Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-July 2011

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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?

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

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

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