Fit, Fabulous, and Pregnant-November 2011

Hey mamas.

Heather? Where are you? You have usually checked in by now. I hope this means good things.

Rayna, cute hair. (Olson twin )

Rosanna, lucky you and your glider! We have been looking at them online and the ones we like are $400ish. I hate to spend that but I don't like the less expensive ones with exposed wood so oh well..... We may register for one just in case someone is feeling especially generous. If nothing else, we'll get a percentage off for the chair being on our registry.

Garcia - sorry about your GMa. Thoughts and prayers with you.

Everyone else (is that essentially what AFM stands for by the way?) - good job on goals etc.

I just had a huge lunch. Since bumping up for the thrid trimester I feel like I have to eat all the time. I am torn b/c it is the only time in my life I feel like I should be eating more, but I also feel like I don't necessarily need the extra calories sometimes. I have been trying to make wise decissions in how to use my calories but I still have icecream almost every day. It's got calcium!

I got a walk in yesterday before lunch and meetings; it is gorgeous in KY! I plan on a run walk this evening. I'm going to leave early to vote and get home so I can run before it gets dark. I love waking up to the sun but hate how it leaves so quickly at night. I was planning on a swim this week but my debit card has recently been comprimised so my auto debit at the gym didn't go through and they canceled my membership. I was going to give it another month before canceling, but I think I'm just going to be done. So no more swimming for me. I have mixed emotions as swimming seems to be one of those things I always try to talk myself out of - I'm cold and don't feel like getting wet; I don't want all the chlorine in my hair; etc. - but once I was swimming, I always felt better. Oh well, I'll save $52 a month and get more use out of my home gym and stop giving myself a hard time for not using my membership. I can always rejoin later. That being said, Thursday I will most likely do strength and treadmill at home.

Better get back to work. Have a great day ladies!

Has anyone bought a crib from Ikea?

I looked at it long time a go for my 1st, but they don't look like very sturdy at all. I didn't go for it

Hey ladies!

I had a successful week with exercise and nutrition goals last week. I've had to make some adjustments for this week due to traveling. I did get in two runs (four miles each) and two nice 40-45 minute walks with my four leg girls. I don't anticipate doing any more cardio for the week, but should be able to sneak in abs, arms and some yoga while away. Plan to get back to it upon our return :-)

Rayna, glad to hear your class was so successful. It's fantastic to be your own advocate as you proceed into labor/delivery and it sounds like your husband is right there with you to support your decisions. I was definitely nervous about the whole process, but can tell you it isn't as bad as I feared!

Heather, sending good vibes your way. Keep up with the great exercising, it should help with the mental frustration! You sound like you are in a good place and just want you to know that you are in my thoughts.

Shellgib, I used a support band from about week 26 until I delivered when I was running only. It definitely helped to take some pressure off my low back. I think it was a Gabriella or something like that.

svgarcia, you're in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with the funeral of your grandmother. Hugs across the miles!

To all the other fabulous ladies - great goals for the week. I look forward to hearing about all the doctor appointments and successes with exercising and nutrition!

Be back soon,
Holly

Boo....what's up with the no tickers anymore?

Holly, that's awesome. I bet you are glad to be back to running. I think I need to invest in a band. I ran/walked 45 minutes last night (ended up being around 3.5 miles) and I was definitely feeling it all last night in my lower back. It is getting harder to run. My running intervals are getting shorter and walking more frequently. I find I feel like I have to pee pretty much the whole time, my calves kill me and I get out of breath going up hills so I walk them all. It's great. I still do enjoy the running and ultimately gives me good feelings. I hope I can keep it up till the end! (I am almost 29 weeks BTW.) Tonight I have plans for yoga so hopefully that will help stretch me out some.

Not much else to report. It is rainy and dreary here today and I would rather be sleeping or watching movies instead of working. Have a great day all!

-Ashley

I used a band yesterday when I ran, but I feel like it caused more pain. Maybe I had it too tight or wasn't wearing it right, which is very possible. lol I ended up having to walk most of the way because I was having some pretty bad ligament pain on my right side. I did 50 minutes of yoga afterwards though so that helped me feel better all over. The band I have is the kind that comes in 3 pieces. I didn't use the 3rd piece (it's like a strap) that goes over the top of your stomach. I'm not big enough for that yet. I'm going to try again today without using it and see how I feel.

Thanks for the compliments about our pictures! I'm really happy with them and can't wait to get our Christmas cards done. I love pictures with natural lighting and I think she did a great job with that.

I need to start logging my food again because I don't think I'm getting enough calories each day. I haven't been hungry, but I want to make sure I'm getting enough calories and nutrients for baby.

Heather - it's so unfortunate that it has to be such a struggle to not get induced these days as technically you are not overdue. As you said most first time pregnancies go to 41 weeks even 42 and sometimes due dates aren't even 100% accurate anyway, I think you are amazing for sticking to what you believe is right for you even with all of the pressure around you and how uncomfortable you must be AND how much you want to meet your beautiful baby girl. I am thinking of you and sending positive thoughts hoping that Charlee will come on her own :flowerforyou:

Quick update - I have my 25 week appointment today at 2:00 and then a massage at 4:45 :bigsmile: I am SO looking forward to the massage today...man oh MAN it will be AMAZING :happy: let the countdown begin!

Heather do what you feel is best. I ended up having my son at 41 weeks 2 days. I know it can be highly annoying and bothersome when people say you haven't had the a baby yet. I had a 100% natural child birth and will do the same again. The baby will come when it is ready. I think it is great that you are taking the precautions to make sure all is ok. Good luck!

Anyone else still really, really tired. I'm 18 weeks this week and still feeling tired and have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning. Still going to bed just after my kids around 8 every night. I don't remember this from my other pregnancy. 21 days until I have my ultrasound, so excited to find out what it is. I have two girls already!!!

Hi everybody. I feel out of whack this week once again. With my FIL in the hospital and having family in town, it took a small toll on me. However, I'm trying extremely hard to stay within my calorie range even though I've been eating out a lot due to no groceries at home. The time change has affected me in a way that I've never been affected before during the fall, I usually feel groggy like this during the spring time but not fall!!!

I have not been able to walk this week due to me being at the hospital all weekend and basically all week long. I haven't given up on the rest of the week since technically for me Monday's is when I start over completely. So I will be walking the remainder of the week. I'm making chicken soup tonight, so I'm looking forward to a healthy dinner and getting to bed early!!!! I need it. I went to the Chiro on Tuesday only to find out that he didn't take my insurance. HOW annoying!!!! I told the lady, that it was so rude to have somebody make arrangements to come down there especially after speaking to someone the day I made the appt and told them what insurance I had!! I'm still having back issues, like I have been and I need to look for another chiro that takes my insurance. Dallas, has been extrememly active now, and I think its because he's getting bigger and less room. I LOVE it. There's times I feel like he's tumbling in there!! HA!!
I've done great with given up the Dr. Peppers and have stuck to diet snapple and only have a certain about due to the caffeine.
This Sunday I turn 7 months!!!! I know, its crazy and that means closer to meeting Dallas.


Goals this week:
Thursday: 3 mile walk
Friday: 3 mile walk
Saturday: rest and clean house
Sunday: 5 mile walk

stellcorb- congratualations and welcome aboard. I'm excited for you.

shellgib- I'm sorry about your sucky sleep patterns. I have been able to sleep through out the night pretty well after buying my snoogle but do wake up extrememly early, which is very unlike me. I'ml ike you, once I hear noise, I'm up. For instance this morning my cat decided to be a pain, so lets just say, I got NO sleep. Grrrr.

dexters- what a pain. I'm sorry you're going through this. But yes, better safe than sorry.

H_82- Oh do I completely understand. I felt the same way the last time I went to see my midwife. I was like HOLY MOLY!!! Not a cool feeling AT ALL!!!!

Jennamom- how AWESOME!! I love the name by the way.

Ash- that's exactly how I felt when I saw a 7lb weight gain!!! I thought for sure since I was doing a half freaking marathon that I wouldn't gain but maintain or stall my weight loss some, not much but some. APPARENTLY NOT!!! I felt like you, I started having images of being 60lbs by the end of 9months. GEEZ!!

Ashely- great bargain deals!! I love it!

Kristy- how cool for the high definition US!!! I LOVE to see my baby. So exciting!!!

Andrea- I am praying for you and that baby. I'm SUPER excited for you and your hubby.

Misti- sounds like fun!! Yes, I know how being busy bodies makes you just want to do NOTHING!!! Hopefully you'll get to relax soon and take it easy.

sabrinafaith- YES!! OMG YES!!! LOL. I plan on starting Jillian's 6 week DVD to start off with and I have several half marathons already paid for, for next year. So needless to say, training as early as I get the go ahead from my midwife!! In my area I have a place called My Fit Foods, which specializes in fresh, balanced meals, that you just pick up and they have a 21 day challenge program that I'll be doing a month after I get home. YAY!!! I'll be doing it for 2 months back to back.

rosanna- sorry you're feeling funky. Lots of water and rest. I'm sure you know that already. Well wishes

paulandrea- I'm sorry. As for the name, I LOVE it!! if it makes you feel anybetter my family about flipped out when I told them our sons name, Dallas Aaron Rogers. We are from Dallas, TX but I have always LOVED the name and well they were like, are you SERIOUS??? I don't really care what people think, its actually becoming pretty funny to see the faces some make. LOL!!

Rayna- I told you this alreay but I LOVE the darker side of you.

Heather- I'm SOOOO proud of you for taking charge of your body and your right to birth the way you want too. Its so much easier to just say, lets induce and get it over with than it is to let women now a days labor and have our bodies take their natural course. I hate to say this but its a business!! Hospitals, doctors, nurses, etc. If it makes you feel any better, with my first I was due June 8th, nothing, then nothing again, then had and appt and she told me that if I didn't have him by the following Monday they were going to induce me!!! I was freaking! Being a first time mom and having no education on birth etc. I only knew that c-section meant MAJOR surgery (which for some reason we have moved awa from, everybody thinks its so normal) and not natural. He did come on the 17th of June!! HA!! He came all on his own. She will come when she is ready so I'm hoping you go into labor SOON. Many many prayers for you and Miss Charlee.

Hey all--I've been MIA, but wanted to pop in.

Heather--One week or less...that's a great way to look at it. Funny story (kinda)--I was about a week before my due date, and I went into the office for my appt, and the Dr. says "You look like a lady ready to be done with being pregnant." (I was so tired, etc.) I was like, "Yeah", till she called my bluff and said "If you want, I can induce you tomorrow." My eyes got all big at the thought of having a little baby to take care of the next day, and I panicked, and I was like "Noooo, I think I'll wait a few more days!" At that moment, the reality of it all REALLY hit me, and I was like "No, I want just a few more days with the baby INSIDE and not outside!" It makes me chuckle looking back on it.

I'm enjoying reading everyone's recommendations and experiences--sorry I'm not posting more often...maybe I'll get around to that eventually.

AFM: I'm at 7 weeks. A few days ago, the nausea making me not want to eat anything has been replaced by a different, yet more familiar phenomenon--I get really nauseous if I DON'T eat something every hour or two. I remember that with my first pregnancy, but it wasn't this severe this early (or I just don't remember it since I was in the midst of a stressful internship for my Masters). So I've had to radically shift my eating habits, and I'm struggling, because the healthy foods are still not appealing (veggies mostly), but I'm needing to eat something every hour or so to keep my tummy under control. Ive learned the hard way in the last day or two that large meals are not working either--they are just sitting in my belly like a rock which ALSO makes me nauseous. So it's a very delicate balancing act right now. My poor hubby and son who never know what is for dinner anymore--all I seem to want is peanut butter on saltines. Anyone have any good suggestions for coping with this?

On the exercise front, I exercised yesterday morning. And it killed me. And this wasn't even a "real" workout--it was like a 2 mile walk! I felt so exhausted by the end of it...I think my big plan to push through the first-trimester tiredness by exercising bit me in the bum yesterday. Ugh. I have a prenatal yoga and strength training video on order, and I'm excited to try those out and throw them in the mix, because the cardio just left me breathless! Lung capacity--where have you gone, and are you ever coming back?

Quick update.... still don't know much, waiting for radiology to review the US and then doctor to call. She ordered a full abdominal scan, so we looked at kidneys, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen and even another full blown U/S of baby, just as a follow up. We even got some 3-D pics. As far as my gallbladder, we couldn't see gallstones but there may be some small ones that the radiologist will be able to see. My right kidney is bigger than the left one too, so that might have something to do with the pain if there is infection somewhere???? The baby looked great, she's healthy and active, already in the down position and weighs about 2lbs. I was glad to see my lil' baby is doing great. Now if I can just get a good report all will be well! They have a 3-D/4-D U/S specialist coming to my hospital in two weeks and asked if I want to be a guinee pig. She said the specialist will be able to get me all sorts of cute pics. It's totally free, they are just using me to give some of the other U/S techs some practice with the new machine. So excited to get another peek at baby!!! I can already tell she has her dads shape of head, and my shape of eyes. LOL. My son said she looks just like him. LOL Hopefully everyone else is doing great. I will try to respond to everyone later.

Got in an hour walk last night, and worked on the nursery some more!! Woo Hoo, it's coming together pretty well. It's definately girly, which is what I was hoping for. I will post pics for sure when it's finished!