Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-July 2011

I'm so sorry Nicole! I didn't mean to make you feel like I was "kicking you out"! On the contrary! The more the merrier around here. I was just going back through the most recent posts and posting the names from there. Sorry I miss ya girl! Glad your appt went well and all your bp and baby's hb look great!

Ashley I'm so happy your appointment went well! Isn't that the most awesome sound hearing the heartbeat for the very first time?! And yes you should definitely donate blood after baby! Sounds like you have tons of stuff on your "to do" list. I'm sure you will get it all done in time to do the nursery before baby gets here. And if not....babies only need a carseat, diapers/wipes, a place to sleep in your room, some clothes, food, and love for the first couple of weeks.

Brenda let us know how your appointment goes! What are you doing to stay healthy this pregnancy?!

Lexi you crack me up! Kim does have a pretty phenomenal rear end! lol! I'm one of those white girls that has way too much junk in the trunk and since my pregnancy it has only gotten bigger. I guess I'd rather my weight go to my butt and hips/thighs then to my face and arms and upper body. It is just how I'm built. And the stairclimber is no joke! I had a trainer once that would make me run every other stair on that damn thing. I felt like I would die! He was sadistic anyways... I feel the same way about growing in instead of out. I'm just now starting to show a little and I'm almost 23 weeks, but nobody would dare ask me when am I due cause I could totally be mistaken for a chunky girl at this point. I think it has to do with height and how strong your abs are. I have pretty fantastic abs...or should I say I HAD pretty fantastic abs! lol I HATED nursing research. It was the most boring class ever and tons of busy work. Hope you get through it without developing narcolepsy! Glad you are loving TN. I think it is a beautiful state and I'm sure it helps to be somewhere with a fresh start. I'm glad you checked in. I was starting to think you didn't like us anymore.

Hubby and I are going to our first birthing class this morning. I am doing the Bradley Method. We are driving about an hour away cause nobody around here offers the class. I do live out in the middle of nowhere so that doesn't really surprise me. We are pretty excited about the class and all we have to learn. Like I told Lexi before...I feel as a RN I know a lot and have seen tons about birthing...but when it comes to doing it I feel like I could always learn more. The class is 10wks so I'm sure there is tons to be learned! And the plan is to come back home and get my workout done. I had a really busy day yesterday and only managed 30 minutes of Spinning instead of my usual 45-60 mins and an hour of toning. At least I did something, right?!

Have any of you chosen what "method" you will be following during labor/delivery (lamaze, bradley, just go with the flow)?

Hope you ladies all have an amazing weekend and make lots of healthy choices!

Good morning ladies!

Holly I absolutely loved our first Bradley Method class! I think it is going to be really informative and fun to talk about things with someone who is so versed on birthing and babies. We (hubby and I) were kinda nervous driving to their house hoping they weren't total weirdos...but upon meeting them we knew we would get along great. We went over the basics of what the method is about and then started into talking about one of my favorite subjects...exercise! The Bradley Method is all about "training" for the event of labor and delivery. And so they support women who exercise and also recommend doing kegels (a lot), squats, pelvic rocks, and taylor sitting (sitting cross legged on the floor). Next class is nutrition. But we talked about our fears, any questions, etc.. As far as Tracy Anderson's post pregnancy workout it is pretty much a beginners level. It would be like doing a pilates or moderately easy yoga class. I recommend her Mat workout even now and after pregnancy. It has a great arm, leg, and ab section. I'd still recommend doing some cardio throughout the week as well in conjunction with her method. And I do wear fitted tops for the most part, just now has my "chunky" belly started looking more rounded instead of bloat though. I'm thinking another couple of weeks and I will be obviously pregnant.

Welcome Khrys and archyjill! Jump right in! Archyjill I totally hear you on the lack of energy and the increase in the bra dept! lol! Those were my first two indicators of pregnancy as well. I went from a large C/small D to now a vulgar, overflowing DD! lol And a 5-7lb gain in 13 weeks is great! Most of that is probably just water weight and bloat. Just keep eating healthy for the most part and being active and you will do just fine! As far as the sportsbra suggestions...I just went to Target and got some larger sized ones to get me through until I'm back to a manageable size.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I'm thoroughly enjoying spending time with the hubby! Take care and make lots of healthy choices my friends!