Fit, Fabulous and Pregnant - December 2011

Good morning all you lovely momma's-to-be

Well yesterday I went to my chiro appointment and it was more like active release therapy on my forearms, hands, wrists & shoulders. It felt really good and I can't believe how tight my forearms are! She thinks that could be a major cause of my hand pain and them falling asleep at night. BUT...sigh...last night again I woke up many many times because my hand (depending on which side i"m on) was totally asleep! Oh well, I think it's just one of those things that happens with pregnancy - she said treatments could help but not guaranteed, but she did say that it would stop after I have the baby, so just have to hang in there
AND I figured out what this pressure/burning and pain has been in my chest/sternum area! It's heartburn! lol I feel a little dumb for not knowing but I've seriously never had heartburn once in my life before this so I just had no idea what I was experiencing. So yesterday I went out and bought some tums and drank tons of cold water and it reeeeeally helped :bigsmile: this morning I don't have that feeling anymore so hopefully I can go a day without it! That would be lovely!

I didn't work out last night like I planned, but I'm really going to try to do my new DVD tonight - the Sandra Sander's workout. :bigsmile: I'm excited to try it. I ate ok yesterday not my best but was really happy with the amount of water I drank so that's a plus!

My pregnancy photos are coming up January 7th - I'm trying to figure out ideas on what to do in the dead of winter here in Alberta lol...should be interesting. :happy: does anyone else have photos coming up?

I have my obgyn appointment tomorrow afternoon

Happy Hump day everyone! 2 more days until the weekend! :bigsmile:

(28 weeks 6 days)

Ashley: Sorry about the pup. Don't start missing her yet though. Make sure you enjoy the time you have with her that much more.

Welcome Jane! Positive thoughts.
Welcome jalyner!
Welcome kellyrorie!

Rayna: Have fun at the breastfeeding class! I took one through my hospital, and it was definitely informative. I think that classes will only prepare to an extent though. I think trial and error and determination are the most important aspects to learning to breastfeed. And listening to your body. I am actually doing my maternity photos this weekend. A little nervous because we are going for a art-sier take on the photos, and I'm not feeling real cute lately. My belly has POPPED in the last week or so. We'll see. The photographer is my cousin's fiancee so she is flexible. If they aren't looking nice, I'm sure we'll be able to change it up mid-shoot. If they come out nice, I'll post when I have them!

Tara: Hang in there. Look at it this way, you get to see your baby that much more before you meet him/her.

Brenda: Sorry to hear that the furniture shopping is getting frustrating. As annoying as it is, try try and try again.

Denise: Had the same sorta day yesterday. Couldn't get enough of the junk. Oh well...today's a new day.

Christina: GOOD LUCK!!

AFM: No workout yesterday, but major cleaning. I am crazy nesting, and decided at 8:30 last night to spend two hours scrubbing my floors. I have a feeling that aside from my walks, cleaning is going to be my main source of exercise over the next several weeks. I like to believe that I keep a clean house, but I just can't seem to get things clean enough these days. A mop doesn't cut it anymore. LOL. And I have to be honest, I ate like CRAP yesterday. I have had a craving for a Burger King whopper for weeks, and finally decided to satiate it. And then (as if that wasn't bad enough) when my husband and I were in Costco this weekend we discovered they started selling Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls....O-M-G...I LOVE THEM!, and last night I cracked the container open. :blushing: :blushing: I know. Terrible. BUT SO GOOD!! I am finding myself allowing indulgences a bit more frequently now that I am quickly nearing my due date. I don't know what it is, but I don't really feel guilty about it either. That scares me. I could easily gain 10 lbs in the next 5 weeks, so I had better get a handle on this.
I have my next dr appointment tomorrow. Looking forward to it as I want to hear what he has to say about the last ultrasound images. Also we are discussing my birth plan, so a bit anxious because I am hoping he doesn't have many objections to my wishes.
Heartburn is getting pretty bad at this point, and almost everything is causing it. Finding the only thing that helps it subside is keeping a hard candy in my mouth (Halls cough drops are my #1 pick) for as long as possible as soon as it flares up. I don't even feel that TUMS are doing much anymore. Oh well, I'll take it! I love being pregnant, and heartburn is such a small sacrifice, I shouldn't complain.

Hope you ladies have a wonderful Wednesday!!!
Rosanna
35 weeks, 1 day

Just had a comment back to everyone to get me caught up and deleted it!!!!! UGH, now I have no time.

Hope everyone is doing great!! Will try to update later!

Misti

30 wks 4 days

I wanted to add I was able to schedule a hospital tour and looking to schedule 2 more. My Ob delivers at 3 diff hospitals, one is so close to where I live & the other 2 are further out. I was rooting for th close one, because of the convenience for my hubby to drop my son at bus stop & go to work, but I have to see it first. Then the other two have better reps.


Anyone else doing hospital tours or have already done them? What are you most concerned about? Me: I want post partum private room, do not want to share a room.

Sorry for no updates! My computer died and I am still with out one. I wish the app allowed us into the message boards. Anyway I am 33 weeks pregnant and still rocking the workouts and feel amazing. I can't remember if I posted but since doing ChaLean Extreme I became a beach body coach and got AFAA Group Exercise certified and can not wait to teach. I have found a passion in fitness and am loving helping others see their potential and reach their goals.

Exercises: I still do Chalean, I run and have another 5K in a few weeks, I do Zumba, kickboxing and core and strength. it is amazing how I feel since my last two pregnancies had me on meds the entire time and IV's.

Luna, glad I could help and Thank you!!

RANDOM QUESTION:

Is anyone elses feet swelling up like ballons at a birthday party? I made the mistake of wearing heels earlier this week and now I'm back to my flats. But now it seems like no matter what socks I wear - there cutting off my circulation!! My co worker got me a small stool to keep my feet elevated but it doesn't seem to help. Anyone else having this issue?

And yes, I'm already up 2 shoe sizes!

Good morning mamas!

Well I didn't meet my goal last night. By the time I got home, cleaned up dog pee, had a mini breakdown, and finally primed a piece of furntiture, it was 7 and I didnt' feel like getting on the treadmill. At least I got the first coat on the furniture. So my breakdown has to do with my doggie. She is 14 years old and went to the vet last Saturday. I know she has lost weight and muscle mass b/c she just isn't eating like she used to and she's old. She used to immediately scarf her food down and we have been trying to switch her food up to get her to eat with some success. Anyways, she's lost 14 pounds over 6 months and I got her blood results back yesterday and her enzymes that indicate kidney issues are slightly elevated. She has peed in the house that last 2 days and so I got home and just had a little breakdown. We have found a food she likes so I'm sure we can get some weight back on her. Her enzymes are't THAT high and I have read even with elevated levels, while it does indicate an issue, and probably kidney failure wil ultimately be the end of her, dogs can live for several years after their kidneys begin to decline. I know she doesn't have that many more years to live, but she is like my baby. She is my first dog that has been mine and I've had her for almost 12 years through so many phases of my life and I can't imagine life without her. I know my priorities will shift immensely once the baby comes, but I still hate to think of life without Sydney. She is still healthy and happy and so I know we still have a good amount of time left with her, but yesterday it was just too much for me. I'm going to remain positive and hope she quits peeing in the house (at least she peed on the hard woods that have sub floors) and focus on fattening my old girl up! OK, enough about that.

-Ashley

I am waiting to POAS on Saturday, so I was just reading this board for fun! Anyway, we just spent the last year going through something similar with our 14yo Malamute. Sadly she recently passed but I learned a lot along the way about keeping an old girl going! My biggest struggle was keeping her eating, even then she got soo skinny but without our heroic efforts to keep her eating we would have lost her much sooner. I switched her to puppy food as its higher in Cals and Fat and supplemented that with Canned food (she prefered cheap stuff to expensive stuff), scrambled eggs (made in the microwave), rice, leftover meat, and even what was left on our toddlers plate (or the floor) after dinner. It was a balancing act, she would eat something for days then refuse it so I just had to keep changing what I gave her. We also made sure there was Always food in her dish so if she was "inspired" to eat she could. My sister who is a vet as well as our own vet told us that she could eat anything she wanted as long as it didn't upset her tummy. Best of luck with your old girl - I miss mine dearly.

Hey gals!!

Sorry it's been FOREVER since I posted!! Been so busy...and so still need to keep this short!

Had my ultrasound on Monday. Baby is good. Placenta is in front this time which makes it harder for me to feel the kicking...but I still feel it. And they said it won't make any difference once the baby is bigger. Baby WAS being a stinker, so they're giving me another ultrasound next month when I have my glucose test. Hopefully will get some better pictures. Scheduled my c-section for April 4th (Wednesday) so I will go home from the hospital the day before Easter (it was my only request). So, we're pretty excited to have a date down on paper!! Feeling pretty good these days...just trying to get in exercise whenever I can. Eating pretty good also! So that makes me happy!! I've gained a total of 16 pounds so far (22 weeks 1 day). Hoping to stay within 30-35 pounds gained total.

Well...I have to get back to work. Hello to all the newbies and I hope ALL you ladies are feeling well!!

Kristin--22 weeks 1 day

Had an OB appointment and ultrasound last night. Baby's heartrate is still in the 140's and she's looking good so none of my stress has affected her, thank goodness. The ultrasound tech said she weighs 1 lb 11 oz. How can they tell that just by an ultrasound? Crazy. Anyways, I'm glad she's doing well. She wasn't in a good position to get good pictures so the only ones we got were looking straight at her face. She's still in breech position, but I'm assuming at this size she can still switch back and forth if she wants. You can tell her cheeks are a little chubbier than before...starting to put on some fat! She said next time they'll do another 3D ultrasound so I can see her better. Can't wait for that!
I have my glucose test next Tuesday afternoon so hopefully that goes well. I'm up 16-17 pounds so far. I've stopped logging my food for the most part and am just eating when I'm hungry and making sure to eat relatively healthy.

We have Eric's Christmas party tomorrow night and it's an 80's theme, which I'm not thrilled about. I think that's just silly for a holiday party. People typically like to dress nice for those types of parties. Eric and I are thinking of just getting some ugly Christmas sweaters and wearing those with jeans.

I got a new yoga DVD in the mail yesterday and am planning on doing that tonight. I want to walk too, but man, it's getting chilly outside!! It was about 36 degrees this morning.

~Kristy
24 weeks 6 days

Heather - It's so good to hear from you!!! So glad everything is going well for you and Charlee. I'm definitely going to make note of the cool things you mentioned for the ta-tas. Thanks so much for the prayers and thinking of me. It's been a very difficult time, but we are all taking it day by day and trying to be positive.

Heather thanks for the nursing tips, I willl definately try to find those

Rayna, you look so pretty today, I didnt even wash my hair today :ohwell:

So I did a 30 min walk with incline yesterday on the treadmill. Gonna try Lisa Harts Fit Mama DVD today at lunch, with my other pregnant coworker. I was really tired yesterday and was ready for bed at 7... I didnt have a good day with food, I stopped for an egg mcmuffin on my way to work then had perogies, and kubassa smothered with onions and bacon and sour cream :devil: It was so good, then 2 short bread cookies then the couch. Gonna try for a better day today

Good Morning Ladies -

I've been feeling pretty great the last two mornings, not sure what brought on the change, but I feel rested and energized a little bit. Yay for me!!

Work has been crazy like always, still don't know how I'm going to get things organized before I go on Maternity leave, but we'll see. I feel a little overwhelmed with excitement and nervousness. Baby and uterus is still measuring two weeks ahead, not sure why, but I've always thought I was 3 weeks further along than what the U/S said anyway, but I could be wrong. If I am right though, I could have a baby really really soon!!! (6 weeks) would be the guesstimated DD. I'm ready when she's ready besides the fact we still don't have a name!!!! OMG, we had my son's name picked out when I was 5 months pregnant, now I have roughly 9 wks to go and don't even have a maybe name!!! It's driving me nuts! This is my goal.....I've been looking and looking, but really hoping to agree on one in the next two weeks!! Been eating really well since my last appt. I did have pizza the other day and drank half a pop, but other than that I've done good! Need to get in a good walk this week and Sat. is yard work day so that will be an extra workout. Also been drinking at least 12 cups of water a day, and feel better about that too.

Welcome to all the new people!!! I'm so glad I am at the end of this journey, I remember joining this thread in the early stages of the pregnancy and looking back now it seems like a long time ago, but then again time has flew by!!! Congrats to all of you!

Ashley - Ugh, I just read about the constipation coming back, not looking forward to that, but not much longer to go, so we won't have to deal with it long. Thank God!!! Good job on the 1lb gain, your doing so great!!

Rayna - Have fun at your class tonight! Glad you seem to be feeling a little better. Hopefully you'll make it through this day, 4am is EARLY!!! Good Luck!

Heather - It's amaizing Charlee is already 3 weeks old!! Those three weeks flew by. It won't be too much longer and she'll be on a schedule in no time. Good Luck! The new pic is ADORABLE!!

Rosanna - You profile pic is great! You look awesome for being 37 wks!!!!! Good job!

Demwitted - Meant to comment on this a few days ago, DON'T drink the Red Rasberry tea! Batgirlrox is right, it can cause early m/c and it's known to put people in labor towards the end! Two of my friends and my mom drank it at the end of their pregnancies and went into labor.

Paulandrea - I'm so glad you and baby are doing well. Hope things are good and no more hospital stays.

aimeeclaire - I think the cold weather makes me not want to work out too. I just want to stay inside where it's warm and get things done. But I agree, there are plenty of inside things I can do to keep moving, so I am forcing myself. Good luck with your goals this week!

Nkster - Good job on your Zumba!! I can't imagine doing Zumba at 38 wks. LOL I feel like a total dork doing it anyway, but it's fun and a great work out!! Way to stay motivated.

Melissa - A sneak peek of baby cant hurt anything, if anything it will ease your mind! Stay positive!!

Kelley M - There are times I suprise myself with what I accomplish in a day, but with hubby gone all the time I guess someone's gotta do it. Waiting for him to actually take time to do that kinda thing could take forever! Keep rockin those workouts!!! I wish I had enough energy to get up early and just get it out of the way, but I guess I'd rather lay there and push snooze for an hour. LOL

Taldie - I think that baby wants everything to be a suprise!!! S/He is stubborn already!!! Maybe like mama, your stickin to your guns and so is baby! LOL. Good luck at the next U/S!

Hope everyone has a great day, I'm setting some goals for work........we'll see how on task I can be and actually get them done. Seems like the more I have to do the less I accomplish! (Overwhelmed I guess).

Thanks for the welcome, Heather and Roseanna!

Today hasn't been the most successful day for eating. I just polished off a bag of peanut M&Ms and, even worse, I wish I had more. :frown:
This week has been terrible for exercise, too. DH is very surprised at my activity level recently. I went from being gung-ho about exercising each day, to not doing it at ALL. I'm ashamed to say that I haven't worked out this week so far. I'm just so tired after work. I go to bed at like 8:00 every night and drag my sorry self out of bed at 6:30 (after pressing snooze twice).

Anyway, I wanted to know how long it took you lovely 2nd trimester ladies to get your energy back. Was it like the DAY you reached 14 weeks, or did it take longer? I don't know what 4 more weeks of this is going to do to my body. :laugh:

Thanks for the welcome, Heather and Roseanna!

Today hasn't been the most successful day for eating. I just polished off a bag of peanut M&Ms and, even worse, I wish I had more. :frown:
This week has been terrible for exercise, too. DH is very surprised at my activity level recently. I went from being gung-ho about exercising each day, to not doing it at ALL. I'm ashamed to say that I haven't worked out this week so far. I'm just so tired after work. I go to bed at like 8:00 every night and drag my sorry self out of bed at 6:30 (after pressing snooze twice).

Anyway, I wanted to know how long it took you lovely 2nd trimester ladies to get your energy back. Was it like the DAY you reached 14 weeks, or did it take longer? I don't know what 4 more weeks of this is going to do to my body. :laugh:

Don't worry - suddenly one day you will WAKE UP from your 1st Trimester slumber and suddenly no longer have the desire to nap on park benches (that was my first pregnancy). Then comes H0rny month 5 - that is the best month of all of them