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.

Hi all!

I found out last week that I am up about 11 lbs too..a little less than 14 to go! I'm happy with my gain though. I figure even if I gain a pound every remaining week, I am still well within normal limits.

I also passed the one-hour glucose test, which is a relief. (I ate and drank normally that morning, and went to the gym. Not sure if any of those things helped or even mattered.)

Happy Friday to you too! 30 weeks yesterday, and starting to really feel it! haha! Heartburn is kicking in more and more, and I'm pretty sure my lung capacity has decreased due to this little girl pushing on them all the time! Just saying on FB about how preggo women should NOT be required to wear real shoes with laces... it's just not fair! haha - I know there are other options, and my go-to are my flip flops... but I work in the scrap metal industry so every once in a while I have to wear my steel-toed boots. Boo! Yesterday, today and the better part of next week you'll find me in my office huffing and puffing trying to get those darn boots on! Fun times!

Hey there
I'm new to the group but not MFP. I actually came back to tracking when it appeared I was having issues with potential (and actual) GD. I'm due mid-November (so 28w along), but tend to bake them on the early side (about 38w). This is baby #3, a girl after two boys (#1 was stillborn @ 39w in 2010, #2 is a thriving 2 year old).

This pregnancy has been fairly typical of what I do when I gestate but it's my last time through. My weight is fairly well managed (only up 16lbs, which is fine) and other than the GD everything else is boring and normal. I'm looking forward to having this little one on the outside, and just not being pregnant (3 babies in 4 years is hard in your mid-30's).

So yeah - hi!

I kind of fell off for the past week or so... lots of work happenings that have kept me out of the office which is where I get on MFP mostly. Which also means I'm not tracking - but honestly haven't done too terribly, so I'm still not worried. Still only up 10-11 lbs. so far with about 9 weeks to go!! Woot! The heat here has been horrendous, and I just happen to have to be OUTSIDE nearly all week long!! And not just outside, of course not, outside with long sleeves, long pants, steel-toed boots, hardhat and safety glasses. Boo. I just drank as much water as I could and tried to take it slow... BH contractions are really picking up this week as well, which could possibly be because of the heat issues. We'll see... getting close!!

Welcome to any newcomers - we're glad to have you!

Hi November mommas! I'm 28 weeks & a day, 7 months! This pregnancy has been much easier & quicker than last time. I'm up 6lbs,still wearing my wedding ring & have little to no swelling. Doing yoga when i can & trying to get exercise in, mainly walking, plus lots of water! Tracking my food & support from mfp has really helped. I started out my pregnancy heavier than I hoped but I think working on maintaining & logging will make for an easy transition to losing. Hope everyone is feeling well!

The weight gain can definitely be scary especially if you've just put in the work to lose a bunch of weight. It is hard to let go and let your body do what it needs to do. With that being said, it is also hard to not give in to all the pregnancy cravings knowing this is the only time in our lives we can 'get away with it'... at least that is what I've thought personally and have heard several times. With my first I gained right at 30-31 lbs. I took off all that weight and got back down to my pre-preggo weight by his 1st birthday... then gained back 10 in time to get pregnant this time around. Not very happy about that... but I've also paid more attention to what I eat this time around too and have only gained 12 pounds so far and I'll be 32 weeks on Thursday. I'll take it. The key is moderation... you're going to give in to some things because sometimes that's all you can stomach! Try to keep moving (I've yet to be able to take my own advice on that though and thoroughly admire a lot of the women on this board who have remained active throughout!). The biggest thing to remember is... it is only temporary, so try not to worry too much about the scale - but more so on making sure you are getting healthy food to your baby. It will come back off, it's just a necessary evil

Happy Monday, mommas!

Hope everyone is feeling well these days. My working out has taken a real taper these days. I try to get some walks in, but most days, it's about all I get in. I did make it to the gym once last week and once this weekend, so it's better than nothing, right? I've definitely started to gain more wait as of late, but I also notice my belly is getting bigger faster. I'm starting to realize that this kid might be good for my posture. One moment of slouching in my work chair and I feel a pinching in my ribs!

It's difficult for me to imagine that we're third trimester now. I feel like I was just looking at the June/July moms posting about this thinking it would be forever til we were there...and yet here we are!

11 servings of fruits and veggies seems crazy to me! I try to get 2-3 of veggies and 2-3 of fruits every day and if I do that, I feel accomplished.

Thanks for the encouragement, @jgrodzicki. I guess just accepting that I will gain weight, that it's for a (VERY) good reason, and that my body is telling me how to act is really important. And plus, enjoying this time. I have gotten a little whinier (those ribs and the "oooof" noise I make when I bend over), but feeling that baby moving around is the best thing in the world.

As much as I can't wait to meet this little guy/girl, I want time to slow down so I can enjoy these last weeks with just me and my husband.

Ahhh, I didn't even think about it all being for me now, @jgrodzicki. But you're right. This is definitely a special time!

Today, I feel like this baby is trying to bust out of my belly. It feels so tight and the baby is PUSHING. Ow. But also...awesome! It sure it reassuring to feel it every day. I used to count the days til my next doc appt when I could hear the heartbeat and be reassured that everything is OK. Now I can pretty well tell on my own that this baby is not only in there, but getting bigger. I'm interested as to what my weight will be on Thursday. I think I've gained a fair amount since my last appt.

Do you know when docs usually go to the every two week appts? I'll be 30 weeks on Friday and have my four week appt on Thursday.

Do you know when docs usually go to the every two week appts? I'll be 30 weeks on Friday and have my four week appt on Thursday.

My last 4 week appointment was week at 28... so I had an apt at week 30, 32... and will have 34, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40! So, only 6 appointments left for me!! My doc's office scheduled ALL my appointments way back when (like around week 16) so that made it easy for me.