Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-October 2011

Babeed- good news on your results

svgarcia- Im not very blessed in the pooping department :grumble: Stress, diet sets me off. My bowls literally shut down. Theres not a whole lot you can take for it while pregnant. I use UDOS oil its an omega oil I get from the health food store, mix it with some juice and chug it down that usually helps get things moving. Also again I swear glycerin suppositories save my life. Ya ya its sounds gross but when you havent gone for a few days they are a god send. just saying.

Interesing about the whole mat leave thing, a lady that used to work here is looking to come back. She had a meeting with the head honchos and they were discussing about how they will find her something temporary then offered her my job when Im on mat leave???? WTF these people didnt even know I was pregnant which leads me to believe that obviously my boss who knows has told all the managers Wasnt too impressed with that. But Im not really sure if Ill be back anyways with 2 kids in dayhome doesnt make much sense, I may just be working part time.

As for those thinking of cancelling thier gym memberships I say dont! My gym had child care so I could work out while on mat leave. Ya when I went back to work I cancelled it cause I just never had time. Just think this may be the last time you have time to actually go to a gym! For a while anyways.

I actually had energy last night! I made a slow cooked turkey chilli that was pretty good however my child didnt want to eat supper again, instead she wanted to go sit on her potty and try to go so she could have smarties instead. I ened up giving her a bath and eating my supper in the bathroom while convincing her to eat a few bits of chilli while she was in the tub, lil stinker. After she went to bed rather then doing my work out I washed the floors. Ok this is huge for me as Ive been so tired lately! Felt somewhat productive for once. Im childless and husbandless tonight as nanas picking her up for a sleep obver and hubbys out of town, so I might go swim some laps in the pool! I cant friggen wait for the long weekend!

Baby Furniture--

Have you ladies tried Burlington Coat Factory?? It's much cheaper than Babys R Us....

I need to look at baby furniture. Anyone have opinions on Target furniture? I'm afraid it may not be high quality. We're registering this weekend. MY sister is a bargain queen and found all their stuff on Craiglist.

We're kind of thinking about a Target crib this time around, so I'll be interested in the replies.

For my daughter we started with a home built changing table, a rocking cradle/bassinet (modifies to glider chair) from my in laws, a bouncy chair, and decorated cardboard boxes on shelves for clothing. We co-slept for the first 3 months then transitioned her to the cradle in our room (we had a 1 bedroom apt).

Once she got her own room, we found a drop side crib at a yard sale that we modified (I like working with wood) so it didn't drop side. Now she's inherited our old full size bed, but of course, we sold all of her baby stuff (bad timing, surprise BFP came a week later).

Daina's full size bed is high enough to use for changing purposes. Her glider is going to be switched back to a cradle when we're done co-sleeping, but the kiddo will be sharing a room with his sister for a while (I just have a feeling it's a boy).

edit to add: picture of Daina's clothing/changing area in our first tiny apartment (her cradle was on the opposite wall).

I still haven’t decided on the whole gym thing, my membership runs out in May (due in April) and I don’t know if I’ll renew. The gym I go to now is pretty basic but has convenient locations (I can go to the one near work or near my house) but it doesn’t have childcare. Since my mat leave is a year, I really don’t want to renew for the whole year and not get to ever go, but I don’t want to have to re-register the year after (when I go back to work because I’ll be able to workout on my lunch break) because then I’ll have to re-pay the registration fee of $100 on top of my regular $40 monthly fee. Then there’s the whole debate too of whether I want to stay at the same gym at all. Either way I’d like to continue going to the gym, I like the idea that my child will grow up in a household where its normal for mom & dad to go to the gym, that physical fitness is just as normal as brushing your teeth.

I do have a question for all the American ladies out there. Bobby and I decided to go into the States on Monday (we have it off for Thanksgiving) to look for Maternity stuff. We’ll be going into Plattsburg NY, and I don’t know all the stores there. So if you guys can mention your favorite shops and restaurants too so that I can keep a lookout for them it would be a great help. I know there’s a maternity store in one of the malls (can’t remember the name of it) that had stuff way cheaper than here, but besides that one store I don’t know where to go.

Ash

Ash ~ There is a Burlington Coat Factory where you're going...I would definitely check that place out for maternity clothes. Otherwise Kohls, Target, TJMaxx are other options...

Okay, so back to the nursery furniture....I want to know if I'm completely out of line or not. My sister is also the bargain hunter & I think (thought) that I was too. So I found a set (nice convertible crib, 4-5' long dresser & 3' long dresser/nightable) for $750 (shipping of $130 not included) from JCPenny's. I'm also picky about the dressers, so I've been looking closer at them.

I guess I want to know how much you all are planning on spending on the nursery furniture basics (crib, dresser(s))....

H_82,

I think that is a difficult question to answer. Wants vs Needs // Budget vs Splurge

we personally are on a very tight budget. So I knew what I "wanted" was out of the question but also realized the practicallity of most of what I wanted was not there either. So we ended up being very budget consious and started with enough time that we could be a little picky on things

I would say if it fits your budget and you like the dresser (as it seems to be your main focus) and your hubby approves then go with what you want.

Ash ~ There is a Burlington Coat Factory where you're going...I would definitely check that place out for maternity clothes. Otherwise Kohls, Target, TJMaxx are other options...

Thanks, i know there is a Target there and will check for the other stores you suggested.

In regards to furniture, things are a little more expensive here (hence why we're going to the States) so that sounds like a great deal to me. The cheapest crib i found (ikea) was $150 and it was really flimsy so we already decided to spend a little more for quality, but the cheapest we saw in a maternity store was $300 just for the crib.
All in all, go with what you're happy with! You may be able to find cheeper elsewear but the quality or look wont be there.

Ash

Elce - I think the pain you are feeling is ligament pain. I get it when I walk at a brisk pace for a while, and sometimes during yoga. I thought it was just muscles stretching but I asked my doctor and she said it was most likely ligament pain which is totally normal, and if I am getting the pain after, it's most likely braxton hicks. Think I've experienced a little of both. Also, I thought the same thing about thinking I should know these things by now, 2nd child. I guess I was just too young to understand it all the first time. I am definately learning a lot of new things this time. :n:happy:

Andrea - YAY!! Another baby girl. Congrats!!!

Rayna - Maternity leave????? UGH! I am a little irritated with this topic as well. I've talked to my boss a few times about it, and he is planning on bringing a temporary person in to replace me for 3 months or so. My problem is, it's our busy season (winter), and I really don't think he knows all that I do. I just know I will be rushed into training someone then be flooded with phone calls everyday! I'm at the point where I am just trying to not worry about it because he don't seem to be. It's just the two of us in the office and we also could use another person now. I'm really nervous the baby will come early and nothing will be organized and the new person wont have a clue!!! Hopefully your meeting goes well. Good Luck. I think I may have to sit my boss down to discuss all of this, if we could just get even 10 minutes time. :grumble:

H_82 - There are tons of stores that have comparable items to JC Penny's it's just a matter of what you want for your baby. I do think the dresser is VERY important. My son had a cheap one as a baby, (from Walmart) worked fine for a while, but soon as toddler/kids clothes came, it started breaking!!! Definately not worth it to buy a cheap dresser. LOL I learned my lesson on that one. I found a convertible crib at Walmart that has good reviews and it could be used for quite a while, which is what I'm hoping for. Like someone else said though, if it's in your budget and you want that one, go for it!!!!

I am still trying to decide what to do now. I need and want the crib, but for the first 3 - 6 months I think the baby will be in a bassinet and I really want the playpen with the bassinet and changing table all in one. I had one for my son and it was perfect. Trying to decide....just go with crib now or get it later.

Got tons of rest last night, but feeling absolutely horrible!!!!! I really think I may have to have my gallbladder removed SOON!!! It is so painful and I don't think I deal with it much longer. Doctor told me to eat a bland diet.............ugh, that sucks for me. I eat salad about 4 times a week. Green salad w/ light ranch is my favorite thing to eat! Anyway, salads are very hard to digest so have to cut those out and add more breads, more pasta's less meat....It's no wonder I'm having issues! I don't eat a lot of pasta hardly any bread and I LOVE Salad and Meat!!! Been adding in more fruit too, which is super easy and I love it!! I don't want to go through surgery while pregnant, but if I have to I'd rather do it now, before baby gets too big. Anyone have these issues or know someone who does. It's so painful!!!!!! Any advice would be appreciated.

Weather is cold and rainy here, time to start using the treadmill instead of outside walks. Haven't done my yoga the last couple days, and won't have time tonight, but maybe tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a great week!!!

Thanks Taldie01, I've been looking and have found a few things to try. If I could just find relief during pregnancy I would be glad to have it removed after!

Hi ladies...I managed to do a 20 min walk/jog yesterday and a total of 3 hr walk today as we had a field trip to the zoo. Not to mention logging a wagon full of drinks and snacks and lunches. It was great walk and pull weight combo.

Thank u ladies for all the tips about constipation. I think I may try the benefiber.

Babeed glad to hear Ur results came out negative.

Heather- glad to hear u will tone it down a bit. Take it e-z and listen to Ur body.

Taldie- I hear u on Ur job. I was kinda hurt today, one of my parents told me she put in an application as a sub because our principal had let her knw that I was pregnant and they could use her as a sub when I go to appt or maternity leave. I was hurt because I wish my principal had given me a heads up first.

Man, I wish we had a Burlington coat here or a tjmaxx or kohls.

About furniture, we got out son's dressers from IKEA. It's not real wood but very sturdy. And we pick a one has rounded corner (nothing sharp). And the price is unbeatable. Haven't thought about getting new furniture for the baby yet, but we probably should.

For gym membership. I used to belong one, only $30 a month with access to any gyms are participating in the Blue Cross Blue Shield fitness program. So I can access different gyms, some has swimming pool, some open 24/7, etc. However when Summer came, all I wanted to do is go outside (running/biking), and going to gym became dreadful. So I quit the gym in Jun, and use the money to get a pair adjustable weights, chin-up bar and I'm good to go (I have a treadmill at home already). It saved a lot doing this way.

We have such a great weather this week, today will get to 79 degree (F). I'm taking my bike to a Forest Preserve near home today for a ride. Cannot wait.

Good to see all the posts!

Not sure if you ladies know, but all breast pumps are 20% off at Babies R' Us this weekend! That makes the Medela one I want only $240!! Part of me hates buying expensive things before family has a chance (that sounds terrible I know lol), but I just don't see anyone purchasing us a breast pump as a gift. I think people would rather buy "fun" gifts. lol Anyways, they're having a lot of stuff on sale....formula, diapers, sleepers, monitors, etc.

As for the question regarding bassinet sleeping or crib sleeping at first...I'm not sure yet. Part of me wants to say I'll put the baby in the crib from the beginning, but another part of me thinks I'll want to use a bassinet by our bed for the first few months. A friend has offered to sale me hers (only used since end of June) for $30 so I guess even if we only used it a few months we'd get our money's worth and if we decide not to use it then we could just put it on Craigslist. It's just hard because Eric is aircrew and flies up front with the pilots on the plane so I want to allow him as much sleep as possible at night. The baby crying on the monitor probably would barely wake him (he barely wakes to his alarm sometimes lol) so I'm not too worried about that. I'm anxious to hear what others are planning on doing.

Also, as for furniture...check Amazon. You can join Amazon Mom and you get Prime free for a while and for every $25 you spend in the baby department they will extend your Prime membership for a month, up to a year. I'm not sure if it costs after that and, if so, how much. They're prices are cheaper than Babies R' Us and Target on most of the same brands. Same goes for diapers and most of their products. And you get free shipping on a lot of stuff if you spend over $25. I love Amazon!! We have their credit card and use it for everything (gas, groceries, etc) and will use the points we earn to purchase diapers most likely.

I'm the same way with the gym right now. I was alternating running on the treadmill at the gym and running outside at home, but now that I've gotten better at running outside I think I enjoy that better. At least while the weather is nice. It's been 68-72 and sunny all week. I love it! Although, yesterday I only walked the dogs because my legs were pretty tired and I was feeling achy in my uterus/lower abdomen area. I DO want to start more strength training though. I feel like my arms are getting flabbier and I had nice arms before. I miss lifting heavy. I know I can't lift heavy now, but at least doing something will make me feel better. I need to look into the Tracy Anderson workouts you all speak of. It's obviously great because, Heather, your arms look fantastic!!!

Do any of you beautiful ladies have any plans on Halloween costumes for yourselves? Or do you plan on dressing up at all? Etsy has a cute t-shirt with a skeleton rib cage and a skeleton baby on the belly part (sounds demented, but it's actually cute lol) that I'd like to get, but it's about $25 and I hate to pay that much for a shirt I'll wear once.

We're driving down to South Carolina next weekend to stay with my MIL and I can't wait!!! I love it down there and we haven't seen them since November of last year. His Mumzy (great-grandmother) turned 100 last month and this is kind of the celebration party for her. It's a "Beer, Burgers, and Blue Jeans" party so it should be fun. lol All the women are true southern belles so it's always fun to listen to them talk and see how proper they act. lol I was raised in the country in the Midwest, but don't really have an accent so I love hearing them talk.

Has anyone gone to the chiropractor during their pregnancy?
I've only had a couple adjustments in my life (before pregnancy) during active release sessions - mostly chiro freaks me out but my hips are killing me and I have some sort of twinge or pinched nerve type feeling in my lower lower back (which could be my hips as well)
I had the WORST sleep ever last night, I could not get comfortable to save my life I even had my 90 min yoga class last night and it didn't help.
Anyone else having these issues?

The doctor confirmed yesterday that I'm 50% effaced (since week 30+6d, we are now week 32) and confirmed that I am on bed rest until the end in part because I overdid it with exercise and standing up and being active around the house. Obviously every person is different and twin pregnancy is a bit heavier on the body.

so hang in there; at least you can still do some of it, even thought you have been told to tone it down a bit. Enjoy the water aerobics and take care of yourself!

Have a great weekend everybody !

BelgianLady - sorry to hear that you have to be "bed bound". I sure it's get much more out of a mom when pregnant with twin. Take it easy and hope everything goes well to the end.