Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-October 2011

millionsofpeaches - thanks for the advice on the paint I will definitely try that! It's just going to be tough because my husband and I have such different tastes lol but I'm looking forward to it!

Heather - I'm so sorry that you're in so much pain right now, that totally sucks! :frown: I hope that Charlee comes really soon! Hang in there. I have a feeling that this baby is going to be a big one so I am not so much looking forward to the lack of space issues that will be coming my way...yikes!

I'm feeling a lot better today and I have yoga tonight so I'm going to go and see how I do. I am in a regular level 1 Iyengar Yoga class and the instructor is great and really tries to accommodate me - at this point I am really wishing I would have just signed up for a regular prenatal yoga class with other pregnant women because I'm starting to feel the class may be a little too much and I find myself getting frustrated because there are quite a few things I can't do at this point and she always either has me go into a modified (lots of props lol) shavasna (sp?) and I don't want to spend a lot of time laying down in my yoga class you know? But I already paid for it up front and it goes until mid December. SO I'm going to hang in there and just try my best. I love yoga and I love Iyengar the most out of any type I've tried, so I just need to listen to my body and just do what I can do. I just think it would be easier if I wasn't the only preggo there! Lol

I was really proud of myself yesterday eating wise, I had a ton of veggies! Celery, carrots, tomato soup and fruit too (navel orange) I also had almonds as a snack yesterday. I'm happy I planned ahead, same for today - celery, carrots, grapes, orange and banana and almonds for snacks and left over pasta for lunch - I had oatmeal for breakfast so I'm off to a good start

Random question - when was the first time your husband/partner able to feel the baby kick on the outside? We keep trying with Mason because I can feel him and I feel like I can feel him on the outside but whenever my husband tries Mason goes really quiet and stops moving lol! I think it's because my husbands hands are SO warm all the time maybe he just puts him to sleep or calms him right down? It makes me laugh thinking about it :happy:

Anyway, happy Thursday everyone...almost time for the weekend! Time is flying I can't believe it's October 20th already!

Holly- Congrats you can get to your running!

Heather- Hope the pain subsides a little.

Kristin-For breakfast I always have a cup of NF milk w-cereal, or toast. Snacks-Crackers, yogurt or fruit. Lunch-whatever i can make at home: grilled chicken breast, sweet potatoe & rice or ww pasta. Dinner: I eat what i cook for home like last night I made Potatoe Tacos (Tacos De Papa), they are fried but i use canola or grapeseed oil.

MofPeaches-Happy Anniversary! Hope it's an awesome day. Thanks for the painting tips.

Ashley- i had thought about that too, but being a just girls babyshower. In my culture it's kind of hard to tell people " Hey no kids allowed to this event, but they should start getting used to it. Right?

Rayna-Great job listening to what you can do when you go to yoga. Don't get frustrated, kudos for woroking out! i also try to get the hubby to feel some movement but he hasn't gotten lucky yet.

Jchecca-Yay, baby is growing right along.

Babeed-Yay you are on it nice to hear you have a pediatrician in mind. I wish i could not eat everything in sight. lol Hope your Dr can help you out with the eating questions. You might be ok, and the baby is still receiving nourishment.

I managed to walk for 30 mins last night, but didn't have time to S/T so maybe tonight.

Nichole- your nursery is sooooo adorable! I love the owls, and your SIL is a gifted decorator, that cake is precious Your photos came out amazing, I especially love the one with the pup! Hubby and I certainly will have pictures with the pups I'm so happy your MW visit went so well. I've met one of the MWs in the practice and I can't wait to meet the other. I hope to find the same wonderful feeling you did!

Heather- The photos are excellent, what a great combination of personal touches and romantic settings! I can't wait to post nursery pictures, although I know it's early for me yet ) We're looking at a similar set of furniture that will grow with the baby. Sorry to hear about your terrible pains almost time!!!!

Ashley- Your mural is gorgeous. I can't wait for more progress photos! ...and for you to come help me paint mine?? way to be super classy & get edited :oP

Belgianlady- so happy to hear that Claire and Vincent are here!! hugs for healthy babies

Ktgator- you're not the only one suffering from the 1st trimester bloat. I have an unnecessary roundness in my middle (I'm not even 8 weeks!)

Kristy- so glad you had a great weekend with your in laws, and I'm soooooo jealous of that 72* forecast- it's been around 60 here, and I'm not taking to the temperature change well

Amanda- hopefully hubby will be better soon!!! VEGAS? so jealous!

Rayna- LOVE the name

Babeed- that pedi office sounds awesome. before long I'll be hunting for a pediatrician. yikkkkes so much to do!

afm...I had a crazy week of nausea and uncomfortableness and I was only able to calm the nausea with red meat (esp well done hamburgers!) and cheese/dairy in any form. I'm feeling much better this week, and have even been in the mood for different kinds of food, which feels great I've been so tired that I'm having trouble keeping up with the cycling, so I've been walking on the treadmill instead. I seem to be able to do more when I do intervals on the treadmill, and if get tired I don't have to turn around and ride 10+ miles home! ( not to mention catching up on DVR isn't too shabby ) Other than that, my first appointment went well, I really like the MW I met, and my only issue was some bacterial cells. The nurse said it's no big deal and they called in a prescription. I just hate when you see the caller id for the doctor's office, it always makes my heart skip a beat.


xoxo keep it up ladies
Karen

Hey another random question for my Canadian friends on here - how do you go about finding a Pediatrician? I asked my obgyn and he said they have them on call after you give birth and then just assign you one and if you like them you can stick with them...I'd like to do a little research and find one that I like, not just be assigned one. Does anyone have any insight on this? I know I have a lot of time but I also know it can be hard to find Doctors taking new patients - I don't know how it is for Pediatricians? I know my sisters is awful only open really limited hours and she can never get appointments so she always has to take her son to the medi centre.

Any thoughts would be awesome!

Thanks!

Rayna,

Although we live in different countries and I am well aware of hte differences when it comes to the medical field. Here is how I began my pediatrician search: Asked all my besites, then family and then I blasted it on FB. the reponses I got were all fantastic but I knew exactly what I wanted. We would need someone with late hours or that is open on weekends- NO ER visits unelss absoutely necessary. As we get penalized $500 for going without insurance pre authorization.

Spread the word- you'd be surprised at the responses!

Thanks Tara & Babeed )

Another random question - has anyone found a maternity winter coat that's actually stylish??? If so, WHERE?
I can't seem to find one ANYWHERE - any good online stores?? Help! lol

Hi ladies! I'm new to the MFP forums but have been browsing this thread for a few days. Mind if I join you?

I'm 25 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child (a girl). I also have a 2 yr old son. Tomorrow is my 35th birthday which I guess officially makes me "Advanced Maternal Age" but I don't feel old! I'm high-risk because I'm a type 2 diabetic so that makes it especially important that I eat right and exercise. For the first half of the pregnancy though I actually stopped my exercise routine and stopped logging my foods because I felt so lousy all the time. A few weeks ago the Perinatologist started fussing at me about it because my blood sugars are starting to get higher than they should and they have had to increase my medicine to help control my sugars. So I've gone back to trying to get my 10,000 steps/day (I used to wear my pedometer every day for a year but stopped) and logging my foods. Most of my logging is on FitBit instead of MFP though since I wear one of their trackers every day. I actually prefer the MFP software but at the time being the two aren't intergrated. Supposedly FitBit is working on an app to intergrate MFP and FitBit though which would be great!

My goals right now are:
1) ~2200 cal/day (that's the number the nutritionist gave me)
2) 10,000 steps/day on at least 5 days a week, preferably every day but I'm giving myself some wiggle room since some days I don't feel well or my body just tells me I need a rest day, today for example my leg muscles feel a little tired so I will probably not force myself to 10,000
3) at least 2 strength routines per week - this is the goal that is probably hardest for me, while I LOVE how I feel after cardio I actually HATE every aspect of resistance training and therefore I tend to get lazy about doing it. So I MUST force myself!

It's been a while since I have checked in, but I have been trying to keep up with what is going on.

Well, My in-laws came down this weekend and graciously shared a nasty cold bug with me! I am pretty miserable at the moment. It was incredibly hard to get up for work this morning. I just keep telling myself that it's almost the weekend when I get to sleep in and just snuggle with my puppy! So, I guess no Zumba tonight like I had hoped. I can barely walk to the restroom without getting winded.
I had a doc appointment yesterday. We went over a lot of family history and the dos and don'ts. We also got to see "peanut" again! I am truly amazed at how much more developed he (wishful thinking) has become! Since our last ultrasound that just showed a little bean that barely resembled a human to a fully developed baby! It's just amazing! Still haven't heard the heartbeat, but we are convinced it is pumping just right with how squirmy and busy he was. So Cool
On other news, we have finished cleaning and repairing our rental property, and Hubs meet with some prospective tenants and they really like the house and we have agreed that they will be moving in on the 28th! YAY! It is such a relief to have it finished and have good (seeming) tenants. I just hate not really knowing who these guys are or how they live, but I guess that the change you have to take being a landlord. So now we just have to cross our fingers.
Yesterday, I broke down and bought a pair of maternity work pants... I just couldn't stand the waistline digging into me while sitting at my desk anymore. I got them at target and don't love the fit, but they will help me get thru the workweek. I've tried JCPenny also, but couldn't find any that I liked. So, I think I am going to Motherhood this weekend to try on a few more pair. On their website they have select twill pants for buy one get one free. Can't beat Free!

Well I hope everyone has a great rest of the week and weekend!

Eponine- if you go to your "my topics" this last thread you comment on should be at the top. Hope that helps, congrats on your second baby and congrats on some awesome goals!!

Kcurtis- sorry to hear that your not feeling your best. Lots of fluids & rest and you'll be back in no time!! Remember you have to take care of you!

H_82 - How exciting to find out that you are having a baby boy!! Glad to hear all things are going well and I definitely hear you on teh planning portion!! What a blessing!!

AFM- hubby and I had a great heart to heart last night. We cleared up things and hopefully will try to tone down on the helping so much. I love him dearly, but I am still capable of doing MANY things myself. Hoping to hit the soft trail with Neena this weekend- suppose to be nice out and hten we're back down into the 50's next week...brrr....

Sonogram is on Monday and I'm so nervous!!

Quickly checking in so maybe I can actually get some work accomplished in my half day here today!

Last night I had a good strength session - did about 30 minutes and got a total body workout in. I'm not necessarily sore today except my glutes (darn Bulgarian split squats!) but it was nice to do some strength. I really want to get at least one strength workout in a week, preferably 2 from here on out. I am beggining my transition to my home gym and have definitely decided to quit my gym. They have closed one of the main bridges across the KY/IN border in Louisvile, any my gym happens to be on the street that the otehr downtown bridge is on so traffic is a nightmare; I almost didn't end up going on Tuesday. Anyways, having the equipment in the basement will make it easier to get myself motivated I think. My dog watched me work out and can't quite figure out the mirror wall. She kept going up to it and sniffing at her reflection. IT was too cute. After my strength I had a little time to clean and got some more burn in there but didn't have time for the treadmill. Today my cardio will be shopping.

Hope you all have great weekends! Yay for another boy and hopefully we'll hear of another on Monday!

-Ashley