Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-August 2011

So I was doing really well and not having morning sickness. And for once it is a really nice and gorgeous day. I HAD planned on taking the dog for a walk, but then I ate an apple. I'm 9 weeks today and it's like a switch was flipped. Needless to say, that apple didn't stay down and I now officially feel worse than I have the past 4 weeks.

Good morning ladies,
It's supposed to be in the mid-80's the next few days so I'm pretty excited about that! The 90's-100's isn't cool when I feel too gross to hang out at the pool in my bikini. haha! So far I haven't met my goal of working out 4-5 times this week. Eric and I walked the dogs for 30 minutes last night and I've been eating pretty well the past few days so I feel good about that. I plan on going to the gym after work today though. As long as I feel better that is. I'm feeling pretty crappy right now. I slept horrible, tossed and turned all night and my tummy feels queasy this morning. I ate a small blueberry muffin and some scrambled eggs this morning. I didn't really want the eggs, but knew I needed the protein. I would've rather had another muffin or a whole grain waffle. haha!
Anyhow, hopefully I'll make it to the gym today as planned. If not, at least I've been eating pretty clean this week. We're going to try to make it down to Point Lookout in Southern Maryland this weekend. It's about a 30 minute drive I think and is supposed to be really pretty. (Even has a "haunted" lighthouse! haha!) I also want to go to the farmer's market on Saturday morning and get some fresh produce.

Oh and I have a silly question. I know it's safe, but was anyone else scared to have sex early in pregnancy? lol

Hope everyone has a great day!

hey ladies, i've been slacking on the board but i'm here none the less

i just hit 18 weeks and in a couple get to find out the sex of the baby!!!!! we are so excited and am looking forward to narrowing down the list of names accordingly.

i've gained about 18 pounds, which seems high to me but i'm trying not to worry about it so much, knowing that i can lose it when the time comes. i'm trying to stay motivated to workout but it's hard when i'm still giving 15-20 massages a week. that's kind fo a workout right?? :-)

anyway hope all is well and i'm sending good thoughts to everyone!!!!

love, Ang

Hi Ladies,
Good to hear everybody is doing good.
Yesterday was a busy day and didnt login at all. So I had my first ultra sound 6 weeks so it was too tiny and I couldn't see the heard beat, but hubby said he could see the flicker clearly. I have pain in lower left side but US Tech didnt say much they just said baby looks fine, Dr will talk more about reports. waiting for Dr's call. but its a big relief to hear that baby is fine and it is where it should be(in the uterus).
not much active this week...super sleepy as soon as i am home. so trying to eat heathy stuff.

atomdraco, Thanks for sharing info about exercise intensity ...very helpful

Hey everyone. It is a gorgeous day here in KY today. Luckily I got to go to a job site for a bit today but then had to come back to the office and my computer. I plan on walking with my husband Eric and my dogs tonight too Kristy! I may go for a short run first; it's been forever since I've run outside.

Badbeed, I have just started looking at day cares and I anticipate I won't need one until mid April when I go back to work. I hear some have 6-9 month waiting lists so I sort of want to get that covered; one less thing to worry about. I have contemplated finding someone who watches kids in their home b/c they are cheaper, but the kid would still get the social benefit of a day care. I have also thought about getting a nanny to come to the house, but my feeling is if I'm paying someone to watch my baby, I think I'd like to have them around other kids for socialization. Any thoughts in those who do nanny in home, child care at others' homes or standard day care? Oh, and it's really expensive.

Atondraco, thanks for the bit about the talking test. My doctor has told me the same and I couldn't remember if I was supposed to be able to carry on a converstaion or just be able to talk without gasping. I have the tendency to want to push myself so it's been hard for me to back off. Also, the bodyrock I have not tried but I have watched the videos and I don't think it would be a recomended workout for pregos. It seems very intense, fast movement and potential for over exertion. Also, I've heard pregnancy is not the time to begin new programs. I was just embarking on a new strength program lifting heavier and alternating body parts (rather than upper body one day and lower the next) before I found out I was prego and even continued for a bit after and then finally came to my senses and realized I could pick this back up post baby. Just my 2 cents....not a doctor here though.

The weekend is almost here! Woo hoo!!

Better_Balance, you are right, I shouldn't and won't start the bodyrock workout. I'm just so jealous at people can do it. :-) I'll stick with safer workouts for the time being.

Husband and I made the decision to book the elective repeat c-section at 39 weeks (with the same surgeon who did my last c-section). If I go into labour on my own before 39 weeks and labour progresses normally we'll then try for VBAC. Whichever the outcome I'm happy and confidant in our decision to deliver the safest way possible for baby and Mama.

911 Girl, this doesn't make any sense to me? Can you break it down for me (or anyone) please? I understand the C-section but what is a VBAC?

What time frame is everyone else looking at for maternity leave?

mistibergman - We're lucky in Canada. One year off (paid 55% of our earnings every two weeks by the gov't). My work tops up to 100% of our earnings for four months. I was lucky enough to get my 600 hours to qualify for this between babies so close together.

When I return to work next September I plan on job sharing my full-time spot with a part-timer and doing two 12 hour shifts a week.

Husband and I made the decision to book the elective repeat c-section at 39 weeks (with the same surgeon who did my last c-section). If I go into labour on my own before 39 weeks and labour progresses normally we'll then try for VBAC. Whichever the outcome I'm happy and confidant in our decision to deliver the safest way possible for baby and Mama.

911 Girl, this doesn't make any sense to me? Can you break it down for me (or anyone) please? I understand the C-section but what is a VBAC?

babeed854 - Sorry! VBAC = Vaginal Birth After C-Section

ofccat - Have you tried adding crystal light or propel to your water? It gives it some flavor and makes it easier to drink when I get sick of just regular water... Good luck.

yep didn't like the taste of the flavors I tried. So far the honey seems to be doing the trick. Thanks for the idea though.

Gorgeous day here! It was chilly when I left home at 8am.

Maternity leave - I am salary too but do not get paid for time off. I get temporary disability (80% of pay) after 30 days out for as long as my dr. says I need to be away from work which is typically 6 weeks. So I'll get paid 1 week. I can take up to 12 weeks off for FMLA and not lose my job (not that they'd fire me but it's how policy works at my job) but it is unpaid. I plan on taking the full 12 weeks, but after 6 or 8 weeks I wouldn't mind to get back to the office a day or so a week for a few hours to get back into the swing of things and reimerse myself into the work world. Plus, I'll get paid for that. 911Girl, that makes me want to move to Canada.

I've done pretty good with my goals this week. I had a great workout Monday, swam some Tuesday, and walked the dog yesterday. I also have had fruit every day this week. If I want to make my goal, I'll have to do something Saturday or Sunday. I'll be walking to lunch today and will most likely count it as "exercise".

Anyone doing anything fun this weekend? We have a family birthday part tonight and have dinner plans with friends tomorrow. Hopefully I won't have to work this weekend but may. Speaking of, better get back to it. Happy Friday!

Wow! I can't imagine having to go back to work so soon as it sounds in the US - I'm in Canada too and feel SO lucky that I get to take 1 year off - granted it's 55% of my salary but still!
I'm currently working on courses to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and I'm hoping I can finish the course work by the end of my maternity leave so that I can possibly work from home and not have to return to my regular job, but we'll see what happens!

Happy Friday everyone!!

OB appt went good, the baby was moving and had the hiccups. Too cute! My hubby went and was amazed at the baby moving, mind us this is our second and since we were young and starting with our first we didn't get to enjoy the pregnancy as we will with this one.

I am 11 weeks my EDD 2/28/2012.

I also have the 6 weeks, I signed up for S/T disability and will cover for 12 weeks, although I would love to take 6 months off, but as other ladies FMLA is 12 weeks only.


I will be on road trip this weekend, heading for Tahoe and will only be able to log my Food diary through my phone. I will miss you all and check back when I return.

Luna, I think you are learning SOOooo much with your first pregnancy that you tend to lose or worry about things that you may not need to? therfore miss a lot of hte joys...At least that's how I feel...I think and hope by my 2nd pregnancy I'll be more at ease!!
Enjoy your trip and enjoy the weather!!

Sabrina, I'm a HUGE seafood fan and my doctor cut my packaged tuna to once every week (preferrably every 2 he said) and that I can have wild salmon once a week (preferably every 2)....

But since I'm not big on eating right now, I can't say that I've had a sit down meal in a while. I seem to be heavily grazing all day long and it seems to work better for me. I'm not hungry (baby seems happy) and the I keep the naseau at bay as well. So for me it's a win, win, win situation!

You can have other sources of protien....I have been eating lots of beans (of all kinds) here lately...chickapeas...ect....Tofu! love that stuff too

Thanks for the advice Babeed, my problem is that i'm not really a big fan of tofu and beans either, so this is like extra rough for me. i've been eating a lot of eggs. lol

Happy Friday to all my fit, fabulous and pregnant friends!

Our morning started with a nice layer of marine moisture which made for nice, cool air on my run this morning. It felt so good I actually added an extra half mile. Goal of running 10 miles this week - check :-) Goal of eating all my calories hasn't been as easily met - I have been able to eat back my exercise calories, but still having difficulty with the total extra 300. When I mentioned the difficulty to my doctor she said, "HELLO, have you looked at where that baby is sitting?! Your stomach and intestines are all smashed up now - I am not surprised at all that you're having trouble eating!" Her thought is any gain from this point on will be swelling weight. My 37 week appointment went great - everything still right on track and doctor has given me the continued green-light for running and working out. Strep B test also came back negative - yeah!

Amy, congratulations to you on the "no cavity club". I love it!! With all the correlations between oral health and systemic health these days it's so important to take care of our mouths. Happy to hear you are so compliant. I know it was a difficult decision for you to book the 39 week elective c-section, but I am glad to hear that you and your husband agree on that course. Who knows, maybe that little one (who if I remember correctly is measuring a couple weeks later than your due date) will decide to come early and you will have a successful VBAC. I'll just keep sending positive thoughts your way! Ahhh, getting your hair done. I need to get myself an appointment for that too. Must call today as I want to do it before my bambino arrives.

Heather, Glad it has cooled down a little bit for you. I hate to admit it, but it is definitely starting to feel more fall like here. The mornings are crisp and cool, but we have finally been having some sunshine by afternoon most days. It's really been a cool summer in the Pacific Northwest. Your hike yesterday sounds awesome and I always love being a little sore after doing something I haven't done in a while. Makes me realize that I did truly work some different muscles. I know you will rock the glucose screening test - I had mine the morning after we returned from Europe so I was definitely worried. I am getting a pedicure this weekend too. :-) Haven't been able to comfortably reach the toes for several weeks now and figure I'd like them to look nice when the L&D staff have to look at them soon!

Atomdraco, yeah on the ultrasound! That was when my pregnancy really started to become real. You have so many more cool milestones to look forward to!

Ashley, love that you are flossing ;-) At 16 weeks you could start feeling movement. I'm pretty sure I didn't start feeling until closer to 19/20, but it is coming soon.

Rayna, good luck with the Holistic Nutritionist course work. Nutrition has always been an interest of mine as well and at some point I do plan to get my Masters degree in Nutrition. Unfortunately, the Master's doesn't add any monetary value to my earning potential so my husband is working on his Masters of Nursing first.

Kristy, your weekend plans sound great - have fun! I hate to share the bad news, but the sleeping will only get worse. I feel like a beached whale trying to get comfortable these days. Luckily for my husband he's working evenings so he doesn't have to deal with me for more than a couple hours each night. As for the silly question.....it's not silly at all. I too felt a little strange about sex early on. My rational mind knew it was perfectly safe, but it just seemed weird. Have fun with it now as it does become more challenging as your belly turns into a basketball!

Angela, good to see you again!

Mistibergman, I am planning on a little over four months maternity leave. I do not get paid for my time off so I have spent every paycheck since conceiving stashing money away. We are set that I can pay myself a little over 1/3 of my monthly salary each month that I am off. I plan to return to work part-time so living on less money now should make it easier to adjust when I do return to work. Still not sure if part-time will be two or three days a week for me.

Brenda, so happy to hear that all is progressing well. Hopefully you can enjoy this pregnancy more than the first time around.

Babeed, As for maternity sizing- I didn't start wearing maternity clothes until about 23/24 weeks. I just bought what fit me at the time and they still work great at 37 weeks. I've found that by continuing to eat healthy and by working out regularly, most of my weight is bambino and boobs. I still have people commenting "you are so small" "you can't be that far along", but I think it's just because they expect that you are going to look fat as well as pregnant and I just have a nice big basketball bump.

Sabrina, I love fish too! I've eaten seafood on average 2-3 times a week throughout my pregnancy. My doctor gave me a list of seafoods safe 2-3 times a week as well as others that were safe less frequently. Can't remember what your favorites are, but I think I remember salmon and cod on your list?? According to my doctor those are two fish safe for 2-3x a week for consumption. You may want to check with your provider for their recommendation.

Andrea, so good to see you again too!! Don't worry at all about the weight gain - you gained so little early on that you are still in great shape. I know I gained the most in my second trimester. As the third has moved along, my weight has actually stalled. I thought for sure I was on track for closer to a 35 pound gain, but with a little under three weeks until my due date even if I gain a pound a week I'll only hit 30. I remember you asking a while back about good dresses for a wedding you were attending. Did you find something? I have a great dress that I bought at Nordstrom about three years ago, it is made of a poly/spandex blend. It is great for travel because you can smash it into a ball in your bag and all you have to do is shake it out, no wrinkles or anything. Anyway, because of the stretchy nature I can still wear the dress at 37 weeks and it fits my ever growing belly and boobs - plus you can wear it again afterwards!

I also wanted to say that I too really miss Ahi tuna.....it's right up there as one of my favorite foods....

Happy weekend to all!