Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-September 2011

Danielle sorry to hear about that. But since the incompetent cervix isn't an issue anymore, did you get released to do some workouts??

Lexi that's quite a boy! You never know how big they are going to really be until they come! Congratulations on a healthy mommy and baby though. I can only imagine how disappointed you were when your plan wasn't happening....but at the end of the day the most important part is to have what you've got...a beautiful, healthy baby and a healthy you! Congratulations again! I can't wait to see a picture of your sweet boy!

Ash I think you just go through phases of being super hungry. There is just a lot going on in your body right now. I went through bouts of massive hunger but it didn't ever last longer than a week or so here and there. Just continue to be active, drink lots of water, and snack on healthy stuff. Your body will tell you what it needs and if it needs food right now, then feed it! Don't starve yourself for sake of eating too many calories! It will even itself out. I ate a lot of cereal the first trimester to fill up when I was starving inbetween meals. Your snacks sound great. Keep up doing what you are doing and eat when you are hungry chica!

Ashley way to go on pushing yourself! Have you heard of Tracy Anderson Method? Her strength training is pretty great. Her upper body workouts are killer and she only uses 3lb weights. As far as ab workouts...I do planks and standing abs. I was doing crunches on the ball but it just feels awkward and weird and a little painful. And oh how a facial sounds awesome! Enjoy!

Kristen I change my weight on here every week (if my weight changed that week of course).

I'm going into the city today to get some stuff at Buy Buy Baby and Babies R Us that I didn't get at the shower. I'd like to have everything done and ready by 35weeks so I can just sit back and enjoy the last couple of weeks without worrying about getting something for the baby. I really only need a few small things like pacifiers, a few more bottles, a bath tub, a monitor, and that's about it. I had gone back and forth with the kind of monitor I was going to get and decided on just getting a regular monitor. I had originally planned on getting the works (movement, sound, and video) but realized that the important thing is that I be able to hear her. So many choices and options!

Gonna get in an hour on the treadmill before I leave. Hope you ladies have a great, healthy day!

Good morning to all my fit and fabulous preggo friends!

Welcome newcomers! Congratulations! Check out the first post on the board concerning calories and our goals for this group.

Luna glad you are starting to slowly but surely feel better. I've never been sick so much in my life as I've been while pregnant (and we will all agree that sick and pregnant sucks!). I didn't buy a pregnancy journal persay, but I bought a journal that I've been writing in at least once a week since I found out I was pregnant. It is a great way to be able to look back at all the milestones along the way throughout your pregnancy! I also made sure to take a picture at 4 weeks and take one at least every other week to show the progress of the growing bump.

Kristy it is different for everybody but you should start to feel flutters any week now! I felt mine around 13ish weeks and she just never stopped! lol

Rosanna you can can the fruits and veggies now and then use them as baby food when you are ready. I don't garden but my parents do and they can fruit and veg and I will just use that as the baby's food when it is time!

Misti I'm not sure if Airborne is approved or not. I'd imagine it is, but I'd wait to talk to the nurse at your OB office. Make sure to wash your hands a LOT while at work! Great job on getting your yoga in!

Rayna....you aren't lazy, you are pregnant! There is a difference. We can only do SO much and sometimes some things have to slip (like being uber organized) so other things can happen (like getting off the couch and working out or making something to eat). Your smoothie idea sounds great! I used to drink a smoothie every single day as well. I'd do a spinach, banana, a little yogurt or almond milk, and frozen strawberries, and some ice cubes and I loved it. But after getting pregnant all I could smell is the spinach and it was such a turnoff and I haven't tried it since. Maybe it is time...And I love the name Bennett and calling him Ben.

Alisa are you being seen at a military hospital? Tricare is a stickler about not doing more than 1 ultrasound your entire pregnancy unless you have a good medical reason otherwise (multiple miscarriages, etc.). So I'd make sure if you are off base to pass it through tricare as well. I conceived with Clomid as well and I actually started off with twins. One of the babies never developed past a gestational sac but I was happy that I had one perfect baby in there so the loss of something I never would have known I had, had I not have gotten an early scan wasn't really a big deal. Clomid really only increases your chances for multiples by a very small margin. But I can understand your curiosity. Good luck at your appt today!

Midnight hope you got your hour in that was your goal!

AFM I had a long day of shopping for some items on our baby list that we still needed. All the driving and shopping left me exhausted (poor me right lol). It was fun to hang out with a friend while shopping though. She is due 3 weeks after me and having a girl too. Today Al is flying back so this morning I am doing a 5 mile hike then some Tracy Anderson Method then home to spend some time with him. I know I need to make something for dinner tonight....but I'm all out of ideas lately....

Hope you ladies have a wonderfully healthy Wednesday!