I have mine two weeks from Thursday. This is my first pregnancy, so I don't really know what to expect. My doctor's office told me I don't have to fast for this one.

Great work everyone! Ugh, the 1 hr glucose test is just around the corner for me. Has anyone already done theirs? I don't mind the drink, and I don't mind the lab draw, I just feel so judged by the resulting number.

Mine is 1 week from this Thursday. And @ajzmann - they are right, you are supposed to eat like you normally would. But I DO think you aren't supposed to eat for so many hours before the test. I can't remember what the # is... I'm not too worried about it because I have an 8:30 a.m. appointment, so I just figured I'll eat some breakfast afterwards Maybe someone else can chime in with what that magical # is...

Hey Ladies. Sorry I haven't checked in. I have been trying to walk/jog a few times a week and up until 2 days ago I was doing pretty good. I over did it and I've been in pain ever since. I'm trying to do a very fast paced walk and at times I do pick up the pace to a jog. On Tuesday I did about a 13 minute mile. I miss running. Anyways. I did about 3.5 miles. It felt good while I was doing it, but yesterday and today I'm just pain in my "area" I developed varicose veins with my last pregnancy. They went away after I had him, but came back on the inside of my right upper thigh (close to my girl "area") when I was training hard for my half. Well that one is back bad and I also have other areas, ugh...they have continuously gotten worse with each pregnancy. Long story short...I have a lot of pain and discomfort down there. I'm thinking I'll continue with easy walks, but no more hardcore walking/jogging. I just can't deal with this sort of pain for 3 more months. I have the Expecting More DVD, I might just start doing that more and maybe walk a couple times a week.

Besides that I'm gearing up for my GTT also. I do mine on the 12th. In the past I haven't had any issues...Good luck to us all!!!

Welcome back to you both... we're all just chugging along! We've created weekly goals for ourselves that we start on Sunday and check in each Monday to say how we did and what we will do to try to improve, etc. Just a little bit of accountability.

@Jagger - sounds like you've been doing awesome, that stinks about the varicose veins though! I didn't realize they would be painful, but I guess that makes sense. :-\ Hopefully the light walking will ease your pain as well as keep you moving and healthy!!

@Joyfulteach - it's never too late to start, that's for sure! It's hard to get into a routine though, I am experiencing that myself and I think I'm fairly active on this board and STILL have a hard time getting into the groove of exercising... I am just so tired and unmotivated all the time. But I'm trying!!

Hi folks! Hope the weekend was good!

I'm just entering week 24, and starting to feel more tired than I did about a month ago.. slightly relieved to see that some of you are feeling this way too - I thought this only starts in the third trimester!

Weirdly I'm not very hungry!! In fact I get full quite easily and sometimes have acid reflux/heartburn so hopefully I won't overeat.. But I'm also worried that I'm not eating enough nutrients for the little one as I end up "rewarding" myself with chocolate/sweet stuff Should buck up and be more disciplined and focus on healthy stuff! (But at least I'm not stuffing my face with chips like I did right after marriage :P so that's one plus point)

In terms of exercise, I haven't found Tracy Anderson's project yet, though I did find a Tracey Mallett book and a Summer Sander's prenatal workout video - anyone heard of these?
Other than that, I only stretch for about 10min every morning, and walk for 20-30min about 2 times a week. Sounds like it's totally not enough
Just can't seem to muster up the discipline, especially to wake up early and exercise before work!!!

Feeling a bit blue this Monday sorry..

In terms of exercise, I haven't found Tracy Anderson's project yet, though I did find a Tracey Mallett book and a Summer Sander's prenatal workout video - anyone heard of these?
Other than that, I only stretch for about 10min every morning, and walk for 20-30min about 2 times a week. Sounds like it's totally not enough
Just can't seem to muster up the discipline, especially to wake up early and exercise before work!!!

You sound exactly like me, honestly. I do feel guilty for not being about to get myself into a workout routine like I promised myself this time around... I lack the desire, motivation, energy and time. All excuses, I'm fully well aware... but it doesn't change anything for me unfortunately. I wanted to get the Tracey Anderson project video as well and never have... I also plan on walking ~30 at least 2 times per week, and that rarely happens. I just keep trying! I have been able to sneak in some walks during work (maybe once or twice per week) - which still isn't much, but it's something at least. :-\

Ajzmann- great points! I also think every pregnancy is different and every woman's body reacts differently. I was hoping to be one of those pregnant runners who runs until I deliver but get tough pains during and after runs. So listening to my body and will pick up new activity and stop beating myself up and being disappointed. Making it a positive attitude!

Jgrodzicki - I just ordered the Tracey Anderson Pregnancy Project off Amazon (think it was $18...figure I can regift it when I am done).

Last week not so good at tracking and was on vacation and the scale did notice that ugh! So really trying hard to track this week and make "good choices"
Also, want to keep moving and I am excited to start the TAPP DVDs!!!

I think I spent $19 or $20 on my TAPP...and I fully plan on sharing with my pregnant friends, so I felt like this would be a good investment for all of us.

I'm with you, @julzet, I was hoping to keep running, but it just doesn't feel great on my body anymore. That and the whole having to pee the entire time makes it significantly more challenging. I don't know how those women do it (meaning those that can run til the very end).

And third trimester...HOLY CRAP. Where has the time gone? (Do all pregnancies fly by? Or am I just seeing it this way because it's my first and I am terrified of what happens when the baby comes!?)

Hope your appointment went well @ Joyfulteach

Hahah I love this line @ajzmann
And third trimester...HOLY CRAP. Where has the time gone? (Do all pregnancies fly by? Or am I just seeing it this way because it's my first and I am terrified of what happens when the baby comes!?)

I totally agree!!! I can't even deal with the thought of childbirth or changing diapers!

I am happy to report that I was impressed with the Tracy Anderson video...I didn't have 3 pound weights so used 5 lbs and wished I was using 3s! It was harder than I thought!

My goal for this week:
2-3 TAPP video
Cardio/walking 4-5 times a week
Keep tracking

Hope everyone is feeling well!!!

Hi ladies!

I had kind of a crappy week last week sticking to my goals, but this week is a new one, right?

I did get out on the boat this weekend when we were down visitng my parents and I used that as an excuse to get some exercise in by treading water. I realized finally that the 10 lbs I have put on affect me...I couldn't get back on the boat! My husband had to give my butt a good push. Of course, my parents and my husband were all laughing at me...but dang! You realize all of a sudden what making a baby does to your body!

I have dinner plans wiht my friends tonight, so I thought perhaps I would walk to the restaurant. It's two miles away, so that would be a good workout. Plus, I will have dinner to reward myself!

@Julzet, I do my TAPP with 5 lb weights too, and yes, there are times where I wish I had 3 lbs. Ouch!

Oh no, @joyfulteach...I'm so sorry to hear that.