Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-November 2011

Hey ladies. The weather in KY is gorgeous so I took advantage of it last night. Eric, Sydney (my doggie) and I took about a 20 minute walk. I had planned on a longer run/walk so I went and did an additional 25 minutes of mostly running after. It felt good but I felt like I had to pee the whole time and the rest of the night my hip hurt. It felt like I had done a long distnace run and I maybe logged 2 miles. I hadn't run in a couple weeks and I can tell my body is responding differently. My lower back is still hurting a little this morning. I am going to keep at it as long as I can. Tonight I will probably take another walk or maybe ride my bike as the weather is going to be nice again. I was supposed to go help dog hunt with my friend but after 9 DAYS "in the wild", my friends got a call at 2am from a nearby house saying they had their dog. What great news.

Question - anyone have slight dizziness when they wake up? I got up this morning and sort of ran into a wall and it took me about 30 minutes before I felt normal. Felt a little like when I would drink too much and wake up still a little tipsy. :drinker: Obviously that was not the case this morning. I'm better now but it was strange.

-Ashley

New month, new thread, new members! Welcome! :happy:

Those asking about maintenance calories - I changed my settings to maintain and that for now I'm sedentary, and it still gives me a 1750 calorie goal, which i almost never hit unless I've splurged on a favorite "naughty" food that day. Some days I have a hard time hitting 1200-1300. Bed rest certainly doesn't help me work up an appetite, but I am glad that I am least still logging my foods, because it is an eye opener sometimes that I need to eat more for the baby's sake! Either way, I am maintaining my weight at this point, so I suppose that's good.

Hoping this is my last day of laying on the couch. Nervous but ready for tomorrow's appointment. Haven't had anymore heavy bleeding in over a week, but still spotting every day. Really have no idea what we will find out tomorrow - really hoping to see that heartbeat on the ultrasound and that everything is okay, but also trying to prepare myself for anything. :frown:

If nothing else, it will be my first trip out of the house in 9 DAYS!

I have totally been MIA for the last week or so.

My number one goal for this week is to make sure that I am stretching daily. I can already feel my body getting stiff!


Last night was my first time of getting sick. It was horrible and I feel so bad for any woman that has to deal with morning sickness on a normal basis. I thought maybe I had waited too long to eat but it had only been 3 hours....is that really too long? Hopefully it isn't something that happens too often. With my first I never got sick so I had my fingers crossed for the same thing.

Bmfrazie- I never got morning sickness per say....but I was naseaus ALL day....so I made sure that I had snacks/small meals to cover me approx every two hours. The longer I went without something in my stomach, the sicker I would get....

I also had kept almond packs/raisins in my purse for those cases when I felt it come on....

hope you don't have to go through that!!

just found bfp yesterday. so when its safe to excercise as first few weeks r considered risky

if i can pls let me some good workout dvds

and should i change my calorie goals to maintenance with sedentary activity level

ADREAMMICHELLE- hoping all is well for your lil bean, that is crazy you guys have no power! And for that long!

I did my aquasize last night even though I was exhausted, it turned out to be a really good class. My instructor is so cute she always says this is such an intense class... which I guess it is for some people, its a good work out but its definately no spin class thats for sure. I made loaded baked potato soup in the slow cooker last night sooo good. Today is beef strogenoff.... excited! My lil peanut stayed home with nana today she still wasnt feeling to good but better for sure. So lucky to have such hands on in laws. My parents are about 3 hrs away from us, and about 10 years older than my inlaws. They had my husband when they were 17!!! They truely are a blessing..

I have been struggling with the idea of dropping a course I signed up for its really tough and Im stressed I just wont get it done, but I decided to just do it, cause Im not sure when Ill do my next one!

Still holding out on a 13lb weight gain, my appetite has slowed down which is great!Gonna go check out a winter maternity jacket on lunch so Ill have to try to work out at home tonight, mabe some spin? Damn I know I need to do weights, blah.

Hope all you mommas have a great day!

It's crazy that it's already Novemeber!! I will be 31 weeks tomorrow. I did some yoga last night and worked out on my elliptical at a moderate pace for 25 minutes. I felt so great!! So far today I have done 25 minutes of yoga. My kids won't behave enough so I have to wait till nap time to do my strength.

andreamichelle82: Our thoughts are with you!

nkster781: Awesome job showing up the non-preggers in Zumba!!!

abeare: Nice job with the workouts!

Better_Balance_20: Yay for finding puppy!! I haven't experienced any dizziness, but we have to remember that our center of gravity is off during pregnancy, and we need to take a little extra time as compared to pre-pregnancy. Hopefully it doesn't persist. If it does, definitely speak to your doctor.

♥Rayna♥: So glad to hear the yoga helped! And awesome job on the room preparations! How exciting.

emrogers: Don't stress about the weight gain numbers. Like Rayna said, everyone gains differently and at different points in their pregnancy. Get yourself back into the groove of exercising and continue eating well, and you shouldn't worry about anything else. There is enough to stress about...Don't add to it unnecessarily. Awesome job this week! I've been wanting to search for some Classical music, but have no idea of any. Suggestions?

Heather: I shouldn't have presumed that it was something the doctor could have planned and notified you :blushing: Getting a birthplan on paper and trying to meet with the other potential doctors should be a way to alleviate some of the stress of your doctor possibly not being available...

AmyRhubarb: Fingers crossed!

Lunarokra: Will definitely put up pics after the shower! Can't wait to hear about the U/S.

taldie01: Great job on the workouts! Hopefully the jacket works out. Dinner sounds Yummy!

Last night was no bueno...Didn't get the planned walk in because I got distracted cleaning my room, AND I ate candy and cupcakes! I don't know what was wrong with me. I didn't even think about stopping until I was licking the frosting off of my fingers from the second cupcake. UGH! Self-control where did you go!? I consumed 400 calories over the MFP daily goal. So yes ladies, you can consume all of your calories in one day, and then some! It usually involves oh so deliciously bad foods! :ohwell: Anyhow, vowing to be much much better today.
Walking with the pups tonight and doing a strength training DVD. Had meant to get the strength training accomplished before work today, but let myself sleep in because I have the feeling I'm on the verge of getting a cold if I don't nip it properly. Sleep is the only cure! Time management will be the key tonight because I would like to visit my BF and her 5 month old baby and get some cleaning done. Hopefully all is accomplished....

Hope you ladies have a wonderful day!!!!

hi all...just wanted to say a quick hi. totally been MIA because CT got hit with that insane weather this past saturday and needless to say we've been without power for the past 5 days...no bueno!!!

as a result there has been a lot of eating out and i just don't feel good about my body right now i have yoga tonight and i am hoping to get a charge of 'health' back into my body because i sure need it! what i really need is to stop feeling bad for myself and get over the fact that we're probably not going to get power back for another couple days (they're saying by end of the day sunday! eek!!!)

but we're 24 weeks today...6 whole months! i cant believe how fast its going by!

hope everyone is doing well!

Hi all--

Andrea and Amy--I'm praying so hard for both of you. Keep a positive outlook!

Wow--this board really is rocking the active mommas to be! Quite the inspiration! I may just have to drag my bum off this couch when I finish posting and go exercise while little boy is "napping". If I don't fall asleep first--the pregnancy narcolepsy seems to have finally taken hold of me. I'll get back to you all on that. Haha.

As for me: Had a sonogram today--I'm measuring 6 weeks, 1 day. EDD: June 26, 2012. Not much to see on the screen, but a little teeny tiny dot with a yolk sac. (I was impressed that she found it--she did an external ultrasound--i was all ready for an internal. I think she was good!) Fortunately, the dot was where it was supposed to be and doing what a dot of it's size should be doing, so I'm able to wrap my head around the actuality that I'm pregnant, and am going to do everything in my power to stay that way. WOWZAS. I start progesterone tonight just as a precaution, since I have a history of early spotting with my cycle.

Hubby has started referring to the baby as "poppy" as in "poppy seed". We called our son "lima bean" until he was born (since we didn't find out the gender.) All in all a good day.

Welcome Dexter Dexterity!!


Taldie-I feel you on trying to get some S/T workout too.

Baiselac- Good to hear you're doing ok, and you are checking in.

Jchecca-hope you are keeping warm, and you get your power back soon.

Imprfect51- Good job on your workouts, Yoga is great, I am going to have to do some tonight my back is bothering me.

Misti-That's a good steady weight gain, and how awesome your 13 weeks closer to due date.

Karen-Wonderful to see the lil sac right?

Cindy- Congrats, Whoo hooo your lil boy! :drinker: Take it easy.

Heather-LOL if she does bounce out, that will be a great tip for the rest of us.

Well since last month the Dr had stated "there is nothing sticking out when he checked the gender I have said it's a girl, so the U/S should confirm it. If it ends up being a boy, it'll make my son very happy. But I don't doubt it's a girl, the sonogram last month was clear, it's just that the Dr didn't blurt out the words "it's a girl".

Welcome to all the new faces! You have found a fantastic group of supportive women that are committed to taking care of themselves and their growing babies with healthy nutrition and exercise. It's an active board, which makes sense with such active ladies!

Ellie and I got in a three mile run this morning. It was 33 degrees when we went out the door. Brrrr.... She looked so darn cute all bundled in her warm jammies and coat/pram/whatever you call it! Maybe I will put up a picture for a bit. We've also gotten in the walks with my first babies (dogs) all three days so far this week.

Ash, great job on zumba, toning and walking. You should have nothing to worry about with looking fab for your friends wedding. Did you see my note at the end of the October board?

Ashley, so happy to hear your neighbors got their dog back. I would be devastated if something happened to one of my girls! You are continuing to rock the workouts - keep it up! As for the dizziness, I got that off and on during my pregnancy. Most the time I racked it up to orthostatic hypotension, but it is quite common in pregnancy.

Heather, you are doing great with the workouts. I forgot to comment about your neighbor - I think for people who were fairly sedentary during their pregnancy that the "stroll" can sometimes be enough of a shake up to start the labor process. Unfortunately for people like us, who remained so very active during pregnancy, a stroll or even a hard core workout is nothing new and shocking to the body. My family joked after I was well past my due date that I needed to just camp on the couch eating junk food to shock my body! Of course I didn't try it, but maybe it would work?!

AmyR, praying for a happy appointment tomorrow!

bmfrazie, I like your stretching goal. My right hamstring has been extra tight and I need to do some extra stretching too.

Elce, good for you for recognizing and putting yourself back on track. Try not to be too hard on yourself. We all gain weight so differently during pregnancy. I had some jumps and gained the majority of my weight second trimester. I hardly gained at all in the third. You can do this! Great goals.

dexters, I agree with Heather - anything you've already been doing should be safe just don't start adding all kinds of new workouts. If you aren't comfortable with that (and as always) check with your physician and follow their advice.

Rayna, yeah for the yoga helping with the soreness. I miss my prenatal yoga class! And Yum! for Starbucks holiday drinks ;-)

Andreamichelle, scary stuff! Praying all turns out well for you.

Brenda, definitely getting cold here too. Great for getting out even in the not so pleasant weather, you've been doing awesome with staying active. Enjoy the ultrasound tomorrow!

Taldie, glad you've gotten the workouts in and have help from the in-laws. Follow your gut on the class, if it's too much for your plate right now maybe it is best to drop it. Taking care of your little one and the precious life growing inside you is most important right now.

baslieac, good to hear from you. Sounds like the little one is growing :-)

imperfect511, great working out! I love yoga and found it to be especially awesome during pregnancy.

Misti, glad to hear all is well. Ellie was always kicking the doppler off too! Your weight gain is excellent - great job with continuing to be active and eat well.

Rosanna, good to hear from you. I sometimes have the same battle with the cupcakes....no worries, just shake it off and get back on the bus. You've done so well with eating right and exercising that an off day here and there should be just fine. Gosh, 30 weeks already. Love the photo.

jchecca, ugh! I hate losing power. Hope everyone you love is safe.

kah78, ahhh....the first trimester fatigue....as hard as it is, I found getting out the door and running actually gave me more energy. Good luck, we are here to help keep you moving!

Cindy, your weight gain sounds awesome! Glad to hear from you and that you are hanging in there. Yay on the baby boy!!

Holly

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LEVARMYWIFE01 - How exciting! Congratulations to you, and welcome to the group!