@annaskiski I am so sorry for your previous losses. My last pregnancy resulted in stillbirth. I'm very early in my 3rd pregnancy now. By my last period, my due date would be early February, but I will be delivered 2 weeks early because of my history (if I make it that far). Congratulations, ladies!

Just had first blood work done but no ultrasound yet. Currently due Jan 28. Hoping for a healthy, happy journey to us all.

hi everyone! i just had a pregnancy test and guess what? baby n2 is coming probably aroun the end of january or early february. i really hope that i will hold myself this time and not put on too much weight...

sans_sabots wrote: »

Hello! I'm due with my second on Jan. 16, just had my first u/s yesterday. OB advised that I gain no more than 11-25 lbs. Which, I was like... so essentially gain nothing other than baby, placenta and blood volume? Sounds very challenging, but I'm going to give it my best. Anyone else in the same boat?

Saw this and had to respond (but I am due sept so I don't technically belong here ) but yeah, my ob said 11-20 for me, which I am not sure I will keep it under 20, but hoping for 25. So far up about 13 (I took two weeks off to slack and that majorly hurt my progress), 25 weeks in. Maintenance for me is around 2300 calories and if I stick to that I gain quite slowly. I have luckily found that sticking to maintenance is enough for me, since my maintenance it pretty high to begin with, so aside form the hassle of logging regularly it has not been a big deal, yet.

Anyways, good luck!

Hey!

Currently TTC my 2nd and on the "two week wait" to see test results! IF positive, I'd be due Feb 16th, so not quite January, but close! My fingers are crossed. My youngest would be just a few weeks away from 3 years old by then (which is the minimum gap I wanted). I was going to wait until fall to TTC so he'd be a little older and not in winter, but the baby fever got me bad! haha

If I end up conceiving this month, I'd love to have other friends in similar stages. I did that last time and it was extremely encouraging for a fit and healthy journey!

4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »

sans_sabots wrote: »

Hello! I'm due with my second on Jan. 16, just had my first u/s yesterday. OB advised that I gain no more than 11-25 lbs. Which, I was like... so essentially gain nothing other than baby, placenta and blood volume? Sounds very challenging, but I'm going to give it my best. Anyone else in the same boat?

Saw this and had to respond (but I am due sept so I don't technically belong here ) but yeah, my ob said 11-20 for me, which I am not sure I will keep it under 20, but hoping for 25. So far up about 13 (I took two weeks off to slack and that majorly hurt my progress), 25 weeks in. Maintenance for me is around 2300 calories and if I stick to that I gain quite slowly. I have luckily found that sticking to maintenance is enough for me, since my maintenance it pretty high to begin with, so aside form the hassle of logging regularly it has not been a big deal, yet.

Anyways, good luck!

That is so encouraging, thanks!! Great work. Yeah, I'm doubling down on the logging, ordered a scale, the whole bit. I was barely in the range where they recommend an 11-20 gain, so I have a feeling I'll be closer to twenty, but I figure if I can honestly say that I did my best then I can live with the results.

Hi all! Just found out a couple of weeks ago that I'm due Feb 6th with my 4th! I still have a long (hopefully healthy) journey ahead, but it's always nice to meet others along the way. Is anyone keeping up with an exercise routine? If so, what have you been doing?

I have been doing Pilates for the last 5 months, so I'm sticking with that for as long as I can. I do a TRX strength class and an occasional cycling class. Otherwise mostly walking. I'm not a good swimmer, but I want to get in the habit of swimming for the weightlessness of it.
I was about to start C25K after our summer vacation, but I think I'll pass now!

I'm due in Feb with baby #4 Morning sickness just hit me this week but I know it's temporary! I teach 4 group fitness classes/week but I really need to watch my eating this time because I ALWAYS gain 80+ lbs during pregnancy, even though I'm active. Losing the weight over and over is a pain

I'm due Jan 1, with a surprise #5! I've been on a restricted diet (autoimmune paleo) for quite a while, for medical reasons, and now that morning sickness is gone I'm on MFP to make sure I'm getting everything I need to for a healthy baby. Today I hope to get the house in order, clean out the fridge and at least make a meal plan for next week, if not do some prep work. I'm also trying to stay active with this one. I always have so many aches and pains by the end of pregnancy and have long, back labors. So I'm doing BodyPump to keep my muscles strong so my joints can stay put, and I think I may get the Spinning Babies DVD to do what I can for positioning, although it may just be my anatomy, the exercises will still be beneficial.

krizaten33-my BodyPump instructor, who has Pumpped through 3 pregnancies said as long as you're comfortable there's no reason to not do crunches and ab work. I'd check with your OB though just to be safe. The last BP class I did cat cows and extensions on all fours, just because I didn't want to do too much after being gone for a week.