Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-October 2011
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Rayna-
I'm so glad you mentioned your pains!! Since I got pregnant I have been carrying this baby right on my pelvic area...it hurts to walk and to sit for long periods of time....I've been wearing a support band which actually does help. But the other night I noticed a pain on my left shoulder blade and it hasn't gone away. I was wondering what was causing it. Thank for info on the knots!0 -
Ahhhh going crazy, and I could still have 2 weeks to go
I have random pain in my abs and back that come and go, but I'm not sure if that is what contractions feel like or just my cervix getting ready. I hope this is not what they feel like cause they friggen hurt!! I hope its not that bad b/c I plan on going natural and def dont want to feel like this for 12 hours lol.... Not sure what else I can do to hurry this up I'm doing it all! 0 -
Heather- I hope Charlee lets up on those poor ribs of yours soon!
Rayna- I have always loved the name Mason, so cute!
atynk- Oh dear that doesn't sounds fun. I hope baby comes soon. Did you know only 20% of women will deliver before or in their 38th week? I hope you're one of those lucky ones and that labour goes smoothly for you!
I'm not looking forward to all these pelvic and rib pains everyone seems to be having these days. As for me I'm just looking forward to the days of regained energy. My energy seems to be few and far between these last few days. I did get all my Halloween decorations up in the yard today and went for a short little walk but at least it was something. Hubby and I were supposed to go to a friends birthday party tonight but neither one of us really feel up to it so we are just having a nice quiet night together.
Amanda0 -
Just wanted to share....my doctor was quite pleased with my incision and healing so I got the green light to ease back into working out again. :-) I got in a great walk with my bambina and fur-babies today, but I also got to run!!! Whoo hoo!!! 2.5 miles at a nice slow pace, it felt awesome. I truly forgot how easy it is to run without being pregnant. Hope I didn't do too much. Ellie did an itsy, bitsy yoga class today too - she loved it.
Will catch up soon.
Yeah to Belgiumlady and Claire and Vincent, praying for a short NICU stay!
Holly0 -
Ugh! Just when I thought the throwing up was over I threw up today after lunch....
I feel like I'm losing patience with my students. I get so irritable so fast. Tattle telling is my biggest pet prevent.
At the end of the day I feel so bad. Lord pls help me...I need the wknd already.0 -
I have been SO busy that I haven't been able to log on...but today is a new day...got the breakfast logged and am ready take the day on!!!
Heather...your nursery is fabulous!!! I am in LOVE with the colors...its so bright and open!! What a great space!
Rayna...Mason is such a wonderful name!!!!
For me...life has just been super busy! My birthday is next Wednesday and I seriously have not even thought about it (which is wild because I love birthdays! - especially mine!!) Work has been nuts and this past week I have just been having wicked bad back pain. The chair I sit in at work is horrible...so I think I am going to talk to someone about getting some sort of support before it becomes an issue.
On a happier note...yesterday we hit 22 weeks!!! The time is just flying by! I had yoga last night which was great and then Kory and I went to register!!!!!!!!! We were literally like two kids in a candy store...so much fun!!! I just want to start working on the nursery and get the ball really rolling!
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jchecca thanks! It is actually a pretty small room but with the cathedral ceiling and the colors I think I managed to make it feel more open. That was the idea anyways. Congrats on 22wks! I think I felt the best around that time. I wish I wouldn't have obsessed about my weight/how my bump (or lack there of) looked at that time and enjoyed the feeling great.... Lesson learned lol. Registering was definitely fun!
svgarcia sorry you are still getting sick.... I hope it passes soon!
Holly awww....itsy bitsy yoga?! How sweet! I wish they had stuff like that around here! I'm so happy for you that you got the okay to run! I know it made your day.
Amanda you are in the trenches of the lack of energy stage right now...It will pass I promise! The second trimester was great. So you definitely have something to look forward to! The pains really do suck...but with hot baths, warm compresses, and stretching it makes it bearable. I am hoping she drops again so the pain goes away though. I'd rather her in my pelvis than in my ribs that's for sure! Glad you got your decorations up. I managed to put out 2 pumpkins and 2 mums and called it a day on the Fall decor outside
Andrea I feel your pain....literally! We are soooo close now and our babies are getting bigger and bigger and we are not! I am planning for next weekend to start all the "home remedies" I can to get things moving. Oh and I forgot to mention using the breast pump for nipple stimulation, especially if you are having contractions. And the contractions start at the top of your uterus and move down and you can feel them in your lower back/butt too....so if your belly is getting tight then that is what you are feeling. And you say you could have 2 weeks left...are you getting induced at 40 weeks? I'm going natural too and I will refuse induction until 42 weeks....so that essentially means I could have another possible almost 5 weeks left of this!!! Oy...
ktgator hope you had a great zumba workout and got to shake it! My entire pregnancy I've been doing Tracy Anderson method dvd's (not maternity but I just don't do the laying on the stomach stuff or the laying on my back stuff). And I plan on continuing it after baby.
As for me I don't wanna scare anyone...but last night I had horrible horrible pains as I was going to bed. The baby gets really active at that time, and it used to be really cute. But last night was violent and I kept getting lightening bolt pains through my cervix. Al had to coax me to breath through it and everything. She was wriggling around and pushing and it was very uncomfortable and painful at moments. She did it 3 times before she finally quit at 11 and I could go to sleep. Waking up this morning I feel less pressure on my ribs so I think she might have moved down a bit. All I can say is that I am so ready for her to come.
I'm going to hang out with my new 80 year old bff's today in water aerobics lol Then I'll do some toning. It is pretty amazing how much ab/core work you do while doing water aerobics. You have to have a lot of balance and your core is what balances you. So after baby I'd recommend it for anyone trying to get their core back into shape as a low impact/easier workout.
I hope you ladies have an awesome day...it is ALMOST the weekend!!! YAY! Stay fit and healthy my friends!0 -
Heather and antyk, hope those babies come soon! Sounds fun....just can't wait for excrutiating pain.
But really, I hope the pain subsides. Rayna, cute name! I think we have picked ours too, but we're keeping it to ourselves until she comes.
As for me, my goals have been going really great this week until yesterday. I had donuts for breakfast and Chinese for dinner which wasn't terrible except for all the sodium. It was raining and cold and nasty and the last thing I wanted to do was go to yoga so we skipped that too and watched an allegedly scary movie. Tonight I have dinner plans with a friend so hope to get some strength and cardio in before, probably in the form of treadmill b/c that weather has turned nasty.
This weekend I have a couple girlfriends from out of town comign in so that will be fun. I'm taking a half day tomorrow to have lunch with them and do some shopping. The weather is supposed to get nicer; I already miss the sun. Sunday Eric said we could dedicate to the baby and go start registering and finish painting the nursery and get it cleaned out. I'm getting to a point where I want to get things in order. I know we still have time, but I hate having things hanging over my head. I also have a professional exam to study for and take so I want to get all my "chores" done before Thanksgiving so I can enjoy the holidays and wrap up last minute baby stuff during that time. I need to start incorporating those goals into my weekly fitness and nutrition goals!
Question for you all: Do you think it is appropriate to have toddlers at baby showers? I am having an adults only couples shower and then another brunch shower with about 8 of my girlfriends. 2 of the 8 of my friends have kids (around the age of 2) and I can't decide if I want to specify no kids or not. Involving kids just totally changes dynamics, but then again, it is a baby shower. I can;t decide.
I was goign to keep this short; that never happens. Hope you all have great days and feel good!
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Nkster781 – Good luck with meeting the midwife!
Kristinbee – Great idea with the baby book… What a sweet way to connect with your little one.
Babeed854 – awesome tip for Amazon! I am going to check that out for sure.
Better_balance – Awesome idea on tracing onto the wall… I may do something similar. I am not thinking about the room until we know the sex.
Ash – I am at 9 weeks and have gained 5lbs… I do not know what a normal gain is but I am sure that I am right on the same path as you. I think everyone is different… I have (shame) been giving into cravings (luckily they are somewhat healthy). I am just constantly hungry! I don’t know if that is normal or not.
Heathercrist1 – I absolutely love the nursery! It is super girly without being overly pink. The color on the walls is soothing and calm. Is that a rocking chair or a regular chair?
Rayna – Tip for selecting paint (I have an interior design degree) Go to the big box store and pick every sample that you think you like. Green, yellow, white, etc… Take them home with you and spread them all out in front of you. Quickly go through the pile and “eliminate” any ones that you don’t like. Do those processes again till you have 3-4 final colors. Tape them up and decide! I do it for every room in my home. If you are still unsure go and have a little batch of the paint mixed up and put it on the wall. Go with your gut feeling on the color, not with someone else’s opinion. You are the one that has to live with it, not someone else. Also, for the ceiling if you pick a whisper light shade of the wall color, it will look nice. GOOD LUCK! --- P.S. I love the name for your little guy. So sweet.
Heather – I hope your pain has subsided…. You are in the home stretch. Good luck.
As for me, I have been feeling better this week. Craving lots of fresh fruit. Pineapple and strawberries are my favorite. I have tried to run a few times but feel light headed when I run and completely out of breath. I have tried to make sure that I am properly hydrated before and fueled. I am not sure what I am doing wrong and am frustrated because I really want to continue running but I do not want to do anything to hurt the baby. I have started more walks which I enjoy because I get to soak up the beautiful fall colors. I think that I am going to go to yoga today!
I am excited for this weekend because it is me and my hubbies 5th anniversary tomorrow... I love him so very much. We are going to re create our first date which was almost 10 years ago. We are going to our favorite restaurant, to the mall to walk around like dorks holding hands, and to see a movie. I am sure we will talk more than we did on our first date. We were both so nervous. He thought I didn't like him because we didn't talk much... Haha, I was just enamored by his handsomeness.
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Hi ladies! Hope you are all feeling okay this morning!
Well...last night did NOT go as planned. Ate dinner and then was feeling SO nauseous that the remainder of the evening was spent on the couch. And when I was feeling better again I scarfed down a big bowl of Count Chocula cereal! I consider that a failed evening!! Bummer. Hoping that tonight goes better and I get in my strength/cardio workout, or at least my yoga!
Question: What does a typical day look like for you gals foodwise? I'm just curious. It's hard for me because I put in to gain 1/2 pound a week and it says I should be eating 2100 calories per day. Seems like a lot for me. IDK... So, if you gals would share with me your food diary for a day, that would be great. I'm just curious. Here's an example of one of my days...
Breakfast
Milk - Skim, 0.5 cup 40 cal
Kellogg's - Crunchy Nut Cereal, 1 cup dry 160 cal
Sunsweet Plumsmart Light - Plum Juice, 8 Oz. 60 cal
AM snacks
Bananas - Raw, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 105 cal
Duncan Hines - Whole Grain Blueberry Muffin, 1 muffin 180 cal
Lunch
Progresso - Light Vegetable and Noodle Soup, 1 container (496 gs ea.) 120 cal
Ae Yo-Lite Yogurt - Yogurt, 6 oz 80 cal
Snacks - Popcorn, oil-popped, 2 cup 110 cal
Afternoon snacks
Apples - Raw, with skin, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) 72 cal
Nature Valley - Sweet and Salty Nut Granola Bar - Peanut, 1 bar 170 cal
Dinner
Kristin's Homemade - Turkey Spaghetti, 1/8 of total 321 cal
Rhodes Bake-N-Serv® - Garlic Butter Rolls, 2 roll 200 cal
PM snacks
Kemp's Fat Free Frozen Yogurt - Strawberry, 1 cup 160 cal
Cool Whip - Whipped Topping - Free, 4 tbsp 30 cal
Totals 1,808 cal
Your Daily Goal 2,100 cal
Remaining 292 cal
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millionsofpeaches - thanks for the advice on the paint I will definitely try that! It's just going to be tough because my husband and I have such different tastes lol but I'm looking forward to it!
Heather - I'm so sorry that you're in so much pain right now, that totally sucks! :frown: I hope that Charlee comes really soon! Hang in there. I have a feeling that this baby is going to be a big one so I am not so much looking forward to the lack of space issues that will be coming my way...yikes!
I'm feeling a lot better today and I have yoga tonight so I'm going to go and see how I do. I am in a regular level 1 Iyengar Yoga class and the instructor is great and really tries to accommodate me - at this point I am really wishing I would have just signed up for a regular prenatal yoga class with other pregnant women because I'm starting to feel the class may be a little too much and I find myself getting frustrated because there are quite a few things I can't do at this point and she always either has me go into a modified (lots of props lol) shavasna (sp?) and I don't want to spend a lot of time laying down in my yoga class you know? But I already paid for it up front and it goes until mid December. SO I'm going to hang in there and just try my best. I love yoga and I love Iyengar the most out of any type I've tried, so I just need to listen to my body and just do what I can do. I just think it would be easier if I wasn't the only preggo there! Lol
I was really proud of myself yesterday eating wise, I had a ton of veggies! Celery, carrots, tomato soup and fruit too (navel orange) I also had almonds as a snack yesterday. I'm happy I planned ahead, same for today - celery, carrots, grapes, orange and banana and almonds for snacks and left over pasta for lunch - I had oatmeal for breakfast so I'm off to a good start
Random question - when was the first time your husband/partner able to feel the baby kick on the outside? We keep trying with Mason because I can feel him and I feel like I can feel him on the outside but whenever my husband tries Mason goes really quiet and stops moving lol! I think it's because my husbands hands are SO warm all the time maybe he just puts him to sleep or calms him right down? It makes me laugh thinking about it :happy:
Anyway, happy Thursday everyone...almost time for the weekend! Time is flying I can't believe it's October 20th already!0 -
Hey ladies,
My eating is starting to taper off...Where I was ravenous before now I can eat almost anything and be fine for hours. I try to snack inbetween but I just don't feel hungry and sometimes just hte looking at food makes me not want it. I'm meeting my doctor on Monday so I'm definitely going to ask him.
Found a pediatrician that I would love to get in with. They offer late evening hours and are open on the weekends. My GF said they also have an on call nurse so even when they are closed they can give you some sort of direction. Going to try to meet with the pediatrician here in the next week or so- since I'm still in my health insurance renewal stage. Fingers crossed!!
Anything else you ladies recommend that I should ask? that I should know??
Rayna- I can feel the baby moving (makes me naseaus) but I haven't felt the kicking yet...My hubby spends hours each night carressing my tummy hoping to feel something but nothing yet...maybe in a few weeks. :ohwell:0 -
Holly- Congrats you can get to your running!
Heather- Hope the pain subsides a little.
Kristin-For breakfast I always have a cup of NF milk w-cereal, or toast. Snacks-Crackers, yogurt or fruit. Lunch-whatever i can make at home: grilled chicken breast, sweet potatoe & rice or ww pasta. Dinner: I eat what i cook for home like last night I made Potatoe Tacos (Tacos De Papa), they are fried but i use canola or grapeseed oil.
MofPeaches-Happy Anniversary! Hope it's an awesome day. Thanks for the painting tips.
Ashley- i had thought about that too, but being a just girls babyshower. In my culture it's kind of hard to tell people " Hey no kids allowed to this event, but they should start getting used to it. Right?
Rayna-Great job listening to what you can do when you go to yoga. Don't get frustrated, kudos for woroking out! i also try to get the hubby to feel some movement but he hasn't gotten lucky yet.
Jchecca-Yay, baby is growing right along.
Babeed-Yay you are on it nice to hear you have a pediatrician in mind. I wish i could not eat everything in sight. lol Hope your Dr can help you out with the eating questions. You might be ok, and the baby is still receiving nourishment.
I managed to walk for 30 mins last night, but didn't have time to S/T so maybe tonight.0 -
Hello fabulous ladies! I was childless and husbadless last night whoot woot!!:drinker: I picked some more stuuff for the kids Halloween party, which is stressing me out for some reason. Then had alphagetti for supper, dont ask. Then hit the pool and swam laps for 45 mins!! Lemme tell you it felt fantastic! Running has become so hard but swimming was no pain on my joints... ahh gonna try to hit the pool 2x a week I think and run at least once. Its definately been a struggle trying to work out this week cause hubs is out of town again this week for work. Still walking on my lunch breaks when I can. Not sure yet what Ill do tonight.... mabe a quick run before my daughter comes home, she had asleepover at nana and papas.
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Nichole- your nursery is sooooo adorable! I love the owls, and your SIL is a gifted decorator, that cake is precious Your photos came out amazing, I especially love the one with the pup! Hubby and I certainly will have pictures with the pups I'm so happy your MW visit went so well. I've met one of the MWs in the practice and I can't wait to meet the other. I hope to find the same wonderful feeling you did!
Heather- The photos are excellent, what a great combination of personal touches and romantic settings! I can't wait to post nursery pictures, although I know it's early for me yet
) We're looking at a similar set of furniture that will grow with the baby. Sorry to hear about your terrible pains almost time!!!!
Ashley- Your mural is gorgeous. I can't wait for more progress photos! ...and for you to come help me paint mine?? way to be super classy & get edited :oP
Belgianlady- so happy to hear that Claire and Vincent are here!! hugs for healthy babies
Ktgator- you're not the only one suffering from the 1st trimester bloat. I have an unnecessary roundness in my middle (I'm not even 8 weeks!)
Kristy- so glad you had a great weekend with your in laws, and I'm soooooo jealous of that 72* forecast- it's been around 60 here, and I'm not taking to the temperature change well
Amanda- hopefully hubby will be better soon!!! VEGAS? so jealous!
Rayna- LOVE the name
Babeed- that pedi office sounds awesome. before long I'll be hunting for a pediatrician. yikkkkes so much to do!
afm...I had a crazy week of nausea and uncomfortableness and I was only able to calm the nausea with red meat (esp well done hamburgers!) and cheese/dairy in any form. I'm feeling much better this week, and have even been in the mood for different kinds of food, which feels great I've been so tired that I'm having trouble keeping up with the cycling, so I've been walking on the treadmill instead. I seem to be able to do more when I do intervals on the treadmill, and if get tired I don't have to turn around and ride 10+ miles home! ( not to mention catching up on DVR isn't too shabby ) Other than that, my first appointment went well, I really like the MW I met, and my only issue was some bacterial cells. The nurse said it's no big deal and they called in a prescription. I just hate when you see the caller id for the doctor's office, it always makes my heart skip a beat.
xoxo keep it up ladies
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Hey another random question for my Canadian friends on here - how do you go about finding a Pediatrician? I asked my obgyn and he said they have them on call after you give birth and then just assign you one and if you like them you can stick with them...I'd like to do a little research and find one that I like, not just be assigned one. Does anyone have any insight on this? I know I have a lot of time but I also know it can be hard to find Doctors taking new patients - I don't know how it is for Pediatricians? I know my sisters is awful only open really limited hours and she can never get appointments so she always has to take her son to the medi centre.
Any thoughts would be awesome!
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Hey another random question for my Canadian friends on here - how do you go about finding a Pediatrician? I asked my obgyn and he said they have them on call after you give birth and then just assign you one and if you like them you can stick with them...I'd like to do a little research and find one that I like, not just be assigned one. Does anyone have any insight on this? I know I have a lot of time but I also know it can be hard to find Doctors taking new patients - I don't know how it is for Pediatricians? I know my sisters is awful only open really limited hours and she can never get appointments so she always has to take her son to the medi centre.
Any thoughts would be awesome!
Thanks!
Rayna,
Although we live in different countries and I am well aware of hte differences when it comes to the medical field. Here is how I began my pediatrician search: Asked all my besites, then family and then I blasted it on FB. the reponses I got were all fantastic but I knew exactly what I wanted. We would need someone with late hours or that is open on weekends- NO ER visits unelss absoutely necessary. As we get penalized $500 for going without insurance pre authorization.
Spread the word- you'd be surprised at the responses!0 -
Hey another random question for my Canadian friends on here - how do you go about finding a Pediatrician? I asked my obgyn and he said they have them on call after you give birth and then just assign you one and if you like them you can stick with them...I'd like to do a little research and find one that I like, not just be assigned one. Does anyone have any insight on this? I know I have a lot of time but I also know it can be hard to find Doctors taking new patients - I don't know how it is for Pediatricians? I know my sisters is awful only open really limited hours and she can never get appointments so she always has to take her son to the medi centre.
Any thoughts would be awesome!
Thanks!
Mt Dr is Averys Dr0 -
Thanks Tara & Babeed)
Another random question - has anyone found a maternity winter coat that's actually stylish??? If so, WHERE?
I can't seem to find one ANYWHERE - any good online stores?? Help! lol0 -
Rayna have you tried Motherhood maternity? They are pricey but cute
Kristen my typical day looks something like this:
B'fast- Weight control quaker oatmeal (has extra protein and low sugar) with 1/2oz crushed almonds and cinnamon sprinkled on top, 1/2c of greek/organic vanilla yogurt, a fruit
snack- banana and cheese stick
Lunch- leftover dinner (some kind of meat, veggie) or a large salad with lots of veggies and crock pot chicken breast on top shredded
snack-bowl of kashi go lean cereal with almond milk, or fruit with yogurt
Dinner- Baked potato with butter, shredded chicken breast, 1/4c cheese, 2tbsp sour cream
snack- a cup of vanilla ice cream and Annie's chocolate bunnies sprinkled on top or peanut butter sandwich on whole grain bread and a cup of chocolate almond milk
Comes out to about 2000-2500 calories most days on average.0 -
Hi ladies! I'm new to the MFP forums but have been browsing this thread for a few days. Mind if I join you?
I'm 25 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child (a girl). I also have a 2 yr old son. Tomorrow is my 35th birthday which I guess officially makes me "Advanced Maternal Age" but I don't feel old! I'm high-risk because I'm a type 2 diabetic so that makes it especially important that I eat right and exercise. For the first half of the pregnancy though I actually stopped my exercise routine and stopped logging my foods because I felt so lousy all the time. A few weeks ago the Perinatologist started fussing at me about it because my blood sugars are starting to get higher than they should and they have had to increase my medicine to help control my sugars. So I've gone back to trying to get my 10,000 steps/day (I used to wear my pedometer every day for a year but stopped) and logging my foods. Most of my logging is on FitBit instead of MFP though since I wear one of their trackers every day. I actually prefer the MFP software but at the time being the two aren't intergrated. Supposedly FitBit is working on an app to intergrate MFP and FitBit though which would be great!
My goals right now are:
1) ~2200 cal/day (that's the number the nutritionist gave me)
2) 10,000 steps/day on at least 5 days a week, preferably every day but I'm giving myself some wiggle room since some days I don't feel well or my body just tells me I need a rest day, today for example my leg muscles feel a little tired so I will probably not force myself to 10,000
3) at least 2 strength routines per week - this is the goal that is probably hardest for me, while I LOVE how I feel after cardio I actually HATE every aspect of resistance training and therefore I tend to get lazy about doing it. So I MUST force myself!0 -
Also, is there a way to mark this topic as a "favorite" so I don't have to hunt for it among the other threads?0
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It's been a while since I have checked in, but I have been trying to keep up with what is going on.
Well, My in-laws came down this weekend and graciously shared a nasty cold bug with me! I am pretty miserable at the moment. It was incredibly hard to get up for work this morning. I just keep telling myself that it's almost the weekend when I get to sleep in and just snuggle with my puppy! So, I guess no Zumba tonight like I had hoped. I can barely walk to the restroom without getting winded.
I had a doc appointment yesterday. We went over a lot of family history and the dos and don'ts. We also got to see "peanut" again! I am truly amazed at how much more developed he (wishful thinking) has become! Since our last ultrasound that just showed a little bean that barely resembled a human to a fully developed baby! It's just amazing! Still haven't heard the heartbeat, but we are convinced it is pumping just right with how squirmy and busy he was. So Cool
On other news, we have finished cleaning and repairing our rental property, and Hubs meet with some prospective tenants and they really like the house and we have agreed that they will be moving in on the 28th! YAY! It is such a relief to have it finished and have good (seeming) tenants. I just hate not really knowing who these guys are or how they live, but I guess that the change you have to take being a landlord. So now we just have to cross our fingers.
Yesterday, I broke down and bought a pair of maternity work pants... I just couldn't stand the waistline digging into me while sitting at my desk anymore. I got them at target and don't love the fit, but they will help me get thru the workweek. I've tried JCPenny also, but couldn't find any that I liked. So, I think I am going to Motherhood this weekend to try on a few more pair. On their website they have select twill pants for buy one get one free. Can't beat Free!
Well I hope everyone has a great rest of the week and weekend!0 -
Just dropping in quick to let you all know we'll be having a boy! He is big & healthy!!! Time to start planning everything now, yay! 0
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Eponine- if you go to your "my topics" this last thread you comment on should be at the top. Hope that helps, congrats on your second baby and congrats on some awesome goals!!
Kcurtis- sorry to hear that your not feeling your best. Lots of fluids & rest and you'll be back in no time!! Remember you have to take care of you!
H_82 - How exciting to find out that you are having a baby boy!! Glad to hear all things are going well and I definitely hear you on teh planning portion!! What a blessing!!
AFM- hubby and I had a great heart to heart last night. We cleared up things and hopefully will try to tone down on the helping so much. I love him dearly, but I am still capable of doing MANY things myself. Hoping to hit the soft trail with Neena this weekend- suppose to be nice out and hten we're back down into the 50's next week...brrr....
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Good morning ladies!
Heather...your meal plan sound wonderful!! You are really an inspiration! I wish I could be that dedicated...I seem to slip somewhere almost daily!
H_82...congrats on a baby boy! So exciting!
Kim...How great to have another ultrasound! I wish I had one soon (probably not until right before Thanksgiving!) It's amazing to see how they develop in such a short time! And I hope you recover quickly...I just got over a sinus infection...no fun!
eponine...welcome! This is a great group of ladies! And it sounds like you have some good goals!
Everyone else...HELLO! Hope you are fabulous today!
AFM: Had another failed night last night...I really need to get myself back in check! Had pizza for dinner (not too bad...only one piece with a salad). But I didn't get any exercise in again! Oh motivation...where are you? I'm slipping into the same rut I was in last pregnancy...and I gained 60 pounds then! I'm NOT going to do that again!!!!!!
Tonight...I will do some yoga...no excuses!!
Tomorrow...I'm walking the 5K Race for the Cure.
Sunday...I WILL do my strength/cardio workout AND yoga!!!
Next weeks goals...
1. Stregth/cardio...3 times
2. Yoga...3 times
3. Walk/jog outside when the weather allows!!
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Yay!!! Congratulations Heather!!! We needed some more boys to start and even things out around here! I'm so happy for you! How exciting!
Kim glad you checked in! I'd been thinking about you and hoping everything was okay. Sorry to hear about your sickness...I've gotten sick more times since I've been pregnant than I have in the past 5 years combined! I hope you feel better soon. And Yay for seeing peanut! And that is awesome about getting things squared away with the rental property and getting a new tenant! So besides the sickness sounds like good things all around!
Welcome eponine! And Happy Birthday! Please read the intro on the first page...lets you know what we are all about and there is some good info on nutrition and exercise. What kind of workouts do you like to do? Jump right on in.
Kristen I still "slip" as well...When I go out to eat I order whatever I want, we have pizza night where we make some yummy pizza on Friday's, and typically at least twice a week I have some cookies or ice cream out. But it isn't about the slips...it is about what you do the majority of the time. If I could give just a little advice for you it would be to try and add more protein to your day. You aren't eating bad....I think you just could use some more protein since your diet is very heavy in the carbs. And your exercise goals are great! You can do it!
babeed yay for the u/s on Monday! I can't wait! I'm so excited for you! We are sending "boy vibes" right?!
So I've come to recognize a trend with my body...I feel pretty great first thing in the morning. My body only feels slightly like a beached whale, and my aches and pains are very mild. I like to use this time in the morning to do housework (vacuuming, laundry, mopping, bathrooms, etc) and working out. After noon it begins and by bedtime my body is so sore I feel like I ran a marathon holding a bowling ball against my right rib cage. I've had to start putting a heating pad on my ribs from about 6pm on until I fall asleep. I'm going to see the chiro today so hopefully it helps a little. It is now to the point where it hurts even around to my should blade and up to my armpit.
So the plan today is to walk for an hour and then do some toning for my arms.
Hope you ladies have a great Friday...the weekend is almost here! Stay fit and healthy my friends! 0 -
Oh man, just found this thread. I have a lot of catching up to do here! I recently found out I'm pregnant (first, 6 weeks-ish) and am looking for exactly a thread like this! Alright, I will chime in a little later when I'm a little more caught up. Thanks!0
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Quickly checking in so maybe I can actually get some work accomplished in my half day here today!
Last night I had a good strength session - did about 30 minutes and got a total body workout in. I'm not necessarily sore today except my glutes (darn Bulgarian split squats!) but it was nice to do some strength. I really want to get at least one strength workout in a week, preferably 2 from here on out. I am beggining my transition to my home gym and have definitely decided to quit my gym. They have closed one of the main bridges across the KY/IN border in Louisvile, any my gym happens to be on the street that the otehr downtown bridge is on so traffic is a nightmare; I almost didn't end up going on Tuesday. Anyways, having the equipment in the basement will make it easier to get myself motivated I think. My dog watched me work out and can't quite figure out the mirror wall. She kept going up to it and sniffing at her reflection. IT was too cute. After my strength I had a little time to clean and got some more burn in there but didn't have time for the treadmill. Today my cardio will be shopping.
Hope you all have great weekends! Yay for another boy and hopefully we'll hear of another on Monday!
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Happy Friday all my fellow momma's to be! :flowerforyou:
I am SO glad it's Friday...what a week. I ended up going to my yoga class last night and it was actually really good) AND there was one other pregnant lady there with me so I wasn't alone doing all the modifications! It was really great! She's 29 weeks and it was really nice to have another preggo with me in there! Also she told me about how at Prenatal yoga it's more focused on the breathing which can be really helpful in labour etc...so I might need to sign up for one after this series is done. I felt really good in the class - we did a lot of work on shoulders and my instructor showed me a few new pregnancy poses that are supposed to really help open up your pelvis and hips and relieve lower back pain!! So I'm going to try to do those poses every single day.
Yesterday the pain in and around my rips and upper back on my left side were hitting me full force all day - driving to yoga was painful - it's the worst when I'm sitting. I think I might book another chiro and massage appointment - hopefully it will help!
This weekend I'm really going to try to get a bunch of cleaning & organization done in my house. Going to organize the basement so we can clean out the spare room and get going on the nursery!)
Today I have a lunch date with a friend who's also pregnant and due in December - we're going out for pasta and I'm really excited! Then after work I'm meeting up with my sister and my nephew for a quick visit! So excited, I don't get to see them nearly enough, should be a really good day!
Really proud of how I've been eating this week, could have to do with the fact I've been sick but I've gotten a ton of veggies in this week and it just makes me feel so much better! lol
Well should get back to work! Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday!0
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