope you all have a great week!

dmcohee

Hey Ladies,

is anyone else developing some really ugly vericose veins? I've always had one behind my right knee but now it's traveled almost the whole lenth of my leg. Sometimes it bulges out more than others. Is there anything you can do for them? I drink a ton of water, but exercise is out of the question for me during this pregnancy.

Not exercising has been really hard on me lately. Exercise has been my natural anti depressant for the past few years, and without it, and all the added pregnancy hormones, I've been on a bit of a rollercoaster of emotions. For a while I was at least able to do a little upper body, but now I have a groinal hernia so upper body workouts are out too. Oh well, just a few more months to go!

My weight gain isn't bad at all, but my legs, arms and back are definitely getting more flabby. I love reading how so many of you are keeping up with your workouts. While it makes me jealous, it's keeping me wanting to get back on track as soon as possible!

Keep up the good work ladies!

Peep_chic

I just found out I'm pregnant with baby #3 like 2 days ago. I haven't even had an appointment yet. I workout at home. Just today I adjusted my workout. For more than a year now I've been doing High intensity interval training (hiit) Very short and very intense workout through bodyrock.tv Last couple of days I had noticed a little dizzyness after the workout and exaustion afterwards which I found was weird but I thought I probably needed some water. I read that I can no longer workout at my max. During the workout I should be able to carry a conversation.

I have to remove all high impact like: high knees with jump rope, jump rope by itself, squat jumps, etc.

Today's workout although I did sweat a little, it felt like I didnt work much. I'm so used to the fatigue. I wish I could maintain my level of fitness throughout my pregnancy, but I think I'll have to settle for less so I can have a healthy baby. (its a good trade anyway)

So how does this work? You follow the thread or friend everyone?

kt4au

I hope everyone had a great 4th! I wasn't too upset with the scale this morning since it was following a 3 day holiday weekend. My FIL feels the need to fix a 3 course meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today I had my first OB appt. I knew it was pretty early but the lady making the wanted to go by my the beginning of my last cycle but I know I didn't ovulate until CD41. So the U/S only showed the yolk sac but we did total blood work to test the levels. I will go back on Thursday for more bloodwork and then back on Friday for another U/S. The doctor seems to think everything is fine but it is just early.

He did say that I could go back to normal activity. Which was good to hear b/c DH was starting to tell me to cool it down with the workouts but the doctor said it was okay, so back to the gym tomorrow.

heathercrist1

otm25- Autumn
smilegirl-Holly
atynk-Andrea
better_balance-Ashley
nkster-Nichole
911girl-Amy
lexijohnson89-Lexi
mbowman323-Melissa
dmcohee-Danielle
kt4au-Katie

Just to help us out a little on each other's names! If I missed someone or you'd like to add your name just let me know!

Katie glad your appointment went well. I'm sure on Friday you will see something more significant on the u/s. Sounds like the doc is right. If you didn't O until cd41 then it probably is still a bit early. Glad to hear you have a doc that gives the go ahead to keep active!

peep_chic welcome! I like the sounds of your workouts! Your body will tell you if you are doing too much. For the first trimester you can pretty much continue with your normal activity...but if your doc has told you to slow it down then listen to them.

Danielle I can only imagine not being able to workout right now. I personally don't have vericose veins but I know that and spider veins are very common in pregnancy.

Ashley your hike sounds awesome! And I love the pic! Let us know how your appt goes tomorrow!

I got in a pretty good workout yesterday. Today is going to be a short version. Going to do Spinning for 30 mins and then toning for 20 because I am going into the city today to meet up with my half-sister for lunch and shopping. It is another sweltering hot day and for the first time ever I'm wishing summer away and can't wait for the cooler temps of Fall and that will make it closer to seeing my sweet Charlee.

Hope you all are having a wonderful week and making healthy choices!

nkster781

Bump- Will catch up later:flowerforyou:

nkster781

Hey all! Welcome newcomers and congratulations!

Glad to hear everyone is doing well. I can’t believe we are already in July.

Katie I am so excited to see you here! Congratulations!

Heather, that is so exciting that Charlee moves around a lot. I still have not felt anything. I can’t wait to.

AFM: I just got back from vacation. We went to visit my hubby’s family in Buffalo, NY. We drove from our house in NC and it took about 11 hours. We had a really good time. Went to a great Zumba class. It was fun but I really miss my pre pregnancy workouts. I just can’t jump around like I used to and want to. Oh well, it is worth it in the end.

We have our gender scan u/s July 25th. I can’t wait to find out who this baby is that is growing inside me.

Well that is all I have for today. Hope you all are doing well. I think I am starting to get a cold which is making me feel crummy.

~Nichole

sixtyinchesoffury

Hey everyone!! just wanted to say hi and let you know my small victory.....i actually bypassed the Dove Ice Cream bars in my freezer for the fresh watermelon in the fridge!!!! this is major for me cause i've replaced my nightly wine with ice cream, which i'm not proud of but really felt like i deserved something well i just wanted to share cause i think that everytime i make a positive choice it'll reinforce it so that maybe it'll get easier! i'll sleep better tonight....just wanted to share my small success!!! love, Ang

Traesa

Hi all!! I'm 40 and I just found out I'm pregnant with number four!!!! I've recently gotten back to my pre pregnancy weight ..... is there any way to adjust my profile to being pregnant? Thanks

Better_Balance_2011

Hey everyone!! just wanted to say hi and let you know my small victory.....i actually bypassed the Dove Ice Cream bars in my freezer for the fresh watermelon in the fridge!!!! this is major for me cause i've replaced my nightly wine with ice cream, which i'm not proud of but really felt like i deserved something well i just wanted to share cause i think that everytime i make a positive choice it'll reinforce it so that maybe it'll get easier! i'll sleep better tonight....just wanted to share my small success!!! love, Ang

Funny....I replaced wine with icecream too! Well dessert really, but icecream is my favorite. I spent the long weekend with my family (who ended up drinking about a case of wine....this is typical and would have been more if I'd been partaking :drinker: ) and I ate icecream every single day. But good for you on the watermelon!

I weighed in this morning and was up a pound again for a total gain of 2.5 pounds at almost 11 weeks. I'm pretty much ok with that. I know the weight gain is for good reason.

I'm off to the dr. at 2:30 today to hear the heartbeat! I can't wait!

It's good to hear from all the new peeps. Welcome. Hope you all have a great day!

sixtyinchesoffury

Ahhhh Ashley, my kindred spirit!! yes some days i miss my wine nights other are easier.....27 weeks to go :-) at least i don't have the sporadic junk food meals after too much wine anymore, those were accompanied by major guilt :sad:

i'm headed to Chicago this weekend for a wedding ( i'm live in Denver) i'm going to keep up on my logging but i really don't think my calorie goals are going to be realistic. isn't Chicago known for food??? i've never been so if anyone has suggestions about what to do or where to go i'm up for them.

i'll be checking back before we fly out tomorrow, check ya later sistas!!!!!!!!

Ang

minnesotamama

Hi ladies, just wanted to stop by and see how everyone's doing... : )

smilegirl

Ashley and Angela - you have another kindred spirit! Only 8 more weeks until wine for me ;-) Ashley, hope hearing the heartbeat was a great appointment. Angela, have a blast in Chicago, you are absolutely correct that it is a fantastic city for food. Probably too late, but if you could get into Rick Bayless' Topolobampo - yum, yum, yum!!

Danielle - I haven't had to deal with varicose veins, but I would think some good support hose should help. They won't be pretty, but I've heard others say they are effective.

minnesotamama - love your profile pic

Welcome to the new faces!

Hope everyone is doing well with nutrition and exercise goals. I decided to up my life insurance and get to have my "physical" on Saturday. Supposedly, they do take pregnancy into account when looking at height/weight ratio and lipid panel, but I am nervous anyway. Everything I've read says your cholesterol is high during pregnancy and not to have it tested. I'll be curious to see what the numbers end up being. Take care to all my fit, fabulous and pregnant friends!

Traesa

I guess my pic is scaring everyone! Lol :-) I'm kinda becoming a pro at the whole pregnancy thing... no one seems to know if it's possible to change your profile settings to being pregnant.......

smilegirl

Traesa - most of us on this board set our goals to maintenance for first trimester, added 200 calories for second trimester and then 300 calories for third trimester. I'm currently at 32 weeks and am eating maintenance plus 300. My doctor has felt my weight gain has been appropriate for my pregnancy so I feel pretty good about those goals for myself. I am not an m.d., so if you want an expert opinion ask your doctor for their recommendation. Congratulations on your pregnancy - how far along are you? Are you planning to stay active? What's your exercise of choice?

This is my first pregnancy and I run as my main form of cardio exercise. Each week I keep thinking will be my last for the runs (I'm doing about 10 miles a week), but I still feel good so I haven't stopped yet! I've grown considerably in the past couple weeks so I don't know how much longer I'll be able to keep this up.

I hope you find this group of ladies to be as supportive and wonderful as I think they are!

heathercrist1

Nichole I'm sure it is only a matter of time (and very soon) before you feel baby move! So glad you had a wonderful time on your vacation. The 25th is right around the corner! I'm so excited for you! You will have to let us know asap who he/she is!

Great job Ang! I have ice cream and try and keep the fridge stocked with fresh fruit as well. I alternate usually on whether I have ice cream in the evening or a bowl of fruit. Keeps me happy that way. lol Have fun in Chicago! I've never been (except at the airport and I don't think that counts lol) so I have no recommendations on food. I hear the pizza is fantastic so don't miss out on that!

Traesa you have to go in and manually adjust your settings to what Holly (smilegirl) recommended. There isn't a way just to change your profile to pregnant as of yet. Welcome and jump right in!

Ashley I'm also a lover of a good glass of wine! That hasn't been as hard to not partake as having margaritas when we go to eat at the mexican restaurant or a beer when I have a burger or pizza... But having a glass of wine sounds divine! On another board I was on the women talked about drinking a glass or 2 each night while pregnant, but I just don't think that is a good idea for me or my baby.... And 2.5lbs at 11wks is awesome. You go girl! Hope your appointment went well! Let us know when you get a chance!

Hey there minnesotamama! Hope all is well with you!

Holly you are getting so close! 54 days!!! How exciting! How are you feeling these days? I think it is awesome you are still running 10mi a week! You rock! I'm sure your physical went just fine. I bet you are healthier pregnant than 90% of most nonpregnant people!

Well I'm developing more aches and pains and I'm pretty sure it is because my hips are moving and I'm walking differently now. I'm going to the chiro today so hopefully that helps a little. It feels like every time I get in a really good workout, I'm sore for 3 or 4 days following in weird places like my outer ankles. Anyways, I can't believe the week is already almost over. Time really is flying. Besides that all is pretty much the same with me. Charlee is doing great and kicking away per her usual.

Lexi just been thinking about you. Hope you and baby are doing well!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Better_Balance_2011

With the talk about wine, what are you all's opinions? I have heard a glass of wine in the 3rd trimester every now and again is ok. NOt sure what I will do. I miss the wine, but not as much as I thought. I had dinner with 2 of my girlfriends last night and they were both drinking wine with our fabulous meal, and I wanted it a little; cranberry with OJ just doens't cut it. I dreamt about drinking champagne last night; I dream about drinking about once every week or so. Funny..... But it honestly hasn't been as hard as I thought. I live in an area that has tons of bars and restaurants and I drive by all the patios on my way home from work and on nice days I think how nice it would be to be sitting on a patio having a good beer or glass of wine. Oh well.... Soon enough.

Holly, that's awesome you are still running! I have not been doing that so much. I haven't been doing much cardio the last couple weeks actually. I may get on the treadmill (it's too damn hot here in KY) some next week and do an easy couple miles. I'm liking my swimming though too. And the dog walking.

Heather, that sucks about your pain. Hopefully the chiro will help you out.

As for calories, I have also set to maintenance. Some days I go over and don't stress about it. Some days I don't complete my logging ( like last night). I'm not stressing over calories as much; just listening to my body really and making sure I'm eating enough. My nurse said if I'm working out I really need more like 2000-2400 cals a day.

So....my dr. appointment was awesome! I found out I'm O neg blood type ( I thought I was O+) so I have to get an injection at 20 something weeks for the Rh factor thing. Not a big deal. I'm also the universal donor, so after prego I need to get over my fear of donating and give blood more often. And we got to hear the heartbeat! It was crazy. She put the little heartbeat thingie on my belly and immediately we heard the heartbeat. My dr. said it was the easiest one to find all day (it was after 3pm) and she had even seen 37 week ladies that day! I had told the baby before she came in to make sure it was in position to hear the heartbeat so my husband and I joked it is already listening and the doc said we have an overachiever. So that was good. The HR was 176 which she said was also good. It was a little peace of mind I needed. I go back in 4 more weeks to listen the heartbeat again (and pee in a cup, get weighed, etc.) and 4 weeks after we get the U/S and find out what we're having. It's all becoming a little more real now.

Hope you all have a great weekend. We have more basement work to do. Can't even begin to think about the nursery until we finish our basement and get the last of our stuff out of storage (we moved 3 months ago). Painting and floors are this weekend. And putting a very complicated sink togher. Ugh. Alright....I'm done now. Sorry for the long post. :happy:

princesspurple

Heather-you didn't include me w/ the names-maybe you are kicking me off of here?!!!?

30 weeks today-
went to the doctor yesterday
bp was 117/79
her hb was 160
have gained 24 pounds

interested what others have gained!?!?!?

Lunarokra

Hi I'm brenda, Anxiously waiting for my appointment Monday morning.

6 weeks going on 7

We are very excited.

__flexylexi

Hi Checking in again. There are so many people in our group

Calorie goal? I am going to cosign for what is previously stated, I am almost 31 weeks with a 23 ish lb weight gain, and that's with maintenance in first, 200+ in second and about 300+ now, and worked out at least 3x a week on bad weeks, but 4-5x a week on average.

Some of you guys know I stepped up my weightlifting game and decided to focus on upper body then lower body (and alternating them to allow them to heal) 4x a week, and cardio (whatever my baby feels like letting me do) 4-5x a week. I still run occasionally but I have been more focused on the stairmaster... and yes, my new goal + stepping up my weightlifting is all because of kim kardashian's butt- I want a nicer booty lol - hence the stairmaster... and oh my goodness. I can't believe I ever thought that it was easier... it gets my heartrate up there, as much as running does!!! Running gets me at 160-180, and the SM gets me at 170 on avg! Holy moly!!!

I feel like I am growing in instead of out, I am not getting big at all. I just started REALLY showing (as in started getting the when are you due questions) at 28 weeks, and got asked last week if I was having a Christmas baby... LOL! He is really running out of space, I felt him kick my ribs twice already and it HURT!!!!!

Sorry I have been MIA, summer school started and even if that sucker is online, I find myself spending at least 5 hrs a day reading and doing the work. I guess that is what happens when you try to offer a nursing class online (It is just nursing research class so that is probably why it takes forever to do work- you read, read and read!)

I am LOVING Tennessee. I love the area, the people, and the fact that it is just me and hubby. Back in TX too many people try to tell us how to live, raise our unborn child, how to be pregnant (some of y'all read what my mom told me about working out) and it is just nice to get away from all that and just be focused on us.

about 9 weeks to go.. It goes by faster knowing that there is a long way to go (when you are like 10 weeks pregnant) than when you are almost there... I feel like I am just anxiously waiting... and to be honest I am ready to get my pre-pregnant body back hehe

heathercrist1

I'm so sorry Nicole! I didn't mean to make you feel like I was "kicking you out"! On the contrary! The more the merrier around here. I was just going back through the most recent posts and posting the names from there. Sorry I miss ya girl! Glad your appt went well and all your bp and baby's hb look great!

Ashley I'm so happy your appointment went well! Isn't that the most awesome sound hearing the heartbeat for the very first time?! And yes you should definitely donate blood after baby! Sounds like you have tons of stuff on your "to do" list. I'm sure you will get it all done in time to do the nursery before baby gets here. And if not....babies only need a carseat, diapers/wipes, a place to sleep in your room, some clothes, food, and love for the first couple of weeks.

Brenda let us know how your appointment goes! What are you doing to stay healthy this pregnancy?!

Lexi you crack me up! Kim does have a pretty phenomenal rear end! lol! I'm one of those white girls that has way too much junk in the trunk and since my pregnancy it has only gotten bigger. I guess I'd rather my weight go to my butt and hips/thighs then to my face and arms and upper body. It is just how I'm built. And the stairclimber is no joke! I had a trainer once that would make me run every other stair on that damn thing. I felt like I would die! He was sadistic anyways... I feel the same way about growing in instead of out. I'm just now starting to show a little and I'm almost 23 weeks, but nobody would dare ask me when am I due cause I could totally be mistaken for a chunky girl at this point. I think it has to do with height and how strong your abs are. I have pretty fantastic abs...or should I say I HAD pretty fantastic abs! lol I HATED nursing research. It was the most boring class ever and tons of busy work. Hope you get through it without developing narcolepsy! Glad you are loving TN. I think it is a beautiful state and I'm sure it helps to be somewhere with a fresh start. I'm glad you checked in. I was starting to think you didn't like us anymore.

Hubby and I are going to our first birthing class this morning. I am doing the Bradley Method. We are driving about an hour away cause nobody around here offers the class. I do live out in the middle of nowhere so that doesn't really surprise me. We are pretty excited about the class and all we have to learn. Like I told Lexi before...I feel as a RN I know a lot and have seen tons about birthing...but when it comes to doing it I feel like I could always learn more. The class is 10wks so I'm sure there is tons to be learned! And the plan is to come back home and get my workout done. I had a really busy day yesterday and only managed 30 minutes of Spinning instead of my usual 45-60 mins and an hour of toning. At least I did something, right?!

Have any of you chosen what "method" you will be following during labor/delivery (lamaze, bradley, just go with the flow)?

Hope you ladies all have an amazing weekend and make lots of healthy choices!

smilegirl

Ashley, glad your appointment went well. Nothing quite like being a universal donor, huh? I'm AB+, which I guess makes me a universal recipient..... The wine hasn't been as hard to give up as I thought either. Don't get me wrong I still get quite jealous when I hear a martini shaker (love my martinis!) or see my husband enjoying a drink. Speaking of which, he is rudely drinking a margarita right in front of me and I must say we have worked hard to perfect our margarita recipe so I know how fantastic it tastes! I just keep thinking about the fabulous Barolo and Barbaresco wine that we brought home from Italy. Probably 4-5 years to wait on those, but they'll be worth it and at least I am not missing out on it now. Good luck with the house projects. We've done tons of projects over the years and I know how much work it is, but so very worth it once complete. Our nursery is coming together, but not yet complete so you've still got lots of time.

Heather, I can relate slightly with your hip pain. I ran four miles yesterday and at about mile three I started getting the outer hip pain that I usually feel at about mile 21 during a marathon. It's like your body telling you "too much". I think my "long" run will be reduced for the next seven weeks (funny, that long used to be 8-10 and now it's 3!) I'm not planning to use any specific method for labor, but am definitely intrigued with the Bradley method. How was your first class?? Also am thinking of getting Tracy Anderson's post-pregnancy workout - I've never done her workouts before, but am thinking I may need something to do at home while the bambino naps until it's safe for me to take them in the running stroller. I know you are a fan, have you seen that workout? I still think you and I are similarly built - give it a few more weeks and it will be obvious that you are pregnant. Have you tried wearing some more fitted tops to make it more obvious??

Nicole, glad to see you! Your doctors appointment sounds like everything is going great. I'm at 32 weeks and have been stuck at a 25 pound gain for several weeks now. Had an appointment on Friday and the doctor isn't concerned that I haven't gained because baby is still growing as expected.

Brenda, Monday will be here so soon...good luck with your first appointment. Keep us posted!

Lexi, ahhh......summer school......and a research class at that. Such dry material. I am sure you will do awesome. Remind me, two quarters after this? Will you go back to Texas or transferring to Tennessee? As for building your booty, you make me laugh! I'm like Heather, always have had more of a booty than most white girls. Your profile picture looks awesome, so you are obviously doing excellent with the workouts. I don't know why I am so reluctant to post pictures on the internet. I don't even have a facebook account, but I do always love all of the updates you ladies provide.