My husband and I are trying for baby #2. I love running, though I seem to have the only doctor on the planet that says no running. He says that with the elastin or whatever in your body, you are more likely to injure your joints.

That said, I ran through the second trimester with my first baby, then just walked. I walked four miles the day I gave birth, then was back to running three weeks later, pushing the little man.

I plan on running this (hopefully) pregnancy as long as the heat allows. I'm more concerned with getting overheated rather than injury.

Yay! We got our double BOB revolution this week! Our single BOB has been extremely well loved and used to the point I wonder if it has any resale value left, LOL. The double looks so pretty and new in comparison - and we actually found it on craigslist! I am thankful that most of our runs my husband does the stroller pushing because that double is a BEAST! Just a little while longer before baby #2 is here and mom can get back in shape! Yay!

oooh, @heathermora11, is the BOB stroller worth the money? And, stupid question (maybe), as I am a first time mom, but when will the baby be old enough to go into that stroller?

I love my outside runs, and the thought of being able to do them with baby makes me happy!

@ajzmann: worth every penny!! there is no way I could have gotten back into shape without it. I trained for two 1/2 marathons with the single and plan to keep it up with the double. you can even get an infant carseat attachment so that the baby can go in right away. the "recommendation" is that you wait until baby has head control (4 months?) but if you are not being silly reckless, I think they can go in much sooner than that, with a few blankets tucked around their head for support. Get the Revolution (swivel wheel) for sure!

Well, I ran and finished my half yesterday! I had hoped for a little bit better time (I know I shouldn't worry about it, but I think it's a runner thing)...but I still am pleased. I finished in under 3 hours! It gives me hope for my post-pregnancy runs. The baby was quite cooperative. It was so hot, I didn't have to stop to pee once!

Now to cut back a bit on my runs. No more 10 milers...which makes me happy (lazy part of me), but also sad (the part that only wants to run races!)

How're all my other pregnant runners doing?

Thank you! Yes, the weather was not really cooperative, which lead me to take it even easier, but I had so much fun! I had a running buddy that stuck with me. I couldn't have done it without her, plus it was so much more fun to have company!

I have taken the last couple of days off. I was really, really sore after the race, medium sore yesterday, and lightly sore today. I'm going to start back up with an easier running routine (maybe 2 times a week with a longer run on the weekend) and then incorporate some less strenuous activities like elliptical and walking.

I don't want to completely quit running so long as my body tolerates it, and my husband is training for his half, so he will be going to the lakefront to run his long runs. It's our Sunday morning ritual now (followed by a donut!), so I'd like to keep that up.

Man I wish I had found this board weeks ago Hi all!!! My name is Mandy...I am a mom to 3.5 kiddos (5, 4, and 2) (20 weeks pregnant with #4) - I actually finished my first half the day before I found out I was pregnant Talk about a shocker. My recovery from my half was rough, it was a different sort of hurt than any of my past long runs during my training, it was the first thing that I thought of that Sunday as I laid in misery "I wonder if I'm knocked up???" And I was. Anyways. I continued running up until the 7-8th week, then the extreme fatigue and morning sickness set in...for a few weeks I attempted to run some, but more I did walks around our property with my kiddos. The last few weeks I've started jogging/walking more. I live in Texas so the heat is brutal right now, so I go outside to do it, it has turned into more of walking. I have been spending time on the treadmill too, so I might just have to start doing that more. I'm due to have this little one in November...I plan to train for another half for Feb. 2014. So, that's me...

I'm so excited to find some ladies that are going through some of the things I am...I miss running so much. Last year, I was just enthralled about getting my body back. Unfortunately, with this being my 4th my body has been put through the ringer (especially with my last pregnancy). I am prone to kidney stones and I also have awful varicose veins on my inner thighs that grow the bigger I get. Even at 20 weeks I feel VERY pregnant. I have noticed though, that since I've now introduced a regular walk/jog every day to every other day that I've been feeling less pressure "down there" - maybe getting back to it...is just what I needed.

So, that is me...I just wanted to say Hi and see what other ladies in my boat are doing...I'm off to read about you ladies!!!

I'm hoping all you experienced ladies can help me troubleshoot my running. The last couple of times I have gone running, I wind up with some discomfort in my lower abdomen during my run. I can't figure out where it is coming from - uterus, bladder, bowel or a combo of all 3. It feels kind of like my abdominal organs are all banging against each other...not sure how else to describe it. Could it be that my uterus is squishing my bladder and that's the pressure I'm feeling? I'm only 17 weeks right now...but maybe I would benefit from a support belt? Any ideas?

I'm hoping all you experienced ladies can help me troubleshoot my running. The last couple of times I have gone running, I wind up with some discomfort in my lower abdomen during my run. I can't figure out where it is coming from - uterus, bladder, bowel or a combo of all 3. It feels kind of like my abdominal organs are all banging against each other...not sure how else to describe it. Could it be that my uterus is squishing my bladder and that's the pressure I'm feeling? I'm only 17 weeks right now...but maybe I would benefit from a support belt? Any ideas?

Is it Braxton Hicks? I find that running brings them on.

I am noticing this, too. I do think running triggers bh contractions. I only go for short runs after I lift now that I am 25 weeks, but I HAVE to wear a support belt. Everything feels wrong when I don't. I also make sure that I pee right before I run to alleviate the bladder squishing issue. I also have low back herniations, so the support belt is a must. It isn't cute, but it gets the job done!

@ajzmann: congrats!!! So happy you were able to complete your 1/2! The last 1/2 I did this cute preggo gal was in front of me and I kept her in sight telling myself "come on, you can beat the preggo!". It was totally my dream to be that pregnant racer this pregnancy, alas it didn't happen. But that's okay, I am still power walking like a champ (some days!) and just decided to enter my favorite 5K on the Fourth of July... I will be 37 weeks! LOL, my husband is concerned I will get last place but I told him, I will be proud of being the first preggo to cross the line! Hehe. I'll let you gals know how it goes. How far along were you when you did your half, ajzmann?

@heathermora11: How was your 5K??? That is impressive! 37 weeks? You're my role model!

I was 18 weeks for my half, and I felt amazing. Shockingly, I didn't have to stop once to go to the bathroom. I suspect the heat had something to do with that, but it was a welcome surprise. (Esp because when I ran six miles last weekend, I had to stop THREE times!)

I'm actually depressed about not having a race on teh horizon. I am about ready to find another one to sign up for, but I think I really need to take it easy. I hope to make a triumphant return next April with an 8K then get back on the racing circuit.

Dumb question to those mentioning braxton hicks...what do those feel like?

@hbarnstein, I'm sending good running vibes your way! I'm going to attempt another 6 this weekend (that's about as far as I think I will go these days). It's supposed to be HOT though.